SBF Kymco Downtown 125/200/300/350i Cafe 2013

[eesymerej]

Instead of towing... It might be better to get a new batt and install?

 

Yes. I do want to change to a new battery as the current one is 2 years old. Problem is I got to figure out what nuts to undo and go buy the tools to do it. DT battery is well recesed.

 

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[paithorn]

Most scooters batteries are concealed.... It's not too difficult... Battery located under seat.... Right at the rear.... I've observed how they changed mine....really not that difficult

[kongfu]

An idea popped up. Can I jumpstart DT using my car battery?

 

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I believe there shouldnt b any problem since its yr bike drawing power from the car not the other way round so it shd b ok..

 

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[Harryho]

Wishing all Kymconians,

 

A Prosperous, Successful & Healthy Year ahead!

[solaris]

Wishing all Kymconians,

 

A Prosperous, Successful & Healthy Year ahead!

 

Happy Chinese New Year in advance Ride your "horses" safely! 😋

 

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[sukhoi37]

Happy Cny! Gong xi fat chai !

[kongfu]

Wishing all a Happy Lunar New Year and be blessed with good health

 

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[Advrider]

Dear riders,

 

Our Bi-Weekly Meet Up is this coming Friday.

 

Details as follows:

 

Date : 07-02-2014

Location : Mr Teh Tarik Cartel @ East Coast

Time : 2030hrs onwards

 

All are welcome to join, hope to see you there...........

[wee keong]

Hello all DT riders, my DT300 is 2 years plus and my engine is starting sound louder. Any solutions to this?

 

Also, has anyone used after market air filters on your DT? Mine is due for a change and im looking to invest in a good one such as K&N maybe.

[wee keong]

Hello all DT riders, my DT300 is 2 years plus and my engine is starting sound louder. Any solutions to this?

 

Also, has anyone used after market air filters on your DT? Mine is due for a change and im looking to invest in a good one such as K&N maybe.

[parotae]

Hi wee keong, I heard you sold off your scoot? I must have gotten the wrong info then.

What is your mileage now?

Must hear where the sound coming from.

I have heard one ah pek 300 very loud and rattling. He always whack his scooter.

Then heard he changed the rear clutch assembly.

Not saying you whack the scoot, of course you don't but I do ha ha. So far my mileage at about 35000km.

If engine loud could be the engine oil used.

Time to change oil.

The rear clutch may need servicing.

The best is to let your mechanic hear.

 

Do check that the rear gear/hub oil meed to change at every 5000km. The rear gear seems to be working hard. I switched to 75W140 as I find 75W90 is not enough cushion for the gears to my liking.

140gear oil makes whining gear noise like aeroplane at about 80km/h ha ha.

 

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[wee keong]

Hi wee keong, I heard you sold off your scoot? I must have gotten the wrong info then.

What is your mileage now?

Must hear where the sound coming from.

I have heard one ah pek 300 very loud and rattling. He always whack his scooter.

Then heard he changed the rear clutch assembly.

Not saying you whack the scoot, of course you don't but I do ha ha. So far my mileage at about 35000km.

If engine loud could be the engine oil used.

Time to change oil.

The rear clutch may need servicing.

The best is to let your mechanic hear.

 

Do check that the rear gear/hub oil meed to change at every 5000km. The rear gear seems to be working hard. I switched to 75W140 as I find 75W90 is not enough cushion for the gears to my liking.

140gear oil makes whining gear noise like aeroplane at about 80km/h ha ha.

 

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Hello Bro,

 

It's been awhile! How are you? Gong Xi Fa Cai btw!

 

I wont sell this bike for now because it is just so practical or me. The only downside to this bike is the belting servicing. It's just too expensive. Anyway I just changed the rear gear hub oil 3000km ago and I don't wack the scooter at all.. Most of the time I run at 5k RPM at 80km/h. Sometimes I will rev up to 6k RPM and that's the max I go. Mileage now is about 23K. I think a lot of the noise is coming from the mid section of my whole exhaust pipe. Hopefully this is not a leak. I also have a habit of changing my engine oil at 2500-3000km interval. Perhaps there is a better oil you have to recommend?

 

Hitting the workshop anytime soon bro? let me buy u a drink...

[wee keong]

Hi wee keong, I heard you sold off your scoot? I must have gotten the wrong info then.

What is your mileage now?

Must hear where the sound coming from.

