Kymco XCITING 500 - Service Manual > Service Information
SERVICE INFORMATION
GENERAL
A halogen head light bulb becomes very hot while the head light is on, and remains for a while after it is turned off. Be sure to let it cool down before servicing.
- Note the following when replacing the halogen headlight bulb
- Wear clean gloves while replacing the bulb. Do not put finger prints on the headlight bulb, as they may create hot spots on the bulb and cause it to fail.
- If you touch the bulb with your bare hands, clean it with a cloth moistened with alcohol to prevent its early failure.
- Be sure to install the dust cover after replacing the bulb.
- Check the battery condition before performing any inspection that requires proper battery voltage.
- A continuity test can be made with the switches installed on the scooter.
- Route the wires and cables properly after servicing each component.
BULB REPLACEMENT
HEADLIGHT
A halogen headlight bulb becomes very hot while the headlight is ON, and remain for a while after it is turned OFF.
Be sure to let it cool down before servicing.
Remove the front cover.
Disconnect the headlight connector from the headlight bulb and remove the dust cover.
Unhook the retainer and remove the bulb from the headlight case.
Avoid touching the halogen headlight bulb. Finger prints can create hot spots that cause a bulb to break.
Install a new bulb in the headlight case, by aligning the bulb tab with the case groove.
Hook the retainer.
Install the dust cover properly on to the headlight and connect the headlight connector
POSITION LIGHT
Remove the front cover.
Remove the bulb socket and position light bulb.
Remove the bulb and replace with a new one.
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
FRONT TURN SIGNAL
Remove the front cover.
Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it.
Remove the bulb and replace with a new one.
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
TAILLIGHT/BRAKE LIGHT, REAR TURN SIGNAL
Remove the six screws and lens.
Taillight/Brake light
Remove the two screws and remove the taillight/brake light.
Disconnect the taillight/brake light connectors.
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Rear turn signal
Remove the screw and bulb cap.
Remove the bulb and replace with a new one.
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
LICENSE LIGHT
Remove two screws.
Disconnect the license light connector and remove the license light.
Remove the bulb socket and license light bulb.
Remove the bulb and replace with a new one.
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
SPEED SENSOR
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Remove the front cover.
Disconnect the speed sensor connector.
Remove the bolt and speed sensor.
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
INSPECTION
Measure the speed sensor to speed sensor guide clearance.
Standard (A): 0.3 - 1.2 mm (0.0012 - 0.048 in)
ADJUSTMENT
Remove the bolt and speed sensor.
Remove the speed sensor cap.
Loosen the lock screws and adjust speed sensor to the standard clearance.
Standard: 0.3 - 1.2 mm (0.0012 - 0.048 in)
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Kymco XCITING 500 - Service Manual > Brake Light Switch
Remove the upper handlebar cover. Disconnect front or rear light switch connector and check for continuity between the switch terminals. There should be continuity with the front or rear brake lever squeezed, and there should be no continuity with the front or rear brake lever is released.
