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Xciting 500 / Seat lock stuck
« on: November 21, 2022, 07:50:10 AM »
key turns but seat wont open...stuck on right hand side - have tried everything....
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Xciting 500 / Re: Help! How does one adjust headlight on Xciting 500
« on: September 11, 2019, 01:21:32 PM »
the twin light version
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Xciting 500 / Re: winter starting issues still
« on: June 03, 2017, 07:55:50 AM »
Bought one of these li-ion starter packs - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/2016-68800mAh-Top-Quality-Multifunction-Gasoline-Diesel-Car-Jump-Starter-Emergency-Battery-Charger-Mini-Phone-Laptop/32627230901.html?spm=2114.40010608.4.2.wGAmeS - works great
Now just connect and bike starts first time
Now just connect and bike starts first time
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Xciting 500 / Re: winter starting issues still
« on: March 14, 2017, 12:03:35 PM »
Well I eventually got back to my bike - the starting issue(mornings only) prevail. I opened the tank....no difference. had the new battery checked again, all good as per their tests, charge voltage above 14v - the only way my bike starts is jumper cables from my cars 100amp alternator and battery - the car has to rev at around 3000rpm and then the bike fires up almost immediately.
My garage(Kymco dealer) has no answer as when I get it to them the bike starts up first kick - they did overhaul the starter motor a few weeks back...............wanted to add - it still floods if it does not kick the first time - nothing will help....wait ten minutes , try again and then starts first time - I never touch the throttle to flood the engine.............
Fed up............yes!!
My garage(Kymco dealer) has no answer as when I get it to them the bike starts up first kick - they did overhaul the starter motor a few weeks back...............wanted to add - it still floods if it does not kick the first time - nothing will help....wait ten minutes , try again and then starts first time - I never touch the throttle to flood the engine.............
Fed up............yes!!
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Xciting 500 / Re: winter starting issues still
« on: March 02, 2017, 02:56:43 PM »
raining our side so I will only try start on the weekend - will certainly let you know, Karl
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Xciting 500 / Re: winter starting issues still
« on: February 27, 2017, 08:14:52 AM »
Yes, I have had marvelous service from the bike - have taken good care of it - it has only 27000km on it, second set of tyres, one belt, same rollers, clutch serviced and a new rectifier - so the starting issue only reared it's head this winter............but Yes, thinking to replace......
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Xciting 500 / Re: winter starting issues still
« on: February 26, 2017, 01:13:15 PM »
Thank you Crossbolt, will certainly give it a try................
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Xciting 500 / winter starting issues still
« on: February 26, 2017, 10:32:47 AM »
I have read all the starting problems with the exciting 500Ri - now for 8 years never had the problem but this year this bike wont start in the mornings - new battery, overhauled starter - the only way is with full battery and one of those li ion jump starters or car jumpers, this said if it does not kick up after the first few turns then it just floods it self and then that's it for the day.
I am so fed up with all the stories from dealers and so called mechanics - I am very fed up to say the least................
I am so fed up with all the stories from dealers and so called mechanics - I am very fed up to say the least................
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Xciting 500 / Re: Waterpump noise
« on: April 13, 2014, 06:43:36 AM »
Thanks Sissy - the noise was actually from my front drive belt pulley bearing!!10
Xciting 500 / Waterpump noise
« on: March 25, 2014, 11:14:19 AM »
lately I have been hearing some water pump noise especially when cold, has anybody had this??
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Xciting 500 / Re: Insurance cost around the globe.
« on: August 11, 2012, 10:35:33 AM »
We pay hard for insurance - also depends on cc's and age of driver - i currently pay in the region of $1500 per year for the 500 - we have 4 bike in the family and the insurance is crazy....................and it's compulsory!!
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Xciting 500 / Re: Checked My Mileage For The First Time *#$@%^^##
« on: August 07, 2012, 08:46:41 AM »
we pay $7.60 for a US gallon...........................
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Xciting 500 / Re: 550I
« on: August 01, 2012, 01:54:43 PM »
read it on some forum - they already have the engine in the 4-wheeler and said its on the way to a new exciting........lets see..
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Xciting 500 / 550I
« on: August 01, 2012, 10:38:48 AM »
a new 550i engine announced (for MXU and Xciting).
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Xciting 500 / Re: how to tighten steering nut....
« on: July 31, 2012, 10:23:01 AM »
Indeed Sissy - I believe the bearings were too tight day one - the water issue still scares me as I wash the bike with soap and water weekly and spray hose it down - my bike is 3 years old with 12000km on it and looks like a brand new machine - this just the way I do it.
tx for the interest..
tx for the interest..