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People GT 300i / Re: My 300gti has been in the shop for 4 months
« on: October 25, 2015, 10:34:57 PM »
In my opinion the shop should be named and the post absolutely not changed as far as the price they wanted. As consumers it is our responsibility to hold companies like this accountable and make their poor service very public. How they can justify wanting more for repairs than the bike is worth and not having it covered by warranty is beyond me. They made themselves look bad not the customer.

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People GT 300i / Re: How do you transport your scooter?
« on: August 12, 2015, 04:35:03 PM »
Quote from: wallboard on August 04, 2015, 05:06:47 PM
U-haul rents a single rail cycle trailer for $22.00 a day.  I looked into it for 5 days and it would cost around $65.00.   I owned a trailer for 3 years, but got tired of paying the annual $45.00 tag fee.   I'd keep it in my shop during the winter, so it wouldn't get covered with ice and snow.  It's a bit of a hassle going to U-haul once or twice a  year when I need a trailer, but it has been much cheaper than owning one.


Wow that thing looks heavy. Fine I guess if you have the vehicle to tow it. Here in Oregon if the trailer is under a certain size you are not required to register and license it.

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People GT 300i / Re: How do you transport your scooter?
« on: July 23, 2015, 02:43:29 PM »
Quote from: Mscmkr on July 23, 2015, 09:53:02 AM
That looks perfect! That is such a great idea! How does it track at freeway speeds? Does it bounce around a lot or is it pretty stable? Also, what speed do you drive while on the freeway? Can you do 65 or 70mph towing that thing. Also, where did you get the motorcycle rail and did it come with the wheel chock? Last question, how long is the trailer itself from hitch to back end? I'm wondering if I could stand it up inside my garage. Depending on how much it weighs of course.

Thanks for the great pics and ride safe, mscmkr

Tracks and tows very well, very stable. I got lucky when setting up the rail and got the balance  perfect. Tongue weight is about 40 lbs. I can pick it up and move it easily. It will bounce a bit on rough pavement but with the heavier GT it's not to bad but you do want to slow down over bigger bumps. I've towed this trailer cruising at 75 no problem however the small tires are only rated for 65mph. The trailer is 11 feet from tounge to tail and weighs about 100 lbs give or  take.

Here is where i got the rail from...

http://www.redtrailers.com/ShowItem.asp?id=SJ8543

The front chock is included, the rear I fabricated myself.

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People GT 300i / Re: How do you transport your scooter?
« on: July 23, 2015, 01:58:25 AM »
Here's the trailer loaded up with the GT. All set to hit the road tomorrow.






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People GT 300i / Re: How do you transport your scooter?
« on: July 19, 2015, 03:09:44 PM »
Quote from: ScooterLar on July 19, 2015, 09:24:07 AM
I bought my Kendon two rail trailer for $1k on cl last year. New ones sell for $3500, so I think I got a pretty good deal on it. It also came with the toolbox which is a $350 accessory.


I'd say you scored nicely on that deal. I think I'm about $500 into my trailer setup.

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People GT 300i / Re: How do you transport your scooter?
« on: July 18, 2015, 10:57:08 PM »
Quote from: ScooterLar on July 16, 2015, 05:29:15 PM
I actually own two vehicles that I use to haul my scooters. I have a Honda Element with a Two-Rail, Fold-up Kendon Motorcycle Trailer to transport  two of my scoots. I also own a 2015 Chevy Colorado in which I can put one scoot in the truck bed and/or another scoot on a Versahaul motorcycle carrier that plugs right into my truck's receiver.

Those Kendon trailers are really nice. Premium price though. I do like the fold-able function for easy storage.

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People GT 300i / Re: How do you transport your scooter?
« on: July 18, 2015, 10:48:28 PM »
Quote from: Mscmkr on July 18, 2015, 06:17:31 PM
This is just brilliant! Where were you when I bought that stupid giant trailer from Harbor Freight? I am now looking on Craig's List for one of these. I keep seeing smaller versions of these with one jet ski. They look perfect for a single bike.

Yep, this is just a single jet ski trailer. I got the rail from here...

http://www.redtrailers.com/ShowItem.asp?id=SJ8543

Depending on how the trailer is built you may have to sandwich a 2x4 between the rail and trailer to clear the bunk mounts as I did. I also fabbed up a rear chock like is pictured on the front of the rail for the GT so once it's mounted up it doesn't go anywhere. I'll be towing it next weekend for a camping trip on the coast so I'll take some new shots with the GT loaded up.

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People GT 300i / Re: How do you transport your scooter?
« on: July 16, 2015, 03:08:33 AM »
Quote from: BettinANDlosing on July 16, 2015, 03:02:41 AM
Rings a bell, was it on your westy?

No I was driving my wife's Explorer that day.

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People GT 300i / Re: How do you transport your scooter?
« on: July 16, 2015, 02:34:35 AM »
Quote from: BettinANDlosing on July 16, 2015, 02:27:03 AM
That's awesome!!!!!

Thanks! Pretty sure you've seen this one in action. I think it was you that helped load up the GT last time I had it in?

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People GT 300i / Re: How do you transport your scooter?
« on: July 16, 2015, 01:42:26 AM »
This is how I do it. Aluminum jet ski trailer with bunks removed and a motorcycle rail bolted down the middle. Nice and light and durable. This is my old People 150 but works just the same with the GT. A drop ramp bolts to the back of the rail for loading and unloading.


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People GT 300i / Re: Gas seepage into sump?
« on: July 04, 2015, 06:24:49 PM »
Thanks Zombie. Sorry for the late reply, just getting around to this again. So the evaporate canister, is it located up under the seat pan? I can see the hose and it does have about two inches of fluid in it. Going to find some oil today and try and get the GT back on the road and take advantage of this amazing summer weather we're having here.

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People GT 300i / Gas seepage into sump?
« on: June 15, 2015, 11:34:15 PM »
Getting ready to bring the GT out of winter hibernation today and went to check the oil level. It seems that the engine is over full and the oil smells gassy. It's at the edge of the fill hole and well over the line on the dipstick. If I were checking a manual transmission fluid it would be at the perfect level. Being fuel injected is it possible that over the winter fuel has seeped into the sump? I know from my experience with carbed aircooled VWs if the carb has has a leaky float or jets this can happen but on fuel injection I haven't heard of that issue. I don't remember how much fuel I had left in the tank last fall but it wasn't full today and I added maybe 1/8 gallon to the tank. Usually I fill my tanks for winter storage but don't remember from fall. Suggestions?

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People GT 300i / Re: Need your help really quick, gold or black?
« on: May 08, 2015, 07:34:36 PM »
I'm probably in the minority but I like the gold. On mine it's more of an orange metallic than what I would consider gold. That is a great price too.

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People GT 300i / Re: Different windscreen option
« on: September 13, 2014, 12:06:56 AM »
Yeah I like the looks of that screen. Looks like simple installation too. I wonder if any dealer that carries Puig could order it?

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People GT 300i / Re: Standard price of a GT out the door?
« on: June 01, 2014, 02:40:08 AM »
Quote from: Mscmkr on June 01, 2014, 12:05:41 AM
Well, I have new info. I called several dealers in a few different states and the prices I'm getting are from $5900 to $6400 OTD. A place in California seems to have some interesting math. They have 3 2013's on sale for $4399 but the OTD price came to $5975. He said the tax there was 9% so I'm wondering what there adding on there? Maybe a $1000 because they can fee?

Well there's always a set up fee but a $1000 is a bit ridiculous.

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