Zuma 125 blog...... - Page 9

O'Hooligan · 10-18-2010, 04:46 PM

That's the beauty of it, that it is so fugly. It's a 180 and it gets up to 65 no problem and freeway legal.

AngryScot · 10-18-2010, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by O'Hooligan

That's the beauty of it, that it is so fugly. It's a 180 and it gets up to 65 no problem and freeway legal.

Very cool

cbolling · 11-22-2010, 02:27 PM

Still enjoying the Zuma?

AngryScot · 11-22-2010, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cbolling

Still enjoying the Zuma?

very much so, but surgery and the recovery period has me not beign able to ride as much for a while.

I did take it to work a week or so ago and man it sews a mean pattern through traffic!

Crossthread · 11-22-2010, 05:41 PM

Reading this thread was the decision maker that made me jump on this when it showed up nearby:

Only 900 miles on it. Must fix that ASAP!
Thanks for making up my mind for me Gary.

Oh, by the way, for those on the fence: your observations on ride, speed, mods, etc were all spot on. Especially those shocks. Ouch.

AngryScot · 11-23-2010, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crossthread

Reading this thread was the decision maker that made me jump on this when it showed up nearby:

Only 900 miles on it. Must fix that ASAP!
Thanks for making up my mind for me Gary.

Oh, by the way, for those on the fence: your observations on ride, speed, mods, etc were all spot on. Especially those shocks. Ouch.

Nice! The shocks do loosen up a bit (tiny bit) after a couple of thousand miles. Still on my list when I can afford it. Not sure on the pipe or other mods yet the stock beastie does fine!

This place does rock

Crossthread · 11-23-2010, 05:30 PM

The Yoshi pipe was on the little beast when I got it. As far as I can tell it does nothing to improve performance. It does, however, get loud enough to make your ears bleed inside the helmet. I'm going to try adding the accessory spark arrestor/noise reducer to the innards of it and see if that helps.
I'd say to stick with the stock exhaust and spend your money on something of greater benefit, ie; new shocks or a bit of single malt warming fluid.

LarryRickenbacker · 12-11-2010, 06:02 PM

Howdy,

The Zuma 125 has piqued my interest. We haven't a Kymco dealer within 50 miles and the little Zuma 125 looks like an attractive choice for urban commuting/ errand running.
A local dealer quoted me an OTD price of $3500 for a 2010. Two questions:
1. Is that a decent price and..
2. Any fuel pump issues with the 2010 models?

btcn · 12-11-2010, 06:09 PM

That is a pretty good price OTD. As for fuel pump issues, I have not heard of any 2010s with this issue, only 2009s. But how fast are you going to need to go? The Zuma 125 is good for 55-64 MPH stock.

LarryRickenbacker · 12-11-2010, 06:23 PM

Howdy,

BTCN: My old Daelim S2-125 was good for 55mph, and since I've no interest in freeways..the Zuma 125 should be all I need. Then there's also my meager budget!
Today I test drove an '07 Helix which ran rougher than the '85 Chicago Bears! It topped out at 35 mph, so help me! Just 3,777 miles on it and they wanted $2,900 otd. It also smelt of burning oil afterward and shuddered down the road. I'm not making this up.

This was at a Yammy dealer, btw.
Back to the Zuma 125. As long as i can add some luggage for groceries, stuff for school (I'm a Sp. Ed. teacher), the Zuma 125 looks like it'd serve my needs.

cbolling · 12-11-2010, 06:28 PM

Seems a little high. Where are you located?

Cycle Trader has 2 dealers in the Atlanta area listing new 2009's for $1999 and 1 listing for $2099. This is not an out the door price though.

topless · 12-13-2010, 01:59 PM

I paid $2450 back in Sept for my Zuma, Yamaha had given an extra $500 off on left over 2009's in stock. I've only done 1 mod to mine, I pulled out the silencer tube from the air box, and picked up a little power and 1-2 mpg.
I average 80+mpg and I run WOT about 75% of the time. Now I have over 900 miles on it, and love it.

AngryScot · 12-13-2010, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by topless

I paid $2450 back in Sept for my Zuma, Yamaha had given an extra $500 off on left over 2009's in stock. I've only done 1 mod to mine, I pulled out the silencer tube from the air box, and picked up a little power and 1-2 mpg.
I average 80+mpg and I run WOT about 75% of the time. Now I have over 900 miles on it, and love it.

how big of deal was it pulling this? is it a carb issue for why it is there in the first place?

AngryScot · 12-13-2010, 04:14 PM

Managed to get a little ride in this weekend, recently a well known figure in the bay area passed away and I missed his memorial ride. So I took him in my thoughts on a wee zoom around the hills.
The faint hill in the clouds was destination point 1

Local hot spot, void of much 2 wheeled fun, guess it was too cold and foggy?

The sun was low and tying to break through

Not the best conditions, but it was quite and fun pushing the wee beastie through the fog.

mini side road's (local traffic only the sign say's but the locals put that up I think)

slippy snot leaves and pot holes

it does get smooth in some of the good parts!

raced this off a light but he won

cbolling · 12-13-2010, 05:25 PM

Did you race the Lotus?

