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I've had an Xciting 500 for 11 days. I really like it. Nice power to weight ratio. Looks very cool.  I haven't had it up very fast.. maybe I can get it to 60 mph this weekend.

I am moving up from a Scarabeo 250.

I just lost one of my keys for my Xciting 500.  I have a metal tag that has D769 stamped on it. Is that the key code?

I stopped by the local key/alarm store and they only had the short Kymco blanks. Mine is about twice as long as they one they have. There a large length of the key blade that is uncut. Anyone know where I might be able to order these? My local dealer (the one a mile or so from me) said I should be able to get a blank from the key store.

Any info/help appreciated.

I put in. 2.575 gallons. The reserve light had just come on. I REALLY hope it wasn't completely full when I got it, becasue if it was, I'm only getting 35mpg at best. I know this is break-in mileage, but I think that's a little low.

Thanks for all the info.

It looks like my 90 miles isn't too bad, considering the reserve light (which the manual says I have) hasn't come on yet and th scoot hasn't broken in yet.

I am disappointed in the gas blow back reports. I have major problems with that on my Scarabeo 250. Anyone have any hints on how to limit it?

As long as oil level is ok, I cannot think of a problem.  I've ridden all kind of bikes for years and never heard of an issue with them running while on the side stand.  My son's sport bike does not even have a center stand, nor does the VTX I used to have.  The xciting does not lean very far on the side stand anyway.  That engine should run in most any position as long as the carb works and it can pick up oil in the sump.

I have seen in this thread, and other places, that the back wheel will turn until the scoot warms up. I assume there is something warming in the clutch. So, if that back wheel can't turn during the warm up, it won't hurt th clutch or other stuff?

.. and yes, I'm probably paranoid, but it is a nice Red and Black scoot that fits me rather well, and I don't want to blow it up :-)

I didn't know those had a safety switch on the center stand!  I don't have your model, so I can't speak from experience, but I'm sure you can just ground the switch to bypass it.  If you have a voltmeter it should be relatively easy to figure out. 

The safety switch on the 500 is on the side stand. If you have it down, the scoot won't start. The starter turns the motor, but all you'd get is a dead battery eventually. If you are idling and put the side stand down, the engine is killed.

I am developing a bad knee. It won't be too long before putting a bigger scoot on the center stand is going to be a pain for me (pun intended). It would be nice to be able to warm the bike up while on the side stand.

As I get ready to go to work, it is 34 degrees F.....
... at least it isn't raining :-)

Edit: Made it to work OK. Worst part was when I had to put my legs down. The cold kind of crept through. I put over-sized  sweats over my pants, wore my regular cool weather jacket, and a rain suit over everything. I'm going to have to look into other gloves. The ones I have are big, bulky and hard to manipulate, but they did keep my hands warm.

Hopefully it will be warmer at lunch :-)

Edit: I didn't leave for lunch, but did go out to dinner after work. 45 degrees. Not bad. I really like how the headlight is aligned, and the lights in the dash are great

So, Ive ridden on wet roads, in the cold, and at night. I'm feeling a little better about that 2 hour ride to Ocala for the Scooter Encounter rally.