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Scooters - Big Bore => Xciting 500 => Topic started by: ChandlerScoot on October 07, 2011, 02:32:50 AM

Title: Kymco backrest for 500Ri
Post by: ChandlerScoot on October 07, 2011, 02:32:50 AM

I just installed the Kymco factory backrest on my scoot. Not pictured is the backside which had the KC logo in white. It was rather large and obtrusive. I removed it using goof off. Once removed, I used Lexol leather conditioner. It looks perfect!

(http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z229/Chandlerazman/500RibackrestE.jpg)

Title: Re: Kymco backrest for 500Ri
Post by: ChandlerScoot on October 10, 2011, 02:06:25 AM

Here's the backside. Took it out for a 5 minute ride today... Been too busy otherwise. That thing brought a smile to my face. :)

(http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z229/Chandlerazman/500Ribackrest2E.jpg)

Title: Re: Kymco backrest for 500Ri
Post by: Hoolander2 on October 10, 2011, 05:22:15 AM

Nice pictures and a very good looking scooter!  The backrest looks neat and tidy. 

Title: Re: Kymco backrest for 500Ri
Post by: Zorce on October 18, 2011, 03:08:18 AM

Where did you get it? I am having trouble finding one of those online. I would also like upgraded rear shocks but cant seem to find those aswell.

Thanks

Title: Re: Kymco backrest for 500Ri
Post by: ChandlerScoot on October 18, 2011, 04:37:56 AM

You have to go to your Kymco dealer for them to order these. I also ordered the floorboard sport trims and will photo those once I get them :)

Title: Utopia Backrest for X500 for Driver
Post by: winginman on February 21, 2012, 06:52:25 PM

Quote from: Munks on February 21, 2012, 09:18:26 AM

I found a backrest for the driver  ;D

I like it. I haven't seen anyone with one yet.

http://www.utpr.com/xciting5.html (http://www.utpr.com/xciting5.html)

Looks good.  I have used Utopia backrests on other bikes for years.  Their stuff is first class.  Looks like they mounted it to the stock butt bump.  Would love to see the underside.  I have the backrest on a seat I took off the Goldwing up in the attic.  Have thought several times it would be great to mount on the scoot. Hummm....

Title: Re: Kymco backrest for 500Ri
Post by: JustWantToRide on February 21, 2012, 08:54:58 PM

I've got a Utopia I took off of a Kawasaki Vulcan.  I had it mounted on the back of my Yamaha Zuma 125 for a while - and took it off to keep it and mount it onto the XCiting.  I came across a Givi SR89 before I had a chance to make the mount - so I use the Givi instead.  If I switch to a top case - I'll mount the Utopia onto it (the Utopia's come on a hinge).  I'm not into backrests mounted to the seat - because I've seen them bend or break.

Title: Re: Kymco backrest for 500Ri
Post by: stogey on March 29, 2012, 01:19:17 PM

i really like the color of your scooter.mine is charcoal.