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Scooters - Big Bore => Xciting 500 => Topic started by: AlexisStarlyn on September 22, 2018, 06:46:47 PM
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I attempted to change the coolant, as it it is starting to get cold (and it gets to around -40F here).
I thought I did everything correctly, but now the engine temp meter is maxed out and blinking.
Any idea what I messed up?
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I've not changed mine, so just guessing.
On other's I have changed, after letting it run just enough for the bars to start showing, I shut it off and checked the level again. Always had to add some.
Same with car. Repeat the process UNLESS you didn't add some, then it should be good.
Again, I haven't done this with mine or any Kymco. This is my first Kymco. But if I'm wrong, maybe this will get someone to chime in.
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What Jed Clampett said....
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You got me..
We're still in the 90s during the day, dropping into the mid-70s at night.
Do you have the service manual? If not, I can upload and link to the appropriate chapter.
Just let me know.
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You got me..
We're still in the 90s during the day, dropping into the mid-70s at night.
Do you have the service manual? If not, I can upload and link to the appropriate chapter.
Just let me know.
That’d be very helpful! I’d appreciate it greatly
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Changing the coolant already?
How old is this 400i?
Stig
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Changing the coolant already?
How old is this 400i?
Stig
3months soon, but it get’s to -40 here, meaning it needs a 60-40 mix. Wanted to change it before it got too cold
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3months soon, but it get’s to -40 here, meaning it needs a 60-40 mix. Wanted to change it before it got too cold
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We're talking planet Earth here?! Or?
Yowzer!
Stig
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We're talking planet Earth here?! Or?
Yowzer!
Stig
Good ol’ north north new york! Hah! We hit -47 I think last winter!
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Here ya go...
https://1drv.ms/b/s!Ans5COhRcDdagTXuqXZU446_lw7i
If this doesn't work, then PM me and let me know.
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Here ya go...
https://1drv.ms/b/s!Ans5COhRcDdagTXuqXZU446_lw7i
If this doesn't work, then PM me and let me know.
E.T.,
That's a nice looking manual!
Where'd it come from? Who makes this manual?
Stig
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E.T. Did you get the rest of the 400i maintenance manual? Could you send me a copy?
Dean
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Besides making sure the level is full, make sure that the system is thoroughly bled. But probably not in that order, since a full radiator is likely to spill everywhere while you're trying to bleed it.
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I've got the entire manual, but it cost me something like $50 at Cyclepedia.
I can upload one or two chapters at a time, but not the whole thing, as it's far too big.
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I've got the entire manual, but it cost me something like $50 at Cyclepedia.
I can upload one or two chapters at a time, but not the whole thing, as it's far too big.
….and probably not proper.
Nice pix, though!
Stig
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My proposed solution for -40 weather: 1. before it gets too cold , drive the scooter to a friend’s house who lives in a warmer area. 2.Pay him something for his trouble and stay with him until spring. 3. drive back home. 4. Repeat next year. [emoji23][emoji23]
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Wow, just the mention of sub freezing makes Alabamians panic. Any forecast mentioning snow and we shut everything except emergency services.
Yeah, I joke a lot, but this is the truth!!!!
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My proposed solution for -40 weather: 1. before it gets too cold , drive the scooter to a friend’s house who lives in a warmer area. 2.Pay him something for his trouble and stay with him until spring. 3. drive back home. 4. Repeat next year. [emoji23][emoji23]
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Mr. Forbes,
What's for supper?
(49°F this morning)
Oh heck, never mind - didn't see that bit about "pay him something..."
Stig
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You don't need to change your coolant? Your bike is new? For the winter you may want to go to a lower viscosity oil such as 10/30. This way the motor my spin a little faster when cold. I would use mobile one synthetic. I use 10/30 winter, or 15/50 summer. You can find 10/30 at costco for a cheap price. Walmart stocks 15/50 mobile one. :-*
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sissymary, at -40 F, the coolant will freeze in you don't use a higher concentration of antifreeze.
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sissymary, at -40 F, the coolant will freeze in you don't use a higher concentration of antifreeze.
For future reference. In the case of a new vehicle, it would be unnecessary to change the antifreeze. With a small system that a scooter has, all that’s necessary is to drain SOME of it and top it off with Pure antifreeze. The factory protection of 50-50 provides protection to -35. So you won’t have to drain and replace much to protect it to a much lower temperature . If you don’t drain much, You won’t need to bleed the system then. You can get a tester for a couple of dollars or so to confirm the freezing point.
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Mr. Forbes,
What's for supper?
(49°F this morning)
Oh heck, never mind - didn't see that bit about "pay him something..."
Stig
73 this morning 92 for a high. If you could bring enough cold to give us a 60 degree morning and an 80 degree high. I’m sure I could wave the payment. Lol.
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