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Xciting 500 / Re: Tappet cover!
« on: September 28, 2011, 10:14:27 AM »
Sorry me again!! forgot to tell you guys! its a xciting 500
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Xciting 500 / Tappet cover!
« on: September 28, 2011, 10:12:39 AM »
Hi guys need your help!
I want to check my valve clearance and stripped all the tupper ware to get to the head, removed the tappet cover bolts and now i cant remove the cover as there is a cross member in the way on the frame.
I even took the bolts off on the shocks to tilt the engine to no avail!!
Dont tell me I have to remove the petrol tank as well???
Am I missing something?
Please help!!!
I want to check my valve clearance and stripped all the tupper ware to get to the head, removed the tappet cover bolts and now i cant remove the cover as there is a cross member in the way on the frame.
I even took the bolts off on the shocks to tilt the engine to no avail!!
Dont tell me I have to remove the petrol tank as well???
Am I missing something?
Please help!!!
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Xciting 500 / Re: speedometer problem
« on: April 08, 2011, 09:55:54 AM »
On the eratic speedo also just an interesting observation!
I was caught in a hell of a storm and it was raining hard for approx 200km i also noticed my speedo doing the same thing!
So obviously the water caused a short!!
When the bike was dry it was fine again!
I was caught in a hell of a storm and it was raining hard for approx 200km i also noticed my speedo doing the same thing!
So obviously the water caused a short!!
When the bike was dry it was fine again!
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Xciting 500 / Long distance ride on xciting 500 without restrictive washer
« on: November 09, 2010, 05:28:23 AM »
Last weekend I took out my xciting on a 700km trip.
I had previously removed the restrictive washer between the variator as reported earlier.
I drove on a average speed of between 120kmh and a max of 150kmh (thats on gps...not speedo)
I still had 500rpm left on the top end speed although i couldnt redline it?? had a head wind!
My fuel consumption was not great! 13km per litre.
The bike handled well and I have no complains accept that I had to stop regularly for petrol.
I will open up the cover to do a belt inspection, but I am sure I will find everything in order
I have now done 7500km
I had previously removed the restrictive washer between the variator as reported earlier.
I drove on a average speed of between 120kmh and a max of 150kmh (thats on gps...not speedo)
I still had 500rpm left on the top end speed although i couldnt redline it?? had a head wind!
My fuel consumption was not great! 13km per litre.
The bike handled well and I have no complains accept that I had to stop regularly for petrol.
I will open up the cover to do a belt inspection, but I am sure I will find everything in order
I have now done 7500km
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Xciting 500 / Re: Hey iolite, how's it doing?
« on: September 22, 2010, 07:07:50 AM »
The bottom line is! The clutch still engages at the same rpm because the clutch was not altered (thats on the back pulley) once the clutch engages the rpm is lower right thru your speeds making the pull away perhaps a little slower (torque issue ) but you have at least 10km more top end and the engine is running at lower rpm that should improve fuel consumption and "lengthen" the life of the engine as its doing fewer rpm (although thats prob splitting hair! ) the only thing that we will only find out in time is the strain it puts on the belt??
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Xciting 500 / Re: Hey iolite, how's it doing?
« on: September 20, 2010, 09:09:29 AM »
In answer to Alex's query about the washer removed.....this weekend i took it out and at 120km its rpm is just over 6000rpm. At 140kmh it is just over 7000rpm and I MUST ADD this is GPS speeds not the speed on the speedo! So I have stil 1000rpm left before redline......it wil prob do 160 (down hill!! as i dont think it would be able to hold 8000rpm!)
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Xciting 500 / Re: Standard main jet.
« on: September 11, 2010, 06:11:27 PM »
I have played arround with the jets and fitted a 110 and even slightly smaller as i am in high altitude but i have fitted the 118 back! it def runs the best on that size.
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Xciting 500 / Re: Hey iolite, how's it doing?
