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The X Files ~ The Piaggio X Series => X10 Specific Stuff => Topic started by: zoomug on July 05, 2022, 14:47:31



Title: I'm BACK!
Post by: zoomug on July 05, 2022, 14:47:31
Hi all, long time no post.

Since my last post, I'm now on my 5th scooter.  :o

I traded in my original 2012 X10 350 for a Kawasaki J 300  (nice bike but too cramped, found it didn't have enough legroom in the end)

Traded the J 300 for a Burgman 400 .. great bike

Traded the Burgman 400 for a 2017 new style Burgman 400 (again, great bike but missed simple things like no underseat light, so heated grips e.t.c)

Traded this in January 2022 for a 2015 Burgman 650 executive. (even found this a little cramped believe it or not, and very heavy. Too heavy especially in town but good on the open road)

So, traded this in for a 2013 Piaggio X10 350, had damage to the plastics on one side, indicator smashed but low miles of 3,400 and a full service history.

The X10 350 is now all repaired, serviced, mot'ed, in great condition, and back on the road, and I'm using it as a daily commute.

I've found that its much smoother that the Burgman, especially the suspension. Lots better on fuel, getting around 75 mpg.

When I got the bike, I was always aware of their inherent fault of the open fuse box, so I have designed and made a plastic shielding using my 3d printer, to hopefully keep off the spray from the rear wheel getting into the electrics

and if I can figure out how, I will upload a photo of it.

That's all for now..

Regards

Dave

 


Title: Re: I'm BACK!
Post by: Mottza on July 05, 2022, 21:09:28
So you've gone full circle 😁


Title: Re: I'm BACK!
Post by: spannerman on July 06, 2022, 07:54:57
Thanks Dave for your interesting comments, what are Piaggio doing in the future in the UK?


Title: Re: I'm BACK!
Post by: Mike H on July 10, 2022, 19:06:39
Very interesting!  :)


Title: Re: I'm BACK!
Post by: zoomug on July 17, 2022, 09:01:37
Link to my fuse box protector that I designed and made.


https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5434780


Title: Re: I'm BACK!
Post by: Mike H on July 17, 2022, 15:27:15
Very nice. Does it go on the outside? And the cables come out sideways?


Title: Re: I'm BACK!
Post by: zoomug on July 20, 2022, 14:41:44
Yes, the cable comes out through the slot in the side.

It's not perfect, but much better than stock, hopefully keeping out most of the spray.


Title: Re: I'm BACK!
Post by: Solo on July 29, 2022, 15:31:57
nice to see you started on the ~X10 went through some bikes and come back to the X10 nice to be on a Piaggio always have the leg room and comfort


Title: Re: I'm BACK!
Post by: Mike H on July 29, 2022, 18:03:30
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