I was able to download a manual for my 300..finding it with no problem. Is there a FREE down loadable 500 manual. If not of course, I will have to find one to be purchased if they are available. By the time one is down loaded, with ink and paper cost, I guess one still has some bucks involved! I do realize one thing though, in riding many miles beside another scooter of a different brand, their's sounded smooth running compared to the rough sounding Kymco.