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I'm in the Seattle area and routinely ride in 35-37f during winter up here.  I do routinely start my 500 when cold even if I'm not riding. I do have a new battery and always wait the 5 seconds or so for the fuel pump to stop buzzing to be sure it primes. I almost never have an issue starting. The two times I have, I simply reached under and disconnected the headlight briefly and it starts right up.  I have ordered the euro start switch that allows us to manually turn off the headlight as I am thinking the bike was designed with that ability but U.S. laws made Kymco gives us the always on switch instead.  So it baffles me when I see all the hard starting issues here as I don't experience it. Valve clearances need to be in spec for sure for easy starts.

Finally got around to opening up the CVT on my new (used) 2009 RI that I just purchased with 16k on it. Belt was perfect (28.4 width), rollers looked okay, but the Clutch bell had blue spots so will be ordering a new one as I had such a huge improvement when I went to a new bell on my last 2009 in terms of eliminating the squealing.  Am going to install 31gr Dr Pulley Sliders and see how they perform as the buyer of my last bike has had 20k trouble free miles with the 30gr sliders I put in it.  Will report back.

First off, I've read and re-read all the sincere "keep your clutch and rollers stock or you'll regret it" posts on the forum and I respect those warnings.  But I'm on my second 2009 Xciting 500 and after a year riding a Majesty without any clutch chatter or take-off issues whatsoever, I'd love to get my clutch-slipping, chattering Xciting to behave like that off the line (16k on my current 500) - so question:

Is there anyone out there who has installed a Dr. Pulley Hit clutch (and sliders preferably) on their Xciting 500 with good long term results - say 5,000 miles or more without incident but with noticeable non-chatter, performance gains?

On my first 500 I CORRECTLY installed Dr. Pulley 30gr sliders with 20k of fantastic results but never tried the Hit Clutch. A lot of European 500 owners have the Hit and love it but I would like to hear from members of this forum.

Thanks in advance!

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Just posted my new Tucano Urbano Leg Cover for Kymco 250/300/500  in the for sale section for $175 if anyone is interested.  It's a great accessory I shipped in from Europe that I never had a chance to use as I sold my bike. 


Check out the post: http://www.kymcoforum.com/index.php?topic=12316.0

Or the Craigslist ad as I don't check here often: http://ventura.craigslist.org/mpo/4581526506.html

Tucano Urbano TERMOSCUD #R046 - Brand New Waterproof Scooter Leg Cover for Kymco Xciting R/250/300/500.  I bought this new for my scooter in France but sold the bike before I could use it. This is an awesome accessory, installs in minutes.  Price is fair, I paid a lot more for it plus custom charges so you're getting a deal. I don't even think you can find them in the states.  I will ship it anywhere in U.S. for $14 shipping.  This will fit all the Xcitings, any year except for the 400 as the body on those is different in terms of attaching the Termoscud.  I bought it for my 2009 RI ABS.

Contact me through my Craigslist Posting here: http://ventura.craigslist.org/mpo/4581526506.html

From Tucano Urbano:

Specifically designed to fit Kymco Xciting R/250/300/500
Waterproof outer shell made of heavy Nylon with large waterproof pocket
Lined interior with taped seams for extra warmth
S.G.A.S. anti-flap inflatable system
Built-in saddle cover and reflective safety band
Tucano Urbano scooter leg covers are the Italian's best kept secret -- also known as lap aprons or scooter skirts, the Termoscud is the original leg cover from the Italian manufacturer of quality scooter clothing and accessories. The three layer construction of the Termoscud leg cover ensures waterproofing and thermal protection to keep you dry and warm on your scooter. They also have a
patented anti-flap inflatable system. There are inflatable chambers on the sides of the leg cover to make it more rigid and prevent flapping and lift at high speed.Three layer construction -- waterproof polyamide outer shell with taped seams and waterproof inner membrane.

SGAS inflatable anti-flap system
Large storage pocket for gloves etc.
Integrated saddle cover when parked
Reflective elements
Anti-theft metal ring to pass a lock through
Lined faux fur lining for added comfort

"They may work great in other scooters, just not ours"

Here you go again Sissy, but sorry, this time I won't allow it.  You had a problem with the sliders and so did one other person on this board. You admit that you don't know if your variator  was put back right. Yet, as I told you before there are tons of  Xciting riders on the Italian and Spanish Kymco boards using Dr. Pulley sliders on their Xciting 500s.  Why do you have to continue slamming Dr. Pulley products? Is it personal? You hate the sliders, you hate the clutches?  My money is on that some bum mechanic reassembled your variator wrong. Period.  And I will allow that possibly some of the stock variators need to be polished up to make sure the sliders move freely, I have only heard of one other person doing this. Most people just install them with no problem.

I'll say it one more time, putting in the 30gram sliders on a 500Ri changed my bike a whole lot for the better. In 5000 miles they have not worn at all. I would never go back to stock.  So yes, the Dr. Pulley's DO WORK on our bikes. When you make a blanket statement propagandizing the opposite you are spreading disinformation. A lot of people read this board because it is in English and they will be better served by the truth.

Tell your personal nightmare story about the sliders all you want, that's your right,  but when it comes to discounting the experience of other users like me, I'd appreciate it if you'd STFU.