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wymple

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Rear tire change
« on: August 13, 2020, 02:00:45 PM »
I just bought a 2010 Xciting 500. It needed a new rear tire & appeared to be a hassle to put on. It turned out to be 1/2 the job I thought. I can see why it's so quiet as the muffler weighs about a ton. Now I gotta get busy wearing it out. I'm sure liking this thing so far. I added a thumb lock cruise control, & changed the fluids. 21K on the odometer. I've put 180 miles on it in a single ride so far, no problems. It seems to get around 60 mpg when I tool 2 lane roads at 55 or 60 mph, drops to about 50-52 up around 70. I can live with that. No shortage of power, either.
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Re: Rear tire change
« Reply #1 on: August 13, 2020, 02:21:04 PM »
Outstanding! Keep us up on your experiences and WELCOME!
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Re: Rear tire change
« Reply #2 on: August 14, 2020, 08:14:31 AM »
Echo Karl, keep us posted!
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Re: Rear tire change
« Reply #3 on: December 15, 2020, 06:55:14 AM »
 :D :D
« Last Edit: December 29, 2020, 07:13:52 AM by JarvisDashiell »
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Re: Rear tire change
« Reply #4 on: December 15, 2020, 03:48:42 PM »
I took the easy way out and had the local dealer change half a dozen scooter tires this summer. It was because of age instead of being wore out. The price was reasonable.  I commend you for tackling it yourself.

The Xciting makes a comfortable road warrior.  The only difference I found between the 500 and 250 is the 250 runs out if steam around 65-70mph before red lining where the 500 is happy to cruise at 80mph.
« Last Edit: December 15, 2020, 03:54:09 PM by Kansas kymco »
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Re: Rear tire change
« Reply #5 on: December 16, 2020, 01:03:01 PM »
Sadly we can only get the Xciting 400 here in the UK  :(
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Re: Rear tire change
« Reply #6 on: December 16, 2020, 02:50:42 PM »
Quote from: Neil955i on December 16, 2020, 01:03:01 PM
Sadly we can only get the Xciting 400 here in the UK  :(
The 300 and 400 are good scooters and very worthy machines, nothing to be sad about. They should be able to do the speed limit and beyond.
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Re: Rear tire change
« Reply #7 on: December 17, 2020, 11:15:09 PM »
I once took my 500 up to an indicated 88. I'm told they will run out of steam around 94-95. I believe that as it certainly wasn't done. It cruises very willingly in the 70's, but I'm not young anymore and prefer the middle 60's or our 2 lane roads in the 60 and below range. To really enjoy a scooter, IMO, find a lonely, winding, 2 lane blacktop and run about 45. Pure heaven.
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Re: Rear tire change
« Reply #8 on: December 18, 2020, 12:36:17 PM »
Quote from: wymple on December 17, 2020, 11:15:09 PM
To really enjoy a scooter, IMO, find a lonely, winding, 2 lane blacktop and run about 45. Pure heaven.
I think we all know how to find our own little piece of 2-wheeled heaven!  Long may that continue.
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