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Scooters - Big Bore => Xciting 500 => Topic started by: Oldscoot on January 24, 2013, 10:46:36 PM
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I installed a pair of XCiting Wind Deflectors this morning. It took about 30 minutes. They fasten by 3 small screws along the top edge of the inner cowling. There is very little space so careful drilling of pilot holes is essential. A 4th screw secures a swing-out bracket to the floor of the cowling. The result is a tight fitting and neat looking set up.
Best of all is that they really work. I took the Silver Bullet out on the freeway and there was no wind against my leg at all riding with the wind or against the wind. I imagine they will deflect rain just as well. It's a happy day when you buy something that works. For you folks who ride in the cold a good deal I think they would be a great asset.
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I'm not all that technology-challenged except when it comes to posting pitctures on this forum. I used to put photos in my Photobucket account and allow access to view the pictures. Some person, with apparently nothing more important to do with their time, downloaded a personal picture from that account without my permission. I have since restricted access to the account.
I enjoy exchanging information with most of the members of this forum and if there is an easier way to download pictures I'd like to share pictures. I'm open to suggestions.
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..one way is to resample a pic to less than 192kb jpeg...
..then browse to that pic
..."Additional Options" link when posting, opens the file browsing feature...
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..i use Irfanview for this forum pics...
...1024 X 768 resolution saved in jpeg at @ 75%...
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I'm not all that technology-challenged except when it comes to posting pitctures on this forum. I used to put photos in my Photobucket account and allow access to view the pictures. Some person, with apparently nothing more important to do with their time, downloaded a personal picture from that account without my permission. I have since restricted access to the account.
I enjoy exchanging information with most of the members of this forum and if there is an easier way to download pictures I'd like to share pictures. I'm open to suggestions.
This?
http://www.kymcoforum.com/index.php?topic=7499.0 (http://www.kymcoforum.com/index.php?topic=7499.0)
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Vivo - IMHO our mutual enjoyment of and our interest in our bikes it what we have in common and is why we participate in this forum. I cannot think of any other reason people would otherwise want to participate. When I said specifically that "... I enjoy exchanging information with most of the members of this forum" I include my fellow members who focus on the subject at hand and communicate positive, constructive insights and experiences for our mutual benefit. You provide useful information about Kymco scooters to fellow forum members and I value that input.
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That was funny, Vivo, Kymco Super 8 number !!!11!1111!
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“Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe.â€
― Albert Einstein
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Hi Oldscoot,
Back in the day when I assissted in surgery I saw many marvelous things; pain and contractures were releived by joint replacements, bald and shiny heads were replenished with hair transplants,
old saggy boobs were given new firmness and definition with silicone, clogged and defective arteries were made to function with coronary artery by-pass grafts; but one thing we could not fix was stupid. No matter how hard anyone tries they just can't fix stupid...
My family is made up of my beautiful wife, my two daughters, my son, a Golden Retriever, four cats, and two horses. We put ourselves up to good-hearted ridicule and joking when we joined this forum but in my opinion our family members, including our beloved pets are not to be messed with. They are not members and some can't defend themselves such as your little dog and this is inappropriate chicken sh** behavior and should not be tolerated.
Mike
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Hi Oldscoot,
Back in the day when I assissted in surgery I saw many marvelous things; pain and contractures were releived by joint replacements, bald and shiny heads were replenished with hair transplants,
old saggy boobs were given new firmness and definition with silicone, clogged and defective arteries were made to function with coronary artery by-pass grafts; but one thing we could not fix was stupid. No matter how hard anyone tries they just can't fix stupid...
My family is made up of my beautiful wife, my two daughters, my son, a Golden Retriever, four cats, and two horses. We put ourselves up to good-hearted ridicule and joking when we joined this forum but in my opinion our family members, including our beloved pets are not to be messed with. They are not members and some can't defend themselves such as your little dog and this is inappropriate chicken sh** behavior and should not be tolerated.
Mike
Mike - Thanks for providing another reasonable voice and for speaking up against obnoxious behavior.
My primary concern was not about anyone making fun of my dog. That behavior is nothing less than obnoxious. However, I'm sure the dog couldn't care less and I am not thin-skinned. Rather, my purpose has been to try to encourage the members of the forum to stay focused on the subject, Kymco scooters, and to discourage unnecessary inanity.
