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General Discussion / Re: MSF course, motorcycle clutch vs CVT
« on: August 25, 2016, 10:23:49 PM »
After riding my xciting 250 for 4 years I thought I was missing something so I bought a Honda Pacific Coast. Learned how to shift rode a bit and realized I'm just more comfortable on a scoot. Sold the PC. I'm still kicking around the idea of getting a 400 or 650 Burgman.

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Super 9 / Re: 13 YEARS AND STILL RUNNING STRONG
« on: August 25, 2016, 10:03:57 PM »
 :) That is super that you still like your scoot after 13 years! Most people get the bug to upgrade/change their ride. It's a dangerous slippery slope. Before you know it you've got 5 ponies in the shed and none are getting ridden much. I've had my xciting 250 for 7 years. I rode a lot the first 4 years but the last 3 I've probably only put 100 miles on a summer. I bought a camper and have a boat. The problem with fun toys is you can't play with all of them at the same time. I was even toying with the idea of selling my scoot since I hardly ever ride but lately I've been looking at scoot ads and reading the forums again. It's getting me  in the mood to go for a ride on 2 wheels again. 8)

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Xciting 500 / Re: NEW SCOOTER AND NEW RIDER
« on: April 06, 2010, 02:33:03 PM »

Hi Oldrider! :)

This will be my second riding season on my xciting 250. I put 3,000 miles on last summer. Not bad for a 50 year old mom of 3 boys (4,8,16 years old).  I put on RAM mounts for my GPS and my IPOD Touch. They both screw into the screw slots of the brake reservoir. They are positioned perfectly and adjustable. I also have a VIP trunk on the back. I really like the VIP trunk because it has LED lights that move all the time and then are really bright when I brake. It's a great  place to lock up my helmet and stow my purse. I also purchased a gel seat pad and then bought a full size sheepskin rug that I sewed elastic on to hold on my seat. My butt is a little bony and on longer group rides and going to rallies I really like it a little cushier under my tush. I really like having my GPS mounted. It is a good check to see how fast you are going and how reliable the odometer and speedometer are. I found that my speedometer is right on up to 55 mph but then by the time I get to 65mph it is about 2-3 mph off. What surprised me was how far off the odometer was. 1/10th a mile for every 10 miles. You really aren't that old! Last summer a 70 year old buddy on a Silverwing rode by himself from Florida to northern Minnesota for the Iron Range Super Scooter Rally. We are as young as we feel. I personally feel about 35 when I'm riding. Have a blast on your xciting.

Momontheloose
Janice from Lino Lakes, MN

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General Discussion / Re: The Great Southwest Scooter Fiesta! Gilbert, AZ
« on: October 16, 2009, 02:16:07 PM »
Man... I wish it wasn't so far from Minnesota.

I'm putting my xciting into storage today because we've had  snow the last 3 days.

I know where I'm going to retire!

momontheloose

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General Discussion / New Maxi-Scooter forum
« on: October 16, 2009, 02:13:58 PM »
Some friends of mine just started a new forum specific to maxi-scooters which are 250cc and higher.

allsuperscooters.com

I hope you'll check them out. All though it is geared toward issues and information about maxi-scooters all scooterists would enjoy the posts and information there.

They do have a thread specific to Kymco bikes.

momontheloose

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Xciting 250 / Re: What are you getting for gas mileage?
« on: September 21, 2009, 03:11:01 AM »
This week I put on mounts for my GPS and also my IPOD Touch. They are from RAM mounts and have a plate that screws into the brake reservoir. They are great and the reason I'm mentioning this at all is because now I can see my GPS while I'm driving and so I thought I'd add my two cents about the odometer and speedometer.

All the way up to  50 mph the speedometer is dead on accurate. At 55 mph the GPS says 54 and at 60 mph the GPS says 58. I haven't had the opportunity to go faster than that so far and I'm not planning on going over 70 because I am a mom you know!

The odometer really surprised me though. It was 1/2 a mile off for every 20 miles.. so.. when my odometer said 20 miles my GPS said 19.5. I think that is really quite a lot. I just rolled over 3,000 miles on my bike this weekend and need to get it into the shop for the 3,000 maintenance check.

Went on a great group ride with 60 or so various bikes along the St. Croix River in Wisconsin and Minnesota. Some of the fall colors were starting to pop out. I was the only lonely scooter but garnered much attention. Lots of questions from goldwing and harley riders who were surprised I could keep up with them.

