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Xciting 250 / Osk tree leaves are the DEVIL!
« on: April 11, 2016, 07:55:46 AM »
Yes, the nature lover said it. I've dropped my scooter TWICE. AND both times was while trying to come out of a u turn on oak tree leaves. What's worse than the ground covered with a think layer of wet oak leaves? The ground covered with a semi thick layer of DRY leaves. Like turning around on glass. Lol.

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General Discussion / What would be your perfect scooter ?
« on: April 08, 2016, 05:03:46 PM »
I love my Xciting 250 . But it's a little Underpowered. But an Xciting 500 would be overkill. I like what I've read from everyone concerning the Downtown concerning its performance, reliability,  and fuel economy . And it's not much lighter than the Xciting 250. So performance would be similar. But I sat on one, and it simply doesn't feel as comfortable as the Xciting. And seems as if it wouldn't be that good for long trips.

My perfect scooter would be an Xciting with the 300 engine!
 (Or they could simply certify and import the Xciting 400 that they sell overseas.


What would be YOUR perfect scooter you had your way and could mix and match parts or characteristics of various scooters?

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General Discussion / Spam again.
« on: April 06, 2016, 09:27:10 PM »
Looks like we have a spamming problem again. How sad is a person's life if they have nothing better to do than cause grief and aggravation for people who have done NOTHING to them?  They need the get a life , and let us live ours!

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General Discussion / Spare parts.
« on: April 05, 2016, 12:54:48 PM »
I posted yesterday concerning my belt shredding. It will take a while to get a new one. And it made me wish that I had purchased a spare one like my mind told me to. But I'm now wondering what other spare parts do I need to keep handy just in case? I know that spark plugs are a given. But what other parts commonly fail with little or no warning on a 2009 Xciting which I need to keep an extra on hand "just in case"?

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General Discussion / best belt for my scooter
« on: April 04, 2016, 09:06:18 PM »
Well,My belt shredded. I'm between a Mitsubashi ( theY make the OE belt. That's what was on it) and the BANDO. I can get the Bando a little more quickly. But I'm not certain of the quality. I ride HARD about 50 miles each way, 3 or 4 days a week.  My Original belt lasted for nearly 8000 miles. Anyone familiar with Bando belts? I can get a Gates or Dayco for less and more quicky, But I've seen too many complaints about them on the Xciting 250.r.



 It looked good 2000 miles ago. But it shredded WITHOUT WARNING. Well,last night. I did notice that my top speed was about 4mph lower than it was 2000 miles ago. I did NOT follow my instincts a couple of weeks ago. I ALMOST ordered a drive belt for my xciting 250. But I procrastinated. As a result, it SHREDDED on my way to work this morning. Thankfully I was only 3 miles from home instead of that 20-miles from home between nowhere and nowhere else.

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Xciting 250 / Am I over stressing my Xciting 250fi?
« on: April 03, 2016, 08:08:11 AM »
When I bought my 2009 Xciting 250, I had no idea I'd be driving it so much. As it stands now, I drive to work 3 or 4 days per week  about 50 miles each way. At mostly speeds of around 60-65 mph. I change the oil and gear oil according to schedule. I use mobile 1 15w-50 full synthetic oil. I know that no one has a crystal ball, but will my scooter stand up under those conditions? It seems to easily maintain  that speed without straining . Other than having to replace tires more often due to the high miles, are there  any other things I should look for? So far I have had Zero problems. The oil minder light comes on every 3-4 weeks. And I immediately change it when I get home that day.

I know that my automobile tends to last longer (mileage wise) under those conditions. But I know NOTHING about scooters other than what I've learned here and what I've read elsewhere.

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General Discussion / Kymco price reductions
« on: March 31, 2016, 10:19:18 AM »
Kymco recently significantly reduced the prices of their new products in the USA. They credit it to greater economies of scale since they now make products for other manufacturers.

I wish I was in position to buy a new product. I'd surely take advantage of this.

http://www.kymcousa.com/promotions/rolling_back.html

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General Discussion / 80mph from 50cc. Is he lying or am I misinformed?
« on: March 30, 2016, 05:25:07 PM »
I had a guy to ask me the top speed of my Xciting 250. I told him 80ish. He then told me that he was able to do the same speed on his 50cc Chinese scooter.(don't remember the brand). I looked at him really strange , and he said that he had de-restricted it and done other modifications. I didn't argue with him. I simply said "wow"! But I don't believe him AT ALL!

