I purchased a 2023 AK 550 in June, and really the only issue I have (other than the tiny "luggage" compartments) is figuring out the phone mount to an acceptable location. I always ride with the wind shield in the upper position since I am on the freeway. That ugly front windshield mount designed for AK 550 is not a option because it restricts the view for safety, and the phone is too far away for utility. I'm going to try that ball bracket which mounts on the brake reservoir. If that doesn't work or is unsafe, then mounting it to the dash cover is the next option, but I prefer to keep it on the handle bar structure. Mounting on the left side brings it closer to the USB port inside the tiny left "luggage" compartment, which is the way I have it set up on my People 150.
By the way rjs987, thank you for the helpful information on oil filter change. The underside protective cowling on the 2023 model does not seem to obstruct as much access to the filter as on earlier models I have seen on Youtube. I only had to remove 2 screws to sufficiently pull it out of the way to swap out the filter. It is a quick operation after learning to do it the first time and can easily be done on the road if necessary.
Also, can you tell me why the blue modal lights (in normal drive mode) brighten momentarily, and then return to dimmed brightness? I can't figure what what they are indicating. No mention of this in the user manual or the full repair manual.
Nick
