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Grandvista 250 / Re: Need help locating belt for 2009 GV 250
« on: June 08, 2020, 03:48:57 AM »
Here's part of my reply to a different thread:

Stu says the Gates PL30904 is a perfect fit. He has way more experience than I with the GV250.
That being said, here's what I've found: I bought the PL30904 about a year ago, just now getting serious about changing it.
When removing the CVT cover I see a Bando belt with the Kymco name and number (23100-KHE7-9000.)
With my sad, old eyes, I could see that the Gates was narrower. Will that cause a reduction in top speed?
By the book, the Gates is 893x23x28. Bando is 893x24x30.
Very slight difference, I know, but, I'm a Virgo. We're like that.
I did not install the Gates. First, because I want what appears to be factory original, (the Bando,) and, because I couldn't get the 19mm nut loose.

Anyone have any real experience to compare the Gates with the Bando? BTW, I got the Gates from Rock Auto, at a pretty good price. www.rockauto.com

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Grandvista 250 / Re: correct drive belt?
« on: June 08, 2020, 03:15:29 AM »
Stu says the PL30904 is a perfect fit. He has way more experience than I with the GV250.
That being said, here's what I've found: I bought the PL30904 about a year ago, just now getting serious about changing it.
When removing the CVT cover I see a Bando belt with the Kymco name and number (23100-KHE7-9000.)
With my sad, old eyes, I could see that the Gates was narrower. Will that cause a reduction in top speed?
By the book, the Gates is 893x23x28. Bando is 893x24x30.
Very slight difference, I know, but, I'm a Virgo. We're like that.
I did not install the Gates. First, because I want what appears to be factory original, (the Bando,) and, because I couldn't get the 19mm nut loose.

I haven't been on the Forum for a while, but, I hope you post an update, to let us know how the Gates works out for you.

I'll also mention that I've put 3000 miles on my GV since I've had it, and I see no sign of belt wear, and very little belt dust inside the cover. I still want to change it, only because the scoot is 12 years old, and I don't know how old the belt is.

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General Discussion / Re: Greetings, My New Friends.
« on: May 17, 2019, 03:50:14 AM »
Quote from: CROSSBOLT on May 14, 2019, 10:55:27 AM
Oh, absolutely, yes, welcome to this forum! I suspect the GoldWing was really difficult to part with but you have made the step a lot of, ah....more SEASONED riders have made considering the weight factor. The riding season in pure Michigan has to be spectacular! Since you have already mastered the mysterious art of posting pictures like Stig, we will expect no less than stunning ride reports soon! With pictures!
Hey, @Crossbolt, don't know about "Stunning" ride reports, but, I do plan an a trip of about 200 miles to Northern Michigan in the near future. I'll have to find the proper thread to post a road report

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General Discussion / Re: Greetings, My New Friends.
« on: May 17, 2019, 03:45:06 AM »
Quote from: Stig on May 13, 2019, 11:34:38 PM
Welcome to the forum!
Nice Kymco.
Always wondered - how much upkeep does a Goldwing require?
Enjoy your spring up there.
Stig
Thanks for the welcome. @Stig, to answer your question about Goldwing maintenance, I owned my '83 wing for 7 years. From 2012 until a few days ago. Just regular scheduled stuff, like fresh oil, keep the cables lubed, change air filter. I had no engine issues at all. I expect, and hope, that she will keep running for at least another 10-20 years.

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General Discussion / Greetings, My New Friends.
« on: May 13, 2019, 10:38:01 PM »
I registered on this forum a month or so ago. I was looking for some specific info on a few different scooters. Found some great info on this site, which helped me decide what to buy.
I settled on a lightly used '08 Grandvista 250. So far, I'm pretty happy with my new ride.
I had to admit that I'm just getting too old to be pushing a 750lb motorcycle in and out of my garage, and, in and out of parking spaces, so, a few days ago I had to say goodby to my old friend, my '83 Goldwing.
The GV250 joins my '05 ETon Beamer, 50cc moped, that i picked up last fall.
I'll stop rambling on about myself for now, but I'll probably post a few questions in other threads, and, if i can figure out how, post a pic or 2 of my past and present rides.
Anyone in SE MI want to meet up and go for occasional rides, let me know.

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