Am I over stressing my Xciting 250fi?

[Forbes1964]

When I bought my 2009 Xciting 250, I had no idea I'd be driving it so much. As it stands now, I drive to work 3 or 4 days per week  about 50 miles each way. At mostly speeds of around 60-65 mph. I change the oil and gear oil according to schedule. I use mobile 1 15w-50 full synthetic oil. I know that no one has a crystal ball, but will my scooter stand up under those conditions? It seems to easily maintain  that speed without straining . Other than having to replace tires more often due to the high miles, are there  any other things I should look for? So far I have had Zero problems. The oil minder light comes on every 3-4 weeks. And I immediately change it when I get home that day.

I know that my automobile tends to last longer (mileage wise) under those conditions. But I know NOTHING about scooters other than what I've learned here and what I've read elsewhere.

[AMAC1680]

Keep doing what you're doing and enjoy the ride.
That scoot should pull you around at 65-70 no problems as long as you do the PM.

Ride safe.

AMAC

[Forbes1964]

Belt shredded this morning on the way to work. Fortunately I was only 3 miles from home.  Yesterday after church I cruised a lightly traveled road about 30 miles from home. And my normal work route consists of a stretch of several miles between nowhere and nowhere else with spotty cellphone reception.

Belt looked good 2000 miles ago. I suspect that it may have been deteriorated from old age. And I couldn't see it with the naked eye.


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[de dee]

  looked up your belt on    powersportswarehouse.com     

  belt drive  23100 doldf2-900   $ 81.54
  for a sb50ag xciting r 250   2009
  or go to a local dealer should be in stock,

[Mr. Paul]

Or found your belt at Kymco Parts Online. Its about 54 bucks plus shipping. OEM part.

http://www.kymcopartsmonster.com/p/Kymco-Parts#/Kymco_USA/SA50AE_Xciting_250/Pulley/2K03100005/2K03100021u d

If you decide to order from them, give them a call with your vehicle VIN. They are super helpful.

[Forbes1964]

Keep doing what you're doing and enjoy the ride.
That scoot should pull you around at 65-70 no problems as long as you do the PM.

Ride safe.

AMAC

Once I replaced the belt, I can cruise at 70 @7500rpm. I usually keep it around 65 though. I use synthetic oil and change it as soon as the light comes on. Hopefully I'll have MANY nearly trouble free miles.