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darklord
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 Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 2:30 pm Post subject: First thousand klics |
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 I have now completed the first 1000k and its booked in for the first service. I have not ridden the 250 so can not give comparisons. My previous scooter was an X9500 and as such no comparisons can be drawn. My first impressions of the 300 was the handling which strait from the box was spot on with no ajustment needed, then the torque and with the engine still tight flying up the road with just a whiff of throttle . Now its effectivly run in, it is very very quick for a three hundred and very flickable. Fuel consumption is about 67mpg and the handling is not at all upset by a loaded top box as some have stated (perhaps they carry bricks) . My helmets are all too large to fit under the saddle but I do have a large head!. All in all its an absolute hoot to ride and value for money? 8 out of 10 ,charging extra for a back rack is a bit much as the premium for the larger engine is paid at the outset and it must coast no more than a 250 to build. Overall I am happy with it. 
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GAVSKIN
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| Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 3:50 pm Post subject: |
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very happy with mine so far......1st servive on monday with tom.....the it needs some loosening up miles
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Blackpool Paul
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| Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 4:00 pm Post subject: |
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10 pints and a Vindaloo usually loosens me up 
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barryG
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| Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 4:10 pm Post subject: |
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| Thats great to hear, sad I couldnt gt a 300 but hey, very happy with the 250. Ive got another 600km to go before the first service, any idea roughly what it costs? |
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Castle-Barber
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| Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 4:43 pm Post subject: |
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| barryG wrote: | | Thats great to hear, sad I couldnt gt a 300 but hey, very happy with the 250. Ive got another 600km to go before the first service, any idea roughly what it costs? |
First one should be free.......
If they do charge....... No more than £30 or change dealers........  |
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CheekyThomas
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| Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 6:51 pm Post subject: |
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| GAVSKIN wrote: | | very happy with mine so far......1st servive on monday with tom..... |
Is it???? |
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CheekyThomas
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| Any problems ill need parts for??? |
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KD
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| Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 7:40 pm Post subject: |
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Regarding the fuel consumption of the GTS 300 , mentioned by darklord, It should be nearer 80 mpg.  |
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CheekyThomas
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| Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 7:41 pm Post subject: |
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| Fuel consumption all depends how you ride the thing... 67 is more than possible if ridden hard. |
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darklord
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| Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 7:50 pm Post subject: |
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 Er yes I suppose I have been going a bit fast but it feels soooo good  . i will try for economy next ! 
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GAVSKIN
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| CheekyThomas wrote: | | GAVSKIN wrote: | | very happy with mine so far......1st servive on monday with tom..... |
Is it???? |
9.00am dude.....i booked in sat with your happy sidekick (is it perry or kevin ) i hope you wont need any parts its brand new almost
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darklord
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| Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 12:23 pm Post subject: |
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Cost of service 74 pounds
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smudger
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| Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 12:26 pm Post subject: |
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really?
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darklord
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Yes really at Bike business Portsmouth
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smudger
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Scandalous
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