GTS OWNERS CLUB

smudger · Posted: Fri Oct 17, 2008 8:14 am Post subject: Creakin'

There a creaking noise that appears to be coming from the rear wheel on my GTS 250.

If I move the wheel while on the stand I cant replicapte the noise, it olny seems to happen when there is weight on the wheel. Anyone have any ideas?
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richieboy · Sargeant Joined: 21 Jun 2007 Posts: 76 Location: Dumbarton

Shocker??
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smudger · Posted: Fri Oct 17, 2008 10:58 am Post subject:

That was my first thought, but I'm not sure, seems ok if I bounce around on it Question

I use the scoot daily for work and with light going early I cant look at it till tomorrow, casue the exhaust doesn't have time to cool down b4 its dark Sad

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big-7-baz · Inspector Joined: 04 Jul 2008 Posts: 177

Check the rubbers in the shock mounts, could be warn or loose. Confused

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Jason · Posted: Fri Oct 17, 2008 1:20 pm Post subject:

Mine did something similar, the swing arm needed to be lubed up.

alan w · Posted: Fri Oct 17, 2008 5:23 pm Post subject:

smudger · Posted: Fri Oct 17, 2008 5:58 pm Post subject:

Had a good look at it with my mate who's an AA patrol and it's the rear wheel bearing Crying or Very sad

Any idea how much thats gonna set me back Question

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CheekyThomas · Guvernor Joined: 18 May 2007 Posts: 1374

Well theres 2 bearings... the inner bearing which is inside the gearbox, but they dont often fail...

Then the outer bearing is the one in the swingarm brace... dead easy to replace, bearings about £10 genuine or £5 from a engineering shop... about 15mins to fit.

smudger · Posted: Fri Oct 17, 2008 6:03 pm Post subject:

Cheers Matey Cool

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Blackpool Paul · Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2008 1:20 pm Post subject:

Just had to have the 2 rear bearings replaced on mine this week, only lasted for 8500 miles from brand new! not impressed but there was no charge, there trying to get re embursed under warranty from Piaggio, also had the indicator switch replaced { I think I damaged that} happy to pay for that bit surprised at £29 though even including labour, must be a minimum charge I guess, fair enough. Rolling Eyes

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GTS250 its the future!!! A club wi owt a name sc. Bamberbridge.

Doug · Sargeant Joined: 22 Aug 2008 Posts: 57 Location: Southport

CheekyThomas · Guvernor Joined: 18 May 2007 Posts: 1374

Blackpool Paul · Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 9:51 pm Post subject:

Hmm thats what I thought, but they have changed the bearings free of charge, and a new exhaust gasket, which they are hoping to get paid for from Piaggio. Just checked the bill, your bob on with the pricing £7.36 + vat of course and £18 + vat labour, its not like I got a choice with the switch, it was done at the same time as the bearings Rolling Eyes

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GTS250 its the future!!! A club wi owt a name sc. Bamberbridge.