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Daeouse · 02-27-2014, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

I'd simply gut the thermostat and use it as a restrictor. Don't remove it completely, or coolant will not have sufficient time in the rad to properly cool.

At that price (with a title), I'd play with it. Maybe he'll come down in price. Start by asking him to explain where you might find spare parts. When he stumbles on the answer, the price should drop.

Hmm. . . I will remember this and plan accordingly in my interro. . . I mean, my questioning. . .

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Originally Posted by katoranger

I don't think its too bad. That bike has a cvt. Pretty much a scooter engine in motorcycle body.

I think this is the type of engine.
http://www.scrappydogscooters.com/CF...led_parts.html

It is an automatic, but I'm not sure its a CVT. . .

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

Interesting. I didn't pick up on that. I'd much rather have an air cooled manual shift.

LOL! I was amused by it, and honestly, it may be good to learn to ride on.

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Originally Posted by katoranger

It would make a nice commuter ride in traffic with the style of a motorcycle.

Still lots of potential there.

Exactly. Best way to get to work for limited experience riding.

Daeouse · 02-27-2014, 06:43 PM

Oh, and if you look in the background of the picture, you may see a front wheel that looks very familiar. . . Talk about an easter-egg! LOL!

katoranger · 02-27-2014, 07:13 PM

The CFmoto does have a CVT. Pretty much scooter engine powered.

http://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/...-ar150877.html

I really think there is alot of potential in that bike. CFmoto was of better build quality than most Chinese products too.

Daeouse · 02-27-2014, 07:59 PM

Sweet! Definitely on the list! I emailed him, so let's see if he responds. . .

Daeouse · 02-28-2014, 05:40 PM

I spoke with him today, and he qualifies as "knowledgeable" and "competent", so I'll pay his asking price. He says a few other people are trying to get it as well, but I hope my finances line up in time to get it. From what he told me, its been well cared-for for the most part, and is in great condition aside from the issues mentioned in the ad. Wish me luck!

Weldangrind · 03-01-2014, 12:35 PM

I'm quite interested in learning about a 250 GY6-equipped cruiser. The packaging intrigues me.

katoranger · 03-01-2014, 04:09 PM

I am too. Not too much info on the CFMoto products here.

Weld, The engine is actually related to the honda helix engine and not so much a GY6 variant. Liquid cooled and the cylinder is vertical.

Weldangrind · 03-01-2014, 04:54 PM

Right, like a 250 Elite. I thought they were referred to as 250 GY6 engines in the China bike world. Not so?

Daeouse · 03-01-2014, 05:10 PM

No idea, but I've been trawling Craigslist, and found the same Enduro from earlier reduced to $900. I wonder if it'll be around when I get that much cash together. I should be able to bludgeon down the price, as the "bike shop" would give him less if they knew it didn't run and needed work. . . http://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/mcy/4338817057.html

katoranger · 03-01-2014, 05:27 PM

$700 seems high to me since it needs things done.

Weldangrind · 03-01-2014, 06:04 PM

I like that Zong, but I'd like it more if it was sub-$500.00

Daeouse · 03-02-2014, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by katoranger

$700 seems high to me since it needs things done.

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

I like that Zong, but I'd like it more if it was sub-$500.00

Indeed. He's kidding himself if he thinks its worth that much. With the physical damage/wear and tear, plus the battery and other mechanical issues, he's looking at you guys' earlier estimate of $300 or so. I may even offer $400, but that's still a bit high. I will continue to save and see what happens.

Weldangrind · 03-02-2014, 12:42 AM

If it has a clean title, even $500 is reasonable, since the price seems to be creeping up lately. Everything on that bike can be fixed for cheap through Taobao.

Daeouse · 03-02-2014, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

If it has a clean title, even $500 is reasonable, since the price seems to be creeping up lately. Everything on that bike can be fixed for cheap through Taobao.

I will keep it in mind. . .

katoranger · 03-02-2014, 09:41 AM

I think $500 is the max. Clear title makes all the difference. Do you plan to ride off-road at all?

02-27-2014, 06:43 PM	#137
Daeouse Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Thonotosassa , FL, USA Posts: 170	Oh, and if you look in the background of the picture, you may see a front wheel that looks very familiar. . . Talk about an easter-egg! LOL! __________________ Jon "MotoSquirrel" "Complete newbie, and damned determined."
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02-27-2014, 07:13 PM	#138
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	The CFmoto does have a CVT. Pretty much scooter engine powered. http://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/...-ar150877.html I really think there is alot of potential in that bike. CFmoto was of better build quality than most Chinese products too. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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02-27-2014, 07:59 PM	#139
Daeouse Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Thonotosassa , FL, USA Posts: 170	Sweet! Definitely on the list! I emailed him, so let's see if he responds. . . __________________ Jon "MotoSquirrel" "Complete newbie, and damned determined."
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02-28-2014, 05:40 PM	#140
Daeouse Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Thonotosassa , FL, USA Posts: 170	I spoke with him today, and he qualifies as "knowledgeable" and "competent", so I'll pay his asking price. He says a few other people are trying to get it as well, but I hope my finances line up in time to get it. From what he told me, its been well cared-for for the most part, and is in great condition aside from the issues mentioned in the ad. Wish me luck! __________________ Jon "MotoSquirrel" "Complete newbie, and damned determined."
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03-01-2014, 12:35 PM	#141
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I'm quite interested in learning about a 250 GY6-equipped cruiser. The packaging intrigues me. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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03-01-2014, 04:09 PM	#142
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I am too. Not too much info on the CFMoto products here. Weld, The engine is actually related to the honda helix engine and not so much a GY6 variant. Liquid cooled and the cylinder is vertical. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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03-01-2014, 04:54 PM	#143
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Right, like a 250 Elite. I thought they were referred to as 250 GY6 engines in the China bike world. Not so? __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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03-01-2014, 05:10 PM	#144
Daeouse Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Thonotosassa , FL, USA Posts: 170	No idea, but I've been trawling Craigslist, and found the same Enduro from earlier reduced to $900. I wonder if it'll be around when I get that much cash together. I should be able to bludgeon down the price, as the "bike shop" would give him less if they knew it didn't run and needed work. . . http://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/mcy/4338817057.html __________________ Jon "MotoSquirrel" "Complete newbie, and damned determined."
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03-01-2014, 05:27 PM	#145
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	$700 seems high to me since it needs things done. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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03-01-2014, 06:04 PM	#146
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I like that Zong, but I'd like it more if it was sub-$500.00 __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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03-02-2014, 12:42 AM	#148
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	If it has a clean title, even $500 is reasonable, since the price seems to be creeping up lately. Everything on that bike can be fixed for cheap through Taobao. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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03-02-2014, 09:41 AM	#150
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I think $500 is the max. Clear title makes all the difference. Do you plan to ride off-road at all? __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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