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Xciting 500 / After market Backrest Xciting 500
« on: May 10, 2012, 10:21:50 PM »
Good Afternoon all,
I have a 2009 Xciting 500. The standard seat has a small hip adjustable hiprest.  I am 66 yrs old and would like more of a back rest.  This is for the rider not the passenger.  I would be great if it had height adjustments up to about the mid back area.  Has anyone had anything like this done to their Xciting?  I though awhile back I had seen a seat modification that is something like what I am talking about.  I'm sure  whole new seat would have to be installed because there is no real support for a backrest in the existing seat.  I would want tho modification to not eliminate an area for a passenger.  Any thoughs or photos out there?
Thanks, Scooter65

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General Discussion / Gas Overflow
« on: January 11, 2012, 02:24:26 AM »
Hello Everyone,
I have a Kymco 2009 Xciting 500 and have been having a problem when filling up at the gas pump.  Have had the scoot for about a year now and have lately been having a gas overflow problems when filling up.  For a long time I had no problem, the pump would shut off when the tank was full.  I usually put about 2.25 gallons in for a fill up.  Then recently when filling up doing nothing different from before, the pump did not shut off and the gas overflowed before I could stop pumping.  I try to get the tank completely full so I can check the mileage.  Of course as you may know the gas bleaches out the nice black center panel below the fillup hole.  Oh by the way I use amoral to restore the nice black color but it only works so so.  Anyone got any ideas on the fillup problem and what to use on the plastic to restore the color?
Thanks, Scooter65

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Xciting 500 / Re: Overflowed The Gas A Tad
« on: December 01, 2011, 12:14:47 AM »
Zorce,
I have a 2009 Xciting 500 and that's been happening to me every time I fill up lately. I have been using Armoral and it seems to do pretty good. However when the sunlight is on it at just the right angle you can still see some of the black color loss. Might try one of the other chemicals mentioned in this post. An interesting thing about my fill ups lately. For a few months I had no problem with the gas pump shutting off as it does in my car when the gas gets to the top of the tank but lately it over flows every time now. I have noticed that the pump does not make a good covering of the gas hole but it never has but was never was over flowing till just the last few tank fill ups. Anyone have any thoughts?
Thanks, Scooter65

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Xciting 500 / Re: Where to stick my tom tom?
« on: November 28, 2011, 12:37:44 AM »
Hello Zorce,
Hey I just got a 4.3" Megellan GPS for my Xciting 500 and had it hard wired and mounted right below the dc charger on the stiring column. Used the mount that came with the GPS, just put 3 screws in the base and attached the base right below the charger so the charger is still usable. Actually I had Best Buy do it, I am mechanically declined, would have probably shorted out the whole electrical system. The GPS is easily removed from the mount for thief protection. Cost $50. There is plenty of room to do the wiring after removing the Kymco name/charger plate, just splicing directly into the charger wiring. Just a thought for your Tom Tom. Good luck, stay safe.
Scooter65

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General Discussion / Whoops, when she starts to go over can stop her!
« on: November 26, 2011, 11:51:11 PM »
Made a careless mistake yesterday.  Started up a hill on a narrow road and before I knew it I was at a point of no return. I have an Xciting 500 which of course weighs about 500lbs. Well I stopped and tried to make a slow left to head back down the hill and you quessed it, trying to turn that 500lbs heading down hill didn't work, down she went. Fortunately I was able to jump off so I was't hurt. There I was standing, thinking what a dumb thing I had tried to do. I was pretty far up this little road but there were houses farther up so I wasn't without hope. As I tried to pick my scoot up it just slid a little bit and off course grinding off some of my nice red paint. I though how in the world would I be able to get my bike upright again. Just then I saw a car coming up the road and I thought great but it's probably a women alone. Much to my amazement 4 big strong young guys jumped out and whala the bike was up. I knew there would be some pretty bad scratches and yes there were. Sadly this was the 2nd time my bike had been down.  The 1st was a few months ago when I parked it but didn't check to make sure it was secure. Came out of the store and there she was laying down. Fortunely this time as well there were folks to help me upright her! Like the 1st time I got out my red touch up paint and a red felt pen and did some cosmetic work. Turned out ok considering the severity of the scratches and scrapes. Boy did I feel dumb, but thankfully things did turn out OK!!

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Xciting 250 / Re: Just bought an 06' xciting 250
« on: November 13, 2011, 12:31:22 AM »
Welcome to the Kymco Forum.  Congrats on your 250 Xciting.  I have a 2009 Xciting 500cc.  It's a bigger engine than yours but the same body style etc.  I love my Xciting and have only been riding a scooter for about 2 years.  I never rode any 2 wheel cycle until hopping on a cheaper Chinese 150cc scoot a couple of years ago.  The 150cc was too small to go on the Calif freeways so I wanted something bigger.  The 500cc Xciting is big and strong enough to go anywhere.  I did alot of research on scooters and decided on Kymco because of price.  For the price compared to the Yamahas and Susukis the kymco is great.  I think the quality is good as well.  So enjoy your Xciting and welcome to the Kymco Forum.
Scooter65

