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Saw a local ad for a 2009 SYM HD 200 EVO with 5300 miles on it for $1900.  From the photos, it appears to be in great shape and I hope to check it out tomorrow.  I currently own a 2005 People 150 and have been very happy with the scoot.  I am looking for a little more top end speed and was considering the People 300 GTi, but at the same time I would like to keep the weight down, so I'm thinking the SYM might just be the ticket.  From reviews I have read the SYM is an excellent scooter.  My 150 tops out at between 55 and 60 mph but from what I read, the SYM is capable of 70+!  If I remember correctly, someone on this forum own's/owned both.  Could you please respond with your thoughts on the two scooters comparing, low end acceleration, top speed, mpg's, handling, reliability, headlight visibility, availability of parts, etc.  Also, I would appreciate hearing from anyone else with SYM HD 200 EVO experience.  Thanks and what the heck happened to the Z-man?.....must be working on his hydrofoil venture!       

I've had too many trouble free years with the ol' 150, so I figured it was just a matter of time before the scoot would leave me stranded, and that time has finally come!  Was riding to work a few days ago and the engine started cutting out, off and on.  Made it to work but when I went to leave it would not start and drained the battery trying.  Left it there a few days and charged up the battery before I could check things out.  Pulled the spark plug boot and sprayed some stuff for electrical connections in it (not sure of the name) that a coworker gave me, put the boot back on and it started right up and ran fine in the parking lot.  Came back in a few more days to pick it up and it wouldn't start again.  After charging the battery again I was able to get it started but on the ride home is started cutting out again and finally died about a mile from home.  I had bought a new battery over the winter but had not installed it yet, so I charged the new battery and installed it but the scoot still will not start.  Looked online and am trying to troubleshoot it.  Here's what I know so far: the spark plug does not spark...and also I did not get an arc when I put a small screwdriver in the spark plug boot, placed it near the engine and hit the start button.  I'm certainly no "motorhead" but that tells me I'm not getting any juice to the spark plug.  I have a harbor freight freebie multimeter but I'm not sure if it is working (plus i'm no expert with these things).  When I set it to read resistance and touch the two leads it reads 0.5 instead 0.0.  I used the multimeter to check the ignition coil and it seemed to give me readings that were within the ballpark...but not sure.  I think my starter relay is OK because it clicks when I hit the start button.  So, I guess that leaves the CDI, kill switch, grounding issues, etc. as potential problems.  I'm thinking about just starting to replace parts to find the problem....any educated guesses on the part that has likely failed?  I might just call the local dealer and see what they would charge to bench test the ignition coil and cdi.  Thanks for any help!   

Needed to replace the speedometer cable and air filter on my P150, so I searched online and came across 2wheelpros.com out of Chatsworth, CA.  Their prices were good and I received the items in less than two weeks.  You might consider them for your next original Kymco parts purchase.

Does anyone make a 150 or 200 cc scooter that is fuel injected and air cooled?  If not, why not?  Thanks!

In my original post I forgot to mention what happened after I went down.  After getting up and realizing there were no broken bones or anything, I quickly went back to the scoot to pick it up.....in my rush, I didn't realize it was still running and when I grabbed the throttle the thing took off over the sidewalk with me hanging on for dear life!  I managed to get it under control before I ran into some bushes.  Talk about adding insult to injury!  Trust me, I wasn't lmao.....but I'm sure someone was!

Slinger, better grab a scoot and head west.....Earl's a comin' to gitcha!

Was driving past my local Kymco dealer yesterday and thought I would stop in to see if they had a Yager 200 in stock.  I just wanted to see how the Yager would compare in power, size, handling, etc. to my People 150.  They did not have any Yagers, but they did have some Xciting 250's on hand and the salesman was working me.  I told him I wasn't interested in the larger scoots but he kept saying how much the 250 would blow the socks off of the P150.  He had a used Xciting 250 on hand so I decided what the heck, I'll take it for a test ride.  Of course the top end was a good 15 mph (indicated) faster than my P150, but I was surprised from 0 to 35 mph, I did not think there was a heck of a lot of difference!   

Has anyone installed Dr. Pulley sliding roller weights on their People 150?  If so, what size did you use and what effect did they have?  Thanks!