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sapaul · #1 Unread post by **sapaul** » Tue Jan 31, 2006 3:59 am

The conversation went like this,

Kymco sales manager " sorry Paul really, the decision was made at the top to only carry one colour for SA, the sales do not warrent us keeping stock in the country of more than one colour, so no white but we can do you a silver, let me see what dealers have what and then give you a ring."

They called today and told me there was a very good condition demo model at a dealer close to me, would I like to take a look. Indeed I did and indeed I bought it. Couple of scratches and only 660kms on the clock, first service done and balance of warrenty. Good deal.

I had only had a ride around the block on one before and now face a hectic 50km ride home in peak traffic. OK I can do this, the Goose is following, I know it is not a SBK but I have been assured it will do 130kmh so lets go.

Gentle away from the dealership, couple of robots, everything OK up to 70 so far, brakes feel good, now for the on ramp to the highway, twist that wrist and Whooaa, there is so much more there than I expected. 70 to 120 is just a twist, the CVT transmission just works. So now I am comfy and settle into the traffic rythem. As you do, you play as you go, this thing will do 140 on the clock, no problem. I am amazed at how stable it is, how well the little screen works, how confident I am in the brakes,(disk front and back) and how well that 250 motor is responding.
This is great, and I suddenly realise somthing else, I am way higher than my BMW, I can see for miles over the tops of the cars and can plan well ahead. There is a steep section so I pull over to let the faster cars go by, and then have to pull out again because the cars are slowing down and I am going faster than them.

By the time I get home I am well pleased with this and know that tonight I am going to have a fight on my hands. I do live with two females who love to ride.

ZooTech · #2 Unread post by **ZooTech** » Tue Jan 31, 2006 4:07 am

As silly as it feels saying this to someone who owns a Beemer, congrats on the new scooter, Paul!

#3 Unread post by **cb360** » Tue Jan 31, 2006 4:41 am

Good story Sapaul - you got a pic yet?

sapaul · #4 Unread post by **sapaul** » Tue Jan 31, 2006 4:58 am

Thanks Zoo, I know the intent is right. Both the girls want pics to send to my boy who is in the UK and for family and friends, so I will get pics on the weekend, and thanks CB, two wheels is two wheels.

#5 Unread post by **Skier** » Tue Jan 31, 2006 7:57 am

Congrats on the new ride! Make sure to give us a nice detailed ride report.

TechTMW · #6 Unread post by **TechTMW** » Tue Jan 31, 2006 9:09 am

These maxi-scoots really are amazing things - especially for the commuter/ utility minded in all of us. Congratulations on your purchase - Hope your daughter appreciates it

Ninja Geoff · Tue Jan 31, 2006 10:19 pm

Damn, 80 MPH out of a 250 cc scooter. That's awsome. When's it going to get some pipes?

Maybe do a .020 overbore with a high-comp piston, and some race cams

Scott58 · #8 Unread post by **Scott58** » Wed Feb 01, 2006 4:50 am

GeoffXR200R wrote:Damn, 80 MPH out of a 250 cc scooter. That's awsome. When's it going to get some pipes? Maybe do a .020 overbore with a high-comp piston, and some race cams

When I was in italy people were doing that all the time. I've seen vespa's that could rival the performance of 750cc cruisers.

sapaul · #9 Unread post by **sapaul** » Wed Feb 01, 2006 8:06 pm

Scott58 wrote:
GeoffXR200R wrote:Damn, 80 MPH out of a 250 cc scooter. That's awsome. When's it going to get some pipes? Maybe do a .020 overbore with a high-comp piston, and some race cams
When I was in italy people were doing that all the time. I've seen vespa's that could rival the performance of 750cc cruisers.

Ah, now you have made me want to go and do that

gsJack · #10 Unread post by **gsJack** » Thu Feb 02, 2006 3:04 am

There are 3 Kymco 250cc scooters on US market that look quite differently from each other, is one of these what you have?

http://www.strmotorsports.com/showroom/index.html

It always amazes me when sitting uptown in front of the coffee shop with a bunch of mostly HD riders how they all line up for a turn when someone brings a 250 Helix around. A real blast to ride.