GTS OWNERS CLUB

Thermal Mick · Sargeant Joined: 20 Aug 2008 Posts: 96

cos I,m not.Woolacombe,a 420 mile round trip was pure torture.There isn't anywhere on the saddle of my GTS that feels comfortable.I keep sliding forward never feel like I'm sitting in the bike,more like I'm about to slide off. Shocked

Another thing is the vibration.Over 80 and it's almost enough to shake me off.At lower speeds it sends my right hand to sleep,did it twice on the way back from wooly.Methinks tyres,still running savas,but any advice on curing either problem very welcome.Got another long run to Hemsby coming up.Mick. Crying or Very sad

smudger · Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2008 4:48 pm Post subject:

Did the dealer balance the wheels, some thinks it's not necessary, IT IS.

Also consider some heavier bar end weights, rainham boy has done a nice set for a few guys...
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martin68 · Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2008 5:14 pm Post subject:

Ride my TS1 for 50miles and the GTS will feel like a magic carpet. Laughing

GAVSKIN · Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2008 6:08 pm Post subject:

i did nearly 700 to woolacombe on my gts 300...and was not too bad at all,i would ditch them sava's.....maybe get the steering checked out? how old is the scoot?
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rainham boy · Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2008 7:13 pm Post subject:

as smudger said balance the wheels (front and back) did mine and a big improvement and check the stearing bearings as sometimes they are a little loose
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AIRMECH · Inspector Joined: 05 Jan 2008 Posts: 260

Ditch the shit SAVAs,the fronts wear unevenly and causes untold grief Wink

martin68 · Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2008 7:32 pm Post subject:

I have a Sava on the front of my GTS250 its noisy at low speeds ( like a landrover with off road tyres) and makes the handle bars vibrate and wobble but at speed its smooth and noise free.
My GTS is the smoothest, quietest and most comfortable scooter at speed that i have owned during my 25+ years of scootering and I've obviously experienced numerious models of scooter auto and traditional. So there in my opinion must be something more sinister going on to make it that uncomfortable and rough at speed.

barryG · Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2008 8:50 pm Post subject:

We did 320 miles to Wooly and back in a day, and was really comfy on the GTV. Did about 210 on the PX today and my arse feels like its been shafted by the Vespa Embarassed

Maver · Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2008 9:21 pm Post subject:

never had a problem sliding about on the GTs seat......

haven't "smartened it up a bit" with some armourall polish or anything have you??? i've known folks do that and seat is slippery as hell Shocked

i've had my hands get pins and needles before but it was down to the wrist strap of my glove being adjusted to tight not vibration....

just trying a few wildcards, no offence meant Cool

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Thermal Mick · Sargeant Joined: 20 Aug 2008 Posts: 96

Cheers for the intrest.It's a 55 plate with 3k miles.Original Savas with weights on the wheels,as it came from the factory I presume.Tyre press 2 bar but I have put in puncture sealant.Don't think it's a steering problem but I'll get it checked anyway.I realy think It's a tyre problem but I'm no expert. Rolling Eyes

But the saddle is a nightmare.Read on a Yank site about tilting back a GTV saddle to cure the sliding forward,but can't see how to do it on a GTS.All in all depite the probs,still the best scooter I've ever owned.Absolutly love it.Mick. Wink

smudger · Posted: Mon Sep 29, 2008 7:10 am Post subject:

Loose the Savas, Pilot Sports, Conti Twists or Pirelli GTS's will see you right Wink

No idea whats wrong with your saddle???? My bum did get sore on the way to Liege but that was a lot of miles...

I did see a post on the yankee site (I think) about adding a gel pack to the seat for some added comfort but never heard of anyone sliding off a GTS seat b4 Confused

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Browney · Posted: Mon Sep 29, 2008 7:35 am Post subject:

Maver · Posted: Mon Sep 29, 2008 10:00 pm Post subject:

Pepy27 · Posted: Mon Sep 29, 2008 10:04 pm Post subject:

I bought a beige GTS seat from flebay and had it recovered in marine grade faux leather.

Still get arse ache but it's a lot better to move about on while riding.

smudger · Posted: Mon Sep 29, 2008 10:07 pm Post subject:

I've done the same, well bought the seat, now need the £££'s to get it recovered.

Thinking of adding a gel pad for added comfort..
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