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Xciting 500 / Re: Led headlight & parking lights
« on: January 26, 2016, 09:37:22 AM »
Thanks.

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Xciting 500 / Re: Led headlight & parking lights
« on: January 25, 2016, 04:44:43 PM »
Hi. I am interested in finding out what modifications you had to do.

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Xciting 500 / Re: Kymco 500 Xciting - South African owners
« on: November 14, 2015, 06:41:49 PM »
I am in East London and Kymco 500s are very scarce here. My scoot is standard and I have no intention of modifying it as it is sufficient for my needs. It is a bit heavy on fuel around town but on the open road gives me 20km/litre or better if ridden at 5500rpm (not sure of speed as speedo is very inaccurate).

I have found answers to most of my queries on this forum so have avoided repeating a question. The most valuable has been overridding the stand kill-switch that now allows the engine to run with the stand down.

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Xciting 500 / Re: Belt life
« on: March 19, 2015, 05:24:45 AM »
Thanks for the replies. I will take the advice and replace it st the next service.

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Xciting 500 / Belt life
« on: March 18, 2015, 09:04:15 AM »
I have a 2008 500i with 23300km (14600 miles) on it. It still has the original belt. Is it necessary to change the belt because of it's age or to keep riding. Performance from the bike is fine.

Any suggestions.

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Xciting 500 / Handguards
« on: October 03, 2014, 05:38:52 PM »
Has anyone fitted handguards without affecting the handlebar cover?

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Xciting 500 / Windshield extender
« on: November 21, 2013, 06:20:28 AM »
All of you having problems with buffetting check out the following website: www.aerotrim.co.za
A much cheaper alternative to a replacement screen. I have ordered on and will post my findings once I have fitted it.

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Xciting 500 / Re: gratitude
« on: September 30, 2013, 04:27:27 PM »
Maxi-scooters are still a rare sight in South Africa as many still suffer from the 'men only ride proper bikes' syndrome. I get a lot of questions about my scoot, the main one being "Is that a 500cc scooter?". I also enjoy going to the shop without a backpack to put my shopping into as most stuff can go under the seat or in the top-box. It is also great to be in the right gear at all times and power being just a twist of the right hand away. The seating position is great too and one can even ride in a suit if necessary without damaging one's shoes changing gears. Two wheels is definately what freedom is about and it sharpens the senses as well. For me, 500cc is the perfect size, even if a little heavy on fuel around town. I can't wait to get some touring done in the near future. Automatic transmissions have become the norm in sports cars and it won't be long before bikes go the same way.

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Xciting 500 / Re: RPM
« on: September 04, 2013, 11:37:03 AM »
I took my 500i on an out-of-town run this morning (in South Africa) and at 90mph (on speedo) the engine was turning at ±7100rpm (true speed as per GPS 124km/h). Fuel consumption: 20.65km/litre. We are metricated here so not sure about mpg figure.

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Xciting 500 / Spotlights added
« on: August 19, 2013, 08:40:24 AM »
Hi all

I am contemplating fitting some additional lighting to my 500. I am thinking of something along the lines of the small spotlights that are fitted to the BMW 1200 GS Adventure. Has anyone done this modifcation successfully?

Thanks in advance.

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Xciting 500 / Kymco 500 Xciting - South African owners
« on: June 28, 2013, 06:48:15 PM »
I'm looking to contact any South African owners of Kymco 500 Xcitings to hear about their experiences with their bikes.

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