I would think that you should invest in a dial caliper to measure and record the dimensions of the axle tension blocks. I think that if you had measurements accurate to the thousandth of an inch and then repeat those measurements when you reassemble the rear wheel. That black mark could leave you anywhere in that marker space.
@@paul5683 I've taken the wheel off multiple times since this, it doesn't need to be accurate. I'm going off Cyclepedia service manual that Kymco used to make the US version. Read my pinned comment, left is for tension right is for wheel/belt alignment. No problems going this route.
I just bought that exact bike. I’m finding the throttle to be extremely twitchy! Even in rain mode it’s like an on/off switch! Is your bike that way? Or even more so, was it that way new and finally got broken in after time? I kid you not, my 2022 AK550 is crazy to ride. I let off the throttle and I don’t even have to pull the brakes. It’ll almost come to a full stop with out me braking. Is your bike these two ways? If not, I need to know so I can head back to the dealer. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Twitchy throttle and a major loss of speed when letting go of the throttle. 🤙
I've been riding this bike so long I can't say for certain but it does sound normal to me. When you let off throttle it does decelerate pretty good. The throttle is twitchy because of the Cvt, give it a few weeks to get used to it. No friction zone like with a clutch 👌
Fkn gorgeous man. I hope you still have this. It's freakN perfect. Love the way its sounds and everything. Great job. I'd love to get one of my own. 🥰👍
Very good description of the install. My dealer installed the official Battery Tender pigtail on my AK 550. Those usually have 18 ga wire and are good for up to 7.5-10 amps. But I wanted to use mine for also running my Slime mini compressor which requires 15 amps minimum. It is NEVER a good idea to simply replace the fuse with a bigger fuse unless the wire is big enough to handle more current. I replaced the official BT pigtail with one that has 16 ga wire which is good for up to 20 amps max. It is also a few inches longer than the official pigtail. I can now pump up my tires on the road. I also bought a battery clips to SAE cable and a 3 ft SAE to SAE extension cable with a removable gender changer adapter to be able to assist other mc riders while traveling. The battery clips to SAE cable is for those who don't have a BT pigtail installed. All of these are very small so I carry them any time I travel cross country.
@@DannyCoolBeanss Did you mean you initially installed the regular 18 ga? If you did mean 10 ga then that is better than the 16 ga that I installed. Smaller gauge numbers = bigger wire = more amps. But 16 ga is actually all you will need unless you intend to plug in something that draws more current than 20 amps.
Hi Handsome. Great looking moto. Could you talk about ,when and why you chose this brand,be specific? How do you like the suspension? What should you upgrade or add to the new 2025 model? Where do you have plans on traveling with your new motorcycle? National Parks or landmarks? Please add safety lights and high visibility stickers on the back ,3m for night driving. Be safe God bless you.
@@Jalum64 No, it's hard to see but on the low boy shock the part that connects to the engine case screws on and off. The lock nuts compress the spring. Take the lock nuts off and the engine case "screw" part the spring will slide off.
Hi do you happen to know what size tool do i need to remove front tire? Im buying a brand new ak in the philippines for our philippine loop. I want to buy all the tools i need here in the u.s before my flight.
That is a really sweet setup! Also a fellow South Carolinian here. I'm looking to upgrade from my Honda ADV 150 soon. Not a lot to choose from around here when it comes to bigger scooters, but I was thinking either the Yamaha Xmax 300 or the AK 550. Seeing this setup definitely sways me a bit more towards the AK 550 though.
Hi I'm from northern California, I own a 2022 honda adv150. I'm also thinking of buying a new 2024 kymco ak550, for the comfort and safety ,size engine and value for your money. Drive safe . Godbless
I live in Paris. The AK550 is the most stolen maxiscooter after the TMax. Also a lot of the AKs get their Brembos stolen to retrofit other bikes with bespoke brackets. People here have a joke that if ur Brembos get stolen, go check out those who ride a Tmax that have aftermarket brembos on them )
the extension for spark plus I get it a 5/8" Swivel Magnetic Spark Plug Socket, 3/8" Drive x 10 in. Total Length do I need more length ?? or 5/8" Magnetic Swivel Spark Plug Socket, 3/8" Drive x 11" Extension, 12 Point, CR-V Steel, 360 Degree Swivel
hey dude, how is the under seat storage on this thing? And also how does it handle freeway speeds. I have a 2023 xmax 300 and it sucks on the freeways. Its super skiddish and the wind protection is awful and so is the suspension
Yeah, I noticed the addition of the 2 bolts into the threaded holes to hold the secondary pulley plates apart in the service manual. But I didn't know where those bolts came from or why they were needed, for certain, until I was at that point and I did pull the old belt off and heard/felt the plates slap together and knew there was no way to get the belt back on properly without those bolts to hold the plates apart. So I made a trip to Lowe's and bought a few stainless bolts, M5- .80 x 40 mm. I knew the could be 30 mm and still work for this, or even longer too, but 40 mm was plenty long enough. Putting the belt back on was simple with those 2 bolts holding the plates apart. I am storing those 2 bolts (actually a package of 4) with my EasyBoost variator holder tool since I will want them handy for the next time. I never removed that pulley assembly at all since there is no need to do so. I also bought a set of 13 Torx bits and 12 e-Torx sockets and the 23 mm socket needed for this job. Adding to my special tools for working on bikes. Now I have just over 12,000 miles on mine and it's going great. Best bike I've owned. -rjs987
Yupp, those M5- 80 are the correct ones! Me and you seem to like to work on the bike ourselves, I recognize your username from the Kymco Forums, your knowledge there has helped me to work on mine. Thanks and nice to meet you 😊
I'm 6' and I cannot flat foot both feet on ground, only one. It fits me just fine, knees feel a little high but normal. You'd just have to find one and sit on it since you're a little taller.
Well done! Now that you have 12k miles on your scoot, it'd be great if you did another video reviewing your experience with it so far, i.e. favorite accessories, likes, dislikes, etc. Many thanks!
