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Originally Posted by Terrahelix
...Two Things scare me:
!. The absolute lack of dealer support...by that I mean no knowledgeable
mechanics and the extreme difficulty in getting any parts from the dealer.
Including basic items such as oil filters,etc....
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I believe the Motostar bike comes with a stainless steel (SS), reusable oil filter. I bought three of the SS oil filters, and I like them very much. They are easy to clean, and do an excellent job filtering the engine oil.
You can buy any other parts you need at Taobao.
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Originally Posted by Terrahelix
...2. My utter lack of mechanical ability
I've read Riceburners account of his trials getting his RX3 to run correctly.
The scary part is I've met numerous Filipino "Mechanics" who make the problem worse.......just like in his case with the carburetor. In reading Riceburners posts, it's obvious he has a measure of mechanical skill which I do not possess.
Nevertheless........I'm retired with too much time and not enough hobbies. Therefore I'll take the plunge and be looking for your guidance in the future.
Now.....where do I buy tools? Cheers
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The experience of Riceburner can be an superb source of help for you. However, you make an excellent point.
Owning a Chinese motorcycle presents more challenges than owning a Japanese or European motorcycle. Even in the United States, owners should be comfortable with doing
all of their own maintenance, and repair.
Also, as much as I like the RX3, it might not the best choice for someone who lacks mechanical experience, and is diffident about working on his own motorcycle.
A dual sport bike is much easier to maintain, since it has much less plastic to remove, and replace. Also, valve adjustments for the RX3 are tedious, since the engine is shoehorned into the frame so tightly, et cetera.
In addition, purchasing parts from Taobao is much more involved than getting them from a helpful, local dealer. Also, if problems arise, getting warranty coverage or diagnostic help from a Japanese dealership will be much easier.
Owning a Chinese motorcycle is much different experience from owning any other motorcycle. Even in the United States, with superb customer service offered by CSC, owners need to be comfortable with being self reliant to a large measure, which is not required with either Japanese or European motorcycles.