Grand Vista 250 Engine Vents

[pferrell]

On our first hot day, I noticed a great deal of heat coming out of the engine vents on my KYMCO Grand Vista 250. It comes out onto my knees (yep, I'm pretty short--probably hits most of you on your shins). It is really uncomfortable. You'd think the wind would jettison it away, but it is super warmed air. Also noticed that the fan comes on. Guess it's supposed to do that. Never had it happen on my other scooter, and I notice that other scooters don't seem to have the vents. Anybody else have this "problem?" It seems like a design problem to me.

[jprestonian]

It's a design "mistake," I suppose... when it's cold out, you will never feel it in the slightest. However, when it's warm, you definitely will.

On my People 250, I just keep them pointed to the extreme outward position, which lessens the effect. It may aide the radiator in dissipating heat, though... but as a "heater," it's completely ineffective unless you have a skirt made to trap that air around your lower half.
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[pferrell]

Thanks for your reply! I just found it!. I thought it would show up as a message, so I haven't been looking at the actual post.

My dealer doesn't seem to know you can adjust the vents.....I have noticed the heated air comes out by my hands and even through the center of the handlebars. Lots of heat in the summer. I am probably going to try to sell it. Don't enjoy the heat at all.

[jprestonian]

Oh!  Well, I know two people locally who have the GV, but I've never thought to look at the vents... but from what you're saying, they aren't louvered and adjustable, like a car's vents (and like the People 250; see attached photo).
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[kabory]

I've been riding my new GV250 for a week now in 80 degree weather and have not had any heat come out the vents.  How many bars are lit up on your dash for temp. Maybe your low on fluid.  Mine is normally 2, did go to three once, that was at a stop light, went back to 2 after riding abit.