Author Topic: Changing the headlight reflector on Xciting 250 to be the same as a 500?  (Read 2796 times)

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I took my front cover off and noticed that there is wiring for lights that match the Xciting 500's lights.  It looks like it is simply a matter of changing out the reflector for a 500 and adding some bulbs.  Has anybody done this and does anybody know of a source for these reflectors?  I searched around on the internet and was unable to find some.

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Re: Changing the headlight reflector on Xciting 250 to be the same as a 500?
« Reply #1 on: October 10, 2011, 01:27:57 AM »
The US version of the 500 doesn't have the lights either.  You can buy a different reflector on eBay for $114 which will fit right in and have the 2 marker lights which will work with your wiring.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Headlight-Light-Lamp-Kymco-Xciting-250-500-/150666048947?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item23146575b3#ht_2357wt_944

The is basically the previous Euro version (the current version looks like the Downtown).  Upgrading to the current version with the twin headlamps and led rings would be a pain because the bodywork mounts were changed.
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Re: Changing the headlight reflector on Xciting 250 to be the same as a 500?
« Reply #2 on: October 11, 2011, 03:06:00 AM »
I saw this item on Ebay while trying to find a reflector.  I looks like they are selling the light mount.  That looks exactly like what I have on my bike already.  I'm thinking I just need a reflector that has the two side marker light holes in it.  Sounds like it can be done, just need to find a source.
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Re: Changing the headlight reflector on Xciting 250 to be the same as a 500?
« Reply #3 on: October 11, 2011, 03:56:59 AM »
That is the reflector and clear lens and mounts for the 3 light setup (headlight and 2 marker lights).  It comes as one piece.  The 250 and 500 are the same in each market.  The US version has the wiring for the 2 additional lights - but you have to buy the Euro version of this piece in order to use them.  In 2008 the Euro version went to dual headlamps with LED rings (very cool) - which is also what the US spec Downtown has.  If you have a 2006-2011 US spec Xciting 250 or 500 then this will fit and let you use the two additional marker lights.  They sell these on a regular basis, and sometimes have a picture which shows the front with all 3 bulbs - but you can see they are all 3 there in the shot from the rear.
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Re: Changing the headlight reflector on Xciting 250 to be the same as a 500?
« Reply #4 on: October 11, 2011, 04:47:20 AM »
Cool, thanks for the info.  I may have to give them a shot down the road, I've got to pace myself on the mods and gear so the wife alarm doesn't go off  ;)
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