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Post by trigger on Dec 10, 2012 17:48:40 GMT -5
Just takes a little TLC and some time. Attachments:
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Post by scootnwinn on Dec 10, 2012 17:52:16 GMT -5
That thing looks like its in good shape. Nice and shiny. We always say keep the shiny side up which implies there should be a shiny side right?  |
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Post by tinstar on Dec 10, 2012 20:16:14 GMT -5
2008 SYM RV250 = LONG LIFE! Runs nice and cool, no carbon build up to worry about, made in Taiwan and made very well, runs just great, rides and handles great, was a great deal...I can't say enough good about this scooter. I believe it will still be scootin' once I have crashed and burned! Love it!
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Post by Ninjadeacon on Dec 10, 2012 20:37:23 GMT -5
I just bought my Aeolus 300 last week brand new. I intend to make it my main vehicle and I want to run it 30000 miles.
I want / need advice!
Thank you all!
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Post by spandi on Dec 10, 2012 21:11:52 GMT -5
.....So when did owning a Burgy make you "Thurston Scooty the Third?" No doubt and that is funny... Thanks SnW! |
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Post by rockynv on Dec 10, 2012 22:39:59 GMT -5
I ride my 250 daily and don't give it a second thought. Even though it is fuel injected and has full flow oil filtration I would not let it sit idle to suffer from Ethanol breakdown. As others have said letting a bike sit idle is just as bad if not worse than beating on it.
The warranty is for 4 years with unlimited mileage so I don't have to worry about more than the occassional 12,500 mile belt/roller service and 12,500 to 25,000 mile valve adjustment.
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Post by spandi on Dec 10, 2012 23:00:27 GMT -5
There is one other thing about riding a 250 all the time.... People (cagers) don't bother with you (at least not as much.) I guess you're a little too big to "play" with.
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Post by rockynv on Dec 11, 2012 0:30:57 GMT -5
There is one other thing about riding a 250 all the time.... People (cagers) don't bother with you (at least not as much.) I guess you're a little too big to "play" with. If you have a light 250 there are fewer cages that will be able to keep up with you. A 326 lb 250 that puts out over 20 hp will stand a better chance than a 425+ lb 250 that puts out say 15 hp. It all depends on how the bike is set up. Putting a 250 in a bike as light as some 150's is a start, adding fuel injection gets it better, boost compression to 11 to 1 or greater gets you another jump and the top it off with bigger valves or a 4 valve head puts even more spring in your step. Good lubricants and maintenance then become more critical. I shopped around and got the 326 lb fuel injected high compression 250 with the 4 valve head set up that way from the factory. It was much cheaper than modding a standard 250 and has been a whole lot of fun. Tops out in the mid 90's per GPS reading the way it sits now. Oh and I can honestly tell my insurance carrier that the bike has not been modified or hopped up to go faster than stock. I can usually pull a few blocks ahead from traffic from a dead stop by the time I hit 45 and keep on pulling away to about 70/75 mph. Taking the bike beyond this now can get expensive. A performance exhaust from GPR. Aprokov or LeoVince with a tuned header pipe is around $500/$600 or so. A Fat Duc tuner for the Ducati fits and will greatly boost low to mid range performace for around $90. Then we are talking about a good porting and polishing of the head for even more. A larger fuel injector could also go in and the oxygen sensor should be able to deal with it without the tuner but will be nicer with the Fat Duc. I like the bike the way it is and will most likely keep it stock but you never know if I find myself needing a new exhaust that I might spring for the GPR, etc however a fork brace would need to go in the front and possibly delron or sintered swing arm bushings to better deal with it along with Gold Valves in the forks and resevoir fully adjustable shocks out back since you really do not want a scooter capable of pushing 100 without those mods. Current tires are good to 120 mph. |
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Post by chaz12 on Dec 12, 2012 23:43:03 GMT -5
I joined a better forum.. Bye...
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Post by spandi on Dec 13, 2012 0:51:02 GMT -5
What better forum?
