GTS OWNERS CLUB

SuperSeven · Joined: 03 Mar 2008 Posts: 22 Location: Worthing, UK

I've had my GTS about 8 months now.

I've noticed that whenever I ride over slightly bumpy roads, but the throttle is closed, say as I slow up for a junction I always seem to get a knocking/clonking noise which sounds like it’s coming from under the seat.

Nothing seems loose and if you bounce up and down on the scoter when stationary it doesn’t make the noise, so it's seems to be related to what revs the engine is doing, with it most common when the engine is doing about 3000rpm.

Do they all do this ? Any thoughts?

Thanks in advance

darklord · Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2008 7:38 am Post subject:

It may be the clutch rattling?
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Vespa 300 super BSA Bantam, pushbike

Jason · Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2008 10:26 am Post subject:

Noticed that too on mine and was told by the dealer it's where the speedo cable is rattling inside the fork and steering tube. The swing arm and pivot points were in need of a good lube too.

SuperSeven · Joined: 03 Mar 2008 Posts: 22 Location: Worthing, UK

It's definitely coming from the rear, under the seat.

It has gone into the dealers today as it has also sprung a coolant leak, so he’s going to have a listen, but he thinks it may just be the belt.

I’ve nothing to compare it to as I’ve never had an automatic before.
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2008 Silver GTS 250ie

CheekyThomas · Guvernor Joined: 18 May 2007 Posts: 1374

How many miles has it done??? I would on a 08 plate its too low for swingarm bearings??

SuperSeven · Joined: 03 Mar 2008 Posts: 22 Location: Worthing, UK