11-22-2010, 05:41 PM	#125
Crossthread Maker of Sharp Stuff Joined: Aug 2009 Location: SW Idaho,,,for now. Oddometer: 522	It's all your fault Reading this thread was the decision maker that made me jump on this when it showed up nearby: Only 900 miles on it. Must fix that ASAP! Thanks for making up my mind for me Gary. Oh, by the way, for those on the fence: your observations on ride, speed, mods, etc were all spot on. Especially those shocks. Ouch. __________________ "The thing to remember when traveling is that the trail is the thing, not the end of the trail. Travel too fast and you will miss all you are traveling for." -Louis L'Amour- "Louis L'Amour didn't ride motorcycles." - Apple Jam-

11-23-2010, 05:30 PM	#127
Crossthread Maker of Sharp Stuff Joined: Aug 2009 Location: SW Idaho,,,for now. Oddometer: 522	The Yoshi pipe was on the little beast when I got it. As far as I can tell it does nothing to improve performance. It does, however, get loud enough to make your ears bleed inside the helmet. I'm going to try adding the accessory spark arrestor/noise reducer to the innards of it and see if that helps. I'd say to stick with the stock exhaust and spend your money on something of greater benefit, ie; new shocks or a bit of single malt warming fluid. __________________ "The thing to remember when traveling is that the trail is the thing, not the end of the trail. Travel too fast and you will miss all you are traveling for." -Louis L'Amour- "Louis L'Amour didn't ride motorcycles." - Apple Jam-

12-11-2010, 06:02 PM	#128
LarryRickenbacker Gnarly Adventurer Joined: May 2008 Location: NW La. (USA) Oddometer: 258	Interested in the Zuma 125 Howdy, The Zuma 125 has piqued my interest. We haven't a Kymco dealer within 50 miles and the little Zuma 125 looks like an attractive choice for urban commuting/ errand running. A local dealer quoted me an OTD price of $3500 for a 2010. Two questions: 1. Is that a decent price and.. 2. Any fuel pump issues with the 2010 models?

12-11-2010, 06:09 PM	#129
btcn Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2010 Location: Morgan Hill CA Oddometer: 2,835	Not bad That is a pretty good price OTD. As for fuel pump issues, I have not heard of any 2010s with this issue, only 2009s. But how fast are you going to need to go? The Zuma 125 is good for 55-64 MPH stock.

12-11-2010, 06:23 PM	#130
LarryRickenbacker Gnarly Adventurer Joined: May 2008 Location: NW La. (USA) Oddometer: 258	55 mph is adequate Howdy, BTCN: My old Daelim S2-125 was good for 55mph, and since I've no interest in freeways..the Zuma 125 should be all I need. Then there's also my meager budget! Today I test drove an '07 Helix which ran rougher than the '85 Chicago Bears! It topped out at 35 mph, so help me! Just 3,777 miles on it and they wanted $2,900 otd. It also smelt of burning oil afterward and shuddered down the road. I'm not making this up. This was at a Yammy dealer, btw. Back to the Zuma 125. As long as i can add some luggage for groceries, stuff for school (I'm a Sp. Ed. teacher), the Zuma 125 looks like it'd serve my needs.

10-18-2010, 04:46 PM	#121
O'Hooligan Ken Dodd's dads dogs dead Joined: Nov 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Oddometer: 530	That's the beauty of it, that it is so fugly. It's a 180 and it gets up to 65 no problem and freeway legal.

11-22-2010, 02:27 PM	#123
cbolling Here...Hold my Beer. Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Greenville, SC Oddometer: 2,373	Still enjoying the Zuma?

12-11-2010, 06:28 PM	#131
cbolling Here...Hold my Beer. Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Greenville, SC Oddometer: 2,373	Seems a little high. Where are you located? Cycle Trader has 2 dealers in the Atlanta area listing new 2009's for $1999 and 1 listing for $2099. This is not an out the door price though.

12-13-2010, 01:59 PM	#132
topless Adventurer Joined: Jun 2008 Oddometer: 89	I paid $2450 back in Sept for my Zuma, Yamaha had given an extra $500 off on left over 2009's in stock. I've only done 1 mod to mine, I pulled out the silencer tube from the air box, and picked up a little power and 1-2 mpg. I average 80+mpg and I run WOT about 75% of the time. Now I have over 900 miles on it, and love it.

12-13-2010, 04:14 PM	#134
AngryScot ^OP WeeBeastie Joined: Aug 2006 Location: ☼ Ca ☼ Oddometer: 18,211	Managed to get a little ride in this weekend, recently a well known figure in the bay area passed away and I missed his memorial ride. So I took him in my thoughts on a wee zoom around the hills. The faint hill in the clouds was destination point 1 Local hot spot, void of much 2 wheeled fun, guess it was too cold and foggy? The sun was low and tying to break through Not the best conditions, but it was quite and fun pushing the wee beastie through the fog. mini side road's (local traffic only the sign say's but the locals put that up I think) slippy snot leaves and pot holes it does get smooth in some of the good parts! raced this off a light but he won __________________ ⊕R1200GS⊕ ⊕Zuma 125⊕ Save $5 on Smugmug "so9RUAXlMm0bE"

12-13-2010, 05:25 PM	#135
cbolling Here...Hold my Beer. Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Greenville, SC Oddometer: 2,373	Did you race the Lotus?

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