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Post by prodigit on Dec 13, 2012 2:52:23 GMT -5
I just bought my Aeolus 300 last week brand new. I intend to make it my main vehicle and I want to run it 30000 miles. I want / need advice! Thank you all! Not much advise but these points: 1- Perform a good PDI, locktite or double nut exhaust bolts, and wheel bolts. 2- Be rigid with your oil changes (engine at 0, 50, 300, 1000 miles, and every 1000 consecutive miles; CVT at 0, 100, 1000, and every 3000 consecutive miles) 3- Choose thicker oil; if you're living in warm places like S-Florida, 15W40 is recommended, hotter places, perhaps W50 would be recommended. 4- Every few gas tanks, add some seafoam to the mix. This to keep the engine and spark plugs clean 5- Check the belt, and spark plug and tires, and buy a reserve one before they break! It's better to always have one in reserve! 6- Drive safely, defensive and carefully. Look ahead of you on the road. Never do sudden or brusk moves, that may confuse other drivers, unless in emergencies. Keep your 2 second gap, preferably 3 or 4, and try to simulate all kinds of dumb sh#t in your head, like cars doing stupid stuff like ramming you off the road, people jumping in front of you, etc... (of course, only simulate possibilities; not impossibilities; like, if there are no people on the road, and you visually confirmed there are no people anywhere near your line of travel, and there are no obstacles where humans could be hiding to jump you, you can be fairly sure that simulation will not be necessary) 7- Use a lock when not driving your bike! Smaller scooters can still easily be rolled away. Also use the steering lock, additional to a regular lock, especially when you're visually able to see your bike in a parking lot at all times. 8- If you plan on doing maintenance yourself, buy the tools you may need, and do research ASAP; Don't be doing research, when the problem is already there! Learn now about most possible issues with a bike (like changing brake pads, changing belt, spark plug, etc...). |
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Post by prodigit on Dec 13, 2012 2:58:35 GMT -5
Also, if you're not planning on driving a lot each day, but want to have your bike for 30k miles, which means you want to have it for many years, you may want to clean it with a layer of corrosion x, and on top of that, you may want to invest in a GPS tracker, to track your bike in case it gets stolen!
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Post by jwalz1 on Dec 13, 2012 10:54:30 GMT -5
I have no idea how long mine will last but I have been told by most people on the Kymco board that getting 50,000 miles before your first problem of any kind (besides tires, brake pads and batteries) is not uncommon. A couple of people have 50,000 miles on 150's that have never had an issue.
I don't know what to expect but if it only lasted 20k I would consider it a huge ripoff. Although since I only managed to put 1000 miles on it the first year, that would still make it a 20 year toy.
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Post by inuyasha on Dec 13, 2012 13:20:10 GMT -5
I joined a better forum.. Bye... Hi Chaz Sorry to see you go  Take care and ride safely dear friend Yours Hank |
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Post by jwalz1 on Dec 13, 2012 13:25:43 GMT -5
I joined a better forum.. Bye... Hi Chaz Sorry to see you go Take care and ride safely dear friend Yours Hank Was it something somebody said? |
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Post by scootnwinn on Dec 13, 2012 13:57:43 GMT -5
... "Thurston Scooty the Third?" I think he doesn't like that Thurston guy whoever he is. He seemed peeved that we suggested manufacturers other than those based in China might be discussed here. Maybe he found a board where Chinese scooters never surpass 20,000 miles and people talk about what they could/would do if they rode their lovely lawn ornaments. OFFICIAL DISCLAIMERI have no idea what I'm talking about. If something I did offended him I am sorry. |
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Post by prodigit on Dec 13, 2012 22:02:20 GMT -5
I just sold my BMS260 with under 2k miles, because I already was having issues with the front brake caliper. I'm sure it would have lasted longer, but I now have a second hand Honda Shadow 750 in return. The Honda was mostly parked outside near the sea shore; and I've seen what damage salty air does to motors.
I'm not living very far off the beach, and think it would not last too long; I don't believe in 50k miles.
I do believe a valve adjustment should be done on a 150 before 5k miles.
I also believe if it's equipped with a cheap chinese belt, that you need to change the belt before that.
Even if you got quality Korean materials, you should change them before 10k, so the idea of no major maintenance before 50k is just ridiculous.
Valve adjustments, belts, spark plugs, and what else??
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Post by scooteritch on Dec 14, 2012 0:40:40 GMT -5
Just to let you know that my Linhai Aeolus 260 reached 20,000 miles and it is still going strong. My commute to work is 60 miles round trip in bumper to bumper Atlanta traffic. Have I had issues with the scooter...absolutely. However, I am very pleased with its overall performance and looking forward to reaching 30K miles!  2006 Linhai Aeolus 260 by scooteritch, on Flickr |
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