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Good news, I traded up for the used (2007) GT 200 today, per this thread: Ready to upgrade! (Post 733284) LOVE it!

Except that 2/3s of the way home from the dealership (nearly 30 miles away), I notice the temp guage is in the red. I stop, call, check the antifreeze levels, all is fine. They think I can gently ride it the rest of the way home.

It didn't feel really hot, but my husband googled while I was on the way home and told me a fan should have come on when I got too warm, and no fan came on. I can SEE the fan in the side vents, but it is not rotating.

I checked the fuses. All are okay.

Next thing my DH will try to get to the fan and see if it's getting power. The dealership wants me to ride it back in the morning, but I'm nervous that I will damange it as it overheats. I guess I could leave hours early and plan stops along the way, but it only took 10 minutes to get back into the red this afternoon on a test ride down my block.

We have a trailer, but we can't figure out how to tie it down correctly, unless someone can point me to a diagram or something.

I was SO excited to have my new scoot, and then this! Any suggestions will be appreciated.
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If you are looking to trailer it you need these. CANYON DANCER

I was introduced to these 8 years ago and have used them ever since. I even keep a set in my truck because you never know when you may see a nice vintage vespa for sale while driving down the road.

http://www.kneedraggers.com/details/Canyon_Dancer_Bar_Harness_BlueBlack_Harness_Short_CO3505_CLOSEOUT--648952.html

Canyon Dancer straps. If you use anything else you are nuts. They slip over the handlebars as seen in the pic and then you attach your adjustable straps to the CD and the other end to your trailer. They are the best thing you can use in a van, truck or trailer. You can buy them at any motorcycle shop. You smash the front suspension and cinch down tight and the scoot will not move. I also recommend putting a block of wood in front of the scoot's front wheel so the large Vespa fender doesn't get damaged. I transport my scooters in my truck and trailer all the time. You want to attach a bunch of real quality eye bolts on the trailer as secure-down points as well. Look at the last pic of my Zuma on the trailer. You want the bike tied down so tight that it feels like it is part of the trailer.


Also of note

** DON"T USE THE CENERSTAND OR KICKSTAND WHILE BEING TRANSPORTED!**
Hope this helps.

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The trailer is the way to go.
The GTS/GTs are generally cool running. It's rare for me to hear the fan (and it's loud), unless I'm stuck in traffic.

I'm really sorry to hear this.


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Yes, it bothers me that it hits the middle of the temp gauge after 10 minutes, then it bolts up to the red line.

Thanks for the pictures of the trailer! My DH said he can do that, and has already put together a plan for in the morning.
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Stanny wrote:
Yes, it bothers me that it hits the middle of the temp gauge after 10 minutes, then it bolts up to the red line.

Thanks for the pictures of the trailer! My DH said he can do that, and has already put together a plan for in the morning.
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If using the canyon dancers, DO NOT PUT THE STRAP ACROSS THE
FRONT NEAR THE SWITCHES,
instead put the strap piece around and on
top of the mirrors strapping over the speedometer shield. If you put it
across the switch area some of us have had out switches broken off. The
canyon dancers work well on the ET4 though.
I hope this helps. 8)
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Could be a stuck thermostat. A little bad luck in the beginning. Hang in there Stanny.
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Happy Ending!

We put the scoot on the trailer and hauled it to the dealer. He checked it out throughly and found that is wasn't overheating, even though the indicator said it was. He finally took the instrument panel off and made sure the connections were good, and that was the problem. I happily drove it home and all over this afternoon.

He did get the fan working...I just wasn't letting it idle long enough for the fan to even need to come on. So the temp sensors were working fine, I just didn't know it from the front panel.
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Good stuff!

Thanks for the update!


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Stanny,
Glad evrything worked out for you. Welcome to the Grandturismo you are going to love it. 8)
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