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Xciting 700i / Re: An interesting issue.
« on: January 14, 2021, 03:25:57 AM »
Case closed.
It was the cam sensor.
Scooter is home.
Had to watch the speed on the 100 mile return because it was just too easy to be going 90 mph.
 

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Xciting 700i / Need SENSOR CAM POSITION Kymco 37292-LBF2-900 help.
« on: December 23, 2020, 10:14:30 AM »
I have forgotten where to look on this site for who is recommended.
Honestly, trying to get SENSOR CAM POSITION Kymco 37292-LBF2-900 is difficult. I have two on order from France. I believed they had them but it's three weeks now. The shop said they couldn't get one.
If anyone has a spare I'm ready to pay premium.

UPDATE:

I had not received a Email telling me the part had shipped nor did the mechanic tell me they received the part.
So my panic was not necessary.
This was ordered from www.bike-parts-kymco.uk and shipped out of France.
As I understand things Brexit is stopping imports to the UK right now but the way this works is whoever has parts ships to USA. Mind you shipping is expensive but I couldn't even locate a Myroad 700i cam sensor in Taiwan!
Well I did pay for two and I am told only one arrived so there is that but they say they can make things right.
So phew! I got one at least!

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Xciting 700i / Re: An interesting issue.
« on: December 01, 2020, 01:08:14 AM »
My first time https://www.kymcoforum.com/index.php?topic=24687.0 and second time https://www.kymcoforum.com/index.php?topic=27274.0 .

Two issues have been experienced by me and others. The stator going bad (not charging runs the battery down until the bike shuts off but may restart later after the battery comes back up) and the crank sensor that I had to replace twice. Start the bike and let it run until it dies, pull the crank sensor out, dip it in cold water, wipe it off and put it back in. If it restarts immediately then likely that is your problem. If not check the charging voltage.

Shop says it is the "cam" (also called crank) sensor.  At least the primary issue seems to be that.
The part number for any looking for one is cam position sensor 700i 2015 Myroad part 37292-LBF2-900

 Shop suggested he wanted to have me pick up the scooter because his supplier said the part was back-ordered 4 to 6 weeks and he seemed to have no faith the part would come in at all. So he was bothered that he had two repairs in the shop awaiting parts.  So far I am not impressed with the service.
WTF right. I spent 20 minutes online and located a couple of sensors out of the UK on my own.

That is all I have for now. Parts shipping is said to be two weeks from France.

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Xciting 700i / Re: MyRoad 700i stalling again!
« on: December 01, 2020, 12:52:23 AM »
Thanks for the pictures and the part number on the bag in the photo.

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Xciting 700i / Re: Join the club
« on: October 16, 2020, 07:19:43 PM »
That's what I have esnipe for many years, they atarted in 1999. :)

It was sold in the US for the last two model years it was made, 2014/2015. I have know idea how many were imported in the US. Ive only known a couple of owners in all SoCal. Kymco started making the bike back in 2008 in other markets and from what I've heard it wasn't initially sold here because of an agreement with BMW to manufacture the engines used in the C600 and C650GT scooters so they didn't want the competition here. In the years since Kymco has taken over complete assembly of the big BMW scoot in addition to making the new 400 BMW scoot.

I waited for years for them to bring the bike here and I thought it was simply too expensive (price on par with a new Burgman 650 at the time). I then waited longer until a huge discount was offered on a new 2014 so I bought it in 2016.


At 93 mph you'll get the "Speed" warning light turned on, lol.

I am repeating what I read so I can be wrong on the 200 count.

Speed warning at 93mph?   I was my own speed warning with the side of the road blurring past me too fast lol!

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Xciting 700i / Re: An interesting issue.
« on: October 16, 2020, 07:14:18 PM »
My first time https://www.kymcoforum.com/index.php?topic=24687.0 and second time https://www.kymcoforum.com/index.php?topic=27274.0 .

