Review of the 2009 SYM HD-200
by Moses
(Kansas City, KS)
My HD-200 at the museum
In 11 months my SYM HD-200 and I hit a milestone... 5,000 miles! And all of the miles since I bought the HD-200 new from my dealer last July 2009. (As of today we are at over 5,300 miles-two weeks shy of 1 year from having purchased the HD-200.)
This scooter is so much fun to ride and a makes for a nice commuter vehicle. With its large 16" wheels it is a very smooth experience on the streets in the Kansas City area. Other than a Givi case and a small windscreen, I have not made any modifications to the scooter.
I am 6' tall and weigh in around 230lbs (which means 235lbs) so, I definitely love the power and have reached indicated speeds of 80mph. I usually go about 120+ miles between fill-ups unless readying myself for a group ride.
I dig the strong headlight for night time riding and powerful the hi-beam for those streets and country roads that are not well lit.
The only down sides are:
1: The gas cap is at odd angle and I can't put as much fuel as I'd think could fit if the gas filler neck was in a upright position.
2: There is no place for a cup holder for my bottle of water (think can of beer) or soda.
After riding the SYM HD-200 for almost a year, I have to say all-in-all, the HD-200 is a blast to ride.
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Just about every scooter owner needs to have a battery tender, sometimes called a trickle charger. Unless you are lucky enough to live in a climate where you can ride all year long, chances are your scooter will be put on ice, figuratively-speaking, for at least a couple months every winter.
One of the key steps in winterizing a scooter is to protect your battery from draining during its "rest" period. This can – and will – happen if you leave your battery sitting untended in your cold scooter over the winter, even if it's in a garage or shed.
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