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Jon
Joined: 24 Jan 2008 Posts: 8
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Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 10:08 pm Post subject: GTs questions? |
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Hello there. I'm Jon from Coventry and i'm thinking of buying a GTS to commute to work on and have a few questions for GTS owners.
I was wondering if the GTS will sit at 70 comfortably and what is a real world top speed ( I will be fitting a small screen)?
What is the fuel consumption like? What kind of mileage can I expect out of the tyres (I am not a lunatic rider and try to brake gently) and how much to replace them?
What about servicing costs etc?
Anybody using heated grips, how good are they? Do they run the battery dry quickly?
Any information appreciated,
Jon |
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Maver Site Admin
Joined: 14 May 2007 Posts: 2193 Location: naaaaaarfolk we drive tractors and talk loike PIRATES
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Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 10:28 pm Post subject: Re: GTs questions? |
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Jon wrote: | Hello there. I'm Jon from Coventry and i'm thinking of buying a GTS to commute to work on and have a few questions for GTS owners.
I was wondering if the GTS will sit at 70 comfortably and what is a real world top speed ( I will be fitting a small screen)?speedo will show 85 when engine is warmed up, real speed about 75 - 80mph engine has a rev limiter so no worrys about straining engine
What is the fuel consumption like? costs £6 to £7 to fill it up, tank lasts 100miles to 120miles
What kind of mileage can I expect out of the tyres (I am not a lunatic rider and try to brake gently) and how much to replace them? standard tyres are usually "sava" brand and rear will last about 6000 miles as they're quite hard, front will last lots longer, most folks change to michelin pilot sports and a rear will last about 4000 miles again front a lot longer, pilot sports i get fitted and balanced to a loose wheel for about £40 each
What about servicing costs etc?no idea, can't help you there, sorry
Anybody using heated grips, how good are they? Do they run the battery dry quickly?again, can't help
Any information appreciated,
Jon |
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Jon
Joined: 24 Jan 2008 Posts: 8
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Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 10:40 pm Post subject: |
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Cheers Maver
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Blackpool Paul Guvernor
Joined: 28 May 2007 Posts: 531 Location: Blackpool
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Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 10:44 pm Post subject: |
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Yep agree with Maver on most of his comments, though my rear tyre wore out by 4000mls {Sava} I am on the large side {xxxl} does about 65mpg, and cruises at 70mph easy. Servicing costs vary it would seem, depending on location. I know a Woman who just got heated grips on her GTS 125 thinks there ace, as for flattening the battery its too soon to know, but if you put your gloves in the storage under the seat there nice and warm when you get back on after filling up, keep your spare pair there! but not beer! Never been a better Vespa or quicker! _________________ GTS250 its the future!!! A club wi owt a name sc. Bamberbridge. |
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booboo Site Admin
Joined: 14 May 2007 Posts: 495 Location: WROXHAM -- ---THE POSH PART OF NORFOLK
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Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 7:59 am Post subject: |
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WELCOME JON.....
Maver is virtually spot on mate ......
the tyreS ..sava...aren`t brilliant...but should last between 4 to 6 thousand miles.....
The services down this way were in between £100 and £120....
i thrashed my first gts up and down the country full throttle for about 7 thousand miles....sold it and bought another one.....BUT WATCH THAT EXHAUST GASKET......
In Short...watever any traditionalists say....
THE BEST VESPA EVER ............... _________________
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Jon
Joined: 24 Jan 2008 Posts: 8
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Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2008 4:44 pm Post subject: |
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Another quick question.
Where's the best place for insurance?
I have a policy for my classic scooters so would need to do the GTS separately. Just tried Bennets online and they quoted £130 with protected no claims. I'm 36 and have held my full licence for 17 years, no claims or convictions and it would be garaged.
Cheers,
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booboo Site Admin
Joined: 14 May 2007 Posts: 495 Location: WROXHAM -- ---THE POSH PART OF NORFOLK
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Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2008 5:03 pm Post subject: |
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I use Norwich union.....
not the cheapest but they have low access and are good if theres any problems.....
Oh and by the way...when the gts is `run in` it should easily cruise at 70-75 mph..... _________________
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Maver Site Admin
Joined: 14 May 2007 Posts: 2193 Location: naaaaaarfolk we drive tractors and talk loike PIRATES
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Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2008 7:58 pm Post subject: |
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never used them but i believe carol nash do multi bike policys and euro breakdown cover.........
i'm with bennetts at the moment but going to look at carol nash next renewal time _________________
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suit scoot Inspector
Joined: 17 May 2007 Posts: 451 Location: Costa del Redcar.
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Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2008 12:02 am Post subject: |
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these things cost more to service than a car does.
theyre ok if you ride round the block or to a rally once in a blue moon.
but after 24,000 miles the servicing costs spiral out of control if you want to keep the warranty.
last year i had 12 services.
11 of them cost £90
then the 12th one cost £220 because i had stuff replaced.
i do my own services now, and i've managed to keep the cost of the thing down.
if your gonna go globetrotting on one, be prepared for a huge bill if you dont wanna get your hands dirty. _________________ revolution deathsquad! |
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Maver Site Admin
Joined: 14 May 2007 Posts: 2193 Location: naaaaaarfolk we drive tractors and talk loike PIRATES
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Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2008 8:30 am Post subject: |
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suit scoot wrote: | these things cost more to service than a car does.
theyre ok if you ride round the block or to a rally once in a blue moon.
but after 24,000 miles the servicing costs spiral out of control if you want to keep the warranty.
last year i had 12 services.
11 of them cost £90
then the 12th one cost £220 because i had stuff replaced.
i do my own services now, and i've managed to keep the cost of the thing down.
if your gonna go globetrotting on one, be prepared for a huge bill if you dont wanna get your hands dirty. |
i think you're over servicing your GTs................ 11 x £90 = £990 + £220 = £1210
i've done 9000 miles had the first service, an oil change, new belt and rollers, less than £100
someones making money out of you _________________
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monty9120 Guvernor
Joined: 15 Nov 2007 Posts: 861 Location: North London
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Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2008 9:20 am Post subject: |
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i get my parts off cheeky thomas, at rock bottom prices i may add
then i just get my mechanic to fit them and do everything that normally happens on a service
costs me fuckall really thats why the runners staying for now _________________
GILERA NEXUS 500
DANGER HIGH VOLTAGE!!!!!
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Jon
Joined: 24 Jan 2008 Posts: 8
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Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2008 8:25 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for the feedback lads.
I've seen a couple of scooters on Ebay at £2995 or best offer and was wondering if anyone has used them?
I think that they are called Wiltshire and Sons and are based in Farnham. Looks like a bargain as it's about £4/500 better than the local dealers but obviously they must be pre-registered. I would prefer to use someone local but don't think they will be able to come anywhere close to this price. |
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Innocenti Big Cheese
Joined: 14 May 2007 Posts: 1205 Location: Surrey Village
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Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2008 8:52 pm Post subject: |
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they have been on there for ages not sure were they are the only one i know off in farnham used to be a motorcycle dealer, prob bought some scooters and jumping on the band wagon _________________ GTS OWNERS CLUB
LONDON LAMBRETTA CLUB
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ITS ONLY A SCOOTER !!!!! |
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