Two issues have been experienced by me and others. The stator going bad (not charging runs the battery down until the bike shuts off but may restart later after the battery comes back up) and the crank sensor that I had to replace twice. Start the bike and let it run until it dies, pull the crank sensor out, dip it in cold water, wipe it off and put it back in. If it restarts immediately then likely that is your problem. If not check the charging voltage.

I sent it to the shop yesterday. I have been in hospital myself and have to go back in a couple of weeks.
I'll post what they say.

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Xciting 700i / Re: An interesting issue.
« on: September 26, 2020, 05:21:01 AM »
Are you taking it to Kelinda's in Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley area?

I don't know them at all.
Also I will wait to mention the name or comment on service until I have something to report.
No offense intended.  I am simply impressed with the conversations so far.
I will say something later. I hope it will be a glowing endorsement.  Kymco Places are so few and far between in my neck of the woods.

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Xciting 700i / Re: An interesting issue.
« on: September 26, 2020, 05:15:49 AM »
It may be the relay that powers the injector. Had an injector code last year on the Downtown but the injector tested good with the ohm meter. Volt test proved the relay was NOT getting power. The relay was replaced and the intermittent start and run problem went away.

Your tach going to 5k is a puzzle, though. That usually is associated with a bad connection at the battery or the system bus connection at the start relay.
I have not seen that 5k tach lately so I can't say it happens all the time; now.   Did see it but not lately. You may have the right diagnosis on that.  I don't know. Positive terminal looked a little corroded. Not much but it still had a little to clean.
 The solid problem now is it simply quits running shortly after the warm up or one quarter mile of riding.  I let it warm up so the Temperature gauge hits the middle.
 The wait 20 minutes and it will start like nothing has been wrong is a constant.  That has been a common issue.  The running out of gas thing is new.
I'm good with letting the shop take a look. Naturally I ask here because if something needs repair I can't describe or identify correctly then it could mean two trips to the shop.  That would suck.
I value what you all have to say. 

I really do value asking for advice here.  So if my ignorance offends it is not my intent. I simply want to be as informed as possible to get the best repairs as possible.
 The Myroad 700i is a fantastic scooter.  I feel good knowing I am just a throttle twist away from passing cars.

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Xciting 700i / Re: An interesting issue.
« on: September 24, 2020, 10:34:42 PM »
It's going into the shop. The Shop is 100 miles away. I am all alone with my Kymco in the Central Valley California. It appears that it may be the fuel pump/ fuel injection system.
 Things are very backed up for the one Dealership I know can do the right job.  I trust that Man. I am in queue. It Goes in on October 8th and I get it back who knows when if parts are needed to be ordered
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It's a 100 mile Tow and thankfully AAA is there to help. Seriously AAA is a hella value. I joined today. I also have 100 mile towing on my Progressive insurance but when ya think about it $120 vrs $800 cash out of pocket... AAA wins,

So the problem with it not starting at times has something to do with fuel pressure and the pump maybe? The ethanol in the gas could have caused some problems.  I just do not know.  I would think with less then 3k miles on it this wouldn't happen.

It is over my head when it needs a computer readout. I guess I'll have an update closer to November.
Maybe this will help someone else.

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Xciting 700i / Re: An interesting issue.
« on: September 23, 2020, 10:54:28 PM »
I now have a new battery here.
It is on charger right now.
I bought a "jump start" unit and when I anticipated the scooter wouldn't start easy I used it.  Also used it when unexpectedly I needed to use it.
 Today I was riding to the local Walmart when the scooter lost power as if it ran out of gas.
I stopped and jumped it. It started and ran a short time and once again stopped running like it was out of gas.
There is half a tank.
I called for a tow.
Like before after it sat for 30 to 40 minutes it started up. Now it seems to run for a little while and then dies like it is out of gas.

My plan  here is to change oil and filter, order and change fuel filter and also swap in the new battery.
The things that come to mind are low oil pressure, blocked fuel flow and worn out battery.

