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Technical | How To / Re: Tach reading max after battery change-PROBLEM SOLVED
« on: December 15, 2010, 08:24:04 PM »
Finally warm enough for a ride today. I guess that's all the scoot wanted. Tach back to normal after less than 1/4 mile. WHEW!! Thanx to those that replied with suggestions.
Ride safe, have fun and MERRY CHRISTMAS!

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Technical | How To / Re: Tach reading max after battery change
« on: December 13, 2010, 12:44:44 AM »
Thanx Agent Bob,
Tried it still peged all the way to the right.. Looks like the pointer is stuck against the speedo. Right now it looks like pulling the inst. cluster is my only solution. Still too cold to spend a lot of time in the garage.  >:(

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Technical | How To / Re: Tach reading max after battery change
« on: December 12, 2010, 01:20:40 PM »
Thanx Partsguy. Tried but still stuck. Would like to put some time on the clock but toooo cold. Guess I'm just turning into a fair weather biker.  :-\

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Technical | How To / Re: Tach reading max after battery change
« on: December 11, 2010, 03:26:04 PM »
Thanx sparko. Tried the magnet, didn't work. Been reading my shop service manual, hope I don't have to remove instrument module. Maybe I will get to ride it today and hopefully that will shake it loose!

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Technical | How To / Tach reading max after battery change
« on: December 10, 2010, 07:34:08 PM »
I replaced the battery in my '08 Xciting 500 and now the tach reads maximum. Tried tapping on the glass, disconnected the battery and reconnected. Tried reving it up while on center stand but nothing happens. Any suggestions???

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Xciting 500 / Re: Gas mileage
« on: April 18, 2009, 03:25:46 PM »
What the heck am I doing wrong? I have '07 X500. My average MPG (US) since 5/14/08 is 44.03. I have tried different grades, different brands, some with up to 10% alcohol and some NO alcohol and my MPG stays about the same. I keep tires inflated properly, however I don't baby it in traffic or on the hiway. All other maint. is done on schedule and it is still stock. My dealer says 45/46 MPG is about right and then I read in the forum about 55/60 MPG! Bye the way, I also keep a log on type of gas, miles, gallons, and weather conditions every time I fill.  ???

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