Look through the other end. . . NGC

[HardAspie]

Ahh, shucks!

I learned about those bypass hoses the hard way when one blew out suddenly in BFE under the hood of my Subaru 1300. Set into motion a real adventure.

[jas67]

(A man's got to know...)

[HardAspie]

In that case the limitations are pretty high.

[jas67]

Not to keep pushing the TU250 on you, but, there is a dealer in Baltimore, MD that has two left over 2015 TU250 for $2,999 (same price as the Wolf).    Of course, they're a long way from Aridzona, but, other dealers closer to you might have similar deals.  Others watching this thread might be interested too.

http://www.petescycle.com/2015SuzukiTU-250X-inventory.htm?id=1024981&used=1&vin=JS1NJ4CA0F2100203

http://www.petescycle.com/2015SuzukiTU-250X-inventory.htm?id=1057247&used=1&vin=JS1NJ4CA9F2100703

[HardAspie]

Next step: money. Probably late this month.
Next step: lookee Wolfiee. If I like, buy.
Next step: Either begin Wolf break in, or begin quest anew.

[jas67]

Next step: money. Probably late this month.
Next step: lookee Wolfiee. If I like, buy.
Next step: Either begin Wolf break in, or begin quest anew.

We look forward to ride reports, with pictures!

[pikipiki]

Your quite lucky you have the Sym classic in the US.
In Europe we have Sym but very few models which are not 50cc or 125cc, we dont have the sym classic. Sym are known for scooters. Nearest thing we have is called Mash, then theres the odd little start ups that appear and disappear think just importers direct from China.
I understand Sym are Taiwanese and a cut above the usual chinese bikes and this is only real choice of new bike unless CCW (CleavlandCycleWorks) are any good?
Still think a low mileage second hand bike is best on a budget and even with Sym would be best with a proven model like a Sym HD200.

PS Actually looked at Sym and Kymco before buying a low mileage Guzzi V7 2008. When I realized the insurance was only a little more. Not sure how much more it cost in the end but was certainly less than another 1000 of your dollars.
If I'd been on a really tight budget I would have probably considered a GS500 although it rains a lot where i live and they seem to weather quite badly (but I'd guess no worse than a Sym Classic probably will?)

Hell what am I ranting on about, this is a Guzzi forum, there are plenty Guzzi Nervadas out there (with Carbs or efi) (mostly bought by old men or by women who have not thrashed them) they are cheaper than new asian tat. this other side of the lens thing is just self deception, the other side of the lens for someone who would aspire to a v7 but has budget constraints is a Nervada.

[HardAspie]

Thanks Pikipi!

Actually the Classic is the current evolution of the Honda CB 125, that SYM has built since 1971 - under license until Honda canceled in 2002, so it is well proven. I have seen both good and not good at all about the CCW. Their workmanship seems spotty. As for weathering, I plan on a rain proof cover, and that comes off immediately following a rain so that the cover does not sweat. It rains little here in Aridzona.