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When I carry my camera around everyday I also shoot a few home photo's and thought I'd submit this here! I just came back from a shooting project after about 200 shots. I take the scooter to do these shots and it is easier to park although difficult to store items without my box.

The other day I asked at the dealership if a "Service Manual" is out yet for the X500. I really didn't wish to buy one being I downloaded the one for the 300i & hope to do the same. Anyway, was told that eventually manuals are going to be basically downloadable instead of over the counter or order purchase. Looked over the inter-net for that ability but didn't come up with a site for that yet. Anyone know any differently?

E-Mailed a couple places about mounting hardware for the GIVI V46 Box. One reply was, I need a SR89 kit at $116.00. GIVI replied, I need a SR91 at $140.00.
I looked at some diagrams as to the mounting and first off didn't care for the vertical supports and 2nd, not sure if I am capable of mounting it myself from the looks of the way the vertical supports are mounted. Does anyone have experience with this attachment type and if so, will this look sort of cheap with those uprights? I had it mounted on my 300i and it didn't need the uprights therefore didn't look at all bad. This V46 is not cheap and I hope I can justify mounting it the way I see outlined in a small diagram. Appreciate your comments.

Writing my experience: Anxiously finished all paper work and put out a few bucks...drove home to get the 300i and return in about an hour. Concerned about the rain, it was drizzling on and off all morning but rode into service while they prepared the new purchase. Finishing up putting it together out of shipment, I mentioned for them to attach a battery cable for my trickle charger. I noted that the area the cover covered to the battery was not completely water tight so one open area was the run for the cable. Scooter was serviced, checked thoroughly, few things explained and I was good to go! On with my helmet, leather coat, gloves and boots which were on I nervously pulled out. I couldn't believe the difference.."WOW"! 1. The great power increase, the smooth throttle acceleration..even at low speed slow down..no jump in increasing throttle. Handling and cornering as if I rode this for months, well balanced, rounded curves and corners with ease and again..no jumping when throttling up (smooth). Wanting to beat the rain home, I drove the X-Way which is 65 mph but never went over 45-50 up and down. Only went 4 miles on it and it was really controllable and anxious to open up but I would not. This unit is so well balanced and I immediately felt at home riding it. Right into my garage I went before the rain and stood there admiring it for 1/2 hour! I like the parking brake, flashers, movable back rest, LED rear lights, gas cap ease from the ignition switch and other differences. Am going to use 91 or better Octane as recommended.....

Yesterday, I went to my dealer and decided to turn my 300i over for a Xciting 500RI ! What made me decide? Well, every year there are 2 rides for Homeless Veterans and I didn't participate being this large group ran the X-Way at 65 mph + or _ and I didn't feel totally secure with my scooter size. I realize many 300i owners run these speeds but I further will want to run with a rider now and than. Almost double the CC, another 100 lbs of scooter weight, larger tires, double front disks + other things made my decision. It is a 2012 and am looking forward to picking it up tomorrow.... I have a GIVI V46 Box on the back of my 300 and I have them checking if I can obtain a mount for the Xciting. I chose the color (white) but it is not a true (white) which grew on me a bit. At this point, I have to say here, I met 300i owners and put my layman 2 cents in and had great replies from you and I thank all of you for that. Like a kid with a new toy, I await my excitement with the new Xciting!

I should have my head examined even talking about up-grading. I only have 1700 miles on my 300i, 2011 and the base price was 5,500 while the 500 without ABS is priced at 6,295. Those prices are without all the extra add ons...Tax, Shp etc. Would be nice to have for two reasons....ride anywhere and two up if want or need be. Has anyone make such an upgrade and what is your gained knowledge of this. I went from the Peoples S200 to the 300 and now...again...just talking and not thinking too hard!

My thanks to all on this Forum and the people that run it. When I first purchased my 200 scooter a while back, I felt all alone out there being no one around here (my home town) had the same of similar. Than I went into purchasing the 300i with a bit more confidence gained from the riders on here. Everything I learned to this point about scooter life was on here. It's just too bad all of you/us don't live close enough to group together as a club or just close helpful friends to each other. Again, thanks to all of you concerned in helping others.

I'm the type of person that attempts to look at upgrades and if there are, wish there was a way to move up! Of course I am not rich but an average scooter person and have to save or finance what I want. I need someone to tell me that I should be happy with what I have being there isn't much change to be worried about anything new! Further, is there anyone who just went from a 2011 to a 2012? If it wasn't such a large money difference in upgrading things, I would do so....saving or...!