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Grandvista 250 / GIVI Windshield for Grand Vista for sale
« on: September 24, 2013, 12:36:45 PM »
I am selling my used GIVI windshield in good condition (slight rub-damage one side from a fall-over of previous owner, but no cracks or anything, looks still very nice)  for $95.00 (+$25 flat rate shipping anywhere in the continental US due to extra large package).

I am  5'10" and it is set up 1 1/2 inches shorter to look over the windshield and still give good protection. It prpobably is suitable for riders up to 6'1" and of course shorter than I am.  It works well especially for the colder season.

If interested call or text me  at:  seven-zero-four-nine-six-five-nine-five-nine-two  (mention Grand Vista GIVI windshield)

Picture from front:


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I just wanted to let you guys know that a friend of mine is making based on the comparison-test winning "WindStrom" windshields for Suzuki V-Strom's http://www.windstrom.com, a special adapted windshield kit for the KYMCO Grand Vista.  Price is $160 + shipping (price subject to change over the years) to destination, which is about $15-25 depending where in the US.

The unique thing is, it is a detachable touring shield that rides on the stock shield as a carrier.  The idea behind it is, that if you know you will  have bad/cold weather, or a longer trip planned where it can rain, you put it on; and if it is hot weather again, or you want more air, or just the original look of the Grand Vista, then you take it off in a "minute".

There are clear and bronze tinted windshields. The windshield itself is about 5+ inches taller, and over-all about 6 inches wider than the stock one. It woks best for riders up to 6 ft 1-2inches.  Over that size it requires a taller windshield that is a special order and also much more expensive.

See some basic photos attached

If you are interested please "personal Message" (PM) me, or even faster call/text me: seven-zero-four-nine-six five-nine five-nine-two


from right side



from left side



from driver's side



Comparison clear vs. tint with sunlight from the back  (FYI: the tint is in nature a sort of bronze-smoke color; the sun-set did over exaggerate the colors into red.)



Comparison clear vs. tint from the driver's side



Grand Vista with tinted screen at night.  Not the best picture but shows the cool look of the tinted windshield.




FYI:  The WindStrom windshield kit for the G/V has been designed to look over the top of the screen.  The tint does therefore not affect night visibility, unless you have weak eyes to start with; then the clear windshield should be the choice to start with.
 

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Grandvista 250 / wanted USED GIVI windshield in the USA
« on: May 08, 2013, 05:18:58 PM »
Anybody WANTS TO SELL A USED GIVI windshield in the USA?

Please let me know:  Eric Cell 704-nine-six-five-9-5-9-two

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For Sale / Wanted: Kymco GrandVista 250cc OEM windshield
« on: April 27, 2013, 03:37:12 AM »
On my friends GrandVista the OEM windshield is very bad.  Anybody has one laying around that has been replaced maybe by an aftermarket one and wants to sell it? Please let me know.  Eric   Cell 704-nine-six five-9 5-9 two

>>>>>If you can read this THEN I AM STILL LOOKING FOR AN OEM WINDSHIELD!   PLEASE REPLY!<<<<<<

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Grandvista 250 / Original GrandVista 250 and GIVI Windshield wanted
« on: April 08, 2013, 01:55:37 PM »
Looking for OEM windshield.

Please let me know:  Eric Cell 704-nine-six-five-9-5-9-two

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Downtown 300 / Anybody switched from GrandVista 250 to Downtown 300i?
« on: November 22, 2012, 06:18:34 PM »
I have a 2005 G/V 250 and I was eying with a newer 2012 Downtown 300i, test drove it and saw the good and the ugly. I am not really tall, 5'10", 32" inseam.  My biggest complaint is the seating position on the 300i.  The G/V is not too great either, but without the backrest at least "better" and more leg stretch possible.  The 300i seat does not even allow to take anything off and I felt cramped with the legs in right angle position.  On top of that I slid always forward on the seat while riding it on the interstate.  Otherwise, the 300i is the much more modern scoot and has a great engine, but if it is uncomfortable it spoils the whole thing.

Any reasonable fix to the seat?  All comments in comparison and as alternatives would be appreciated.

