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AVGuy

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New GV owner
« on: June 09, 2011, 03:14:14 AM »
Today I picked up my 2009 GV and so far I'm thrilled. Smooth ride and very comfortable. I do notice a hot rubber smell, which I assume is the new belt. My vacuum cleaner makes the same smell when the belt spins against the beater bar.

Coming from a 150cc Chinese scoot the lights are a big improvement, though I'll probably have to adjust the aim of the headlight.

Looking forward to opening her up after break in.
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Hoolander2

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Re: New GV owner
« Reply #1 on: June 09, 2011, 04:13:59 AM »
Congratulations, AVGuy!  What a great feeling, eh?   ;D  Where are you located? 
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Re: New GV owner
« Reply #2 on: June 09, 2011, 12:02:10 PM »
I'm in Newburgh, Indiana, southwest part of the state on the Ohio river. Bought my bike at Big 4 Cycle in Evansville.
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Re: New GV owner
« Reply #3 on: June 09, 2011, 01:10:20 PM »
Welcome to the forum and to GV ownership.

I had the same burn odor.  My dealer said it was the
new belt odor.  It has decreased with miles.

I also stepped up from a 150cc Chinees scooter.
I do miss the larger wheels, but not the hard-to-start feature.

Mine is a RED 2009.  What color is yours ?

Scoot Safely,

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Re: New GV owner
« Reply #4 on: June 09, 2011, 05:27:39 PM »
White was all they had left, but I like it a lot. Very clean looking. I'll probably resist putting any stickers and decals on it for awhile.
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Re: New GV owner
« Reply #5 on: June 11, 2011, 02:11:46 AM »
Welcome to the  forum, I have a white one too, I'm new to biking my self , just got my license a few weeks ago.
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Re: New GV owner
« Reply #6 on: June 13, 2011, 02:16:56 PM »
Congrats on that scooter. I live in Illinois and was talking to Lorenz  about buying. Oh well he has more. Piaggio 250 w/. 16" wheels next choice. Joe
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Re: New GV owner
« Reply #7 on: June 20, 2011, 12:39:12 AM »
Just got a 2007 GV myself and I too am sooo excited!  I posted on another thread for any tips, information, anything anyone wants to share that will make my riding better..Im fairly new to riding and we are taking a trip to Wisc. and MN --me on my scoot and my hubby on his motorcycle.  Will the GV work for this trip?? Expecting to stay mostly on roads with top speed limit of 55-60mph. 

A little nervous, but ready for the adventure!

thanks!
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Re: New GV owner
« Reply #8 on: June 20, 2011, 04:16:06 PM »
I hit 72mph this weekend, was a little tough with winds at 20-30 mph. Its my first time going that fast. Good luck on your trip and stay safe
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Re: New GV owner
« Reply #9 on: June 20, 2011, 04:23:45 PM »
thanks for letting me know..I hope to stay around max 60-65mph which I have heard is a good cruising speed for this scooter.

DOes anyone have any issues with the smaller tires?
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