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Hi all, I think i can solve my instrument cluster problem buy buying and entire 250 scooter and using its parts for my 500.   I noticed that the body work is not only a nice black but in better condition than my white one.  I was thinking of swapping the panels as they look better and have the original screw fix points still undamaged.  The only issue is that the bike im looking at getting is the mark 1 model with the mirrors on the panel and mines is the newer type with the mirror in the handle bars.  I assume that taking the mirrors off the 250 will not be an issue however it will leave a hole in the body work.  Can anyone advice if they have done this as well and its possible to do.  Also is there an aftermarket part you can buy that plugs up this hole or covers it.   Im doing all of this to replace my broken instrument panel but ill also get a new re-upholstered seat and hopefully i can use the wheels and tyres also (assuming they are the same size).   I can then also cannibalize parts from the 250 and the scrap the motor and chassis so that it is taken off the road permanently.
Can anyone assure me that the cluster to ecu plugs are the same for both models and if anyone knows of a link in ebay or amazzon that will cure the hole in the bodywork issue than i would be extremely grateful.  Also are the exhaust the same?? they look identilcal in size but this is not to say that the internals will be the same as one might be designed for a 250cc motor and the other for the more powerful 500.
I need to decide and make the purchase very soon so any information and advice would be extremely appreciated.  the bike i have is a 500cc ri model from 2009 and the one i want to buy is from 2005 250cc and may be carbureted.   my main concern obviously ios that the instrument panel is plug and play and that it will work on both models. 
many thanks in advance

Hi All,   Sorry to start a new thread but i did not think my last one would be resurrected.  Its soo hot here so can only work on my bike in the mornings or at night.  Its currently 39c in the shade here at the bottom of Europe (Spain) 9 miles from Africa.   
Please please can I have some more advice as I i still have the same issue with the instrument panel not working, with the mobile phone light on, the battery light on and the low yellow fuel light still coming on.   No other dial works, the buttons do nothing but the clock starts at 12:00 and then continues.
It took along time to get to the final panel off as i had to take off alot AND there are a couple of hidden screws that are near impossible to see and harder to get at.
Ive uploaded some more photos as I have cleaned all the female/male switches, Ive tapped up every exposed cable and have cleaned everything possible including taking the instrument apart and looking for issues.   
Behind the four dials is a copper colored round casing covering red and gold conductive wire which i assume receives a current for it to move.  I know this as if you take off the covers and rotate them the dials move so i may have a magnetic charge on them.
I cant work out the mobile phone batery and fuel light. and I cant this thing to wiork.  We are in feria season in Spain and now its August every garage seem to be closed or on minimum few hours a day.  They all are backed up with work with bikes that customers need for August touring.
PLEASE CAN I HAVE MORE ADVICE!!!  Ive been off the road on two wheels for 7 weeks now and Im getting extremely desperate as this time of year espectially the early evening is the best time of the year to ride as its magical with the warm winds.
Please find attached some additional photos I have taken today before my head was fried in the sun!!!
I look forward to any replies. 
Many thanks in advance for a very grateful Xciting owner. 

Hi can anyone help, my brake cable on my xcting 500 has failed.  Ive had a look at the cable does not seem broken.  ive checked the handle and its still clicking.  Ive adjusted the screw that does locks the back break but it seems that the handle does not pull at the cable.

Obviously this is not an easy job, can anyone offer some advice on how to fix???

many thanks in advance

paul

Hi can anyone help,  i did an oil change and instead of just taking out the nut on the side i took out the bolt at the bottom.  i cleaned it all and everything was ok except the plug/big bolt actually cracked and as such when I put it back its was not a complete sealed unit and it drips all day on my drive losing oil.

what is the best sealant, glue or paste i can use to cover the cracked item and hopefully stop the leak.  ive got an mark II xciting 500 ri, 

cheers for any advice