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General Discussion / Re: For sell Kymco Smoke Sport Windshield
« on: October 23, 2011, 12:09:08 AM »
OK Kymco Folks let's get rid of this 2009 Exciting 500 Sport Windshield. $39.00.  You pay for shipping.  I live in the So. Cal area.
Hurry!
Scooter 65

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General Discussion / Re: New scooter owner in Central Texas
« on: October 22, 2011, 11:58:21 PM »
Congratulations new Kymco owner.  I have a 2009 Exciting 500.  Didn't exactly drop in my lap but I did get a good price on it.  Was a 2009 factory demo with about 3,000 miles on it.  I've put about 3,000 more and loving every ride.  Lot's of power, smooth ride, great handling, and fun to ride.  I've only been riding on 2 wheels for about 2 years.  Got a cheap 150cc Chinese scoot to start off then upgraded to the 500cc.  Never thought I'd enjoying riding so much but I'm hooked now.  I'm 65 and just retired and loving life as I take every opportunity to scoot along!!  Live in So. Cal so almost year around riding weather.  Have fun and welcome to the Kymco Forum.
Have fun, Scooter 65

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Xciting 500 / MOVED: For sell Kymco Smoke Sport Windshield
« on: September 22, 2011, 11:02:54 PM »
This topic has been moved to General Discussion.

http://www.kymcoforum.com/index.php?topic=4610.0

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Yager GT 200i / Re: noisey belt-normal?
« on: September 21, 2011, 12:15:12 AM »
Hello Everyone,
I have a 2009 Xciting 500.  Got it a few months ago for a great price because it was a demo with about 3000 miles on it. Anyway after taking a 4 hour motorcycle course in very hot weather I heard what I thought was a noise from a breaking belt. For a few weeks thereafter I had a growling noise on slow starts uo to about 15mph.  I took it back to the dealer and they checked belts, rollers, etc. and found nothing really wrong.  They lubbed everything, seemed much better but occasionally the growl comes back. I read a comment on this forum which I do now each time I hear the noice. While stopped I rev the engine to a pretty high RPM while holding both breaks. I do this for only a few seconds and the noice goes away.  I am mechanically "declined" so I'm not sure exactly what it does but whatever, it seems to work very well.  Growling noise goes away for a few days. Performance has never suffered but the noise can certainly be annoying. I love my Kymco and this forum. Good scooting to all!
John

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General Discussion / Re: For sell Kymco Smoke Sport Windshield
« on: August 02, 2011, 01:48:22 AM »
JustWantToRide,
Hi there, if you are still interested in buying the sport tinted screen let me know.  Where do you live?  The screen is not very heavy but somewhat bulky.  Price and shipping would be negotiable!








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General Discussion / Re: Tell me about scooter tires
« on: July 23, 2011, 07:18:06 PM »
Thanks for your imputs Axy and Streido.  Like I mentioned I am rather new to biking and I need all the imput I can get!

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General Discussion / Tell me about scooter tires
« on: July 22, 2011, 11:30:55 PM »
To all you scooter experts out there,
Just wondering about scooter tires.  I have a 2009 Xciting 500 with about 5000 miles on it.  Kind of new to 2 wheel motorcycle/scooter, loving it!  The tires on my Xciting are Kenda, original equiptment.  Are these good tires?  Are there tires that are puncture proof?  I'm afraid of blowouts at highway speeds.  About how many miles should scooter tires have before replacement?  Lots of variances I know.  What are the best and safest tires?  Regarding tread design, car tires have lot's of tread, scooter tires very little, what holds/grips the road on a scooter tire?  Any tire experts out there could give me a crash course on tires if you will!  Thanks.

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Xciting 500 / Tell me about tires for the xciting 500
« on: July 22, 2011, 07:57:49 PM »
Hello all you scooter experts,
Somewhat of a new scooter rider, year and a half, need info on tires.  I have a 2009 Xciting 500 with about 5000 mi on the original Kenda tires.  Are Kenda's good tires?  Tread still looks good to me but at about what milage would you suggest replacing?  Are scooter tires pretty safe from blow outs?  Has anyone had a tire problem at highway speeds?  Unlike car tires which have lots of tread, scooter tires seem to have little actual tread, what holds them to the road if it is not tread?  Since scooters don't have spares what is the best, most safe tires out there.  I am most worried about tires problems at freeway speed.  Are there puncture proof tires? Lot's of question huh!  Still learning about these 2 wheeled vehicles we call scooters or maybe we should call them step thru motorcycles.  Thanks for all your help, this Kymco Forum is great!

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General Discussion / Re: For sell Kymco Smoke Sport Windshield
« on: July 19, 2011, 08:08:13 PM »
Stephan,
Hum, Sweden, thats neat.  This Kymco forum I guess gets views from around the world.  As far as wind goes this smaller tinted sport windshield does not provide as much protection as the taller clear one, but it does make the bike look more sporty.  If you are really interested I could see how much shipping to Sweden would cost.  Do you have the Xciting 500?  What year, how do you like it?  I've had mine about 2 months, love it.
Thanks, Scooter65

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