SYMUK wrote:UPDATE
SYM Technical Dept have extended service intervals, but has not filtered officially down through the ranks and into print as yet....
Extended service intervals apply to 250cc and above - now 6,000km
Watch this space - I have posted this indication previously - and reconfirmed this morning, please be patient and I will have official line shortly.
400cc and 600cc motors use paper filters.
Thanks
SYMUK
Great news!
SYMUK wrote:To make life easy, maintenance schedules will be amended ONLY for models above 250cc and registered from 1st January 2014. Prior to this date, existing schedules will apply.
So, being pedantic, if someone was to buy a (263cc) 300i Citycom or GTS300i after January 2014 they could have their Scoots 'serviced' every 6,000km and still be within the 3 year warranty terms. Could that same schedule be applied to any 263cc SYM Scoot - maybe even a 5 year old 300i?
SYMUK wrote:Scooters by nature of the mode of transport generally do many shorter journeys than a car. Engines often do not come up to full working temperatures and run for a sufficient period to evaporate water condensation within the engine. This can then emulsify and no longer work as oil should.
It is well known that a sales reps car sitting on a motorway for long periods and covering enormous mileages have engines in better condition than those covering a third of the mileage but more short journeys!
Service intervals are not only determined by oil changes, however a well looked after frequently serviced unit will last longer under normal use. It is also known that a larger oil capacity reduces service intervals - the oil is not working as hard, the workload shared across more molecules of oil!
Unfortunately statistical data indicates that lower than 250cc units require a more stringent service routine - generally speaking it is the lower capacity units that fail more often through negligence - Maxi Scooters generally speaking are better looked after by their owners..... [Data for EU that is!]
I generally do a 11 mile commute - 9 miles of this is on a 70mph dual carriageway - which the Citycom is more than capable of. Homeward bound I have a very short 1 minute ride to that dual carriageway. As you might guess the engine is cold for the first few miles/minutes until it warms up. I do have a nagging doubt that that doesn't do lower capacity engines any long-term favours. I'm wondering if the lower revs of a larger engine might be better?
SYMUK wrote:Servicing is not only about extending the longevity and reliability (and lower warranty claims?) but is also a vital safety check - a crucial point not yet covered!
I'm guessing that most existing SYM customers accept the regular servicing and maintenance philosophy.
Globs wrote:Yes the SYM quality is top notch, especially the bigger machines, I'm not convinced the Japanese can realistically compete with SYM, Kymco and Daelim.
It seems to be a scenario where the Japanese manufacturers are now focused on maximizing profits on their popular models whereas the Taiwanese are out to prove they can offer comparable 'quality' - for less...
If you want to be incrementally better: Be competitive. If you want to be exponentially better: Be cooperative.