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Xciting 500 / 2006 model - foldable mirrors?
« on: November 11, 2014, 09:00:51 PM »
I ve noticed on the earlierst models Xciting 500 (2006) the mirrors are mounted on the frame and not on the handlebar.
Are these mirrors 'foldable'? (Like when shifting in narrow traffic to make the width smaller) and do they 'click' back into place when unfolding?

thx

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General Discussion / Re: Will scoots ever be the main means of transport in Western countries?
« on: October 09, 2014, 01:30:35 PM »
I live in Belgium (Western Europe - in between France and Germany),
and i bought a big scoot for the following reasons:
- avoid traffic jams
- less fuel consumption
- large storage capabilities
- no parking fee
- subjective feeling of freedom

I use it both for work and off-work. No touring - i dont see the point.
As others here, the car i use maybe 5%.

I miss on the highway a seperate line when traffic jam.
I miss a roof like the BMW C1 - one that would be fast and easy to take on/off.

For cold weather i use electrical clothing from Gerbing & have driven effortless subzero.

Its a shame to see in the trafficjams 75% of the cars are being occupied solo and whitout serious luggage.

The car is more luxourious and therefore will stay most popular cause people are lazy.

I aspire a whole new set of traffic rules but thats another post...

Not sure if all of this is on-topic but in sum i would say it will increase and espicially electrical.

regards

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Xciting 500 / significant fuel consumption differences / mileage
« on: October 08, 2014, 04:39:48 PM »
hey all

i havent checked the full forum but at least i know there isnt a topic called like this ...

I was just wondering if there is significant difference in fuel consumption between the carb 2007 model and the inject 2010 model? and/or the earlier / later (500) models.

thx

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Xciting 500 / Re: Service Times Kymco 500 (2007)
« on: October 08, 2014, 04:23:29 PM »
Thank you all for the valuable input.
The bike i saw already sold (fast). But there are others availlable ... and now im convinced about the quality ... so i quess ... will be continued ;)

regards

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Xciting 500 / Re: Service Times Kymco 500 (2007)
« on: October 02, 2014, 06:38:07 AM »
Quote from: BettinANDlosing on October 02, 2014, 06:34:28 AM
The Xciting 500 is pretty easy to service, the oil is very easy to change. There is access to the air filter in the seat bucket. Cvt cover comes off very quickly. The valves are a major pain to get to, last time I had to do one ended up dropping the engine hanger bolt so the engine would drop lower. You don't have to do them very often tho. The x500 is a great bike that won't disappoint you.

Thank you for the info.
And how about the lights? In the majesty its all but comfortable to change the headbulbs.

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Xciting 500 / Service Times Kymco 500 (2007)
« on: October 02, 2014, 06:28:35 AM »
Hello,
Im considering purchasing a used 500 (orange model :) ) with only 6000 miles.
Atm i have a majesty 400 and the servicing is often a hassle as lots and lots of plastic needs to be removed...

I already read that the diaphragm is easy to get to ... how aobut valve clearance service work?
I imagen oil, brakes and airfilters are all pretty easy?

thx 4 the input

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