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Forbes1964

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How many miles can I expect?
« on: January 25, 2016, 02:56:30 AM »
I recently purchased a 2009 Xciting 250ri. I was wondering how many miles can I expect to get f on it before MAJOR problems? This is assuming that I maintain it properly. I'm especially wondering about typical engine life. I know that there are no guarantees in life. But just wondering what most people get.

Also, what are the weak points of this particular scooter? Any things that I need to pay SPECIAL attention to?

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Re: How many miles can I expect?
« Reply #1 on: January 25, 2016, 02:59:06 AM »
Oh, most of my miles will be rural moderate (40-50 mph) and high speed (65mph) driving with occasional city driving.


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Re: How many miles can I expect?
« Reply #2 on: January 25, 2016, 03:49:13 AM »
The kymco 250 engine is very reliable. Seen many upwards of 50k. Change oil with good synthetic every 2000mi. Belts every 10k and rollers. Valve adjustments every 5k.
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Re: How many miles can I expect?
« Reply #3 on: January 25, 2016, 08:50:36 AM »
Thanks. Do you recommend the factory type rollers or the sliders that I've read so much about?


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Re: How many miles can I expect?
« Reply #4 on: January 25, 2016, 03:17:31 PM »
How old are you? How long do you expect to live? Or at least be able to move around well enough to ride? That's how long it will last. IMO.

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Re: How many miles can I expect?
« Reply #5 on: January 26, 2016, 10:14:48 AM »
That's good to know because I plan on driving it a lot.


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