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Yeah, that's not obnoxious, two saggy old boobs with fake hips and bald heads calling somebody stupid. Not obnoxious.
My family is made up of my beautiful Xciting 500r, my Xciting 500ri, my Xciting 250r, my Grand Vista 250, my Venox 250, and the twins, Super 8 and Duper 8.
My only regret is not being enough man to satisfy them all every day.
Boy, do I feel stupid.
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CE - You have a remarkable family my man. I have a new found respect for you. Let's shake hands and put all this crap behind us.
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Oldscoot, now that's a man.
Ce, you must be very lonely.
Mike
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Naw, man, I got 6 kids, too.
I'm a collector.
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I actually read all of the garbage to see pics that weren't there.
Richard L.
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http://www.kymcousa.com/access/xciting.html (http://www.kymcousa.com/access/xciting.html)
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I have a 2012 Xciting 500Ri, it has almost 1200 miles, everyone I put on it. The rear end on the left is starting to growl on take off! Sad, I've never abused the vehicle. Never tried any burnout, just take off and stop. Sucks, I won't be buying another one of these. I'm going to stick with Honda, I know they work. Sorry Kymco, I don't have time to run in and give up my scooter every time something goes wrong. So sad. Won't see me doing the Kymco cheer for you.
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is that a 500? I did not think the xc500 came in that color. my 2009 500 ri has 14900 miles. I love it. How much do you want for that one? My brother in law is coveting mine and it is not for sale.
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I have a 2012 Xciting 500Ri, it has almost 1200 miles, everyone I put on it. The rear end on the left is starting to growl on take off!
It's probably not a bug, it's a feature (vibration of the transmission belt beeing streched). My Xciting did growl at delivery, at 10000 miles, at 20000 miles, still now and probably in future too. No new (oem) belt or roller weights will change that. Perhaps a Malossi Vario, but why should I change a running system with 3rd party replacement?
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It's probably not a bug, it's a feature (vibration of the transmission belt beeing streched). My Xciting did growl at delivery, at 10000 miles, at 20000 miles, still now and probably in future too. No new (oem) belt or roller weights will change that. Perhaps a Malossi Vario, but why should I change a running system with 3rd party replacement?
I rode mine today like a bat out of hell today.
I am with ts1 it is a feature. The growl is the belts reaction to torque and it is a signal that my Xciting is about to get Xciting and put some power to the back wheel.
I know traction control rocks. There is just something cool about throttle response. The growl lets me know its working. I put a little over 60 miles on her today and I outran a small dust storm.
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I actually read all of the garbage to see pics that weren't there.
Richard L.
LOL… same here… been out of circulation in a while and catching up on the forums to see pics that weren't there either…
the exchange did humor me though…
same with the other thread about the pimpy… hahaha…
i know it's already months old, but hey… :)
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Wind Deflectors// How long did it take to install them? How long to remove them in the spring? I would love to add these to my bike for about 2 1/2 to three months in the winter. Our riding season is really all year and it is a little chilly in the winter due to temperature and lack of atmosphere.(humidity) However, the rest of the year the cross cut of the breeze is necessary not to cool you down when the temp is over 100 degrees and sometimes over 110. I personally like riding in the heat.
I would like to make this mod. As long as it was easy to take them off in the spring. Old scoot how hard are they to remove?
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I ride at night at highway speeds so the wind can get a bit nippy. Is there anywhere to get these deflectors other than Kymco?
I also didn't see any prices listed on the website.
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Just got my wind deflectors installed and boy they really do work! It definitely cuts down on the wind to the legs but the BONUS and the reason why I bought them was I was betting they would cut down the wind on my SIDE LUGGAGE. And they absolutely work killer for that! With my Nelson Rigg CL855 27l side bags installed and the wind deflectors I feel absolutely no difference from a naked bike. No drag whatsoever, if anything the bike feels more stable. The deflectors aren't cheap, $104 shipped (got them here: http://www.kymcopartsonline.com/catalog/ (http://www.kymcopartsonline.com/catalog/) ask for Alonzo) but they are well worth the price of admission. The side bags will stay on my bike for good now and with the top case the storage capacity is amazing. I hit 90mph GPS with bags and top case loaded up and could have gone faster but ran out of road. Fast enough for me.
+1 on 'buy' the wind deflectors.