SYM scooters Made in Taiwan

katoranger · 01-12-2010, 03:07 PM

This scooter really has me thinking. They have great reviews. Liquid cooled, 4 valve, fuel injected. 60watt headlight. Fast enough for my commute. I also like the larger wheels.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2008-...item2a03d71636

FastDoc · 01-12-2010, 03:47 PM

For me scooters have always been too pricy on a $/cc basis. For the same money one could buy a Q or a Zong 200, and have a much more capable vehicle.

JMHO. :roll:

katoranger · 01-12-2010, 03:54 PM

That is true. I have seen some nice bikes, but I only plan to ride it on the street at less than 50mph. I ride 44 miles roundtrip to work. Speed varies from 30-45mph zones. I max out at 50 in the 45 zones.

A scooter actually fits what I need. Easy commuter vehicle with low maintenance/operating costs. The CVT makes it easy to ride in traffic. I don't have to work that clutch all the time. Also the fairing/windshield on alot of them will help for the cold mornings.

I still may try to make the CL90 I have into a commuter. That may be a more practical in between ride. Upgrade the lighting and tires. It would be a mutt.

FastDoc · 01-12-2010, 04:04 PM

Sounds like it would suit your mission well. Looks like a good unti. I wonder if its a Kymenco (?sp).

Plus its in your state, so you could actually look before you leap.

katoranger · 01-12-2010, 04:16 PM

Will its not a Kymco. They are different. It is in my state but about 5 hours away. Won't happen with that one anyway. Funding for a cash purchase is not there. I am looking, but my thoughts came back to the little Honda CL again. I believe I could make it into something that would work for me.

I really don't want to spend any money so I think I need to concentrate on it instead.

Already has a china 110 4sp auto in it.

FastDoc · 01-12-2010, 05:03 PM

The Honda project is more interesting anyways. 8)

katoranger · 01-12-2010, 05:06 PM

I sure is. I can cut and paste how I like it.

Plus it too cold to ride right now. We are having a cold streak in GA. Global warming ya know.

01-12-2010, 03:07 PM	#1
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	SYM scooters Made in Taiwan This scooter really has me thinking. They have great reviews. Liquid cooled, 4 valve, fuel injected. 60watt headlight. Fast enough for my commute. I also like the larger wheels. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2008-...item2a03d71636 __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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01-12-2010, 03:47 PM	#2
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	For me scooters have always been too pricy on a $/cc basis. For the same money one could buy a Q or a Zong 200, and have a much more capable vehicle. JMHO. :roll: __________________ Happy to serve.
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01-12-2010, 03:54 PM	#3
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	That is true. I have seen some nice bikes, but I only plan to ride it on the street at less than 50mph. I ride 44 miles roundtrip to work. Speed varies from 30-45mph zones. I max out at 50 in the 45 zones. A scooter actually fits what I need. Easy commuter vehicle with low maintenance/operating costs. The CVT makes it easy to ride in traffic. I don't have to work that clutch all the time. Also the fairing/windshield on alot of them will help for the cold mornings. I still may try to make the CL90 I have into a commuter. That may be a more practical in between ride. Upgrade the lighting and tires. It would be a mutt. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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01-12-2010, 04:04 PM	#4
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Sounds like it would suit your mission well. Looks like a good unti. I wonder if its a Kymenco (?sp). Plus its in your state, so you could actually look before you leap. __________________ Happy to serve.
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01-12-2010, 04:16 PM	#5
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Will its not a Kymco. They are different. It is in my state but about 5 hours away. Won't happen with that one anyway. Funding for a cash purchase is not there. I am looking, but my thoughts came back to the little Honda CL again. I believe I could make it into something that would work for me. I really don't want to spend any money so I think I need to concentrate on it instead. Already has a china 110 4sp auto in it. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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01-12-2010, 05:03 PM	#6
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	The Honda project is more interesting anyways. 8) __________________ Happy to serve.
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01-12-2010, 05:06 PM	#7
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I sure is. I can cut and paste how I like it. Plus it too cold to ride right now. We are having a cold streak in GA. Global warming ya know. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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