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Guys...A little update. I was having a problem with my carb on the Super 8. Brought it to the dealer & he fixed it within a half an hour (@ Kymco's expense) It was one of the jets that was clogged. Anyway...The dealer also sells SYM. She has a 2012 HD200 & would sell it for $3100.00 & would give me $2,000 for my Super 8 (bought it from them in November) I took it for a test spin & I must admit it's night & day! 15.3HP vs. the Super 8's 9.39HP. Plus...It's water cooled & has rear disc brakes. I think I may pull the trigger on it today. I really like the Super 8, but I'm chubby @ 6' & 230 lbs. & the SYM HD200 feels like it "fits" me better.

http://alliancepowersports.com/models/HD_photos.html

Is the SYM a leftover or used. At that price if it's a leftover it's cheap. The super 8and the SYM are completely different animals. I rode the SYM and loved it.

If its a leftover at that price buy it, or I will I.

Be Big,
AMAC

Slow? well, it was just a thought... I just get a three wheeled Harley....Lol!!!

Now that's bad azzed !

Yes the knock-off  spyder is slow, 50 mph max. (with the wind at your back). The litte CN-250 clone is a great little motor but is way overmatched by the heavy trike. Add in the resistance of three small car tires and it's just plain slow. I live at sea level god forbid you add in a hill.......

Be Big,
AMAC

Hi.
Good luck and enjoy your new ride neighbor.

Be Big,
AMAC

I'm a pretty happy owner of an s200 myself, rattles have developed over time but ther then that I've had trouble free miles since I've owned her. Mines an 09, look for her to top out around 55-60 mph, that's what I get with a full windsheild.

Welcome to the forum

Thanks fello jersey guy....
I "purpose bought" this scoot so top end at 55 or 60 is plenty fast for my use and where I live. I realy like the seating position. I'm small 5'8" and 135 lbs. the scoot fits great. I rode a HD Nightster for years and got used to the low seat height. This scoot is more upright, good for a old busted-up body !

Be Big,
AMAC

Wow! Alan,
Just got in from work and was thinking about writing a new post. Just traded my relatively new Kymco Xciting 500Ri on a Can Am Spyder. A 2009 RS SE5. I am having some separation issues after changing from such a sweet ride as the X500 to this new robot/machine that downshifts for you and ABSOLUTELY refuses to allow you to lean into a turn. Then I saw your post with the yellow what looks like a 2012 RS-S? I realy miss my scooter for a lot of different reasons but as time goes on I hope I will adjust to the Spyder. With back and foot nerve problems I'm really excited to think I can have a motorcycle to ride with a lot of stability and safety with the Spyder. just really hate the foot brake and no levers next to the grips. Your thoughts on how to make the transition would really be appreciated. Thanks,
Mike

Hey Mike.

Id love to give you some input on the BRP Can Am but my only experience was a test drive. Yeah the foot brake is plain weird but the rest was outstanding ! I liked it because due to a spinal cord injury I can't use my feet to shift.

Now that bike in the pic is a "Scam-Am" LoL. It's a china made scoot, cn2500 cc clone with a CVT. It's a "sheep in wolves clothes". It's all scooter and a timid one at that. Max 52mph on the sea level flats I live on. But it is fun to ride and always starts a conversation .

I picked it up at auction. Whoever bought the thing online got in way over their heads. It takes a lot of tweaking to get the front end toe-in right. If its not things are ugly and this bad boy was not set up at all. The guy paid close to 5k for the thing, sick , and gave up with less than 200 miles on it. Very few shops will work on the thing so you need to be a wrench turner to make it work.

I bought it for $1100.00 and have another $300.00 in it. Not counting my zillion hours of labor getting it right. I keep saying I'm selling it but I've got almost 2000 miles on it and.........It's fun.

That being said I'm happy to have the People 200. All my scoots are project types and I kinda like to keep them close to the barn.

Its nice to have a proven, reliable bike again.

Be Big,
AMAC