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Thanks, Stig, for the heads up on your windscreen. I was wondering how it could mount on the Like.

 I've decided to go screenless on the Like being as the bike is for around town, certainly not for freeway riding. For that I ride my Honda Reflex 250, which is an amazingly comfortable ride at 65-70 mph.

My GV 250 was totaled by a truck turning left in front of me  I hope to eventually find another good one close by. That's my favorite all around bike for maneuverability yet with enough oomph for freeway riding.   

Hey Stig,

I am drooling over your windscreen and want one for my just purchased 2019 Like150i.

Do you remember the model name and who you bought it from?

Any suggestions for parts in general. I see Leeson's doesn't list the Like 150.

Stu

I can relate, Karl. I'm not as wise or as disciplined as you, though. I keep getting lighter weight motor bikes, starting with Gold Wings, then finally scooters, now maybe my next scale-down will be an E-bike. Have you considered that option?

Your tech knowledge will be missed...and your sense of humor.

Stu

I've tried several and find the "motorcycle throttle wrist rest" the best compromise. It doesn't lock the throttle but allows you to lay your wrist on a lever rather than twisting your wrist, which is a big help to this arthritic geezer rider. You can get four of them for $7 on amazon, ebay has them, too. Easy to snap on or off and easy to adjust on the go.

I learned the hard way not to buy cheap Chinese belts: it disintegrated at 1000 miles. 

Thanks Mr. R, for the advice.

 When the rain stops and my back stops hurting I will follow your instructions and report back the results. The charging light did not improperly come on in the two times I used the bike since it happened so I am thinking your and Iahawk's advice is on the money and it's fairly easy to pull the plugs and check the connections.

BTW: I got an email from a fellow rider saying there is an ad on facebook listing two identical Downtowns for $1100 total. I'm not on facebook so I don't know if this info is useful or where they are located but I thought I'd pass on what seems a bargain....

Here's a puzzler: While riding on a smooth road yesterday at a constant 25mph the red charging light came on, then went off after a few seconds and did not come on again.  After I got home and parked I restarted the bike and the light did its normal on and off after a couple of seconds of running. The motor was running perfectly when this occurred.

This has never happened before and I'm completely befuddled as to possible causes.

The bike is a 2009 with 12K miles on it and has given flawless service other than needing a starter relay at 9K miles. I just checked the battery after sitting for 24 hours: 12.76 volts. I then started it and the light went off seconds later as it normally does.

I welcome all ideas on what could have caused this (so far) one time event, and suggestions on what to check or replace. I'd rather replace all suspected parts now, or at least order them now to have them ready, and not have my only scooter disabled while I wait for the correct part to get here. There's always room in my spares box for more GV250 parts.