Eric

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Rudolf wrote:  >>>>My bike's engine starts consuming the engine oil from around 6000 rpm. From the max. level on the dipstick the oil descends to the min. level under 1000 km of riding.<<<<

Rudolf, I ride a lot on US interstate FULL BLAST, usually in the 8000+rpm range.  Yes, I had therefore on the G/V a higher than usual oil consumption.  But here is how I reduced it to about half:

My G/V has about 12,500 miles right now.  At about 10,500 miles I did the following:

Added about 15% "Restore" Engine restorer (that we can buy at Auto Accessories stores in the US) to the engine oil.  You may find similar in your country if you are not in the USA.  This helped to reduce/eliminate the fine scratches on the cylinder walls, and gave better compression, less oil loss.

Increased oil viscosoty with oil thickening additive like "Lucas Oil treatment"; same can be done with STP or similar oil viscosity stabilizing additive.

Third; use NON multi viscosity oil, one-grade mineral oil (not synthetic) is best for these engines.  I recommend to go to one grade viscosity W40, unless you go into cold winters and drive under 40F/10C, then stay with one grade visosity W30.

I have done similar to other vehicles, and the biggest noticeable improvement I have seen was on my GY6 150cc engined scooter that had significant power improvements and a huge reduction in oil burning, as it turns about 9500 rpm at top speed. But also the Grand Vista made great improvements, about half the oil consumption now, than originally.

PS: Performance note:
When I got my G/V used, it was apparently quite "clogged" up, as the previous owner seemed to never care about keeping the combustion and valve parts clean, thus it ran just a bit over 70mph GPS measured.  I believe the thicker oil and cylinder treatment helped to gain compression, and also power, but the additive to clean the intake and combustion parts was probably an even more significant improvement for regained power.

I have read about the "Seafoam" additive treatments people do here on the list, and that is OK, but IMO it is a way too expensive product. What one can buy in the US right over any counter (even Wal-Mart) is for exaqmple "Gumout" fuel treartment/cleaner for about US$3.00 per concentrated bottle, that will last for a long time as it treats up to 21 Gallons (about 80L) of fuel.  However, any similar product additive from STP, Mobil, Techron, Amsoil, etc. is fine too, as long as they explicitly mention on the bottle that they will clean valves and combustion chambers. 

FYI: With that my G/V gained back its true real life power, measured on "benchmark" hills where it runs up about 2-3 miles faster than when I got it. Otherwise I have changed absolutely nothing, not even adjusted the valves or any similar, it is all related to the oil mentioned above and clean intake/combustion parts.

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I got my 2005 Grandvista about a week ago, has now about 10,700 miles on it.  Took it for longer trips and runs good except it "could" go faster IF there wouldn't be "something" holding it back.  At 76 mph GPS (84 indicated), about 8500 rpm it starts like bogging, stumbling. Feels to me like a rev-limiter kicks in.  IS that the case?

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REMARK: YES  It should not rev that high.  Main issues are worn roller weights and a worn, thus narrower belt.


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update November 29, 2012

After changing to a new OEM Kymco belt (old one was still in specs) and experimenting with different roller and slider weights the problem went away.  Dr Pulley sliders apparently push the now even a bit wider new belt higher up on the front variator, thus giving it higher gearing, rpm dropped to somewhere between 7000-8000 rpm at top speed (can't tell with that funky step tach) and the G/V performs better than ever.  My final set-up are 18g Dr. Pulley weights.  The MYTH that lighter weights just give better acceleration and take away top end speed is with that DISPROVED.  Real life results show that clearly.

FACTS:  I tried 20g Dr. Pulley weights and they were definitely worse in performance than the OEM Kymco 20g weights!  It had NO acceleration, higher top speed though.  However, decreasing the weights to Dr. Pulley 18g sliders made all the difference, the scooter accelerates now faster AND has a higher top end at lower rpm.  This is measured on "benchmark testing" in real life on the Interstate up-hill, flat out and down hill, before and after, all GPS verified.  I have never before reached 83 mph GPS measured top speed (this is slight down-hill and with a big GIVI windshield).  And even at 83 mph the 8000 rpm square on the tach just flickered on and off, the rev-limiter never kicked in.  With the smaller stock windshield that I use in summer I am sure I can top that at least 2 more mph...

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Grandvista 250 / Wanted: OEM Driver's Back-rest Grand Vista 250
« on: July 23, 2012, 11:30:23 PM »
******If you can read this post I still need a back-rest or a complete OEM seat; I will remove this post as soon as I have acquired one********


 While hauling my G/V on the trailer the driver's back-rest flew off. Didn't know it was loose.

Interested to buy a laying around driver's back rest or a complete seat.  Please post or get in touch with me via phone/text.  

Thanks!

Eric
C 704-965-9592

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