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Xciting 500 / Re: Clutch nut size
« on: June 23, 2018, 02:35:40 PM »
Thanks for info!
But the *size* of the wrench?
But the *size* of the wrench?
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Xciting 500 / Clutch nut size
« on: June 23, 2018, 06:21:23 AM »
Could somebody please tell which is the size of the big nut which holds the clutch together?
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Xciting 700i / Re: Do you need radial tires for this one?
« on: June 19, 2018, 06:43:48 AM »
Yeah if they can use bias tyres in 600lbs cruisers why not? It can even make the front end a little bit softer (good thing). And being nearly sixty I do not tend to push my bikes *that* hard....
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Xciting 500 / Re: Can't open the seat
« on: June 18, 2018, 06:28:28 PM »
You only have to push the key when engaging steering lock, for seat just insert the key (as when turning ignition on) and turn left!
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Xciting 700i / Re: Do you need radial tires for this one?
« on: June 18, 2018, 06:22:06 PM »
So decided to bite the bullet and ordered Metzeler radial for rear wheel and bias for front wheel. Both are FeelFrees so lets see how she goes afterwards!
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Xciting 700i / Re: Do you need radial tires for this one?
« on: June 16, 2018, 02:20:13 PM »
HMM it seems that all red devils I found from usual suspects are radial in Europe and those others are not available at all.... But thanks for input!
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Xciting 700i / Re: Do you need radial tires for this one?
« on: June 16, 2018, 09:28:38 AM »
OK folks thanks for a input!
Unfortunately it seems that tire manufacturers had made the decision easy for us, it seems that only one maker (Heidenau) is making a bias tire at a size 160/60-14 so no luck for rear end.
Have to have look for those Dunlops!
Unfortunately it seems that tire manufacturers had made the decision easy for us, it seems that only one maker (Heidenau) is making a bias tire at a size 160/60-14 so no luck for rear end.
Have to have look for those Dunlops!
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Xciting 500 / Warning lights too dim!
« on: June 15, 2018, 02:11:09 PM »
Hi!
Basically, can you replace dash warning light bulbs (leds?) with a brighter ones. I really cant see the old ones except on night time (and living in Finland I only drive in summertime meaning it does not get dark at all....).
Basically, can you replace dash warning light bulbs (leds?) with a brighter ones. I really cant see the old ones except on night time (and living in Finland I only drive in summertime meaning it does not get dark at all....).
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Xciting 700i / Do you need radial tires for this one?
« on: June 15, 2018, 02:05:50 PM »
Hi! First post for a really long time!
Just bought a -14 model MyRoad with 11000 miles on it and --- it needs a new set of tires (badly)! Found out that radial tires are specified and began wondering are they really necessary (at least in Europe you can get a set of bias ply tires at a price less than one radial)?
OK it seems a little weird to complain about tire prices for as expensive toy as this but I'm quite sure that a set of Citygrips are better tires than this Maxxis crap. Silverwing runs on bias tyres and the difference on performance and weight is negligible.
Any input is welcome!
Just bought a -14 model MyRoad with 11000 miles on it and --- it needs a new set of tires (badly)! Found out that radial tires are specified and began wondering are they really necessary (at least in Europe you can get a set of bias ply tires at a price less than one radial)?
OK it seems a little weird to complain about tire prices for as expensive toy as this but I'm quite sure that a set of Citygrips are better tires than this Maxxis crap. Silverwing runs on bias tyres and the difference on performance and weight is negligible.
Any input is welcome!
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Xciting 500 / Re: Possible Xciting 500 Air Filter Compatability
« on: October 23, 2015, 03:36:06 PM »
BTW I'm not sure if somebody has mentioned this already but HiFlo is now making an air filter for X500. I think the P/N was HFA5005. Shouldn't be too expensive and quality as usual top-notch!
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Xciting 500 / Re: Cold Winter Mornings - Bike wont start
« on: October 12, 2015, 08:11:34 PM »
Meanwhile in Finland....it is a known problem here that fuel injected Xcitings are hard to start on cold mornings. Some fellows have had a power commander installed just to be able to rich the mixture during start-ups when temperature drops below +5 C. Basically the reason is that to meet Euro 3 qualification you just have to have the mixture very lean on engines not originally designed for it. Luckily the carburated variant is not affected.
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Xciting 500 / Re: No idle between 1000 and 2000 rpm
« on: October 11, 2015, 08:42:06 AM »
Thanks!
I guess I know what was the culprit for this. At least in my bike there's a kind a rubber bag over the essential connectors (CDI, rectifier) fastened to frame tubing. My 'bag' was cracked meaning it was extremely watertight (water going in never evaporated). Might have a good idea for you folks to check it next time you remove the met-in box.
I guess I know what was the culprit for this. At least in my bike there's a kind a rubber bag over the essential connectors (CDI, rectifier) fastened to frame tubing. My 'bag' was cracked meaning it was extremely watertight (water going in never evaporated). Might have a good idea for you folks to check it next time you remove the met-in box.
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Xciting 500 / Re: No idle between 1000 and 2000 rpm
« on: October 10, 2015, 10:02:05 AM »
OK folks it is working now 
. Finally got a new CDI (like to have it cheap so delivery took time) and presto the pickup from 1000 rpm is as it should be. Also idling quite good, still have to adjust the idle mixture after all this.
. Finally got a new CDI (like to have it cheap so delivery took time) and presto the pickup from 1000 rpm is as it should be. Also idling quite good, still have to adjust the idle mixture after all this.
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Xciting 500 / Re: No idle between 1000 and 2000 rpm
« on: September 17, 2015, 12:48:47 PM »
OK folks, it was *not* a intake air leak and *not* a fuel problem....
So now it seems that the ignition timing on idle is the culprit...has anybody had to replace the CDI unit before and if so why?
So now it seems that the ignition timing on idle is the culprit...has anybody had to replace the CDI unit before and if so why?
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Xciting 500 / Re: No idle between 1000 and 2000 rpm
« on: September 08, 2015, 02:09:51 PM »
The bike has about 30000 miles on it. I adjusted the pilot screw (on the first carb) first to 2 1/4 turns and then 3 1/2 turns - no noticeable difference. I have left it on the second carb on what it was when received (a second hand unit taken from a running bike). Today I checked the hose going to secondary air system - no help. I've ordered a new o-ring to the cylinder intake. When I removed it last time there was some colouration which *could* be indicative for a leak
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