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Xciting 500 / Re: Me and a friend with a Burgman
« on: June 21, 2012, 12:20:25 PM »
Evidentally "abs" is not mandatory otherwise all motorized vehicles would be required to have them. Like you said..to each his own for more reasons than one. Yes,
I experienced abs once on a rent all vehicle but I wasn't sold on it being something I wanted on vehicles I own. Not only all this but many people buy on a budget and many on site vehicles at dealerships do not carry the abs as stock. If some are correct, one day it will be required on everything manufactured for street use etc.

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Xciting 500 / Re: Me and a friend with a Burgman
« on: June 21, 2012, 09:56:01 AM »
Back to my post, I made a mistake, my friends scooter is a 2011 Burgman w/abs. Next, many good opinions about the "abs" but it appears to be a tie! Good points are related on here and my point is after all this.....I never had abs and don't feel I'd be concerned about not having them. I am possibly one of the elders on here and is another reason I am happy with what I have. I would never argue a "point" with anyone being everyone has their opinion as on here. I still thank the opportunity for this Forum and being able to express our opinions in this our Free America. God Bless America

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Xciting 500 / How Close Are We?
« on: June 15, 2012, 10:23:56 AM »
I often think and wonder about all the scooter owners as to where we are from each other, "how close are we"? So far I have found 2 scooter owners only several miles from my location. One owns a Burgman 400 and another a Yamaha 550. We've met and rode and talked over our units which proves interesting in many ways. So, with all the riders on this site, it would be good to find more area riders. I am located 23 miles N.E. of Pittsburgh, Natrona Heights near the Allegheny River. 3 miles from me is my dealer and service center, Gatto Cycle. I don't know how other scooter size Forums could read this sort of questioner but if any know how please pass on. Maybe if enough fairly close riders are within a certain area, we can get something going.

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Xciting 500 / My Quick Reference Card
« on: June 13, 2012, 01:26:37 PM »
At times when I go to find information on a certain part of my X500, I hate going through the pages when I am in a hurry! So, made up this card for myself. I'm sure things can be added to or taken away from it but mean while....

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Xciting 500 / Back Shock Adjustments
« on: June 13, 2012, 11:24:15 AM »
I haven't experimented with the "back shock adjustments" and looking for the experienced people opinions. I weigh 240 at 6' 1" and my shocks are set at 5 from day of purchase. If others have set theirs to a lesser number at near or my weight, what would they consider a good setting? When breaking or going over bumps the front can be felt cushioning such has when braking at times also. Is there to be a cushioning feeling on the back shocks as well? I haven't seen anything previously posted on this subject and would appreciate others input. Again, mine were as were upon purchase.

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Xciting 500 / Re: Results of My First Large Group Ride
« on: June 11, 2012, 12:33:04 PM »
And than, this is the guy that is doing all the talking!

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Xciting 500 / Re: Results of My First Large Group Ride
« on: June 11, 2012, 12:31:32 PM »
A very small section of the group of more than 200!

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Xciting 500 / Results of My First Large Group Ride
« on: June 11, 2012, 11:26:56 AM »
At the meeting place 9 AM, there were over 200 bikes ready to go. We were broken up into groups and hit the roads. Self and friend only two visible scooters stayed together and had no problems in keeping up. 55 to 65 mph was no problem at all keeping in position. Some speeds exceeded those in the areas of passing were no problem also. This being my first sustained high speed was a bit concerning at first but shortly became easy to handle. I didn't wear my gloves being I found my hands were getting too warm and sort of falling asleep! Wore My helmet with the pull down shade and clear pull down face guard which I found was a must. It was a very hot sunny bright day and the bugs beat up the face mask! Some of them sounded like rocks striking. The run was called a "Poker Run", "Ride for Homeless Vets" ending up at 117 miles and it took 2 gallons of gas giving to 60 mpg with 600 miles on the unit. I'm glad I had the oil and filter change before the ride, seemed to run much smoother. Heat gauge stayed exactly the same during the entire trip at about mid-gauge. Got scared once going around a right curve when I went too close to the middle and got into a tarred section of the highway which divides the pavement at 55 mph. Sort of froze up at first and than started thinking how to get out of this, slowing down a bit and hoping to find a smooth tarred section to get over to the right before meeting any on coming traffic. This was my first big learning experience in hitting the big roads and I didn't feel belittled with all the big bikes...The X500 stood up to all!

