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Old 09-18-2012, 10:26 PM   #16
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Excellent point about the air filter, Kevin. If you use a decent foam filter with quality filter oil, it shouldn't let any dust in. Here's my favourite: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/42mm-Air-Filt...item4ab686abc4
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Old 09-18-2012, 10:53 PM   #17
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Alright folks, we did some more walking around today at the shops and spoke with some repair shops and pizza delivery men and everyone seems to have a different opinion. However, I think we´re set on the Montero 250cc after some feedback from a trusted moto rental shop. What are your first impressions of the Montero?
I'm concerned the Montero 250 doesn't have a mud flap for the rear wheel. :roll: Without a mud flap the piston shaft of the shock absorber will carry mud past the oil seal, ruining the seal. The shock absorber will then leak oil and fail, resulting in a "pogo stick" which lacks any rebound damping. :( In my opinion, an oversight of this manner in a "dual sport" motorcycle casts doubt on the entire design of the bike. :?

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Wow - really good point about the mud flap. Could you please post a photo of what you mean? Do any of the options we posted above have said mud flap?

Also, how easy would it be to rig something to protect our rear suspension from mud? Would really appreciate the help! -Kevin


 
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Old 09-18-2012, 11:48 PM   #18
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Alright folks, we did some more walking around today at the shops and spoke with some repair shops and pizza delivery men and everyone seems to have a different opinion. However, I think we´re set on the Montero 250cc after some feedback from a trusted moto rental shop. What are your first impressions of the Montero?
I'm concerned the Montero 250 doesn't have a mud flap for the rear wheel. :roll: Without a mud flap the piston shaft of the shock absorber will carry mud past the oil seal, ruining the seal. The shock absorber will then leak oil and fail, resulting in a "pogo stick" which lacks any rebound damping. :( In my opinion, an oversight of this manner in a "dual sport" motorcycle casts doubt on the entire design of the bike. :?

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Wow - really good point about the mud flap. Could you please post a photo of what you mean? Do any of the options we posted above have said mud flap?

Also, how easy would it be to rig something to protect our rear suspension from mud? Would really appreciate the help! -Kevin
You can learn of my personal experience regarding mud flaps in the following thread.

http://chinariders.net/modules.php?n...wtopic&t=10050

Here's a photograph of my Zong with a homemade mud flap.



Here's a photograph of my Zong without the mud flap.



After many thousands of miles, my original mud flap fell off my bike. I strongly suggest you don't buy any "dual sport" motorcycle so poorly designed it does not have a mud flap! 8O This glaring omission is undoubtedly indicative of other, even graver design flaws with that motorcycle. Once again, I encourage you to purchase a 200cc, air cooled, Chinese motorcycle.

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Old 09-18-2012, 11:49 PM   #19
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Zip ties and a rubber mud flap would do the trick. Even plastic from a large water container would work well. Ask me how I know.
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Old 09-19-2012, 12:25 AM   #20
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You can also employ an empty gallon jug of motor oil or antifreeze. However, I still think the omission of a mud flap on a dual sport motorcycle is a glaring error which is indicative of a generally, poorly designed bike. :(

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Old 09-19-2012, 08:50 AM   #21
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Thanks to pointing to that post Spud. Quick question - it looks like all the bikes are missing a mud flap in back no? Were there any that you noticed had a mud flap to protect the rear suspension?


 
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Old 09-19-2012, 10:44 AM   #22
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Stuff like that is common on China bikes. Some simple prep goes a long way.
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Old 09-19-2012, 11:49 AM   #23
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With all respect to Spud's advise, I'd just make a mud flap and call it good and enjoy the ride. :P

I don't think it shows poor design, as i don't think these bikes are designed. :wink:

I believe them to be assembled from semi-identical nearly random parts from innumerable manufactures from across China. 8)

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Old 09-19-2012, 06:05 PM   #24
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Perhaps I overreacted to the lack of a mud flap; however, it certainly is a design error to consider, and correct.

The post to which I referred considers different options for fabricating a mud flap. I suggest you look at the bikes you are considering, and decide for yourself which bike would most easily accept a fabricated mud flap. You certainly do need a mud flap to prevent damage to the shock absorber.

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Old 09-20-2012, 08:23 PM   #25
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Thanks for the advice all! We ended up going with the Pegasus. So far so good, but we´re only a day in

Will be sure to let you all know how it goes!


 
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Old 09-20-2012, 11:40 PM   #26
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It appears to me the Pegasus bike has a mud flap! I think you made a good choice.

Please start a new thread in our Ride Reports Forum! We would enjoy traveling along with you, and we will be glad to help you if you require assistance.

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Old 09-21-2012, 04:52 AM   #27
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Thanks for the advice all! We ended up going with the Pegasus...
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Old 09-21-2012, 08:24 AM   #28
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I thought the pegasus appeared to be a slightly better built bike. The swingarm looks beefier.
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