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General Discussion / Rear wheel removal and install.
« on: October 22, 2024, 12:10:06 PM »
Hello group I have a 2014 Xciting 500 in need of a new tire. A local shop said they are no longer a Kymco dealer and that I should bring just the wheel, this is also my cheaper option.
I have watched several videos and it doesn't appear to be difficult, but I worry about putting the wheel back on, safety first after all.
Should I use a torque wrench or just tighten bolts?  I've seen both options. where can I get torque specs, is there a post I can look at?
Thanks for the help.
Matt.

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General Discussion / Re: Recently got 2014 509ri ABS
« on: June 05, 2022, 05:16:51 PM »
I got the bike started a freshly charged battery and a little carb cleaner in the air box. They engine seemed rough. I hadnt heard it before, knocking noise. The tank is full I'm not sure how to drain it, but I like fresh gas, and fuel filter change idea. Can I let the bike idle indefinetly with bad gas?  Will it overheat? What should ido next

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General Discussion / Re: Recently got 2014 509ri ABS
« on: June 03, 2022, 04:21:24 PM »
The battery was new  ready to go out of the box.  there is paperwork showing the starter was replaced by Kymco dealer at the owners request?  there is hesitation when pushing the starter button A little wup wup  then it cranks so maybe there was a problem brewing.
 it was an Ariazona bike before coming to NY 1400 miles. it was not garaged but under a tarp in the elements. I hope this info is useful if there are other questions let me know.
again Thanks for the help

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General Discussion / Re: Recently got 2014 509ri ABS
« on: June 02, 2022, 04:31:30 PM »
It was last registered 2018 I'm not sure when the previous owner tried to get it started but he sold it January 2022. I put battery in it and heard a slight pop when starting, I think I'll start with fuel line/filter but not sure how to get all the plastic off to get at it.  I found a manual online for a 2009 kymco 500.  The bike is very nice no scratches damage I think the owner got bored and just parked it. My goal is to get it running and let a shop do the complicated work.

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General Discussion / Recently got 2014 509ri ABS
« on: June 01, 2022, 07:46:01 PM »
Hello group my name is Matt as the subject line says I have an exciting 500. I got the bike cheap(500$) but it won't start. Can anyone direct me to where I can find out what to do? I'm somewhat handy when I have instructions
Thanks.

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