Any other suggestions?  I thought to ask.

EDIT:

 I have changed the battery. It is the Banshee 14BS
That is the same size as the 12AH OEM but 2 more Amp Hours.
Perky thing.
 Don't think you can get anything bigger in the battery hole because you can't.
I had to shoehorn it into the battery hole. The trick was a tuna can lid to lift up the plastic lip.

Okay I see that the scooter runs until the gas flow stops. It started this today. It will travel about 1/4 mile.
The CELP (check engine) light comes on and the manual says this is a Fuel injection system issue.
That would explain the original issue of why it sometimes doesn't start and now explains why it shuts the fuel off after a few minutes running and lights up the check engine light. It will start after 30 - 40 minutes after that.

 I welcome input but think this scooter needs to have some shop time.


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Xciting 700i / Re: Join the club
« on: September 16, 2020, 10:46:49 PM »
 Well, I  have an update on registering an out of State motorcycle in California. After 3 months the issues with the DMV  are at an end and I won.
 First DMV misses the Federal Sticker then the police miss the Federal Sticker and the Emissions Sticker.
 Now just so this post has value let me explain what happens if you have an out of State vehicle the DMV decides is not able to be registered that has less then 7500 miles on it.  You can Never ever ever ever register that vehicle or sell that vehicle in California. Did I say ever?
 The short story is DMV made a mistake and CHP made two mistakes on the inspection(s) and neither wanted to take responsibility.  It requires a top level review and their bosses would find out.
 Nonetheless after I refused each new "hoop to jump through they tried to get me to do" they told me I needed to contact State officials and file an appeal. I stood my ground today, repeated the facts and made them do their job.  I now have a registered 700i
 So to all of you who find yourself in the same boat know that I called KymcoUSA and they said ALL Motorcycles and Scooters they import are C.A.R.B compliment.
 I wonder if there is some kind of criminal activity problem with bringing bikes into California from out of State?  I mean I imported a China scooter from CHINA and didn't have as much trouble.

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Xciting 700i / Re: An interesting issue.
« on: August 31, 2020, 11:59:37 PM »
I have my eye on it.
Today I had to "give it some gas" to get it to start after it was parked at the store.
I agree that there may be more than one issue.
I can't see how the RPM gauge zooms to 5000 trying to crank at times except for some electrical issue.
I'll have money for a new battery shortly.

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Xciting 700i / Re: An interesting issue.
« on: August 29, 2020, 11:45:47 AM »
The no fuel possibility makes sense. Replacing the OEM battery makes sense too.  So the logical then is to take that step and replace the battery.  I can do that. Okay.  Let me see how that works out.
Why the RPM hits 5k when it doesn't normally move at all until it starts is confusing but low voltage might be the cause.

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Xciting 700i / An interesting issue.
« on: August 28, 2020, 11:47:33 PM »
I have experience an interesting issue with starting my Myroad 700i and I wonder if anyone has had the same experience.

 5 times now my Myroad has turned over but either fired only one cylinder intermittently or neither of the cylinders.  It will not start and no the kick stand is not down.

I now know when it is going to happen now because the RPM goes to 5K when I crank. Otherwise before I saw that it let me run the battery down and not start.

Now, when I wait an hour, it starts right up even when it sounded like I ran the battery down dead with a solenoid buzzing sound signaling a dead battery to me.

* The Battery is OEM so it can and may be replaced but it's really low mileage so I have not seen it as a direct concern especially when the scooter starts right up after it seems to have run down.

 I am ready to take it in and fix whatever but I thought to ask first.
It sounds like an electrical issue to me.

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Xciting 700i / Re: Join the club
« on: August 18, 2020, 08:32:38 PM »
That "Yo-Semite" (Trump-Speak) trip looks to be delayed due to politics of the Republicans vs the Democrats.
I await that Stimulus so I can go stimulate the local economy with a Yosemite trip.
Watch this space!

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