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Xciting 500 / Re: Kymco 500ri no compression in cylinder
« on: October 07, 2019, 08:27:29 PM »
Well I finally took the Kymco 500 to a dealer and it turns out that the cams in it were almost flat and fuel was going into the oil, so they are installing new valves, cam shafts and new piston rings. oil change. Parts are 450.00 and labor 500.00. But I am still ahead on the deal I will have 1200.00 in it all said and done.
Just wanted to give some info for maybe someone else to help. They told me it needs 185 psi of compression to get it started.
Thanks for time gentlemen!

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Xciting 500 / Re: Kymco 500ri no compression in cylinder
« on: September 13, 2019, 02:17:37 PM »
Thanks 2cents for the info.

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Xciting 500 / Re: Kymco 500ri no compression in cylinder
« on: September 10, 2019, 08:03:34 PM »
I have 140 psi

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Xciting 500 / Re: Kymco 500ri no compression in cylinder
« on: September 10, 2019, 03:39:47 PM »
Yes the engine turning and cranking, but just does not want to start. The fuel pump is coming on and the gauges sweep. I pulled the fuel injector off to the side and bumped the starter and gas sprayed out of it. I have a spark from the plug. I checked the kickstand and the ohm reading is correct. I even tried spraying starting fluid in the cylinder. I opened the throttle all the way and tried and then a 1/4 turn still would not start. I have checked the compression again I will check it again this evening.

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Xciting 500 / Re: Kymco 500ri no compression in cylinder
« on: September 09, 2019, 06:15:21 PM »
I have checked the TPS and CDI and I am getting the correct ohm readings, I do have spark with the kick stand up, is there by chance another kill switch besides the kick stand that I am not aware of..? I have checked almost all of the modules and etc on this darn thing now I am at a stand still. If you think of something I am all ears.

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Xciting 500 / Re: Kymco 500ri no compression in cylinder
« on: September 07, 2019, 08:14:42 PM »
I do not have the seat on it and there is a red indicator top right of instrument panel that lit up . Do I need to have the seat in place and that light off. If I put the seat on it does go out?

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Xciting 500 / Re: Kymco 500ri no compression in cylinder
« on: September 06, 2019, 11:11:13 PM »
one last thing, I noticed today that it has no air filter in the slot where it should be. Would that make any difference?

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Xciting 500 / Re: Kymco 500ri no compression in cylinder
« on: September 06, 2019, 11:06:48 PM »
I have everything back to working condition, I forgot to put the kickstand back up nothing was working no spark. Now the spark is back and the injector is working fine it sprays gas. I reset the CLEP for the fuel injector and it cleared. I have no error codes and it should start right up , but will not start. I had taken the throttle body off a couple of times and I am going to do a reset the throttle body. I am bound and determined to get it running, I am asking one last time for help. I have made an appointment for the 16th for a local shop that works on them. So if you any other suggestions I am all hears. Thanks to all for input so far. I am sure you guys understand the not wanting to give up when I feel I am so close to have it start.
Thanks again!!!

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Xciting 500 / Re: Kymco 500ri no compression in cylinder
« on: September 06, 2019, 06:33:19 PM »
I have a question? I had spark for awhile and after adjusting valves and putting it back together I now have no spark at the plug. Did I maybe loosen something, should I replace the spark plug?

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Xciting 500 / Re: Kymco 500ri no compression in cylinder
« on: September 05, 2019, 06:00:43 PM »
I still cannot get the engine running, I do compression, I open the throttle body a little bit and a do get a little thumping sound from the exhaust pipe. I have spark, but it will not fire any other suggestions. I am missing something?

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Xciting 500 / Re: Kymco 500ri no compression in cylinder
« on: September 04, 2019, 07:54:45 PM »
Well I have some good news. I did exactly what you said and I now have compression in the cylinder, pulled the plug to be sure of compression stroke and I have TDC on compression stroke. The manual says to make the the cam shaft marks are facing to the top and the T is correct on the flywheel.  The intake and exhaust valves are all set at .004 and now I have a dead battery. I had the seat off of it and the seat lock is on and ran the battery down. I have it charging. If all goes well it should start right up I hope. I did the CLEP diagnostics on it and it gave a 33 which is the fuel injector. So I have a fuel injector in case I need it. I am still puzzled why I had to back the exhaust valves so much to get a clearance. Like I said earlier I do not know what someone else may have done to it, providing no bent valves it should run.
Thanks again for your advice and help.

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Xciting 500 / Re: Kymco 500ri no compression in cylinder
« on: September 04, 2019, 04:17:56 PM »
I adjusted the intake side valves, there was no gap i adjusted to the.004 now do i adjust the exhaust at the TDC or do i rotate 180 to the tic of exhaust valve? The exhaust side is very tight no gap even when i loosen the adjusting nut.
I would appreciate some input before I go any further.

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Xciting 500 / Re: Kymco 500ri no compression in cylinder
« on: September 04, 2019, 04:17:28 PM »
I adjusted the intake side valves, there was no gap i adjusted to the.004 now do i adjust the exhaust at the TDC or do i rotate 180 to the tic of exhaust valve? The exhaust side is very tight no gap even when i loosen the adjusting nut.
I would appreciate some input before I go any further.

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Xciting 500 / Re: Kymco 500ri no compression in cylinder
« on: September 04, 2019, 03:25:31 PM »
Okay, I got it to TDC and the intake needed a little adjusting, I could not get the feeler gauge and now I can. The exhaust side however was either way out or did not do something wrong.  I had to loosen the screw a long ways, like 1/8" to 3/16"out to where I could a feeler gauge in between the valve stem and the rocker screw. If i have this correct, I cannot see how those could be that tight. Unless some one had the cover off and tried to adjust them. I have no history with this scooter to get any info on what could have been done to it. I going to stop for a little while to see I can get any insight from you guys. Thanks for helping me so far.

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Xciting 500 / Re: Kymco 500ri no compression in cylinder
« on: September 03, 2019, 10:08:48 PM »
I adjusted the intake side valves, there was no gap i adjusted to the.004 now do i adjust the exhaust at the TDC or do i rotate 180 to the tic of exhaust valve? The exhaust side is very tight no gap even when i loosen the adjusting nut.
I would appreciate some input before I go any further.

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