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Grandvista 250 / Re: Gear oil level?
« on: November 10, 2015, 01:44:05 AM »
Well, once I got the bolt off the oil started coming right out so I figure it has plenty! I closed her up, though without the ability to check proper torque. I tightened until it felt pretty snug, and didn't overdo.

Any feedback/advice welcome!

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Grandvista 250 / Gear oil level?
« on: November 10, 2015, 01:00:23 AM »
I need to check my gear oil since the shop that changed it has left it with a small leak.
The repair manual says "The oil level shall be at the oil check blowhole." I assume they mean that when you remove the oil check bolt, you can just see the oil inside, and if it's visible toward the top, you're good to go.

Am I right with this?

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Grandvista 250 / Re: Backrest removed: what to cover the 3 holes with?
« on: October 13, 2015, 04:22:53 AM »
Great idea, Dege! Stylish too. I'll look into that.

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Grandvista 250 / Re: Spark plug assessment?
« on: September 12, 2015, 10:36:52 PM »
Aha! Thanks ScooterLar. More fun will be had. I'm just afraid to break stuff and add to a heap of regrets, hence the baby steps.  :)

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Grandvista 250 / Re: Spark plug assessment?
« on: September 12, 2015, 09:13:08 PM »
Oh, and another question: what's this bit of transparent tubing hanging off the opposite side? Fuel filter related? Kinda weird it just dangles there.


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Grandvista 250 / Re: Spark plug assessment?
« on: September 12, 2015, 09:07:22 PM »
Yeah, I tried to get into it last night. Got that behind-the-feet panel off, but I could not make out where the actual spark plug was! What I see doesn't match the manual. (I know, that never happens.)

Here's a pic. Left side of scooter (when facing forward). I'm pointing at what I thought held the spark plug. I loosened the rubber lower sleeve thing but it didn't reveal anything. Obviously I'm not the most mechanically inclined scooter guy on the board. Any advice?



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Grandvista 250 / Re: Spark plug assessment?
« on: September 12, 2015, 04:48:04 AM »
Cool, that makes sense. Thanks very much, Bill!

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Grandvista 250 / Spark plug assessment?
« on: September 12, 2015, 12:54:24 AM »
How important is the maintenance schedule as far as spark plug replacing?
I think I'm due (at the 3100 mile mark). Going to take a look as soon as I can get in there, but if it looks fine (no deposits, cracks, wear) then is it fine to leave it or do you all replace everything religiously according to schedule?

(Also I've no idea how to measure the spark plug gap but I haven't researched it much yet.)

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Grandvista 250 / Re: Oil change - order of filter, etc.?
« on: September 12, 2015, 12:51:54 AM »
Maybe you could collaborate with some of the people at ADX, Carter! 3D printers, etc...

adxportland.com

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Grandvista 250 / Re: Oil change - order of filter, etc.?
« on: September 10, 2015, 12:19:28 AM »
Good to know, Stig. Thank you!

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Grandvista 250 / Re: Oil change - order of filter, etc.?
« on: September 08, 2015, 10:10:42 PM »
Thanks Carter. Looks like this one fits the bill:

http://www.amazon.com/ScootsUSA-Oil-Filter-Screen/dp/B00H4G75QU/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1441749924&sr=8-4&keywords=gy6+filter+screen

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Grandvista 250 / Re: Oil change - order of filter, etc.?
« on: September 08, 2015, 04:53:51 PM »
Yeah, my screen was both stuck up there and a little deformed. Had to push my fingers against side of the opening to kind of unscrew it. Where does one buy replacement screens?

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Grandvista 250 / Re: Oil change - order of filter, etc.?
« on: September 04, 2015, 12:29:45 AM »
Mission accomplished! I think...

Lessons learned:
• Have plenty of newspaper around from the get-go.
• Use a real, low-profile oil pan rather than a couple glass containers that fit the right, but not the left, side of the bike.
• If socket wrench isn't budging to loosen the bolt, stick a hollow pipe on the handle to extend it and increase the torque.
• And most of all, next time I will not first drain from the right side (filter side). Surely that made it much messier than it ought to have been.

Thanks to all for your expertise.

Oh -- one other question: that washer I found, it's not the 'O-ring' mentioned in the manual p. 4-3, is it? "Install the oil filter screen, spring, O-ring and filter screen cap." They must be referring to the rubber ring that's part of the mesh screen...?

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Grandvista 250 / Re: Oil change - order of filter, etc.?
« on: September 03, 2015, 05:48:35 PM »
Aha! I was looking at manual p. 3-4 (inspect/adjust), but it goes into more detail on p. 4-3 (lubrication) -- and that's where the photo of the oil drain bolt is.

Thanks Stig, good advice. For that main plug, is it better to have the scooter on the kickstand rather than fully upright?

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Grandvista 250 / Re: Oil change - order of filter, etc.?
« on: September 03, 2015, 06:59:08 AM »
Thanks Carter and Bill! Interesting, I wonder how that washer got there!
Good picture, Bill. I have that manual too, but yours has higher-quality photos, apparently.
I'm not sure where the other drain valve is; is it shown in the manual?

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