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Synthetic Oil for Xciting 500
« on: July 22, 2018, 09:46:42 PM »
I purchased my 2009 Xciting 500 this past April with fresh oil. Not sure what oil is in it now but would like to go to a full senthetic. Any of you folks using full senthetic and if so, what brand, weight, type etc.... Any noticeable performance change, engine sounds? I apologize for another oil thread but searched and didn't find any specific to the X500.
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Re: Synthetic Oil for Xciting 500
« Reply #1 on: July 22, 2018, 11:43:40 PM »
Looks like the owners manual suggests 5W50 but gives other viscosities based on your operating temperature range. A good option might be synthetic Shell Rotella T6 in 5W40 viscosity which can be had at a reasonable price through the local Walmart. I use it in my Aprilia Atlantic 500.
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Re: Synthetic Oil for Xciting 500
« Reply #2 on: July 23, 2018, 12:23:48 AM »
My personal preference (and aren't they all, really) is the Castrol Power1 5W-50 Synthetic 4T Motorcycle Oil. Of course, you probably can shift viscosities depending on weather, riding style, and other factors, and get anything close. I've got a couple of quarts on order for my upcoming service. 

Spark plugs, I can't help you.  I've heard really good reviews, read some posts that were informative, and when I get to the point where I'll need a plug, I'll probably get an NGK Iridium IX plug. They're only about $7-$8 online.

YMMV, and HTH.
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Re: Synthetic Oil for Xciting 500
« Reply #3 on: July 23, 2018, 12:47:22 AM »
Quote from: EvilTessmacher on July 23, 2018, 12:23:48 AM
Spark plugs, I can't help you.  I've heard really good reviews, read some posts that were informative, and when I get to the point where I'll need a plug, I'll probably get an NGK Iridium IX plug. They're only about $7-$8 online.

I'd recommend those, use them in all my scoots. Looks like the same spark plug in the 500 as my MyRoad 700i or Burgman 650's a CR8E so NGK Iridium part number CR8EIX which can be had from Rock Auto for $5.62 plus shipping. https://www.rockauto.com/en/parts/ngk,4218,spark+plug,7212
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Re: Synthetic Oil for Xciting 500
« Reply #4 on: July 23, 2018, 03:09:52 AM »
Thanks EvilTessmacher and MJR. Good info.
NGK Iridium and Castrol Power1 5W-50 Synthetic 4T will be added to the shopping list.
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Re: Synthetic Oil for Xciting 500
« Reply #5 on: July 26, 2018, 10:24:13 AM »
Quote from: Scootmaster on July 23, 2018, 03:09:52 AM
Thanks EvilTessmacher and MJR. Good info.
NGK Iridium and Castrol Power1 5W-50 Synthetic 4T will be added to the shopping list.

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Re: Synthetic Oil for Xciting 500
« Reply #6 on: September 01, 2018, 01:40:09 PM »
I use Shell Rotella T6 5W-40
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Re: Synthetic Oil for Xciting 500
« Reply #7 on: October 19, 2018, 03:21:08 PM »
Im at 8,000 miles and use Mobil 1 5w50 since break in. No issues at all and run on the freeway all day long. Love my bike!
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Re: Synthetic Oil for Xciting 500
« Reply #8 on: July 26, 2019, 04:47:16 PM »
I use Rotella T-6 5w 40  synthetic and NGK iridium spark plug in both of my Kymco 500.
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