Looking at the SYM 300i
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Looking at the SYM 300i
Since I got rid.of the Burgman400 last year, I find I really miss a little runaround. The Silveerwig 600 is great for most things,but, I miss just having a quick run out, without getting all geared up. I have been looking at smaller scoots and watched a couple of videos on you tube. The Burgman was okay but I couldn't stretch my legs.Has anyone bought a SYM 300?
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Re: Looking at the SYM 300i
If it's only as a local runaround why not stick to a 125, you can't beat an SH125.
I got mine for £650 six years ago and it's peanuts to run, 1 litre of oil every 2400 miles (no filter), £17 tax, naff all extra insurance on a multi-bike policy if you've got the Silverwing, cheap tyres, 100 mpg and if you want a bit more ooomph just fit DR Pulley sliders.
I got mine for £650 six years ago and it's peanuts to run, 1 litre of oil every 2400 miles (no filter), £17 tax, naff all extra insurance on a multi-bike policy if you've got the Silverwing, cheap tyres, 100 mpg and if you want a bit more ooomph just fit DR Pulley sliders.
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Re: Looking at the SYM 300i
Er....have you arranged with the almighty not have accidents on local trips? My accident that hurt the most was at 10mph...Sylar wrote: I find I really miss a little runaround. The Silverwig 600 is great for most things,but, I miss just having a quick run out, without getting all geared up.
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Re: Looking at the SYM 300i
^^^^^^^ This. As with Mr G, my most painful off was at very low speed.MrGrumpy wrote:Er....have you arranged with the almighty not have accidents on local trips? My accident that hurt the most was at 10mph...Sylar wrote: I find I really miss a little runaround. The Silverwig 600 is great for most things,but, I miss just having a quick run out, without getting all geared up.
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Re: Looking at the SYM 300i
I hear what you say MrGrumpy, any bumps I have had have been at low speeds. I still want a bit of grunt in my second bike, top speed on the 300 is said to be ninety seven, and the underseat storage looks impressive. I am not really bothered about running costs. I just like something a bit different to anyone else. Even on a local run I still have gloves, boots and proper jacket.
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Re: Looking at the SYM 300i
Sylar you don’t say which model of Sym you are interested in - anyway I previously owned a Sym Citycom 300i - the quality was good - the economy was good - the handling was good - good turn of acceleration though it wouldn’t do above 90 - it was a very comfortable scooter and the standard fitted screen was excellent - I’d definitely consider buying the Sym brand againSylar wrote:Has anyone bought a SYM 300?
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Re: Looking at the SYM 300i
I like a lot of the SYM models, and I recon they are up there with the japs for quality, my only nark is that the exhausts seem to deteriorate very quickly , even if looked after.
Im not a gynecologist, but I dont mind taking a look.
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Re: Looking at the SYM 300i
Agree Sym underestimated. Only gripe I had with my Sym's was the speedometer. MPH very awkward to read as the numbers were tiny compared to the KPH numbers.
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Re: Looking at the SYM 300i
iv'e had the sym gts250 an the gts300 both excellent scoots. , mark is right about the exhausts i resprayed my a few times ...resale was my biggest problem . nobody wanted to buy it in . they all said it's not from japan so were not really interested. even against a new bike ..
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Re: Looking at the SYM 300i
Bit confusing really, I went to a local dealer today. sat on the 300! and next to it was the 300 cruiSYM. More leg room on the cruis. I don't like this dealer(only visited because he had bikes in stock) so did not ask any questions. There does not seem to be any paperwork/leaflets on these scoots. After buying a bike I rarely visit the dealer again, preferring to do any work myself,and usually keeping a bike for years,so not bothered about resale or trade in.