GTS OWNERS CLUB

Jason · Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2008 9:13 pm Post subject: Slipping belt?

I think my belt needs replacing as the scooter was revving loads going up the hills on the way to Woolacombe this weekend then it would suddenly engage with a bit of a squeek! How much do you think it will cost to replace the belt and rollers?

barryG · Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2008 8:15 am Post subject:

You got home OK then Jason? Good to meet you down at Wooly.

martin68 · Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2008 4:18 pm Post subject:

You can buy service kits on ebay that start at £43 and include rollers, guides and belt and more (they state genuine parts), think its though PSN scooters ebay shop. I have not used one myself or priced up with a main dealer but expect others have.

Jason · Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2008 9:47 pm Post subject:

Booked the beast in at my local Piaggio dealer today, new belt and rollers with fitting and VAT £132. Looking forward to seeing the difference on Friday, apart from my wallet being lighter!

monty9120 · Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2008 12:05 am Post subject:

if your paying that much for just belt and rollers your getting ripped off Laughing

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martin68 · Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2008 6:24 am Post subject:

My local dealer charges £120 for a basic service (oil n filter change) so £132 is not so bad. It is obviously cheaper to do the job yourself and club together with others to get the required tools, which is a must where i live. I would not trust my local dealer to change the plug!!! Laughing

monty9120 · Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2008 10:19 am Post subject:

if your paying that i would expect the oil and filter to be done at the same time
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GILERA NEXUS 500
DANGER HIGH VOLTAGE!!!!!
NORWICH BROADSMEN SC

smudger · Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2008 11:25 am Post subject:

monty9120 · Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2008 12:02 pm Post subject:

I am but a belt and rollers change will take 1 hour max

even in London the labour costs are around £45 an hour

so that means the belt and rollers cost £90 Shocked

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GILERA NEXUS 500
DANGER HIGH VOLTAGE!!!!!
NORWICH BROADSMEN SC

smudger · Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2008 1:16 pm Post subject:

Isn't that £45 +vat?
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Jason · Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2008 3:58 pm Post subject:

Yeah don't forget the dreaded VAT. Mad

I've only had the GTS since June and don't want to bugger it up just yet by doing it meself! Seeing as it's my main form of transport.