Miles

[200i]

Whats the mileage on your Kymko ride?  Attempting to find the highest in America.

[windwheeler]

Mine 2008 bought in March 2013 with 1500 miles.  I put 6500 miles on it so far in 1/2 years, so around 8000 miles.

FYI: You won't find very high mileage G/V's here (if that's what you are looking for).  Also, in the US we drive only "relative" short distances with them as a secondary vehicle, in Europe it is often main transportation, such G/Vs over 75,000 miles without engine rebuild are quite common.

PS: I had one with 14,000 miles when I sold it and the previous owner must have abused it (probably ran it once on very low on oil level or bad oil) and it used a 1/2 quart/liter between oil changes; the one I have now with 8000 miles on the Odometer uses not one drop of oil between oil changes, and still nice clean after 3000 miles.  So, preventive maintenance is everything relating to how long the G/V will last.

[MaryK]

2009 model bought new in 2010.
5050 miles so far.

scoot safely,

[mi wii]

Hi,
I'm new here. Was doing some maintenance on my scoot and was looking around so I decided to sign on.
I have a 2006 GV 250; bought in 2008 with 1200 miles on it.
Currently, I have approx 18,100.
I was commuting mostly to work 10 miles each way; new job has increased that to 38 miles each way; almost 80/day 1500/month.
I get 50mpg.

I had a battery charging issue and it turned out to be a bad stator. Replaced that and today my drive belt broke, so am looking to replace that and the roller weights while I am at it.

Other than that no real issues.
Had an intermittent in the mirrors. They close and open for no apparent reason. I took the fuse out because I didn't fold them in anyway, so problem solved.

I'm on my 3rd or 4th battery; don't remember; 3rd front tire and 4th rear tire. Am running Michelins currently but I like the Heidenau K58 the best...very grippy. first time I rode with them, I thought the service shop messed something up because off the grip; the steering felt very tight. I will go back to them when net needed.
And on my 3rd set of rear break pads and 2nd set of fronts.

I change the oil every 750 miles or so an the gear oil every other oil change (1500miles)

That's my story (and I'm stickin' to it)

Also, I may look like a clown doing so, but I wear a Hi-Vis jump suit when I commute...I want to be seen and come home from my ride

[windwheeler]

you wrote:
>>>I was commuting mostly to work 10 miles each way; new job has increased that to 38 miles each way; almost 80/day 1500/month.  I get 50mpg.<<<<

Are you having a LOT of stop and go?  50mpg seems very low for a G/V

And was this your first drive belt with 18,000 miles?

[mi wii]

Not a lot of stop and go. Mileage has been about that since i first owned it. My best has been 62mpg and worst 42mpg. had mid 50's for a while as I got used to it and now 50mpg is the norm. I'm sure weight of the driver and style of driving has a bit to do with it.

And, yes first belt replacement currently at 18,000 miles. For the last 500 or so I think it's been deteriorating....felt different starting off the line; finally ripped to shreds yesterday.

[mrbios]

2005 GV250 bought 2011 3 years ago with 2600mi for 2K cash now 14K miles.  Turn my own wrench.  Running Avon Viper Stryke tires, have not touched the batter.  Had to weld the exhaust a few times including cutting it open to take out a piece that was not welded correctly at the factory.  Had the carb off like 12 times - original owner let it sit for years.  Got it just right, increased pilot jet from #38 to #46.  I have the issue with the display light goes dim or out at night due to a loose connection.  Belt replaced and gear oil and valves adjusted, radiator fluid replaced.  Sorry but true I went 4K between one oil change now back to 1K changers.  Scoot running great.

Average mpg: 58 to 60 with stock windshield after givi top case, and huge windscreen, larger pilot jet - 50 to 52mpg.