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Scooters - 125 to 300 => Downtown 300 => Topic started by: David on January 02, 2021, 03:53:44 PM
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After riding a 2007 Kymco Grand Vista for years I decided to buy a Kymco X-Town; I loved my GrandVista so I wasn't looking for a big change just an upgrade. The main justification was ABS Brakes. Surprisingly in Northern California I only found one in stock in Vallejo near the Bay Area, and rode it home, a three hour ride.
The X-town improved on everything I didn't like on the Grandvista. Rear brakes are better, mirrors positioned where they should be, a shock absorber that helps keep the rear seat up, a shield that slides over the ignition switch and a bigger 3 gallon gas tank that may increase distance to 200 miles. And finally a Fuel injection which make a difference.
Picked it up with 3 miles on the odometer and managed keep up with the fast moving "Christmas Bay" area traffic at 60-65mph; knowing that I needed to break the engine in before going faster.
I found no problems riding this new bike as the seat position and controls are similar to the Grandvista. The tires are 14 and 13 inch, but the stability is actually a bit better. A little bit longer and heavier but I found myself immediately going 5 mph faster around the corners. I live 6 miles from the Tahoe National Forrest in the Sierra Foothills so have been riding an hour every day on the twisties. In a very short time have almost 500 miles of riding time. I looked at the other scooters, the bells and whistle came at a much higher price. My only desire was just a bit faster on the interstates. I have a 21 day tour coming up and I am very happy with this purchase.
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Hi David from another happy XT owner. Welcome to the forum!
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My 2019 XT fine----just stock windshield is not very good, I have Puig Touring cut 4 inches, Laminar Lip added, OEM tires suck on US models (to the point of being dangerous)---11-12,000 miles now.
My experience with 2 wheels, over 1.5 million miles since 1955, over 75 new bikes/scooters.
My Givi E-46 box is a little heavy for good handling--- $40 Bestem box works better. Drive belt changed at 10,000 miles as per Kymco. Replacement tires Heidenau, nice riding/handling, turned bike from foul handling pig to nice riding/handling.
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I notice that the Air filter is difficult to get. I had one dealer quote me 45 dollars. Where have you been getting yours.
I have Kenda Tires, are these the tires you found to be dangerous?
I am glad you still like your bike. Nice to see you have been putting miles on it...
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My experience with the OEM Kenda’s was not confidence-inspiring in the wet. Replaced at c2,000 miles in time for winter weather with Michelin City Grip 2’s. Much, much better grip.
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Air Filter ---based on my inspection at 10,000 miles, the air filter only needs looking at/replacement at 30,000 miles. I would use only OEM parts!!