« on: September 11, 2010, 06:04:49 PM »
Hi! big suprise to find a message!
I in the meantime bought a Sym 300i and have been running it in so havnt been on the xciting much! but i took it for a 80km spin last w.end and its going like a dream! in November iam planing a 700km trip with it and iam sure to then know for sure!
I in the meantime removed the plastic covers on the variator and polished the ally cover and fitted a metal sive at the fan and some fansy end screws in the cover holes!
I am sure it will run much cooler! it is a bit more noisy but it does not bother me! it looks great! i will try and post a pix.
I in the meantime bought a Sym 300i and have been running it in so havnt been on the xciting much! but i took it for a 80km spin last w.end and its going like a dream! in November iam planing a 700km trip with it and iam sure to then know for sure!
I in the meantime removed the plastic covers on the variator and polished the ally cover and fitted a metal sive at the fan and some fansy end screws in the cover holes!
I am sure it will run much cooler! it is a bit more noisy but it does not bother me! it looks great! i will try and post a pix.
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Xciting 500 / Re: x500 restriction
« on: August 15, 2010, 05:09:33 PM »
i have removed the washer in the variator and fitted it to the outside so that the length stays the same and that i dont cause damage to the shaft as i torque the bolt. i have noticed that my revs are def. down and I have a better top end speed. I am shure it will improve my fuel consumption! busy checking that and will let u guys know.
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Xciting 500 / Re: no Crankshaft hole Cap
« on: July 07, 2010, 09:14:18 AM »
Thanks Hoolander! Shows u!! didnt think of that....two heads better than one.
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Xciting 500 / no Crankshaft hole Cap
« on: July 06, 2010, 06:06:19 AM »
Hello Guys! I have a problem with my Xciting! Want to check my valve clearance but the timing hole cap is there to see the "T" mark but no Crankshaft hole! How am i going to turn the engine to get it to TDC?
The only thing i can think of is to remove the sparkplug so there is no pressure and then try and turn the engine at the camshaft at the gear on the timing chain.
If someone has a better plan please let me no! Thanks
The only thing i can think of is to remove the sparkplug so there is no pressure and then try and turn the engine at the camshaft at the gear on the timing chain.
If someone has a better plan please let me no! Thanks
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Xciting 500 / Re: mystery starting problem
« on: March 23, 2010, 01:15:36 PM »
I think your problem is a "heat lock" the petrol evaporates either at the petrol pump or carb. ( it actualy boils) causing a vacuum in the system! it wil only happen when the engine is hot! Itl be better not to switch off the engine and starting again!
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Xciting 500 / Re: Side Stand safety switch
« on: February 16, 2010, 04:39:55 PM »
Hey guys. Easy. remove the side panel and remove the switch by removing the 10mm nut, it only holds the switch in position. You can then cable tie the swith to the frame and fit it back any time. just turn the switch so that the motor starts. U can even use the switch as a hide away anti theft switch by turning it on by hand
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Xciting 500 / Re: Speedometer Problem ...
« on: February 01, 2010, 12:41:32 PM »
Hey Bryan! sign of the times! i find things also sticky! waiting for a policy to pay out! should have been paid out by 25th....stil nothing! hope u find new job soon!
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Xciting 500 / Re: Speedometer Problem ...
« on: February 01, 2010, 08:42:59 AM »
Back to "Speedo problems"
I did mension elsewere that my speedo was far out! at 120km it showed 138kmh
I have sorted it out and its 100% now!
The sensor at the wheel was to close to the "grid" it should be one mil. away....mine actualy touched at one ore two places. it has a allen key adjustment but i found it easier to make a thicker spacer and fitted that!
I did mension elsewere that my speedo was far out! at 120km it showed 138kmh
I have sorted it out and its 100% now!
The sensor at the wheel was to close to the "grid" it should be one mil. away....mine actualy touched at one ore two places. it has a allen key adjustment but i found it easier to make a thicker spacer and fitted that!
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