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For Sale / 2009 Xciting 250, Seattle area
« on: July 01, 2013, 11:43:52 PM »
Selling my 2009 Xciting 250 for $2300.  It has about 8000 miles on it.  Just had the 8000 mile service done and new rear tire put on.  Things I've done to upgrade are:  Turn lights are constant on running lights, LED turn bulbs, Oxford heated grips, FIAMM Freeway blaster horn, custom lowered seat from Rich's in Kingston WA.

You can send me a personal message through here or you can call or text me at four2five two6zero threethree8eight.

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Xciting 250 / Re: Tires ?
« on: July 21, 2012, 11:34:00 PM »
I'm at 6200 miles for the original OEM's on my Xciting 250.  The rear is needing to be replaced as the tread is getting down there and showing some signs of dry rot.  The front almost looks brand new. 

I'm wondering if anybody has some tire ideas for us non hot climates, i.e. the Pacific NW.  I deal with a lot of wet roads and cooler weather since I ride year round.

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Xciting 250 / Re: Trying to make sure I'm not getting ripped off
« on: July 13, 2012, 01:56:39 PM »
Rayman, thanks for the info.  Your numbers seem more in line with what I would suspect the job to take.  I'm pretty sure they are not quoting me a flat rate.  I think I'm going to see if I can find another shop that can do it.  If not then I might just hang around in the shop while they are working to make sure they are being honest in their work.

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Xciting 250 / Re: ?'s on the Xciting 250
« on: July 07, 2012, 02:03:14 AM »
I have an 09' 250 and like others find that 65 mph is about tops.  I've had it above that up to 70 but it wasn't too happy with afterwards.  50-60 mph and she cruses like a dream.

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Xciting 250 / Re: Trying to make sure I'm not getting ripped off
« on: July 07, 2012, 01:55:50 AM »
Sorry $94/hr.  I can live with the shop rate since it sounds like it is not unreasonable.  Also that 4-4.5 hours was without an oil change.  What I can't live with is them milking the clock and ripping me off that way.  I just can't imagine it taking more then a half hour to remove the plastic if they know what they are doing. 

Thanks for those who have responded.  I'd like to know of anybody else's experience with this.  Also any of you X500 guys who have experience with this would be helpful since they are similar bikes.

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Xciting 250 / Trying to make sure I'm not getting ripped off
« on: July 06, 2012, 05:15:52 PM »
I need to take my XC250 in for a 6000k tune up.  Unfortunately I'm not much of a mechanic and can only do the minor stuff like change oil and fluids.  When I went to set up my appointment they quoted me a 4-4.5 hr job.  At $94 I just about fainted.  I don't totally trust this dealership in that they are giving me a fair deal on time worked.  The guy said it was mainly because of the valve adjustment and it being so difficult to do.  To me this seems to be a bit excessive for an experienced mechanic as I've been able to take off and put back on lots of tupperwear in half the time and I don't have all the correct tools and shop.

Anybody with experiences on length of time for services would be helpful.

Thanks guys you are always a wealth of information.

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Xciting 500 / Re: Todays the day!!!
« on: March 17, 2012, 04:12:45 PM »
Seattle, if you don't mind 45-34 and wet.  I have to make sure I don't ride to slow or moss starts growing on my bike  ;D

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Xciting 500 / Re: Magic Blinkers installed on rear
« on: March 03, 2012, 08:38:50 PM »
I've added Magic Blinkers on both the front and back.  Amber up front and Red in the rear.  Like JWTR I ordered the wrong rear bulbs also, but just ground down one of the pins and it works just fine.

To correct the blink rate the easiest is to just replace the relay.  On the X250 (I'm assuming similar to X500), I removed the front cover and it can be found on the right side kind of behind the horn level.  The easiest thing to make sure it is the right one is to unplug it while your blinker is on  and see if it stops.  It was probably the easiest mod I've done yet (just took me a bit to find it) kind of had a "doh!" moment.

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Xciting 250 / Re: I guess only 6 to 8 people have the 250
« on: January 29, 2012, 06:54:22 PM »
I've GPS confirmed my speeds which are about 10% less then what the speedo reads.  I've found my 250 will cruise 60 mph all day long just fine and be able to keep the RPM's safely below redline.  At 65 mph the RPM's start to flirt with the redline. 70 mph and you are around 8000 RPM's.  I found I still had a bit more throttle left but didn't want to keep pushing it in the red.  This is my first scoot or motorcycle and like many I found it to be great to start on but having the 500 with a bit more power for the freeway now would be nice.  I'll probably end up buying something with more power after I've worn out my 250.  I originally bought it for commuting and the speeds and distance I travel the 250 is actually perfect.  Also most of the freeways around here are 60 mph speed limit and the sections that are 70 I just go around 65 mph, surprisingly there are lots of cars that drive these speeds too. (I never knew since I was always blowing past them in my car  ;D)

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Eye Candy | Videos and Pics / Re: Show Chrome Digital 5-Function Motorcycle Volt Meter
« on: January 29, 2012, 06:36:18 PM »
Quote from: bambino on January 26, 2012, 09:54:00 AM
hi Chandlerscoot, may i know where you got your voltmeter? looks pretty sleek being tucked away i must say
awesome job :thumbsup:

Do a Google product search for "motorcycle voltmeter" and sort by price.  They start around $29 U.S. and are sold by several vendors.

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General Discussion / Re: It Happened Again
« on: January 29, 2012, 06:32:21 PM »
Tragic all the way around. :-[ 

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Xciting 250 / Re: By Request #2
« on: January 28, 2012, 11:27:27 PM »
Quote from: Urbestfriend on January 14, 2012, 07:50:40 PM
Another thing was I added Green Liscense Plate LED on each die of the dash so I could
tell when I left the auxiliary lights on.  These lights actually reflect off my Lime Green Jacket
after dark.

I just added a red auxiliary LED "idiot" light right in the center of the Kymco emblem just below the hook.  I had to do this after I left my heated hand grips on and killed my battery.  ;D

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Xciting 250 / Re: kickstand cutoff bypass
« on: January 28, 2012, 11:23:08 PM »
What's wrong with using the center stand?  I see your point but the problem with using the kickstand is you can not use the throttle to rev the RPM's, i.e. it's cold outside and you need to give it just a little goose to idle smooth.

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General Discussion / Re: Left Turner Almost Got Me
« on: January 28, 2012, 04:49:57 PM »
I agree with you ScooterWolf, not a smart idea to do. But it still puts a smile on my face thinking about it. I'll leave it to the hardcore Harley guys to do stuff like that.  With my hi-vis jacket I'd never be able to lose them in a crowd.

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General Discussion / Re: Left Turner Almost Got Me
« on: January 28, 2012, 02:48:35 AM »
Quote from: blue on January 28, 2012, 02:40:38 AM
there are times when I wish I had a sign on the back that says back off.Things happen you can never be to carefull.

I met a Harley guy who said he keeps a pocket full of small ball bearings and flicks them over his shoulder when people tailgate him.  :D

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