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Post by steelblade on Oct 16, 2014 15:13:06 GMT -6
Applied for the loan, $2000. Got my ducks lined up now to wait on the VIN from the seller. I hope I can get it this weekend!
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Post by steelblade on Oct 15, 2014 18:41:08 GMT -6
Not even going to look at the other SYM, this HD200 feels like my current one and is highway capable. He is holding out for 1900, but it s NEW! That 479 miles is true and it starts almost by just staring at the starter button
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Post by steelblade on Oct 15, 2014 8:46:45 GMT -6
I expect to pay off the loan nearly immediately, I'm only 2-300 short what I would need assuming I sell my old bike. Part of that is a way to rebuild my credit, had a bankruptcy a few years ago. Haven't put in the paperwork yet, of course. The private seller wouldn't take payments, but the dealership for the RV250 will. There might be a warranty on that one, I'll know for sure when I go test ride it.
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Post by steelblade on Oct 14, 2014 21:17:09 GMT -6
Motoman in Dallas came by and charged me $60 altogether. Changed a hose, took off the bit that allows for California Emission standards and retighted the carb which was loose for some reason. Now it runs and I can sell it. Then THAT money can be used to buy that SYM. Either the HD200 or the RV250. I'm leaning hard for the 200.
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Post by steelblade on Oct 13, 2014 21:57:21 GMT -6
I figure I can talk him down because it went unsold for over a month, apparently not even a nibble. Only 471? It DOES sound too good to be true, so I agree about the 'ride it around' for a bit.
The overall ratings on this model are pretty high from what I've seen around the net, and the top speed is highway capable, something I've been wanting.
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Post by steelblade on Oct 13, 2014 15:23:09 GMT -6
The response.
"I agree with sounds too good to be true. My wife rarely rode it and bought it new just a few years ago. I am actually surprised she put 451 miles, because it’s so rare that she rides it. They is only once scratch on the front fender you will notice below. It would be real easy to touch up, but its pretty small. It retails for 3400 and I do feel this is a deal. The only reason its probably not sold is, it sounds too good to be true. It will go up to 75 miles per hour. It’s surprised me on how fast it will go. I didn’t have a helmet, so I was afraid to go any faster. My wife has ridden it on 75 before we met, and this would be one reason I want to get rid of it. Lol 75 in a car is bad enough in this town, much less on a scooter. Anyway, its really 451 miles and you might want to know it is bedazzled with crystals on front and back. I believe it could easily come off, but we left in on in case someone wanted it like that. We thought about financing if someone put at least 1000 down, but we would not do that. We could take a credit card if you have that on your limit. We own a company where we could take a credit card if that helps. See attached pic for scratch below on front fender. It’s on the left right corner if you zoom in. I didn’t notice any other damage. We just charged the batter and need run it when we can. Our reason for selling is simple. We just do not use it. We live on lower Greenville and we just walk or take a car to get around."
Sounds like a winner! The SYM HD200 rates really high on reliability, etc. Even here with some of you guys based on earlier posts and with a capacity of 396 Lb if my dating life ever turns around I'll be set!
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Post by steelblade on Oct 13, 2014 15:00:17 GMT -6
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Post by steelblade on Oct 9, 2014 10:24:07 GMT -6
Found one on Amazon for $25 and free shipping. Thanks for the heads up, Bashan.
I figured something like that for the carb. The one he used it on looks to be OK, but it looked to good to be true.
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Post by steelblade on Oct 8, 2014 13:54:20 GMT -6
Thanks guys. I'll probably just take mine in and get it pro fixed, then.
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Post by steelblade on Oct 8, 2014 10:17:41 GMT -6
Thanks JCT. I DID get up to speed, though. I max out (and did on Saturday) at about 50.
I have it on craigslist, but on Friday or Saturday I may look into taking it in for professional repair. New carb is only $65 on EagleATV, so yeah. I may try the air first if I can find some air to do that.
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Post by steelblade on Oct 8, 2014 10:13:25 GMT -6
I don't have a garage, but I keep it covered. Bout the best I can do in that department.
My Taotao Lancer is my first, so the learning curve is kicking my arse a bit. I'm leaning toward a dealership purchase of a used but not too old scoot. Hopefully that will give me a good balance between 'broken in' and 'broken down'.
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Post by steelblade on Oct 7, 2014 17:27:42 GMT -6
I thought about that, but I was able to ride it around the block on Saturday. I would think that no gas flow wouldn't have let me do that. I even went to the store and got a couple things.
There is a video online of someone using an air hose to blow out the carb.
Has anyone done this? Is it a good idea or did this guy just make a slew of new problems for himself?
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Post by steelblade on Oct 7, 2014 17:24:00 GMT -6
Noted, though I was asking about Jonway as a company, if they put out hobbies or bikes.
Thank Nova, I DO have a car but is sucks up gas. 21.1 is the best mpg I can get from it. Hence the need for a good non hobby scooter.
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Post by steelblade on Oct 7, 2014 7:51:17 GMT -6
Well, wasn't able to ride it into work today. Didn't make it out of the parking lot before it petered out. Time for a pro.
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Post by steelblade on Oct 6, 2014 13:50:44 GMT -6
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