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General Discussion / Re: ..average km per day
« on: May 23, 2010, 01:24:53 AM »
I've been back riding now for about 4 weeks. The leg is in a boot and just sits on the floorboards and the crutches bunjy on the bsack of the seat. When one has no car, one has to improvise.  The break is due to not fully respecting a stepladder.   I led a rte this afternoon for about 75 miles. it was good to get the cobwebs blown out of my head. It was also the first time since the break that I have ridden for pleasure. Curt

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General Discussion / Re: ..average km per day
« on: May 21, 2010, 04:54:17 AM »
I usually average about 18 ti 20 thousand miles a year on my bike, I dont know how that breaks down to km per day, but it must be a bunch.  This year my milage is going to be greatly reduced due the the broken leg, but I only went about 3 weeks  of total off time before I was back on the scoot. The only thing is now I am only riding for essential things , no pleasure riding at all. It is just too much effort to get ready to ride when you are on crutches. It takes me almost an hour to get ready to ride now. BUT its getting better, I can see the light at the end of the tunnel and I dont think its a train coming. Curt

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Xciting 500 / Re: question on Year my 500ri is.
« on: May 18, 2010, 11:28:51 PM »
Since yearly models are usually introduced in the fall of the preceding year, for example 11 will be released in the fall of 10, the manufacturer has to start to produce a new model several months before the release date in order to ship them to a dealers shop. It would not be out of line for a 11 model to have a production date as early as May of 10. this is a normal procedure for the entire automotive industry.  Some of the parts have to be made even earlier than that . I would not be surprised that some of the parts that would be used in a 11 bike might be made as early as late 09. Curt

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General Discussion / Re: Nolan helmets
« on: May 13, 2010, 11:47:33 PM »
ive been a Nolan helmet user for several years and have had a N84,N102, N103, and now a Trilogy. Of all of these I was happiest using the N84 until the decal peeled off and Nolan refused to honor the warrenty on a 4 month old lid. Fortunately I had bought it from a major internet dealer, Iron Pony, and they honored the warenty. The next best was the N102, I used it for about 2 years until it was stolen from my bike.. The N103 that I bought to replace it just didnt fit right. It was too tight at the nose and chin. I currently have a Trilogy that has been the only Nolan that I am unhappy with. Just too much noise. It roars like a freight train. I just bought a Shoei rf1000 to replace it. Much quieter. Any one wanting the white,large Trilogy, can pm me and i will make a deal on it. Curt

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Xciting 500 / Re: 07xciting 500
« on: May 13, 2010, 10:13:24 PM »
I also need to add that he is a Kymco dealer, but scoots just dont sell real well in this area. If you dont ride a crotch rocket or a hardly type cruiser most of the local dealers dont know how to deal with you. I traded a Suzuki V Strom and I was in the same predicament with it. The only one who had accessories for it was the BMW dealer. The local dealers just dont know how to service long distance riders. When I go in and tell them of riding  the Reflex from Tampa to Saginaw Mi, they just look at me in disbelief. I sure hope that this Kymco has that kind of riding it.  I had to trade because I broke my right leg an couldnt ride the Stom for the next 6 months. I just strap my crutches to the back seat and off we go with the xciting. My foot just sits on the floorboard. So far I think it is going to be a pretty good bike. When I get these little glitches out of it, it should be perfect for my needs. Curt

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Xciting 500 / Re: 07xciting 500
« on: May 13, 2010, 10:02:36 PM »
Thanks guys, The dealer that I bought this bike from is a Yamaha, Kawasaki dealer. I think his techs are more familiar with motorcycles than Scoots. He has ordered the parts on his dime and is going to install them next week for me. He has been more than honest with me.  I just think his techs need more training on the scoots. If any one gets to the Tampa Bay area and needs help, They are Cahills Motorsports in both Tampa and Zephyrhills.  When a dealer does things right, I like to let others know. Too many of them are stealers rather than dealers. Curt

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Xciting 500 / Re: 07xciting 500
« on: May 13, 2010, 02:02:16 PM »
Im assuming that the belt is a oem. It was installed by the dealer.  I bought this bike from the dealer as a used bike with 5600 miles on it. The tires were worn out and the belt was squealing at engagement. He agreed to replace both tires and the belt. I rode a Reflex for 27,000 miles a few years ago and these milages seem to be horrible. On the Honda I averaged 7,000 miles out of the rear tires and 12,000 miles out of the front. I also went almost 20,000 miles on the oem belt. I admit it was toasted when I changed it, though.Why is this bike using up consumables so much faster?  Curt

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Xciting 500 / 07xciting 500
« on: May 13, 2010, 12:59:08 AM »
I have an 07 xciting 500 that give a sound like a belt squeal almost every time the clutch engages. The bel doesnt have 300 miles on it at this point. I am looking for advice as to how to eliminate the squeal. Thanks Curt

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