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I have ridden all of the above bikes.  I would say anyone who is 5'6" is bound to have a tough time on a maxi.

I was 277lbs and 6'1" when I bought my 2009 XC 500ri. The Xciting has a few issues.  It is heavy. It has a high seat height.

The Xciting is great for larger riders and has a high seat height and high perch and is heavy as hell.  The weight makes her feel stable in the wind.

The BMW's are awesome.  Too much $$$$$ for a scoot.

Majesty is great. Ergo's a little cramped for larger riders.  Solid package and great fit and finish.

Tmax is awesome.  Power, great fit and finish.  The ride is a little harsh. Light on storage under seat.  Hauls ass and a laugh and smile a second.  $$$$

Burgman 650 is great. Tons of storage great fit and finish, manu-matic tranny gives me the willies.  The Burgman is flush.  It is a little tight on the legs and the bumper in the seat is bunk.  I would buy one.  Too much $$$.

I have lost a ton of weight.  I now tip the scales at 208lbs. I am still 6'1".  She feels a little heavy.  I still love her.



 

I have a 2009 XC 500 RI and my gearing maxes out at about 91 miles per hour.

The engine has more grunt and the CVT gearing is maxed out.  I still have throttle but no more go.

I put mine on the trickle charger about once every 2 weeks overnight.  I have noticed about one 5 mile continuous ride will fully recharge the battery.

It has been cold in AZ and rainy for a few week and I got to ride today it was glorious.  It was only to the gym and back 16 miles.  This is an awesome bike and I am stoked every time I get to fire it up.

I hope the weather improves soon.   I have begun to dislike the winter even in Arizona.

I am bummed out.  I dig the geometry of the XC500.  The 400 looks smaller.

Have you replaced the diaphram before?  No. It is the diapharam.  I don't care how many miles it is still a 7 year old rubber component.  They wear out.  It is your issue.  Your gas mileage was great, right? On the flat no problem any hill even a small one like rolling a boulder uphill and no power.  It is the diapharam.

Replace it and go back to the original setting on the air fuel.  These machines are finnikey when you screw with the air fuel mixture.  Too lean burn the piston crown, too rich foul the plugs.  Clean or replace the air filter as well.

fuel injected or carb?  How old is the bike?  How old is the carb? How often do you ride it?  How many miles?  Does it need a valve adjustment?

I have a Malossi Maxi Fly clutch 5 paw with a stock kymco clutch bell. I don't know what the variator or rollers are I looked at them once.

The new clutch, clutch bell and belt make the xciting fly.