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

[topgearalwaysrock]

I'm happy riding in Singappre now and am not in a hurry to move up to touring status.

 

I have not rode on Malaysia's road, but the last I rmb going there on holiday on a bus, the roads ain't as crowded packed (at least for the highway), compared to Singapore.

[BaMBiNo]

Hmm.... Not really sure for plastics.

 

If not maintained well, even if it's possible to return to original looks, I think it'll be really costly....

 

I learnt a trick awhile ago... U use a heat gun turn to the lowest heat.. And slowly work the plastics..

it will bring the black back.

 

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[topgearalwaysrock]

Lol. The heat gun melts away the white stains??

 

Or heat can just reverse chemical reaction??

 

Interesting!

[BaMBiNo]

Lol. The heat gun melts away the white stains??

 

Or heat can just reverse chemical reaction??

 

Interesting!

 

It should be a chemical reaction.

 

 

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[Doremi]

Whoa! Thanks for the headup! I almost want to change the grip to bmw. I should think myroad grip is the same as downtown.

[BaMBiNo]

Wad is the difference actually?

 

 

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[Doremi]

Touring is gonna be tiring. That's why not everyone does it so frequently.

 

Each time my dad comes back, he's drop dead tired. Haha.

 

I mean just imagine riding all the way to Phuket....

 

Rode to phuket in 2009. Not tiring if you have the right bike. Those who explored golden triangle is no easy feat. Respect

[Doremi]

Wad is the difference actually?

 

 

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Normally the throttle tube should stay on the handle bar after you removed the throttle grip. His one is stuck together. That makes changing to other grip undoable. Hmmmm....maybe can be removed by the air gun

[parotae]

I am not sure about myroad. You have to check with Herbert.

The throttle tube and the rubber are moulded together. If you rubber worn have to change together as a whole set. I must check with MS if they have the throttle tube without the rubber grip. Took me the whole evening to grind it down with grinding stone until like crap ha ha. May need to get a new one to do a nicer job. Really really tough, unless have a lathe machine to machine the rubber grip out without damaging the throttle plastic tube.

[custom_biker]

Sorry if this is off topic. But is anyone riding a Kymco Like 200i here? I just got one and haven't seen any on the roads yet. I have seen plenty of Downtowns and a few Exciting too.

[BaMBiNo]

Hmmm...... okay...u really butchered the bugger properly I suppose huh hehe... Any endproduct pic bro?

 

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[parotae]

@custom_biker

You've got a rare ride there. Nope haven't seen any around on the road. Maybe you're the first?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v319/jeryll/f952b47b.jpg

 

@BaMBiNo

Yes, I butcher it and I got butchered instead ha ha.

It was getting late and I want to go home. Damn frustrated, didn't even have time to take pictures, just wanna finish and go home. Manage to grind it down and some parts grind too thin and some parts thick but overall acceptable.

Anyway here's the finish product in the dark. Tomorrow than post daylight

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v319/jeryll/df79c586.jpg

[parotae]

KYMCO DOWNTOWN 300i TORQUE VALUE REFERENCE

 

OIL FILTER CAP - 15Nm

 

ENGINE OIL DRAIN PLUG - 25Nm

 

ENGINE OIL SCREEN NUT - 15Nm?

 

REAR HUB FILL - 10Nm

 

REAR HUB DRAIN - 10Nm

 

TRANSMISSION COVER GARNISH

 

TRANSMISSION CASING

 

Variator Nut - 95Nm

 

Bell Nut

 

CLUTCH SHOE ASSY (41mm FLANGE NUT)

 

CLUTCH BELL NUT

 

Transmission Fluid (SAE90) 230ml/210ml(Exchange)

 

Engine Oil - 1.5liter/1.3liter (Exchange)

 

Throttle Free Play 2mm-6mm

 

Spark Plug - 17.2Nm Iridium Plug (Denso IU22) (NGK CR7EIX)

 

Front Brake Pads Part No. 45105-LEA7-305 (45105-LFH1-305)

 

Rear Brake Pads Part No. 43105-LEA7-305 (43105-LEA7-306)

 

 

 

Service History

 

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/showthread.php/308684-SBF-Kymco-Downtown-125i-300i/page41

 

??-01-2012

3290KM

Redline 5W50 ($17.50/bottle@Auto Bacs) 1.4 liter

Oil Filter ($15) Jan 2012

 

20-02-2012

4963KM

5W50 Redline 1.4 liter

No Oil Filter Change

Air Filter changed $35

 

- INFO

Malossi Shop Thread #1803

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/showthread.php/308684-SBF-Kymco-Downtown-125i-300i/page37

 

- INFO

Brake Pads Thread #1850

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/showthread.php/308684-SBF-Kymco-Downtown-125i-300i/page37

 

-DIY

Rear Brake Pads Removal Thread #1866

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/showthread.php/308684-SBF-Kymco-Downtown-125i-300i/page38

 

Edited May 16, 2012 by parotae

[BaMBiNo]

Normally the throttle tube should stay on the handle bar after you removed the throttle grip. His one is stuck together. That makes changing to other grip undoable. Hmmmm....maybe can be removed by the air gun

 

Wad abt the grip itself? More comfy? Better grip or just bcoz..?

