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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 02-21-2021, 05:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,226
Posted By daved912
I don't mind toying with a carb, but I already...

I don't mind toying with a carb, but I already have a carb'd ATV and pit bike. For this round, I want something with less maintenance. Looking like it will be the Lifan. I'll be sure to post once...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 02-21-2021, 05:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,378
Posted By daved912
I've been considering China vs. Japan for about a...

I've been considering China vs. Japan for about a year. The KLX230 was at the top of my list, but it is over 5K out the door new. Not much of a used market here in NJ for dual sports, so that's not...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 02-18-2021, 09:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,226
Posted By daved912
Most Reliable China Dual Sport?

Hello,

I picked up an Apollo X18 125 a little over a year ago to see what the China bikes are like first hand. I'm impressed with the bang for your buck and the durability.

For the spring, I'd...
Forum: Pit/Pocket Bikes & Scooters 07-30-2019, 08:39 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,458
Posted By daved912
The replacement carb is a Mikuni VM22 clone. The...

The replacement carb is a Mikuni VM22 clone. The engine is a 125cc. This carb is much better than the original since everything is screwed together and I can take it all apart. Bike is running...
Forum: Pit/Pocket Bikes & Scooters 07-03-2019, 11:24 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,458
Posted By daved912
The company has agreed to send me a new carb. ...

The company has agreed to send me a new carb. I'll let y'all know if that fixes it.
Forum: Pit/Pocket Bikes & Scooters 06-27-2019, 07:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,458
Posted By daved912
Vapor lock? Worth a try. It has an odd gas cap...

Vapor lock? Worth a try. It has an odd gas cap that has no hose. I'm not quite sure how it breathes. There is a small piece that sort of slides to the side - odd design. Hard to tell in the pic,...
Forum: Pit/Pocket Bikes & Scooters 06-25-2019, 08:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,458
Posted By daved912
No idea what the compression ratio is. If the...

No idea what the compression ratio is. If the valves check out, I can drain the tank and try running regular. I'm pretty close to sea level. The website says it's rated at 6.0KW (7500r/min) - the...
Forum: Pit/Pocket Bikes & Scooters 06-23-2019, 05:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,458
Posted By daved912
This might be spot on! If I'm doing this right,...

This might be spot on! If I'm doing this right, my valves have no gap. I can't even slide a K&N sticker (just happened to be nearby) in there. I've ordered feeler gauges to check this properly.
Forum: Pit/Pocket Bikes & Scooters 06-23-2019, 02:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,458
Posted By daved912
I haven't checked the valves yet. I don't have...

I haven't checked the valves yet. I don't have the proper tools for that, but I can have them in a couple days. At the moment I'm looking at the crankcase breather and wondering why no other pit...
Forum: Pit/Pocket Bikes & Scooters 06-23-2019, 12:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,458
Posted By daved912
How about fuel? My manual asked for 91 or...

How about fuel? My manual asked for 91 or higher. Since the choices at my local pump (Shell) are 87, 89, and 93, I went with the 93. Any issue there?

@GrandKidsMX, I tested for spark after it...
Forum: Pit/Pocket Bikes & Scooters 06-23-2019, 09:41 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,458
Posted By daved912
I'll give that a try. I'm pretty close to sea...

I'll give that a try. I'm pretty close to sea level, so I don't think altitude is a factor. While waiting for the neighbors to wake up, I decided to check the fuel screw. On the 22mm Mikuni clone,...
Forum: Pit/Pocket Bikes & Scooters 06-22-2019, 06:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,458
Posted By daved912
Apollo X18 dies after a few minutes - brand new

I've been around bikes for years, but this is my first Chinese bike. This is a 125cc pit bike. Brand new, just assembled today. I've done all my homework (I think). Threadlocked everything,...
Forum: New Member Introductions 06-22-2019, 06:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 670
Posted By daved912
New in rider (once it runs) in NJ

Hello,

Long time rider, first time China bike owner. Grew up on a KX80, ride a Ninja 650 to work, and have a Yamaha Wolverine ATV for fun. I've been lurking for months and finally decided to...
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