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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 02-08-2015, 09:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,378
Posted By fattybikejones
It indeed does look as though the rear shock...

It indeed does look as though the rear shock isn't attached. Great looking bike though. Now where oh where did you find this in stock!? I'm looking high and low and can't find any distributor with...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 02-03-2015, 12:34 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 10,919
Posted By fattybikejones
No worries.. I always call to verify before I tap...

No worries.. I always call to verify before I tap in my cc digits. It seems the price went up from $1129 to $1270 for the 200cc
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 02-03-2015, 10:23 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 10,919
Posted By fattybikejones
I know.. I called. they are out.

I know.. I called. they are out.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 02-03-2015, 09:39 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 10,919
Posted By fattybikejones
It's the same bike. Yep.. My thoughts...

It's the same bike.



Yep.. My thoughts as well. Problem is, they seem to be sold out everywhere I check.


Yep, it is the same bike. Not sure why the Roketa branding tho..
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 02-02-2015, 09:55 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 10,919
Posted By fattybikejones
Emailed Wade Liu this afternoon.. He said there...

Emailed Wade Liu this afternoon.. He said there is no chance on matching or getting close to the $1150 tag on the Bashan Storm 200.. Stinks that no one seems to have the Bashans in stock. Looks like...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 01-30-2015, 01:14 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 10,919
Posted By fattybikejones
I am still looking. I was seconds away from...

I am still looking. I was seconds away from pulling the trigger on the Bashan Storm 200.. Same bike as blueberry.. just wanna be sure. I hate the thought of asking Wade Liu for a deal on the TMEC. ...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 01-05-2015, 01:08 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 13,358
Posted By fattybikejones
Glad to hear your distributor took care of the...

Glad to hear your distributor took care of the gasoline damaged plastics.. Getting closer to making a decision. Bashan 250 or the TMEC 200:shrug:
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 12-31-2014, 10:26 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 13,358
Posted By fattybikejones
Don't mean to butt in here, but I am strongly...

Don't mean to butt in here, but I am strongly considering the Bashan 250 Storm.. I can't imagine the dealer/supplier not helping you out with a cap off another crated unit. I don't mean that to sound...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 12-31-2014, 10:19 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 10,919
Posted By fattybikejones
Good point. I just wish I had a good feel for...

Good point. I just wish I had a good feel for parts availability for the Bashans. I am pretty much ready to order now.:hmm:
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 12-28-2014, 02:16 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,450
Posted By fattybikejones
Impressive CS report. I have spoken with Mr. Liu...

Impressive CS report. I have spoken with Mr. Liu months back and can attest to his genuine honest demeanor. How did you get him to ship you the bike unassembled?
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 12-28-2014, 01:58 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 10,919
Posted By fattybikejones
That is encouraging. I am again steering toward...

That is encouraging. I am again steering toward the TMEC.. I don't want or need a larger displacement bike.. I just need a bike to get me from the concrete, on the concrete to the fun. Reliably....
Forum: Zongshen RX3 12-28-2014, 10:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,326
Posted By fattybikejones
Thanks for posting this thread. Very...

Thanks for posting this thread. Very interesting. Sounds like a wonderful success story for Zuo! Now if the US would lighten up on all the goofy EPA crap, maybe we would see more Zong dealers and...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 12-28-2014, 12:23 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 10,919
Posted By fattybikejones
My instinct tells me go cheap.. The Bash is $1130...

My instinct tells me go cheap.. The Bash is $1130 shipped and has the counter balanced engine.. I can jazz it up and make it go.. However..



I have a good feeling about the TMEC. The fact that...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 12-27-2014, 03:33 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 10,919
Posted By fattybikejones
Getting CLOSE!

Finally. After all the rollercoaster emotions of "getting a bike" to "canceled the order", I am now back to getting a bike! Still wondering brand "X" or "Y"?

I was ready with a deposit down @...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 12-26-2014, 12:26 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 13,358
Posted By fattybikejones
That's great to hear rascalflyer! Is...

That's great to hear rascalflyer!

Is there something physical about this engine that denotes it balanced?
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 12-25-2014, 07:57 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 13,358
Posted By fattybikejones
The plot thickens for me.. I am going to be...

The plot thickens for me.. I am going to be pulling the trigger on a dual sport mid January and have seen a few of these Bashan built bikes in threads here on China Riders.. Looks like a decent...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 12-23-2014, 05:24 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 13,358
Posted By fattybikejones
I have been away for awhile..lurking mostly.. Now...

I have been away for awhile..lurking mostly.. Now getting ready after the holidays to make a purchase. I have seen this bike adverted on a couple of online retailer sites. Interested to hear your...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 09-08-2014, 10:44 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 21,231
Posted By fattybikejones
Looks great! So close to pulling the trigger on...

Looks great! So close to pulling the trigger on a China bike.. Victim of workplace downsizing. (yeah, that's still happening.) Work week hours slashed in half.. Nice to have these boards to keep...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 09-02-2014, 09:40 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 21,231
Posted By fattybikejones
Nice looking bike!

Nice looking bike!
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-16-2014, 06:17 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 27,376
Posted By fattybikejones
Looks great. Where did you order from?

Looks great. Where did you order from?
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-15-2014, 08:50 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 10,919
Posted By fattybikejones
so..the quest continues

I ended up having to cancel my order for the bike from Excalibur. $1800 wasn't this much money a few years ago. I am probably going to have to look local - used but, have noticed that the market for...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-03-2014, 11:09 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 27,507
Posted By fattybikejones
Yeap! I figure that once I get my bike...

Yeap! I figure that once I get my bike delivered, broken in proper, and dialed:shrug:..I will be USING this bike. Not only for basic transportation duties, but also loaded adventure rides here in my...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-03-2014, 10:30 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 27,507
Posted By fattybikejones
Thumbs Up Wisco style!

Awww maannn! Good for you sir, I am looking forward to seeing some shots of the new bike once you get it. I am ending up with same bike..color, tires.. I have to wait a little to have mine...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-03-2014, 11:50 AM
Replies: 209
Views: 27,507
Posted By fattybikejones
Great shots there Spud.. I ended up changing...

Great shots there Spud..

I ended up changing my order and opting for the knobbies as well. Makes better sense. Thanks for that y'all
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-03-2014, 11:04 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 10,919
Posted By fattybikejones
I have heard some guys ramble on about doing a...

I have heard some guys ramble on about doing a hard break in on these small displacement engines and some say, go easy.. I would say, ride the bike sensibly ie; no hammerhead starts, don't wind...
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