 

 

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[BaMBiNo]

@custom_biker

You've got a rare ride there. Nope haven't seen any around on the road. Maybe you're the first?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v319/jeryll/f952b47b.jpg

 

@BaMBiNo

Yes, I butcher it and I got butchered instead ha ha.

It was getting late and I want to go home. Damn frustrated, didn't even have time to take pictures, just wanna finish and go home. Manage to grind it down and some parts grind too thin and some parts thick but overall acceptable.

Anyway here's the finish product in the dark. Tomorrow than post daylight

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v319/jeryll/df79c586.jpg

 

As long as its working bro!! Btw urs is a dt300 ? Tt time u posted the pic of the side pannier mount is ur bike or from net?

 

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[topgearalwaysrock]

Maybe have a few Like already, just that cos it looks like a Vespa??

 

How much did u get it for?

 

And welcome to the Kymco riders club!

[synman]

@Custom biker

 

You are welcome to join our talks here.

 

Anyway, lots of DT and Xciting riders are not registered in the forum.

 

Cause I was asking a few of them I met at MS previously.

 

Congratulations Kymco brothers, we are at page 33....lol

[synman]

@Custom biker

 

You are welcome to join our talks here.

 

Anyway, lots of DT and Xciting riders are not registered in the forum.

 

Cause I was asking a few of them I met at MS previously.

 

Congratulations Kymco brothers, we are at page 33....lol

 

Maybe when we hit a proper milestone, say page 50, we can arrange to meet up.

[parotae]

As long as its working bro!! Btw urs is a dt300 ? Tt time u posted the pic of the side pannier mount is ur bike or from net?

 

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Nope the pic with the side pannier mount is not mine.

As for the grip, felt normal but since it's BMW there's gotta be something good about it. Ergonomics and function I guess. One thing I immediately notice is my left thumb wasn't able to touch the signal switch, my tumb was like block by the switch casing ha ha. It's seems as though my thumb was longer. Due to the taper design I guess, the circumference near the thumb area is thinner. Well got use to it very quickly, just have to raise my thumb higher and further (Exergerated) ha ha.

 

Here's the better pics

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v319/jeryll/44e5540e.jpg

 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v319/jeryll/09bf6e60.jpg

 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v319/jeryll/3c44d45f.jpg

 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v319/jeryll/dc211c2b.jpg

[topgearalwaysrock]

Haha.

 

The grip looks darn cheapscate design. Better be good in ergonomics though.

 

Anyways, what camera were you using? The quality quite swee leah.

[parotae]

@Custom biker

 

You are welcome to join our talks here.

 

Anyway, lots of DT and Xciting riders are not registered in the forum.

 

Cause I was asking a few of them I met at MS previously.

 

Congratulations Kymco brothers, we are at page 33....lol

 

Maybe when we hit a proper milestone, say page 50, we can arrange to meet up.

 

Ha ha yes, let's have meetup for kopi.

 

@BaMBiNo

Where you stay?

[parotae]

Haha.

 

The grip looks darn cheapscate design. Better be good in ergonomics though.

 

Anyways, what camera were you using? The quality quite swee leah.

 

I use iPhone 3GS, actually the camera lose to iPhone4. Iphone4 can take in low light and the picture make girl look slim ha ha, girls all like.

 

Yes, have to agree with you the BMW grip look very cheap, feel cheap too ha ha ha. Like im back in my cheap BMX days where the cheapo comes in this kinna of grips. Those fancy one with design are expensive. I think the grips are good coming from BMW, further more it's resonably cheap to replace. One thing im guessing is, it may wear fast due to good friction and soft compound. Good for vibration too I guess, less fatigue on the hands.

 

Just did a search on the net about BMW grip. Discussion about BMW grip.

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/showthread.php/202398-BMW-Grip

Edited January 18, 2012 by parotae

[topgearalwaysrock]

Have ur guys tried getting those cup holders for cars sold at Daiso, stick on kind?

 

I wonder if it works if I stick it to the scooter handle bar, instrument panel, etc.... Haha

[parotae]

Have ur guys tried getting those cup holders for cars sold at Daiso, stick on kind?

 

I wonder if it works if I stick it to the scooter handle bar, instrument panel, etc.... Haha

 

Anything that sticks on your scooter won't hold up eventually if there is weight acted on it.

Try the mountain bike water bottle cage. I believe there's a lot of ways to mount them, have a look at mountain bike shop, should be eye opening. Long time never go mountain bike shop Liao. About 10years ha ha.

[topgearalwaysrock]

Actually, the cup holders I intend to put my phone inside. Haha.

 

There isn't a mounting point on the handlebar or instrument panel though. Think gotta customize a bit. Maybe use those thin wires to bend into shape.

 

Plenty of wasted space IMO on the handlebar, especially right smack in the middle.

 

CNY coming liao. This will be my first CNY riding bike! Yay!