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Post by fkenisky on Jun 29, 2014 8:46:27 GMT -6
I live in South Texas by San Antonio. My local SYM dealer is themotorcycleshopsa.com/, great guy, Jason. Sells, Kymco, buddy, vespa, piagio, and a few others. I got the SYM Citycom 300i 2013 in December 2012 as a gift for my wife and I. After we had been to Europe and the Caribbean and instead of tours and excursions we rented scooters and had the time of our lives. I wanted to get one for other reasons as well. Gas was top on the list, but I also wanted something that had some power to get me and the wife around. The 300 was perfect and Jason had just got them in. I was sold. I love my 300i, don't get me wrong. But it could use a little more leg room. Those long rides on those long one hour straight shots down the highway would be nice to be able to stretch out the legs and just cruise. I want to take it on longer trips but it is a bit cramped so my only jaunt are just around town, no more than 45 to one hour rides. The 400i looks awesome, although I'm not crazy about the way the handle bars are set that really is more of a love of the 300i set up. I sat on the KYMCO 300 which is closer to being a 300 than the SYM (272cc I think). But the 400i is like 399cc's which means that it has the power to cruise at 70 easy. My sym hits 70 with no problem but I just don't feel like it can handle that for long periods like a 3 hour ride from San Antonio down to the coast. Or up into the hill country, with lots of inclines. The 400i might just be that perfect bike for me. |
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Post by fkenisky on Jun 29, 2014 7:24:37 GMT -6
Wow, thanks! I'm one of those picture guys. Thanks so much. I've taken my Givi apart and just trying to figure out the best way to run the wires so it doesn't impair the working of the box lid. The exactly how to run the wires so there is minimal wire exposed as well as a quick disconnect since my Givi has a quick disconnect. I've heard I can download the givi light kit assembly directions. This might help too.
But thanks a million for all your help.
I'll try to send pix of my step by step how do so anyone else can do it.
Frank
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Post by fkenisky on Jun 28, 2014 16:42:14 GMT -6
I know, isn't that 400 sweet! I can't wait till they sell something like it here and can't for the life of me figure out why they don't. It is built for US roads and is (IMO) perfect for gas millage and power. You've got enough room for your legs to stretch out for us long legged riders and looks comfortable enough for those nice long 2 hour trips.
Thanks for the advice on the wiring.
I've got the lights on the givi box and looking at how best to run the wires. I really want to connect them to the rear/break/blinkers.
Thanks
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Post by fkenisky on Jun 27, 2014 9:37:49 GMT -6
One more post, this is a video of the MaxSYM Citicom 400i. Look at the end where it gives you it's stats. 100mph. This is an awesome bike.
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Post by fkenisky on Jun 27, 2014 9:26:39 GMT -6
Thanks, I checked a few places where they sell custom lights. They are like I said about 150 bucks and that is way too much. They are pretty nice and easy (from the youtube videos) to install because they have everything there to just clip and connect to the rear lights. I'm just concerned about hooking up to the battery because I'm pretty forgetful about things like turning off the toggle, locking my back doors, closing the garage door at night, leaving the car doors open, so I could just as well pay 150 for the custom lights as well as end up replacing 2 batteries.
But I thought it would be easy enough to do the same wiring using a few items at radio shack, some auto supply store and these LED's and pretty much to the same thing.
Not that I want to make the WalMart LEDs do the same but as you can see the RINO lights utilize all of the reflectors not just the back one.
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Post by fkenisky on Jun 26, 2014 11:46:03 GMT -6
Another post from a newbi here.
Did I mention I love my Citicom 300i? Oh baby it's sweet. However, I found out that SYM has a 400, almost a true 400. 399cc's. It's not being sold here in the US, YET. Does anyone know if it ever will be? I know they have the 600 but that is a bit out of why I bought a scooter in the first place.
I get 70mph on my SYM. Love it. I heard the 400 gets like 65mph. Not much difference, plus it's a lot faster and heafty on the road.
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Post by fkenisky on Jun 26, 2014 11:37:13 GMT -6
I'm new here so please be gentle.  I've got a 2013 SYM I bought last year in December, love it, love it. Got a Givi box E47. The thing is that it covers my stock lights for breaks and turning a tad more than I like. I found a few light kits. One on Givi for like 60 US bucks and another for like $140 us bucks. Way too much for me to dish out but I like the lights. The Givi light kit is only for the back reflector and not the sides. I discovered that walmart (http://www.walmart.com/ip/Pro-Burners-Thinline-LED-Racing-Light-Kit/28848147), not really what I saw but close enough. I read the review and I'm not trying to make it light up the road just be bright enough to make the reflectors on the givi box light up so other traffic can see me. What I'd like to know is, is there a wiring diagram (simple for a novice to use) that I can get a hold of so that I can wire my givi to my tail lights and blinker? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Frank |
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