Two new 125cc Gio Bikes! - Page 2

FastDoc · 11-14-2010, 11:25 PM

Does it also have electric start? I can't imagine what could be wrong with the kickstarter.

SBC350 · 11-14-2010, 11:36 PM

no electric starter on those, but I think the kickstarter gear is broken since something the kickstart "catch" other time it doesnt.

FastDoc · 11-15-2010, 12:05 AM

That sucks but at least Gio stands behind thier products. Contact them tomorrow.

MICRider · 11-20-2010, 07:07 AM

Just curious how you made out with the faulty kickstart on the one 125? Hopefully it's something simple and not hard to fix. GIO does stand behind their products though, so they will make it right.

SBC350 · 11-20-2010, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by MICRider

Just curious how you made out with the faulty kickstart on the one 125? Hopefully it's something simple and not hard to fix. GIO does stand behind their products though, so they will make it right.

As stupid as it may sounds, I went into the garage 2-3 days ago and it started right away... went riding around the block, killed it, and it started right away again...

I guess when we washed it some water got into the electrical and something was grounded... I reajusted the clutch after just to be on the safe side. So we will see on the next ride.

katoranger · 11-20-2010, 10:00 AM

If you plan to wash them I would recommend putting some dielectric grease on the electrical connections. This will help displace moisture. Available at your local favorite Canadian auto parts store.

SBC350 · 11-20-2010, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by katoranger

If you plan to wash them I would recommend putting some dielectric grease on the electrical connections. This will help displace moisture.

good idea !

Reveeen · 11-20-2010, 10:33 AM

And monitor the spoke tension, the back wheels tend to loosen up, and it's best to catch/fix it before you end up looking for a replacement.

Weldangrind · 11-20-2010, 11:51 AM

I'd also recommend that you find an exhaust plug. I use an FMF plug that I got at the local bike shop for around $7.00, but I've also used rubber expansion plugs from Rona's hardware section; I installed an eye bolt and then attached a cheap lanyard from the Dollar Store. The idea is to have some form of flag that gets your attention before you try and start it again. You don't want water to make its way into the exhaust pipe and down to the head.

The lanyards are fun, because I bought them to suit members of our family. My wife's is pink, and it says "Princess" on it.

FastDoc · 11-20-2010, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

I'd also recommend that you find an exhaust plug. I use an FMF plug that I got at the local bike shop for around $7.00, but I've also used rubber expansion plugs from Rona's hardware section; I installed an eye bolt and then attached a cheap lanyard from the Dollar Store. The idea is to have some form of flag that gets your attention before you try and start it again. You don't want water to make its way into the exhaust pipe and down to the head.

The lanyards are fun, because I bought them to suit members of our family. My wife's is pink, and it says "Princess" on it.

Thats funny!

I think its great she enjoys this hobby/sport with you.

Weldangrind · 11-21-2010, 02:18 AM

She does, just not nearly often enough.

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FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Does it also have electric start? I can't imagine what could be wrong with the kickstarter. __________________ Happy to serve.
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SBC350 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 37	no electric starter on those, but I think the kickstarter gear is broken since something the kickstart "catch" other time it doesnt. __________________ -73 Camaro -2010 GIO 125cc dirtbike -2010 GIO X33 140cc
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11-15-2010, 12:05 AM	#18
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	That sucks but at least Gio stands behind thier products. Contact them tomorrow. __________________ Happy to serve.
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katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	If you plan to wash them I would recommend putting some dielectric grease on the electrical connections. This will help displace moisture. Available at your local favorite Canadian auto parts store. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I'd also recommend that you find an exhaust plug. I use an FMF plug that I got at the local bike shop for around $7.00, but I've also used rubber expansion plugs from Rona's hardware section; I installed an eye bolt and then attached a cheap lanyard from the Dollar Store. The idea is to have some form of flag that gets your attention before you try and start it again. You don't want water to make its way into the exhaust pipe and down to the head. The lanyards are fun, because I bought them to suit members of our family. My wife's is pink, and it says "Princess" on it. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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11-20-2010, 07:07 AM	#19
MICRider Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 3,274	Just curious how you made out with the faulty kickstart on the one 125? Hopefully it's something simple and not hard to fix. GIO does stand behind their products though, so they will make it right.
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Reveeen Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: orbital platform Posts: 741	And monitor the spoke tension, the back wheels tend to loosen up, and it's best to catch/fix it before you end up looking for a replacement.
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Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	She does, just not nearly often enough. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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