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Latest update on the gv650 Aquila. You may recall my previous entries and my problem with a broken lower engine mount that damaged the frame. I was issued with a new bike. Sadly at just over 1000 miles the same thing happened again. This time I was advised by the dealer to call it a day and he gave me a full refund. The dealer in question no longer deals with Hyosung and one of the co-owners informed me that they considered the build quality of these bikes to be very poor.
They regretted their involvement with Hyosung, so I assume they had experienced many problems. I am saddened by this because I loved the bike and had spent over £1000 pounds on accessories and a custom paint job. I have to concede though that Hyosung have a great deal more to do before they can compete effectively with the Japanese, and if they want to survive long term they must get their act together soon.
Have owned my 650 for about 2 years now and still love it. Tons of looks and questions as I drive around.
My only pet peeve is that my speedo is about 10% out... reports faster than I am going to no tickets, but still annoying.
I heard a rumour of a 1400 supposedly coming out which would be great. This one is just a smidge small for me and my wife on the highway... but great in the city.
Had my GV650 22 months 30,000klms. For the last 6 months the bike has been awaiting parts. 2nd fuel tank on order, 2nd set of mirrors. Side stand safety switch on order. My safety and faith totally worn out.. had shockers starter solenoid, lots done and still being done, feel like registering it at dealers address. Tired of it stalling whilst riding, in fact scared of it now. Hyosung still sending parts, but I just want to ride the bike, not visit it at the dealers.. Mine's a Monday bike.
I've been asked to stick to the facts, so here goes.
Love the GT650R! Down sides includes dodgy fairing fixings rusting almost immediately, dodgy starter solenoid, annoying tapping noise coming from behind the front light, then there's the replacement parts ordering! I've been waiting for nigh on 6 weeks for a couple of engine mount bolts from the local dealership... to no avail as yet! Buy a Hyosung and have an adventure...
I had GV250; loved it. The boss said we could use a bike for work if we got a trailer for it, I chose a GV650, had a custom hitch made.
I have loved the bike excluding a few issues; plastic chrome bubbling, odometer counting when when sitting still. Dealer took care of both of those issues.
Cutout on 1st ride on a corner, haven't seen that problem since.
Side stand issue. Neutral light doesn't come on. I have replaced the switch for the side stand, but didn't fix the problem. I think it is the solenoid, not the switch with these 2 issues.
I was told I stored the bike outside, when I have not stored it outside. Got caught in several rainstorms, and rain when I was on a trip. And the dealer/Hyosung wasn't going to fix this issue.
Overall I think it's a great bike, dealer sucks, I am writing a letter to Hyosung and telling them I am looking for a company that sells an outdoors bike, not just an indoors motorcycle.
Hi, I have Aquila GV 650 as my first bike and it's a really fun to ride. No problems what so ever. OK, chrome flakes in some small places like mirrors, but it's nothing. Hope to get new ST7 to Slovenia in next year so I can buy it.
Best regards, sebastjan.
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