2017 giovanni gx 250cc

powerband_junkie · 03-02-2018, 10:58 PM

Looking at getting a 2017 Giovanni gx 250cc , was wondering what to look out for ?? any common problems ? I could not find a video on this year and make of bike! picture of the bike attached !

Its_not_a_honda · 03-03-2018, 07:35 AM

It looks exactly like my Apollo 250. Just has different stickers on the plastic.

letsride · 03-03-2018, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Its_not_a_honda

It looks exactly like my Apollo 250. Just has different stickers on the plastic.

That's exactly what it is!

Douglass · 03-03-2018, 10:29 AM

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Looking at getting a 2017 Giovanni gx 250cc , was wondering what to look out for ?? any common problems ? I could not find a video on this year and make of bike! picture of the bike attached !

I just bought an 2017 Apollo 250 RX. Assuming its the same (looks that way) this is what I would suggest.

- checking all the bolts (I had three that would have come loose) use lok-tite
- change the oil before running - 10w40 is the suggested oil I used Honda GN4
- Be mindful of the kickstand bracket it hangs low - working on a mod
- the tubes in the tires might be on the weaker side (I have heavy duty on stand by)
- If you are going to be doing a lot of trail riding in low gears you might want to consider a new rear sprocket, but drive it first If you change it you'll probably need a chain if the rear sprocket is changed.
- Break the bike in before changing/moding engine parts.

So far the bike has been good, it runs strong. I have two solid runs so far, and the bike runs great. How much would you be buying it for?

This guy has a few videos, so far he hasn't had any problems, This would be the Apollo version of your bike.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrU...Za63HupkAt9BZw

Weldangrind · 03-03-2018, 12:44 PM

That location looks familiar to me, with the Leon's and the trailers for sale; where is it?

powerband_junkie · 03-03-2018, 07:19 PM

The picture is from Halifax Canada ,, that's not where I'm getting the bike I live in newfoundland ,, I'm getting the bike for $2000 Canadian new at the dealer, thats about $1500 U.S roughly, its last years model but never rode on, this also comes with one year warranty.

humanbeing · 03-04-2018, 09:02 AM

WMI from VIN should told something behind (Cousin bike's review etc)

Bruce's · 03-04-2018, 01:21 PM

I know nothing about that version of the Gio ,but the older ones had zongshen engines ,fast ace suspension ,and mikuni carbs and were a pretty darn good bike for the money .The older bikes were $7-800.00 ,this one seems priced extremely high .For that money you can buy any number of better bikes ,although they would be used ,but I wouldn't ever spend even half the asking price on that Gio .

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03-03-2018, 07:19 PM	#6
powerband_junkie Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 18	thanks for the info !! lookin forward to getting it ! The picture is from Halifax Canada ,, that's not where I'm getting the bike I live in newfoundland ,, I'm getting the bike for $2000 Canadian new at the dealer, thats about $1500 U.S roughly, its last years model but never rode on, this also comes with one year warranty.
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humanbeing Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 2,436	WMI from VIN should told something behind (Cousin bike's review etc) __________________
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03-03-2018, 07:35 AM	#2
Its_not_a_honda Join Date: Jan 2018 Posts: 410	It looks exactly like my Apollo 250. Just has different stickers on the plastic.
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03-04-2018, 01:21 PM	#8
Bruce's Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Sudbury ,Ontario Posts: 855	I know nothing about that version of the Gio ,but the older ones had zongshen engines ,fast ace suspension ,and mikuni carbs and were a pretty darn good bike for the money .The older bikes were $7-800.00 ,this one seems priced extremely high .For that money you can buy any number of better bikes ,although they would be used ,but I wouldn't ever spend even half the asking price on that Gio .
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