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Larger windshield for my Kymco 500 xciting
« on: May 03, 2011, 01:05:09 AM »
Just joined up on the Kymco Forum today so just trying it out.  I live in the So. Cal area and just bought a 2009 500cc xciting with the small smoke colored windshield.  Nice looking but does nothing for wind diversion!  I have seen on line the Givi D293ST but it is 35" tall... looks way too big.  I want to block the wind but don't want the windshield way above eye level.  Any ideas??
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Re: Larger windshield for my Kymco 500 xciting
« Reply #1 on: May 03, 2011, 02:58:44 AM »
YOu could get a '07 or earlier Kymco original windshield. Not sure if they're still available but ask dealer or call or email Kymco USA cust.service.  I find it just about right for my kind of riding, which is just sportin' around.  ;)  Keep in mind you can mount the windshield in either of two different positions.  I like the lower postion because I can see the road over the top of it but can still duck down behind it when I want to.  It is clear -- not smoked.  It does have an anti-glare coating of which some of mine is starting to peel off but still looks good.

Edit to add:  And don't presume you can mount the GIVI in either position cause the hand extensions might not fall in the right place.
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Re: Larger windshield for my Kymco 500 xciting
« Reply #2 on: May 03, 2011, 02:08:43 PM »
I don't think the windscreens are interchangeable between the old and the new xciting (the one
with led lights up front etc, if you guys get that one at all).
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Re: Larger windshield for my Kymco 500 xciting
« Reply #3 on: May 04, 2011, 03:38:07 AM »
Yes, I think you're right there, Cortez.  This fellow's '09 should be the same as earlier models though.  Are the new Xcitings with the new style farings even in the USA yet?
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Re: Larger windshield for my Kymco 500 xciting
« Reply #4 on: May 04, 2011, 12:06:19 PM »
i think it's interchangeable. Someone posted before on the net his old xciting with the new RI's windsheild.
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Re: Larger windshield for my Kymco 500 xciting
« Reply #5 on: May 04, 2011, 03:44:19 PM »
Quote from: drifter on May 04, 2011, 12:06:19 PM
i think it's interchangeable. Someone posted before on the net his old xciting with the new RI's windsheild.

There's 2 different Ri's .. but I don't think the new redesigned Xciting is sold in USA yet, so it might be
ok.
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Re: Larger windshield for my Kymco 500 xciting
« Reply #6 on: May 04, 2011, 03:51:30 PM »
I have a Givi tall windshield on my 09 X500Ri.  Fits OK, but when turning hard when parking etc the handlebar mounted mirrors hit the windshield.  Not a real problem while riding, just parking or backing and turning short.  I put a set of risers on the bars that moved them back two inches and up an inch and that solved two problems.  Now mirrors do not hit and I can ride upright and do not have to lean forward to reach the bars (short arms).  Made the ride more comfy. 
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Re: Larger windshield for my Kymco 500 xciting
« Reply #7 on: May 04, 2011, 03:55:11 PM »
Quote from: winginman on May 04, 2011, 03:51:30 PM
I have a Givi tall windshield on my 09 X500Ri.  Fits OK, but when turning hard when parking etc the handlebar mounted mirrors hit the windshield.  Not a real problem while riding, just parking or backing and turning short.  I put a set of risers on the bars that moved them back two inches and up an inch and that solved two problems.  Now mirrors do not hit and I can ride upright and do not have to lean forward to reach the bars (short arms).  Made the ride more comfy. 

Any pictures?
BTW; in your sig line, is the S500 the Atlantic Sprint 500?
If it is, I'd love to hear about the Xciting VS Atlantic!  :)

Thanks!
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Re: Larger windshield for my Kymco 500 xciting
« Reply #8 on: May 04, 2011, 08:40:44 PM »
I just installed a Givi D293ST on my 09 Xciting 500ri.  I looked at several options and had concerns about it being too tall.  This installation required a little work with a Dremel tool for one side, but was fairly straight forward.  I found that the results were much better than expected.  My mirrors do not bump the windshield, even when the handlebars are fully turned. Highway riding is 100% better.  Much quieter with no buffeting.  I have been very happy with the GIVI.
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Re: Larger windshield for my Kymco 500 xciting
« Reply #9 on: May 04, 2011, 11:18:49 PM »
I am looking for a used OEM windshield.  If you have upgraded to the Givi and still have the OEM piece, please let me know!
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Re: Larger windshield for my Kymco 500 xciting
« Reply #10 on: May 05, 2011, 06:24:26 AM »
i still have my oem tall windshield replaced it with the R windshield and no plans of installing it back coz of the weather. I can sell it to you but the problem is i'm from the philippines. Lol!
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Re: Larger windshield for my Kymco 500 xciting
« Reply #11 on: May 06, 2011, 05:23:23 PM »
I just looked at shipping prices from the Phillipines, there went that idea!
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Re: Larger windshield for my Kymco 500 xciting
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Re: Larger windshield for my Kymco 500 xciting
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Re: Larger windshield for my Kymco 500 xciting
« Reply #14 on: May 08, 2011, 08:01:48 PM »
Nice photo, good looking ride drifter.
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