But I don't know too much about scooters other than the one I have. I wanted to say BULL s#%#. But I don't cuss. Is there anyone here who believes that you can wring 80 mph out of a 50 cc Chinese scooter?


He didn't seem to be too bright. So I suspect that his speedometer is in km/h. If so, then he would actually only be doing about 49 mph. AND I suspect even that is an optimistic speedometer.

I can believe 49 mph. BUT 50? I'd have to see that for myself.

Is he lying and or stupid? Or am I missing something? Lol.

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General Discussion / Oil consumption
« on: March 28, 2016, 12:58:00 AM »
Is it normal for a scooter to consume some oil between oil changes if ridden hard? I noticed that my Xciting 250ri seems to approach the add line shortly before needing an a oil change . I top it off before it reaches the add Mark. I change the oil when the reminder light comes on . ( about 1200 miles, I think). I usually end up adding oil at about 800 miles. The drive to work is approximately 50 miles ONE WAY. And it's ALL done at 60-65 mph (I occasionally may hit 70 for short bursts in the morning). I'm thinking it's normal consumption for the type of driving.

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General Discussion / Oil consumption.
« on: March 28, 2016, 12:54:10 AM »
Is it normal for a scooter to consume some oil between oil changes if ridden hard? I noticed that my Xciting 250ri seems to approach the add line shortly before needing an a oil change . I top it off before it reaches the add Mark. I change the oil when the reminder light comes on . ( about 1200 miles, I think). I usually end up adding oil at about 800 miles. The drive to work is approximately 50 miles ONE WAY. And it's ALL done at 60-65 mph. I'm thinking it's normal consumption for the type of driving.


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Xciting 250 / Oil level.
« on: March 07, 2016, 01:35:59 AM »
My Xciting 250ri shows the oil capacity to be roughly 1Qt. But when I fill it with one qt during an oil change, I notice that the oil light comes on while making an aggressive or even semi aggressive stop. However, if I add 2 or three more ounces, it doesn't happen. Anyone else seen this?

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General Discussion / Wind and Bug protection. Removable deflector.
« on: March 05, 2016, 05:08:29 PM »
I have a 2009 Xciting 250. And I see a potential problem. BUGS ON THE VISOR of my helmet.

I LOVE the ascetics of the original windscreen. So I don't want to get the clear and taller Givi screen that so many have. But is there a removable clip on type of deflector that I can attach to the original screen on an as needed basis?

I regularly drive beside a cow pasture and sometimes beside swampy areas. Even in 70 degree weather the bugs are a mild problem. I can only imagine how bad it will get during the truly warm weather. Bending low behind the screen helps some. But that gets to be very uncomfortable after a while.


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Xciting 250 / Best tires for long life.
« on: February 18, 2016, 06:48:28 PM »
I realize that I'm going to be riding my 2009 Xciting 250 A LOT! And I need to know what tires are best for long life. Right now I have a Michelin city grip on the rear. It's fairly new. Don't remember off the top of my head what's on the front. Nor do I know how old it is. Tread is good. But my dealer said that he would look at replacing it in a month or so. He stated that the Michelin is a good tire good balance between cost and longevity. Any other ideas? Should I stick with that tire? Of course I want good grip. But longevity is what I'm primarily after as long as the grip is acceptable.

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General Discussion / Who else is Ready for warm weather?
« on: February 09, 2016, 08:29:28 PM »
Am I the only one who's ready for warm weather? I recently purchased my Xciting 250, aownd I'm ready to ride daily.
Although I live In Tallahassee, Florida, it has been too cold for me to ride the nearly 50 mile commute to work. I rode ONE time, and I'm HOOKED!! But every other day has been too cold.  As it stands now, I can only ride on weekends on relatively short errands. I'm finding excuses to ride though. Just venting. Who else is ready for SPRING????

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Xciting 250 / Cell phone charger fuse. WHERE IS IT?
« on: January 25, 2016, 09:53:47 AM »
My cell phone charger stopped working. I suspect a blown fuse. But I can't seem to find it. I don't see a .8 amp fuse in the fuse box. The manual doesn't show it either. WHERE IS IT?

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