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 I have decided that I would do a running Review on our VS 125.  I will try and put the little tacker through its paces and I will report back here.  I just have to remember unlike a sports bike the goal is not to scrape the footpegs on cornering.

I wacked on my new open face helmet and hopped on the well padded seat.  Put the key in and proceeded to start the Scoot.  The first go of starting resulted in a stall but being rather cold I warmed her up a bit.  You have to expect it when it was minus 2 degrees over night.

Once she was warmed up I turned onto the quiet street we live on and started to do a few little exercises to see how she handles them.  Starting with a few tight figure eights and then a quick weave down the road at speed.  A quick test of how good the brakes work and then I was off.  Now that she was warmed up and I was a little colder we took off down the hill and around the corner into the back blocks. 

Accelerating quite well I was able to get to 60 km/h in no time along the flat.  Even 80 is not an issue at all, to tell you the truth you got to watch out she doesn’t creed up to far in the 60 zones.  A nice cruise down the highway through town and she handled all the little bumps and rutts that form on a busy highway. 

I turned into the main street on a rough corner and the girl tried to get loose around the corner, maybe I hit her a bit too fast. Sitting at the lights I have noticed that there is a fair bit of vibration in the front section at idle and standing still.  This is not a large worry but it is when you are trying to check out the hot brunette in the car behind in the mirror.  I found a parking spot ready to drop in the mail and check for new mail.  It stood up easy on the center stand and the storage is easy to get into and place the helmet in for storage.

I decided I would go the long way home and went along a single lane each was 80 km/h zone that is driven but a large number of trucks every day.  I got along there well at about 80 km/h and spotted a B Double truck at the other end, perfect!  Let see how she stands up to passing traffic.  I sat in about the middle of the road while the truck passed me doing I reckon a few more than 80km/h and apart from a sudden gust of cold wind the scoot swayed a hell of a lot less than I thought.  She stood up really well. 

Whats Next……

Having a Pillion on the back, dirt roads, strong winds and how many cans I can fit under the seat!

Till Next Time

The StickMan

ozstickman:

I turned into the main street on a rough corner and the girl tried to get loose around the corner, maybe I hit her a bit too fast.

It may have come a little unsettled as a lot of new tyres have a protective coating on them, while it wears off quickly,  if you had not done much cornering it may not have worn off completely.

It does sound you're enjoying your new VS125 

Great review Stickman and it sounds like you like the new VS heaps.

I will look forward to reading the next instalment

ozstickman:

how many cans I can fit under the seat!

this is important , most likely one of the more important factors and im guessing you could just about fit a case.  

allen:

ozstickman:

how many cans I can fit under the seat!

 

 

this is important , most likely one of the more important factors and im guessing you could just about fit a case

I don't know but rule is you have to drink them before you place them under the seat, I'm usually passed out before its close to half full.

Sounds like you need some help Brendon.

Let us know when your next attempt is going to be on

Scott:

Sounds like you need some help Brendon.

Let us know when your next attempt is going to be on

Me too belongs its not Vomit Bombs VB

Great review and I agree with everything completely!! 

I have had my little VS beast now for 2 months and have recently started riding to work everyday.  I'm glad I have a full face helment because it hides all the grinning I do underneath it.  People would think I'm a loony smiling as much as I do when riding my VS. I absolutely adore the thing.

Mine too stalled 3 times in the first 5 minutes of my ride the other morning but it was 2 degrees when I left. Once he warmed up though, he was fine.

The seat is so comfy and he handles bumps easily - in fact I love going over bumps!

The speed is right, I often have to back off in 60 zones because he just gets up to speed so quickly and you're speeding before you know it!

I agree with the vibration in the front while idling, the mirrors shake and it's hard to see with clarity the people or cars behind you. (and hot people as you point out lol)

I'm not allowed a pillion yet so I can't comment on that one.

But I CAN tell you that you can fit 9 bottles of wine in the underseat hehe.

scootiegal:

But I CAN tell you that you can fit 9 bottles of wine in the underseat hehe.

 

A bottle of wine would be the size of a rum bottle, maybe just a little smaller.  I only buy the 1125 ml bottles.   Oh boy it would mean I would not be able ride home after thats session.

Im glad you love your VS.  Where abouts are you? 

 Pillion Run

Well I took the wife for a run this after ride this afternoon and it stood up well. 

We headed off pretty late in the afternoon and had the wonderful freezing air to contend with, the wife was alright on the back but I copped it all.  The extra person did not really affect the little scoot much.  Even handles alright around bends and corners.  I didn't want to push it too hard and scare the shiet out of the wife as she is still learning the world of 2 wheels. 

Only a little spill today as it was only a little ride...damn cold weather out this way.

Till next time
The StickMan

I am in Melbourne and it's bloody cold here too at the moment!! 

 I just bought a SYM VS 125 a couple of days ago .... put about 80 kms on her today ... so much fun heh heh heh ....  then my tank cleared out.  Dealer gave me a full tank or I think it's a full tank ..... do you know how many kms the VS 125 actually do before drying up?? What does a full tank really give?? 

 My last vehicle was a Ford Explorer ..... 4.0L beast ..... takes $100 a week .... you should see my face when I was looking for change to pay for my fuel ..... I can't believe it .... $6!!!!  hahahahaaa   Still, I dun really know how many kms can a tank go .... anyone??

There are a few posts about the VS, if you read thru them you should find out what others are getting, and it will give you a rough guide.  I am not sure how big your tank is, and there are various factors that will contribute

IF its Chinese , Taiwanese , or an asian breed xcept the reputable Jappers ........ stay well away from them ............

There is nothing wrong with Taiwanese!