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Today's guide will show you the steps to remove and clean the throttle body of the Kymco Xciting 500 scooter. First, place the scooter on the centre stand, lift the seat, and remove the under-seat compartment by unscrewing the fixing screws; then disconnect the electrical connector of the throttle body and detach the two throttle cables, as shown in the video. At this point, unscrew the metal clamp screws, disconnect the hoses, and remove the throttle body; clean it using appropriate degreasers, and finally refit the throttle body!

Updated on 29 July 2026 by ScegliAuto

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