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    Mine really drops from the 1/4 mark. It was heading towards empty and it took 1.22 (plus some Stabil for storage) to fill it. Looks like about 75 mpg.

   

   Yeah, but the good news is, you got the broken piece out. It could have been stuck into the drain hole very tightly.

   jon

    Also you want to vary the throttle often, as in don't just cruise around at the same speed. Also, ride a while and then take a break and let it cool down. In usually do a quick oil change and , in the case of these scooters, check the oli filter/screen for deposits. On my wife's SYM I believe I went ahead and changed oil at about 50-60 miles and checked the screen--it was fine. then I let the dealer do the first service. That was more to not be able to try and void the warranty because they didn't do the first service. Legally, I don't think they could void the warranty if you do the service yourself, but I didn't want to give them any amunition.

    The ideal place to break in a scooter or motorcycle is probably just cruising around a neighborhood with lots of stop signs., some hills and such.

    Others will chime in here I'm sure.

   jon

    I thought so! I'd rather have the book too. I'll find another source.

   jon

    I know that a scooter with CVT trans can't really be compared to a 500cc motorcycle as far as gas mileage-but I'll do it anyway. I've owned four 500cc motorcycles. First was my 1964 BSA 500 twin. But I never checked gas mileage in those days. So here's what the other three got: 1991 Kawasaki EX500 (Ni nja) averaged right at 65 mpg; 1982 Suzuki SP500 dual sport thumper averaged right at y65mpg; 2007 Royal Enfield 500 Bullet (true old time thumper) averaged around 68-75 mpg. The Enfield never touched a freeway as it is/was designed to run at 50 mph and really no more.

    My 2006 HD XL883 Sportster gets 45-52 mpg.

    I do think that generally speaking, a scooter and a motorcycle with the same displacement-the motorcycle will probably do a little better.

   Jon

  So right! The difference between the 15W-40 and 10W-40 was amazing. And yet, both my Sportster and my Royal Enfield 500 Bullet (for sale) do just bfine running 20W-50 oil all winter long.
   jon

    When my wife wanted a bigger scooter after riding a Honda Metro (totally trouble free!) for a few years, I did the research, and did a test ride on a SYM HD200. We bought that scooter (It's a 2008). We have zero regrets. This thing can easily do freeways. It's a four valve water cooled motor, and it's a sweet running (compartative) powerhouse. Yes, it doesn't have a kick starter.But then, I understande the Vespas have a problem of cracking the engine cases if you use the kicker, and they are removing them from the fuel injected models, because, with FI if your battery is dead (which is why you are using the kicker) you can't use a kick start anyway. That's because you have to have battery current to operate the fuel pump before you start the engine.

    I have seen leftover 2008 and 2009 HD200s for $2600 out the door.The 16 inch wheels are really nice handling too.We are getting in the 70s as far as gas mileage.It's just an awesome scooter. Just read a message from a couple that have two HD125s (same as the 200 but bored and/or stroked engiens) that just relaced the first belt at 26,000 miles. They said it was in such good shape that they kept it for a spare. I haven't needed any parts yet, but they say you can get parts out of Canada or Taiwan fro Scooter Assasins.

    Nothing against Vespas.I like the S150. Just bought myself a new Kymco People 150 as it was a deal I couldn't refuse.

    Good luck in your choice. I suggest you test ride an HD200 (and even the HD125 is pretty fast).

   jon