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Xciting 500 / valve stem replacement/extension.
« on: April 13, 2015, 01:56:06 PM »
I apologize if this has already been hashed over.

Does anyone have a suggestion replacing the stock valve stems or an extension? It is nearly impossible for me to get an inflation valve on the stock valve stems.

Any and all info appreciated.

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Xciting 500 / Remove hard water residue
« on: July 14, 2012, 05:30:59 PM »
Our condo has hard water in the sprinklers, and now I have hard water residue on my windshield. It is a stock clear tall windshield. Does anyone know of anything I can use to remove the residue?

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Xciting 500 / Brake starter switch
« on: April 04, 2012, 11:14:24 PM »
It seems my left brake starter switch has gone bad.

Does anyone know what is involved in fixing it, and how much it might cost?

Might it be easier to bypass it?

Any info appreciated.

Thanks

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Xciting 500 / Fading Plastic
« on: December 18, 2011, 01:00:22 PM »
Has anyone had the plastic fade? I have to keep my X500 outside. Much of the time it is uncovered. I keep  it on the side stand. The side "up" is fading. Some of it is now a "deep pink", rather than red.

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Xciting 500 / Oil Service Indicator Light
« on: March 17, 2011, 10:21:34 PM »
I noticed my oil service indicator light came on a couple days ago. The only reason I saw it was because it was before sunrise.

I'm only at 3850 miles. Might there be a problem, or is it just giving me advance warning of the 4000 mile checkup?

Thanks.

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General Discussion / 2011 Daytona Bike Week
« on: March 03, 2011, 10:48:15 PM »
Anyone going to Daytona Beach next week?

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Xciting 500 / How tighten mirrors?
« on: March 02, 2011, 12:27:54 PM »
How do you tighten a mirror?

My right mirror came loose and I don't see a way to tighten it.

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Xciting 500 / Side Car
« on: October 15, 2010, 02:37:49 AM »
Does anyone know where I might get a side car for the X500?

A side car would solve a lot of problems for me... a place to put Christmas presents, a place for Rudy (my 10 y/o mini dachshund)... stuff like that?

... that reminds me, I have to put some pictures up of Rudy, I only put his "baby" picture up.


Any info appreciated.

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Xciting 500 / Sun Damage & rust
« on: August 02, 2010, 11:28:04 AM »
MY Red X500 has to live outside, and I am very lax about putting the cover on (and the fact that moisture gets underneath and makes the scoot almost as wet as if the cover wasn't there).

Anyway... the black plastic is already fading somewhat. Does anyone have any suggestions for maintaining the plastic, and possibly restoring the deep black color? Armor All? Something else?

Also, the stock right hand brake lever tension control (the little circular piece with the numbers) is rusting, well, the numbers are. The left one, which was replaced after I dropped the scoot, isn't. Anyone have any suggestions on how to clean the rust and stop it from re-occurring?

Any and all help appreciated.

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Xciting 500 / Windscreen upgrade
« on: May 01, 2010, 06:00:13 PM »
My X500 has the standard "sporty" windscreen. Does anyone know if the standard clear windscreen from 2-ish years ago will bolt on?

I want something a little taller, but not as tall as the Givi.

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Xciting 500 / Upgrade suspension?
« on: March 31, 2010, 01:58:39 PM »
Anyone know if it is possible to upgrade the suspension so a X500 can carry more than 330lbs? I'm 250 at the moment, and that pretty precludes much a passenger. And yes, I am trying to lose weight. Still, even if I get back to 200, a passenger and some gear might still be tight.

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Technical | How To / Satellite radio?
« on: March 15, 2010, 03:13:43 AM »
Anyone have satellite radio on their scoot?

If you do, how did you do it?

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Xciting 500 / How much to replace all the plastic?
« on: March 09, 2010, 05:33:32 AM »
My X500 fell off of the side stand today, scrapping almost every piece of plastic (front fender, fairing, back panel, blck plastic on running boards) and bending the left brake handle.

Anyone have any idea how much it is going to cost to replace it all?

I was looking for a black scoot originally, and now I have to replace almost everything. There is a deep scrape on the back right panel that was going to be fixed under warranty, so I am considering replacing everything with black except for the passenger hand rail (not damaged) and the small piece of plastic just underneath. That would result in a black bike with a red back handrail.

Needless to say, I am not a happy camper tonight.

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Eye Candy | Videos and Pics / My Rides
« on: February 20, 2010, 11:25:26 PM »
I can't figure out how to get the pics in the message, but I can post links :-)

My new Xciting 500:
http://ricks-place.comxa.com/stuff/xciting500a.jpg

My 2006 Scarabeo 250 and Xciting "face to face":
http://ricks-place.comxa.com/stuff/scooters.jpg

And my 3 rides (back to front), my PT Cruiser, Scarabeo and Xciting 500:
http://ricks-place.comxa.com/stuff/3rides.jpg

That will have to do until I can figure out the proper way to get pics posted.

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Eye Candy | Videos and Pics / How post pics?
« on: February 20, 2010, 07:12:50 PM »
It must be obvious to everyone but me, but how do I post pictures? Are there size constraints?

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