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Xciting 500 / Re: My new X500 should be arriving soon, what should I do to prepare?
« on: December 05, 2012, 05:00:50 PM »
I did a search on this forum on Givi windshields, and see that this has been a highly discussed topic.  Is it common to have a rotation of windshields?  Perhaps Givi for winter and touring, ERMAX or some middle-sized one for regular commuting?

Doesn't sound like anyone likes the stock windshield, which seemed to get shorter over the years.  Maybe Kymco has tried to make the X500 LOOK sportier with each new model.  But it seems like it still PERFORMS more like an all-rounder, and clearly many people use it for touring.  Bit of a juggling act, and the windshield has paid the price.

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Xciting 500 / Re: My new X500 should be arriving soon, what should I do to prepare?
« on: December 04, 2012, 04:39:56 AM »
Thanks to everyone for the tips.

I did a quick search on breaking in scooters, and saw how controversial a topic it is.  At least I'm aware now!

I'll be taking the MSF course.  Will welcome the refresher.

Oh, and the JC Whitney was a nice discovery, thanks MotoRandy1.  I selected the X500 as my scooter, and it filtered to whole site for compatible products (at least it seems so).  Can't imagine how much time that took.

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Xciting 500 / My new X500 should be arriving soon, what should I do to prepare?
« on: December 03, 2012, 03:53:16 PM »
Hi Folks,

I just joined KymcoForum since the X500 I ordered should be arriving at my local dealership in a week or so (if no more delays), and I want to make sure I'm prepared.

Just a little about myself.  I used to own a Honda Elite 150 some 20 years ago, and loved riding it.  I was very interested in 2 wheelers through that time, but got distracted with other things in life.  Then one day I saw a huge scooter parked on the sidewalk.  Boy had things changed!  It recaptured my imagination as I kept seeing it for several weeks - turned out to be a Burgman 400.  Long story short, I spent time exploring and decided to get an 2013 X500.  Now I can't wait until it shows up!

Which brings me back to my question.  What should I do to prepare for it's arrival?  I live in the Northeast, so have already got appropriate winter jacket, overpants, gloves, and boots (and of course helmet).  I've begun looking at accessories, and there's a dizzying selection.  I probably will get a cover, and a disc brake soon.  Then at some point I'll get a top case - Shad seems to be officially supported).  Have I left anything important out?

And what about the scooter?  Will there be a break-in period?  What should I be aware of since I haven't ridden a scooter of this size before (aside from of course balancing a heavier machine)?  And what kind of maintenance should I expect to do?

I confess I've skimmed this forum several times in the past month or so as I have been waiting for the scooter, and this seems to be the place to be for Kymco owners.

Thanks for any comments for this newbie!


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