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Grandvista 250 / 2005 Grandvista stalls out.
« on: May 22, 2011, 06:45:50 AM »
I rode my 2005 Grandvista fast and hard (up to 75 mph) for 150 miles today. Coming home I had problems: whenever I stopped for a red light or stop sign the engine simply died. But it would always restart. When I got home, I let the engine cool down and the problem disappeared. I used Seafoam gas treatment for the first time the previous night and also changed the oil. I thought everything would be fine...

What is the problem? I don't want to take it in for service unless I know what they should be doing to fix the problem.

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Grandvista 250 / Changed my gear oil.
« on: November 15, 2010, 01:00:32 AM »
I have a 2005 GrandVista 250. I located the gear oil drain and fill bolts on the right rear of the bike. I removed the two 12mm bolts with a socket driver and a 4" extension (you'll need it), and drained the oil. I went to add 180ml (~3/4 cup) of oil, but the fill hole is tough to get to. But I bought a kitchen flavor injector at Walmart for <$4.00 which I used to add the oil. It's a nice tool, stainless steel and plastic, with a long needle. It disassembles completely for cleaning. Recommended! --> http://www.walmart.com/ip/Mainstays-Flavor-Injector/14964956

You might want to grind 1/8" off the pointed tip for safety.

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Grandvista 250 / New battery messes up speedometer
« on: May 06, 2010, 06:42:38 AM »
I bought a 2006 GrandVista. I just replaced the battery with an Interstate battery shown here http://www.interstatebatteries.com/cs_eStore/Products/RT/PID-FAYTX12(MotorCycles).aspx?dsNavigation=Ntk~SearchGroup|FAYTX12|3|,Ny~True,Ntpc~Disabled,Ns~product+Type|101|1|&Title=Cycle-Tron+Plus+-+180+CCA+-+10+AH

The problem is that the speedometer is now reading false speeds. I'm going 40 MPH by my reckoning and the speedometer reads 5-11 MPH.

Is there something special about Kymco batteries? Why doesn't this new Interstate battery work?

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Grandvista 250 / strange rear tire valve
« on: April 27, 2010, 11:44:01 AM »
My front wheel has a standard schrader tire valve. But the rear wheel has some strange valve which doesn't look like a standard valve. Maybe it's some form of Asian variety of tire valve. I thought there were only two types of tire valves: Schrader and Presta for some European bicycle tires. Can anybody shed any light on this?

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Grandvista 250 / coolant question
« on: April 25, 2010, 08:40:52 PM »
I have a 2006 Grand Vista. I removed the Engine Coolant 4" square panel from the area right of the handlebars by loosening the single screw. All I see is a plastic tank. I see no liquid in it. The red manual (pg. 39) shows a gauge H / L but I don't see that anywhere on the scooter.

How do I know if the scooter needs coolant? Do I have to remove the old coolant first? Do I just fill it to the top with distilled water?

TIA

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Technical | How To / What tools should I carry with my Kymco Grandvista 250cc?
« on: February 14, 2010, 05:19:20 PM »
I think I need a at least a 3/8" socket set with 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, and 19mm, and various extensions and adapters. I have a multi-bit screwdriver from Home Depot. 

Should I carry an extra spark plug? What size spark plug wrench?

I think the tires are tubeless.  Should I invest in a tubeless tire repair kit? How about tire irons?

Should I carry an extra drive belt? What else do I need? I like to be prepared.

Any suggestions would be appreciated!

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