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Scooters - Big Bore => Xciting 500 => Topic started by: wdcwdc on October 02, 2014, 06:28:35 AM

Title: Service Times Kymco 500 (2007)
Post by: wdcwdc on October 02, 2014, 06:28:35 AM: Hello,
Im considering purchasing a used 500 (orange model :) ) with only 6000 miles.
Atm i have a majesty 400 and the servicing is often a hassle as lots and lots of plastic needs to be removed...

I already read that the diaphragm is easy to get to ... how aobut valve clearance service work?
I imagen oil, brakes and airfilters are all pretty easy?

thx 4 the input
Title: Re: Service Times Kymco 500 (2007)
Post by: BettinANDlosing on October 02, 2014, 06:34:28 AM: The Xciting 500 is pretty easy to service, the oil is very easy to change. There is access to the air filter in the seat bucket. Cvt cover comes off very quickly. The valves are a major pain to get to, last time I had to do one ended up dropping the engine hanger bolt so the engine would drop lower. You don't have to do them very often tho. The x500 is a great bike that won't disappoint you.
Title: Re: Service Times Kymco 500 (2007)
Post by: wdcwdc on October 02, 2014, 06:38:07 AM: Quote from: BettinANDlosing on October 02, 2014, 06:34:28 AM
The Xciting 500 is pretty easy to service, the oil is very easy to change. There is access to the air filter in the seat bucket. Cvt cover comes off very quickly. The valves are a major pain to get to, last time I had to do one ended up dropping the engine hanger bolt so the engine would drop lower. You don't have to do them very often tho. The x500 is a great bike that won't disappoint you.

Thank you for the info.
And how about the lights? In the majesty its all but comfortable to change the headbulbs.
Title: Re: Service Times Kymco 500 (2007)
Post by: ts1 on October 02, 2014, 09:11:47 AM: Not comfortable either, much nested fairings. Not difficult, just time-consuming.
But my X500 from 2007 still runs on its first lights.
Title: Re: Service Times Kymco 500 (2007)
Post by: BettinANDlosing on October 02, 2014, 03:45:01 PM: For a maxi-scoot the front noise panel actually Comes off very easily.
Title: Re: Service Times Kymco 500 (2007)
Post by: sissy mary on October 03, 2014, 11:37:29 AM: I have over 53,000 miles on my orange 2007 500. I have never touched the valves. Stock clutch etc. Change the carb diaphragm/slide if it is original as it will tear do to age and bad quality gas? Other than that, get on and ride. My head light is original. :-*
Title: Re: Service Times Kymco 500 (2007)
Post by: sissy mary on October 04, 2014, 05:16:23 PM: Forgot, when u change oil, replace filter with a K&N 147. Get the style with a nut on the bottom. It makes changes much more easy. :-*
Title: Re: Service Times Kymco 500 (2007)
Post by: Porkie on October 05, 2014, 11:06:30 PM: What sissy Mary said:)

Sam:)
Title: Re: Service Times Kymco 500 (2007)
Post by: wdcwdc on October 08, 2014, 04:23:29 PM: Thank you all for the valuable input.
The bike i saw already sold (fast). But there are others availlable ... and now im convinced about the quality ... so i quess ... will be continued ;)

regards
Title: Re: Service Times Kymco 500 (2007)
Post by: BettinANDlosing on October 08, 2014, 08:51:35 PM: I saw someone post a eBay link, maybe STIG, x500 for under$4000 shipped. Friking steal. Good luck, they are awesome bikes.