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Post by Ricky H on Oct 4, 2014 15:06:33 GMT
Does anyone know when the first SYM's were imported into the UK and which models these were?
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Post by Bailo on Oct 6, 2014 15:25:06 GMT
Heres some old ones with the years of first registrations with the DVLA.
City Hopper - 1999
Fiddle 50 - 1999
HD Orbit - 1998
Husky - 1998
Jet - 1998
Jet 100 - 1999
Jungle - 1998
Mask 50 - 2000
SYM -INFORMATION NOT HELD - 1998
Red Devil - 1998
Shark - 1999
Super Fancy - 1998
Wolf 125 - 2000
Jet 100 Euro X - 1999
Hope This Helps!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 6, 2014 18:42:00 GMT
That's a fair old list. I'd never heard of sym or kymco or any of the Taiwan/China brands until I started looking for scooters. The only names I knew were Italian and Japanese. I must say it was all very confusing to start with. Its not always easy to get proper sensible reviews either. So far I'm happy with my choice. I think that's where forums like ours can be helpful, I know we are all sym owners but think we are a fair bunch who can give a balanced view.
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Post by Bailo on Oct 6, 2014 21:09:44 GMT
I would like to think so too Jenksy!
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Post by Ricky H on Oct 9, 2014 15:30:16 GMT
Many thanks for the list. Eventually it would be great if we can put together a list and pictures of all SYM models imported into the UK, a sort of 'SYM Spotters Guide similar to what the Honda Cub boys have produced. Anyway thanks for the list and I will add them to the forthcoming website.
Interesting to read how Jenksy originally never heard of SYM. Likewise, it was Kymco I first came across. The garage I used to get my MZ MOT'd at started dealing in Kymco's and I asked the owner 'Are those made in Taiwan', to which he replied 'They are very well made in Taiwan'.
My first encounter with SYM was back in 2008 when I originally started looking for a Joyride. A few of us had tried to form an auto scooter club (South Devon Autons) and one member had a GTS250 and another a Orbit. The GTS owner said it was better than the Piaggio X9 he had just sold. A neighbour then bought a SYM Attila 125 and totally sang its praises. I still hankered after a Joyride 200, and now years later (via a Suzuki Burgman a Piaggio Typhoon and another MZ) I have one and love it.
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Post by Bailo on Oct 9, 2014 18:09:02 GMT
I have a colleague who has an X9. It looks awful..but it is a 250. . I have been pointed in the direction of the Burgman though.
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Post by TPP on Oct 9, 2014 18:30:43 GMT
I had never heard of SYM until I was looking for information on Honda Cubs. When I realised the latter was no longer sold new in the UK by Honda I came across the Symba. That's how I got to hear of SYM.
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Post by Ricky H on Oct 9, 2014 19:11:32 GMT
I have a colleague who has an X9. It looks awful..but it is a 250. . I have been pointed in the direction of the Burgman though. From experience the Burgman was nice, but very expensive on spares and servicing. I think if I had to go for a larger scooter I would stick with SYM and possibly go for a secondhand GTS or if I could afford one a new Joymax |
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Post by Ricky H on Oct 11, 2014 9:14:21 GMT
Interesting to see the Shark 125 still lives on in the shape of the Lexmoto Gladiator. Not sure of the build quality but I think the Gladiator is one of the best selling scooters these days.
On the bike side of things, I am more classic minded and prefer the original Wolf to todays model and the Husky looks and excellent bike.
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Post by bub2006 on Dec 15, 2014 9:08:21 GMT
I'll always remember the first sym I owned. A v registered sym jungle. Chunky tyres and a digital clock/fuel gauge
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Post by Deleted on Dec 15, 2014 11:18:40 GMT
I'll always remember the first sym I owned. A v registered sym jungle. Chunky tyres and a digital clock/fuel gauge Don't remember them. I didn't get into scooters until last year. How much different are the newer scooters for build quality and reliability I wonder? I'm afraid I'm one of these blokes who says "old" where as the more appreciative scooter riders say "classic". Unless of course I'm talking about myself then I'm definitely a classic model!!!!! |
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Post by bub2006 on Dec 15, 2014 12:28:17 GMT
Regards build quality,I hit a Volvo 340 head on,probably total velocity of 45/50 mph when he hit me by cutting a corner. I remember him hitting me then as I went up his bonnet I thought this gonna hurt. I remember waking up in an ambulance and paramedic saying I only shattered windscreen by nudging it with my lid. I asked him what condition my scoot was in and he told me my uncle had rode it home for me. Bent forks and that was it.
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Post by bub2006 on Dec 15, 2014 12:32:26 GMT
If I recall it had handguards,2 little headlamps and a sort of enclosed front disc. Was comfy but bouncy and large tyres. I never seen another one since and I had mine 11 years ago
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Post by Deleted on Dec 15, 2014 13:56:10 GMT
Regards build quality,I hit a Volvo 340 head on,probably total velocity of 45/50 mph when he hit me by cutting a corner. I remember him hitting me then as I went up his bonnet I thought this gonna hurt. I remember waking up in an ambulance and paramedic saying I only shattered windscreen by nudging it with my lid. I asked him what condition my scoot was in and he told me my uncle had rode it home for me. Bent forks and that was it. Well that answers that mate I mean Volvos aren't exactly made from recycled baked bean tins! Hope you weren't to badly hurt. Very glad it didn't put you off as well! |
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Post by simon0867 on Dec 15, 2014 19:49:26 GMT
The second scooter I owned (my first 125) was an Adly, another Taiwanese make. Great little machine. Took a fair bit of punishment over the year I had it, but apart from needing it's valves adjusted I never had any problems with it. Eventually sold it on to a guy who came through from Glasgow. He'd never been on a scooter before so after we'd signed the forms and he'd paid me the cash he sat on it for a couple of minutes, then got off and came over to ask me how did he get it into first gear ! I wonder if it's still out there somewhere...
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