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Grandvista 250 / Re: GV house call repair in SE Portland, Oregon?
« on: May 17, 2017, 03:57:34 AM »
Hi Tromper,

Thanks for weighing in.

The Yuasa (Powersports AGM YTX 12-BS  /  M3RH2S) was bought new around 6/15 so it's nearing the 2-year mark. The other is from 2013, I believe.

What kind of battery do you buy?

I may try to jump that solenoid; that'll be a first. If I can find it!  Do you just touch a screwdriver to both screws to make the connection, or is that ill-advised?

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Grandvista 250 / Re: GV house call repair in SE Portland, Oregon?
« on: May 17, 2017, 12:35:43 AM »
Thanks, Red, et al, for your safety concerns. I'll wear my vinyl gloves in the future...

NAPA tested both my batteries (the original and my newer Yuasa). Both tested fine.

So, the fact I'm not getting any kind of turnover when trying to start the engine, is not due to the battery. Could it be my trickle charger is defective? Or (more likely) something's wrong in the scoot?

Any simple tests I can do to know for sure what the problem is, or is it time to give more money to the mechanics?

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Grandvista 250 / Re: GV house call repair in SE Portland, Oregon?
« on: May 14, 2017, 03:37:14 AM »
You've simplified my life, Paul. Thanks.

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Grandvista 250 / GV house call repair in SE Portland, Oregon?
« on: May 12, 2017, 11:38:02 PM »
After unreliable starting for a while now, my GV is dead. After trickle charge or even with jump start kit, it just clicks, does not turn over.  I'm not sure how to test battery life without it running.
Any advice welcome.
Or referrals to someone who can come to my garage to fix it...  I'm so annoyed with this unreliable thing...

Thanks!

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Grandvista 250 / Re: Starting/battery problems (and jumpstarting?)
« on: January 03, 2017, 11:54:37 PM »
Thanks Tromper, will look into that for my next battery!

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Grandvista 250 / Re: Starting/battery problems (and jumpstarting?)
« on: January 03, 2017, 02:45:32 AM »
Good to know, Tromper. Can you give me an idea of what model you get and its cost? Not clear on how one adds the acid themselves.

If freezing is a bad thing, then I'm dubious that the original battery I got the scooter with (which I don't think needed replacing; the starting problem then was due to a loose connection elsewhere) is going to work once I thaw it. It's been stored in the freezer to preserve it, on advice from some scooter luminary... I'll try installing it tomorrow and charging...

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Grandvista 250 / Re: Severed right rearview mirror... advice on repair?
« on: January 03, 2017, 02:42:11 AM »
Mrbios, kudos on your documentation! Photos and captions like that can be really helpful.
In my case, the main body of the mirror was intact, but the inner black rotator dealywobber was mangled and the wires clipped.

Just the one fuse controls both mirrors, right?

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Grandvista 250 / Re: Starting/battery problems (and jumpstarting?)
« on: January 03, 2017, 12:16:07 AM »
Tested at NAPA, depletes immediately so they conclude that battery is dead. It was a new battery from 6/15 so I don't know why it's dead. What kills a battery?

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Grandvista 250 / Re: Severed right rearview mirror... advice on repair?
« on: January 02, 2017, 06:29:01 PM »
I tried to splice the severed mirror wires back together. It doesn't work, so I have to move it manually -- but the left mirror still moves fine with the press of the button.

But: I wonder if this has affected the electrical system as a whole? Any chance of that?

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Grandvista 250 / Re: Starting/battery problems (and jumpstarting?)
« on: December 31, 2016, 07:25:56 PM »
Good advice, Tromper and De Dee. Thanks.  A little rocking (and rolling) got it out. Will take to NAPA to have it load tested.

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Grandvista 250 / Re: Starting/battery problems (and jumpstarting?)
« on: December 29, 2016, 06:29:27 PM »
Thanks Tromper.

Yeah, it's hard to grab anything on the battery to pull from since it's flush with the plastic 'framing'.  I wonder if I have to take off the whole seat to get at it from the back...

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Grandvista 250 / Re: Starting/battery problems (and jumpstarting?)
« on: December 28, 2016, 05:56:46 PM »
Embarrassed to say this but... I could not figure out how to remove the battery! After exposing it, what's the trick to actually get it out of there?

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Grandvista 250 / Re: Gas stabilizer for scooter storage: for what duration of non-use is it required?
« on: December 23, 2016, 10:11:22 PM »
Oy, good idea and thanks de dee, but I just filled it with gas before I saw your post! I have the Seafoam now but haven't added it yet...

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Grandvista 250 / Re: Starting/battery problems (and jumpstarting?)
« on: December 23, 2016, 10:09:59 PM »
Thanks Tromper and de dee.

I do have a multi tester, and it's registering 12.5 V on full charge, disconnected from charger, with scooter off. Perhaps it is sulfated (build-up of lead sulfate crystals, for those who don't feel like googling it like i just did).

Tromper, that antigravity power supply looks cool. I may buy the 'Sport' model, their smallest... But how do you avoid leaving it in the cold? My scooter winters in the cold garage and I wouldn't want to be moving the power supply from house to garage and vice versa for every ride.

(And I see no way to turn off the lights on this beast, so 'side question #1' is neutralized I guess. Clever manual to suggest that...)

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Grandvista 250 / Starting/battery problems (and jumpstarting?)
« on: December 23, 2016, 07:30:50 PM »
My battery is only 1.5 yrs old on my '08 GV250 (+6000 miles). I wiped out recently at low MPH due to gravel, and ever since I've been having problems with unreliable charging (using trickle charger / maintainer) and with starting in colder temperatures. Like, it starts up fresh off a trickle charge (although once it did not) but then after sitting a couple hours it won't start.

In fact, I had to get a AAA jumpstart last night! Frustrating (and cold).

I'm not inclined to test the still-pretty-new battery (although I don't know how to check its life), so I wonder what else could be responsible? I'm a scooter tech neophyte, so any basic help would be appreciated!

(Side question 1: I just noticed in the manual that they suggest turning off the lights before starting. I have not been doing that; is it standard practice?)

(Side question 2: I read about 'battery packs' or 'jump packs' that allow self jumpstarting in cases like this. Anyone have knowledge or recommendations on these?)

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