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Title: Synthetic Oil for Xciting 500
Post by: Scootmaster on July 22, 2018, 09:46:42 PM

I purchased my 2009 Xciting 500 this past April with fresh oil. Not sure what oil is in it now but would like to go to a full senthetic. Any of you folks using full senthetic and if so, what brand, weight, type etc.... Any noticeable performance change, engine sounds? I apologize for another oil thread but searched and didn't find any specific to the X500.

Title: Re: Synthetic Oil for Xciting 500
Post by: MJR on July 22, 2018, 11:43:40 PM

Looks like the owners manual suggests 5W50 but gives other viscosities based on your operating temperature range. A good option might be synthetic Shell Rotella T6 in 5W40 viscosity which can be had at a reasonable price through the local Walmart. I use it in my Aprilia Atlantic 500.

Title: Re: Synthetic Oil for Xciting 500
Post by: EvilTessmacher on July 23, 2018, 12:23:48 AM

My personal preference (and aren't they all, really) is the Castrol Power1 5W-50 Synthetic 4T Motorcycle Oil. Of course, you probably can shift viscosities depending on weather, riding style, and other factors, and get anything close. I've got a couple of quarts on order for my upcoming service. 

Spark plugs, I can't help you.  I've heard really good reviews, read some posts that were informative, and when I get to the point where I'll need a plug, I'll probably get an NGK Iridium IX plug. They're only about $7-$8 online.

YMMV, and HTH.

Title: Re: Synthetic Oil for Xciting 500
Post by: MJR on July 23, 2018, 12:47:22 AM

Quote from: EvilTessmacher on July 23, 2018, 12:23:48 AM

Spark plugs, I can't help you.  I've heard really good reviews, read some posts that were informative, and when I get to the point where I'll need a plug, I'll probably get an NGK Iridium IX plug. They're only about $7-$8 online.

I'd recommend those, use them in all my scoots. Looks like the same spark plug in the 500 as my MyRoad 700i or Burgman 650's a CR8E so NGK Iridium part number CR8EIX which can be had from Rock Auto for $5.62 plus shipping. https://www.rockauto.com/en/parts/ngk,4218,spark+plug,7212 (https://www.rockauto.com/en/parts/ngk,4218,spark+plug,7212)

Title: Re: Synthetic Oil for Xciting 500
Post by: Scootmaster on July 23, 2018, 03:09:52 AM

Thanks EvilTessmacher and MJR. Good info.
NGK Iridium and Castrol Power1 5W-50 Synthetic 4T will be added to the shopping list.

Title: Re: Synthetic Oil for Xciting 500
Post by: EvilTessmacher on July 26, 2018, 10:24:13 AM

Quote from: Scootmaster on July 23, 2018, 03:09:52 AM

Thanks EvilTessmacher and MJR. Good info.
NGK Iridium and Castrol Power1 5W-50 Synthetic 4T will be added to the shopping list.

Happy to be of service! (See what I did there?  :o )

That's what we're all here for.

Title: Re: Synthetic Oil for Xciting 500
Post by: wkreps on September 01, 2018, 01:40:09 PM

I use Shell Rotella T6 5W-40

Title: Re: Synthetic Oil for Xciting 500
Post by: mrjlube on October 19, 2018, 03:21:08 PM

Im at 8,000 miles and use Mobil 1 5w50 since break in. No issues at all and run on the freeway all day long. Love my bike!

Title: Re: Synthetic Oil for Xciting 500
Post by: Kansas kymco on July 26, 2019, 04:47:16 PM

I use Rotella T-6 5w 40  synthetic and NGK iridium spark plug in both of my Kymco 500.