I have heard one ah pek 300 very loud and rattling. He always whack his scooter.

Then heard he changed the rear clutch assembly.

Not saying you whack the scoot, of course you don't but I do ha ha. So far my mileage at about 35000km.

If engine loud could be the engine oil used.

Time to change oil.

The rear clutch may need servicing.

The best is to let your mechanic hear.

 

Do check that the rear gear/hub oil meed to change at every 5000km. The rear gear seems to be working hard. I switched to 75W140 as I find 75W90 is not enough cushion for the gears to my liking.

140gear oil makes whining gear noise like aeroplane at about 80km/h ha ha.

 

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Hello Bro,

 

It's been awhile! How are you? Gong Xi Fa Cai btw!

 

I wont sell this bike for now because it is just so practical or me. The only downside to this bike is the belting servicing. It's just too expensive. Anyway I just changed the rear gear hub oil 3000km ago and I don't wack the scooter at all.. Most of the time I run at 5k RPM at 80km/h. Sometimes I will rev up to 6k RPM and that's the max I go. Mileage now is about 23K. I think a lot of the noise is coming from the mid section of my whole exhaust pipe. Hopefully this is not a leak. I also have a habit of changing my engine oil at 2500-3000km interval. Perhaps there is a better oil you have to recommend?

 

Hitting the workshop anytime soon bro? let me buy u a drink...

[waikiki69]

My left headlight's LED ring spoilted liao:( Anyone having same issue? Was told need to leave the bike at MS a couple of days to have it replaced with modified LED rings. Who have it done before?

[Bike Yong]

My left headlight's LED ring spoilted liao:( Anyone having same issue? Was told need to leave the bike at MS a couple of days to have it replaced with modified LED rings. Who have it done before?

 

is ur bike still under warranty?

[Bike Yong]

My left headlight's LED ring spoilted liao:( Anyone having same issue? Was told need to leave the bike at MS a couple of days to have it replaced with modified LED rings. Who have it done before?

 

is ur bike still under warranty?

[waikiki69]

2.5 years so no warranty liao

 

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[Bike Yong]

2.5 years so no warranty liao

 

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I see. coz if under warranty we will claim it for you.

 

in order to help you save cost, we can only modify and rectify the LEDs for you. cheers

[Bike Yong]

2.5 years so no warranty liao

 

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I see. coz if under warranty we will claim it for you.

 

in order to help you save cost, we can only modify and rectify the LEDs for you. cheers

[parotae]

@wee keong

Thanks, join us if you can for the kymco meet every alternate Friday night.

 

@waikiki69

Notice my led start to go off one by one.

Then headlamp blown

Then battery weak and flat.

Turns out to be rectifier spoilt.

 

Over charging @ >18V

 

Do check your bike is not over charging.

 

 

 

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[waikiki69]

Yes my LED went off one after another too.. now left 2 working ones haha. Changed my battery followed by rectifier last month.

Have u fixed the LED?

 

 

 

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[solaris]

@wee keong

Thanks, join us if you can for the kymco meet every alternate Friday night.

 

@waikiki69

Notice my led start to go off one by one.

Then headlamp blown

Then battery weak and flat.

Turns out to be rectifier spoilt.

 

Over charging @ >18V

 

Do check your bike is not over charging.

 

 

 

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How to check whether bike is overcharging battery?

 

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[qystan]

How to check whether bike is overcharging battery?

 

If the alternator and battery are working ok, all lights off no radio or other stuff on, charging voltage should read 14.5V when engine is rev'ed up. If high, will kill battery, bulbs and especially electronics like displays n CDI. To check alternator, rev engine with headlights on like normal riding, voltage should hold 14.5 or near. If it cannot sustain, then alternator/rectifier needs checking.

 

Idling is usually not enough to charge. If lower than 14.5, can be due to dying battery. Get that checked before paying big money to repair the alternator.

 

How to tell if battery is ok? Engine off for a while to set battery settle. Engine off and all lights off, voltage should read 13.2V. If less than 11V, it'll still work but considered gone. Anything in-between is useable but you can conclude that it's half gone if it's halfway between 13.2 and 11 etc etc.

[qystan]

Double post

[Advrider]

Bi-Weekly Meet Up

 

Details as follows:

 

Date : 21-02-2014-02-2014

Location : Mr Teh Tarik Cartel @ East Coast

Time : 2030hrs onwards

 

All are welcome to join, hope to see all friends....

 

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