Cold start issue update..

[mrjlube]

I have owned my 09 xciting 500 since brand new in 2010. This thing has never started under 45 degrees.  I have been through 2 batteries so far. Yesterday i purchased the Yuasa agm high performance version of the 14 bs. It has a higher cold cranking amp than stock. Long story short my scoot has started flawlessly the last 2 40 degree mornings,this has never happened before,i am so happy,i hope this was the answer. Changed the plug to a hotter one also,the c7 instead of the c8 ngk. Just wanted to update you all. Be safe everyone!

[CROSSBOLT]

That is great mrj! However, be advised that plug heat range has nothing to do with starting and everything to do with running at temperature under a load. Go back to what was in there if the plug had that tan color and it was running normally.

Karl

[mrjlube]

Thank you....yes,the 8 I pulled out was nice and tan. I will go pick up another c8 and get that c7 back out. Thanks for the tip.

[CROSSBOLT]

Yer welcome! Good cruisin' to ya! That battery was good news for all 500 riders!

Karl

[sissymary]

Thats what I have been saying for years. Buy a high quality true gel, or even better a lithium battery from ebay. Most batteries today are chinese or mexico low powered crap with zero cranking amp's. The original battery was fine with the carbed scoots, but with the fuel pump on the 2009's and up taking more juice, the starting issue arrived. Also, get the switches from a European bike that lets you turn off the head light when starting. That's a huge load for the battery to handle when it's 35 degrees or so out side.