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Just thought I'd check in and give an update. I used to be on this forum quite a bit but the last year or so, not so much. Life took over. I've been working 50-60 hours per week for the last year and a half. Didn't leave much time for riding. Especially this summer. I bet I didn't get on the scooter more than a handful of times and none of those were to really get out for a ride, mostly just to fire it up and blow some cobs out. Found myself in a situation with my job that made it difficult for me to enjoy going into work doing the thing I have always loved. I'd been working two jobs and then about a month ago decided to redirect my career. I quit my job and the career I'd been persuing for 30 years and now I'm back in school learning to drive the BIG RIGS. Yep,
I'm gonna drive a semi. Passed the learners permit written tests last friday and will be in the truck learning to drive from now til the middle of January. Already have a job lined up with what I believe is to be a great company and my new adventure begins.

With all of the work hours I'd been putting in, riding wasn't on the agenda. Not sure how it will work out in the future either because with the new job I'll be gone M-F and home on the weekends. Sure wish I could get the wife to get on one of these two wheeled scoots. Then we could go together. She has no interest. Just gonna have to see if I can force myself to make the time next summer even if it is just for a couple hour ride here and there.

Good to see that the "Old Guard" is still here taking care of things and keeping things interesting. Now that I'm gonna be on the road I may take the opportunity to make this forum a regular stop once I get on the road with my new job. You still reading this and wondering who is this wkreps guy, well I have several videos on youtube (almost 100 on my 2013 Super8 150 and over 50 on my 2010 Xciting 500Ri) that tell a lot about how to do things to those particular models. My way of giving back to those who taught me. This place has taught me a lot and is a must for any KYMCO owner. See you on the road and maybe I'll be the one in that big rig.

Super8 link
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2ye_x-qldG5W5Sa7dRURiU6EbkwgYOBe

Xciting Link
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2ye_x-qldG4zgujmCghj23LgPX2gisjk

I use the Michelin city grip tires front and rear. My back tire that I just replaced had about 15,000 miles on it.

Awesome you got that many miles. I put City Grips on mine and the rear has just melted away at about half the miles. I'm not sure of longevity but I'd be real happy with 15,000 miles.

I use Shell Rotella T6 5W-40

Any issue if you sell it and the color doesn't match the title?

Cause I wanted yellow and that looks awesome.

Hoping to put more plastic removal videos up this spring. If Spring ever comes to the midwest. Maybe next week.


2010 KYMCO Xciting 500Ri - Side Cover Removal
https://www.youtube.com/edit?o=U&video_id=CyUXReC6LSc

The technical top speed of the engine on the xciting500 is about 97 mph. It's there for a reason. Not to stay there for extended periods of time but to use it when it is needed. I generally cruise at about 75-85 mph because on the California freeway system it's actually dangerous to drive slower than it is to drive faster sometimes.

You can get mowed down by a frantic Los Angeles Driver who has no regard for your presence. I am not saying all of them are like this, or even half of them. But there is certainly a number of them like this.

What city do you reside in, Sir?

Now I understand. I run 70-75 while on the interstate and that's pretty safe here in the wide open prairie (Central Illinois).

Your pics make me want t ostart a morning drinking coffee on your street.

Great memory to savor.