Just bought my GV 250, yesterday, on Friday the 13th (3/13/09). I hope it's not a bad omen. It's a 2007 model, color blue and only had one mile. The dealer told me it was sitting on his lot for almost two years (like the other 6 Kymco models). No body even wanted it. He slashed the MSRP price by $400 to $3,999. Still it sat for seven months until I came by. This is my first scooter purchase so I was a little naive in the negotiations. The OTD price was $4,654. He waved the prep fees since I'm a nice guy (his words). I paid for it in cash and was on the road.
Bike handles great and has quick acceleration. I want to really open her up, but the dealer told me to baby it until it's broken in. So, I give it gradual acceleration, then gradually decelerate, never leaving it in one constant speed for very long. Only one problem I noticed is sometimes after riding it for a while, then I stop somewhere, shut-off the engine. I try to start it up, it takes awhile to start it. I read the owner's manual, and it said to wait a few seconds, turn the throttle 1/8 to 1/4, then press the start button. It works -- for now. I guess the engine is hot, and takes time for it to cool down before starting.
Other than that, the bike handles great. Very nimble, and fast. Wide comfortable seat, and good leg room (i'm 5'11'', 345 lbs). I do love this bike! I did have to add another 1/2 of a quart of oil, though. Don't know if it's normal for new engines to burn a little oil during the break-in phase or maybe the dealer forgot to check the oil level -- since it's been sitting on his lot for a while. I'm hoping it's the latter.
Anyway, anyone else experience the same two problems I've experience? Would really appreciate your views on this. Thanks.