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Xciting 500 / Me and a friend with a Burgman
« on: June 09, 2012, 09:11:01 PM »
A friend of mine has a 2009, 400 Burgman, Silver, ABS. We went for a 50 mile ride, me with my Xciting 500 and his 400 Burgman. Have to admit, the Burgman even though a 2009 is a nice looking/riding unit. He had it for approximately 1 year buying it used at 4,000 something. I understand from what he told me that a new one, 400 would run around 7,500 or so. He further said they don't make a 500 but go to a 600 or 650 costing up to 11 something. Mine new was 6,200 and I'm very happy with it. My 500 would cost a bit more if it had ABS. He added that he wouldn't own anything without the ABS. Well, I am not familiar with the ABS on a scooter but I imagine someone on here is familiar with them.

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Xciting 500 / Re: What about a Flat Tire?
« on: June 09, 2012, 09:27:25 AM »
Is your compressor a foot pump type? I have a 12 volt take off of course but I don't believe they are correct amperage to run a pump. Otherwise have to flag down a car to use their cigarette lighter plug...if it has one!

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Xciting 500 / Re: Now I Have To Learn How To Ride In Very Large Group
« on: June 05, 2012, 11:32:03 PM »
I feel a problem with being in the back.....as you know, people want to pass all the time and if they get P.O'd who they going to take it out on? May be a dumb question but I have driven many miles in my life time for the news and the bus.

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Xciting 500 / Re: What about a Flat Tire?
« on: June 05, 2012, 11:25:17 PM »
So with nothing else at hand, is the Fix-a-Flat not a good idea to depend on due to the balance problem that may be created?

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Xciting 500 / Re: Now I Have To Learn How To Ride In Very Large Group
« on: June 05, 2012, 11:23:03 PM »
See what I mean.....this is a great place to get advice etc. Thanks everyone for the input, I am hearing and going to act as told. What bothers my mind mostly is that there will be 2-300 bikers. I was going to run my Go-Pro Cam. but at this point I feel I am going to concentrate mostly on all the advice. I'm glad I got the GIVI Box on the back but couldn't get the light kit added yet. Also I have the GIVI Rack for the top of the box but in order to fasten it the liner of the box has to be taken out and if I do so, I may as well do the light kit at the same time. I ran into (met) a guy with a 400 Suzuki Burgman who will be making this run also. He has more experience so I am going to lean on him a bit. I'm anxious to get into this day 10th and as I mentioned before...thanks for all the advice. I certainly will post the experience and will snap a few shots when feasible and not interfering with my mind set to safety etc.

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Xciting 500 / Now I Have To Learn How To Ride In Very Large Group
« on: June 05, 2012, 12:23:02 AM »
This ride coming up will have 2-300 riders and of course they will be broken up into groups. I will be new to this type of ride as many others will be also. This is a great place to learn as always for me and would like some Tips and Pointers in doing so. It's going to be an all day venture as I placed the reason for it on another post here if anyone cared to look over. appreciate thoughts from experience...thanks

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Xciting 500 / Re: Can't find 5w 50 for the 500
« on: June 05, 2012, 12:10:55 AM »
Live 25 miles N.E. of Pittsburgh, Average Temperature. hgw75, thank you, if I would learn to read more and look at the manual better I would know what you told me! I looked over the manual once but didn't read it like I should and I'm not ashamed to say...duh me! Looks like the 10W 40 will be ok. Further, I was surprised the dealer had the specific oil filter in stock. I may know photography but am not a mechanic & like to do by seeing instead of reading in depth. Want to get ready for the "Ride For Homeless Vets", this Sunday and it is a long ride with 2-300 bikes and want to be safe..... http://rideforhomelessvets.com/ if interested in looking over. Again, hgw75 thanks.

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