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Xciting 250 / Re: What are you getting for gas mileage?
« on: September 10, 2009, 11:08:27 PM »
Excellent Post garumn. It just rocks to get that kind of gas mileage. I've been kicking around the idea of getting a 400 or 650 Burgman so I can bring a passenger for longer trips. I just have a hard time justifying a purchase of something with 45 - 55 mpg when I'm getting such great mileage.

Not that I'm cheap....just economical!

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Xciting 700i / Re: Anyone heard anthing else on this one???
« on: August 29, 2009, 02:00:56 AM »
They (BMW &  Kymco) are aiming at dethroning the Gilera 800 and Suzuki Burgman 650.


I definitely would interested in the white one. I liked what I saw when they showed the underseat storage held 2 fullsize helmets. That's what really interests me about the Burgman. That storage. It would be nice to have a place to put my helmet and jacket when I stop. (not to mention my diaper bag). That's what sucks about the xciting. Very little storage space. I love the reliability of my xciting though.

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Xciting 250 / Re: What are you getting for gas mileage?
« on: August 28, 2009, 01:39:16 AM »
Thanks for making me laugh Zombie!
 ;)


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Xciting 250 / Re: '09 Windshield swap.
« on: August 25, 2009, 12:43:58 AM »
I ordered and received the larger givi windshield. I ordered 4 new grommets cause I don't want to switch out the grommets everytime I change out the windshield. I got alot of coaching on the Maxi-scoots forum on how to modify it to fit my xciting. I'm still waiting for the grommets so I haven't put it on yet. When I do I'll let you know how it goes.

momontheloose

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Xciting 250 / Re: What are you getting for gas mileage?
« on: August 25, 2009, 12:37:30 AM »
I would say it is not. That you are getting only 40 - 42 mpg is awful.  Are you sure you have the odometer on miles and not kilometers??? Just checking. I would mention it to my dealer. Mention that gas smell too. I have around 2,000 miles on my bike now. My average for the last 3 tanks was 74.7 mpg. I'm 5'4" and 185lbs.  driving is a mixture of 40 - 65 mph roads. I really think you should be getting a lot better mileage.

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People s200 / Re: Had An Accident
« on: July 16, 2009, 12:04:05 AM »
I live in the Minneapolis area also. Do you ride with a group at all? I ride occasionally with the Heck's Angels.

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People s200 / Re: Had An Accident
« on: July 12, 2009, 04:10:51 AM »
Good for you for wearing your gear. Ever seen pictures of road rash? Nasty bad. I'm glad you're o.k. Doesn't sound like that accident could of been avoided. Moms always make their kids wear helmets for a reason. I always wear mine.

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People s200 / Re: Extreme Winds
« on: July 12, 2009, 04:07:31 AM »
I road with Geezerbob on that ride from Virginia to International Falls and let me tell you there was alot of different colored bug juice in "lovely splattered patterns"on my face shield. When those huge big bugs hit your helmet and make that rocking thunk noise I am very grateful I have the good commonsense to protect my lovely face with plastic. I did get nailed on my exposed neck and it took off a little skin.

Hi Geezerbob!

momontheloose
aka - Janice

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Xciting 250 / Re: What are you getting for gas mileage?
« on: July 12, 2009, 03:54:15 AM »
I couldn't agree with you more garumn. I just got back from the Iron Range Super Scooter Rally in Virginia, MN, USA. I got 73 MPG on the highways and freeways going usually  around 65 mph. I'm a 50 year old mother of 3 boys and I love this bike. It is my first and I can't see getting anything else for quite a long time. It is so well balanced and so easy to maneuver. This rally was my first real road trip using the bike as the sport touring machine that it is marketed as. It does not disappoint. However - I did fine when the wind gusts were 20 - 30 mph but when they were 45 - 50 mph I was just getting blown all over the place no matter what speed I went. If I layed my body down behind the windshield I could cut right through it but man when I sat up straight the gusts coming from my right hit my body and head knocking me into the left side of the lane or making me momentarily lean my bike at an angle to keep balance. I do like the lower windshield for summer driving cause it helps keeps me cool and I like feeling the breeze but man...... those winds coming back from the rally were nasty. I've got to admit though that looking at the cavernous storage under the seat of the Suzuki's made me think about trading to a Burgman just for the storage. I put a really nice trunk on my bike from A1hardware.com with LED lights that I really like but it doesn't come close to the storage under the Burgman's seat.  The 250 is a great bike for one but I just don't think that it would cut it for long distance touring for 2 people. If I can ever convince the old man (who is terrified of my bike) to get behind me for a trip I'll have to get a Burgman. I would keep my Kymco xciting 250 though for town driving and for solo trips.

momontheloose

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