Yingang YG200-2F

[Oengus]

That little Honda to me is just a frame that has a legal title.
It could get a 223cc engine and it could get the electric starter and full instrumentation as well. Street tires, it even could get a different triple tree and front forks, new handle bars and a front disk brake.

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=7679914593

The parts to do that are all on Taobao, its just really hard to find them.

The SL100 can take a 200cc Lifan engine, if so then it also may be able to hold the 223cc Loncin engine as well. Then it just a matter of rewiring it.

[humanbeing]

Originally Posted by Oengus

That little Honda to me is just a frame that has a legal title.
It could get a 223cc ...

:oops: "Small" parts ONLY are worth ship directly from it's motherland
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the highest quality MD33e clone is made by Jialing http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=10843575109 NOT loncin
If had chance got a "cheap" beated-up 223 machine / this kit worth to invest : http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=10236432912

[Oengus]

That engine would cost about $900.00 shipped to the USA…I just checked, I did not think it would be that much? That’s if it is 80lbs wonder what it actually does weigh?

So much for that idea…..

The engine is only $300.00 the freight is about $600.00
http://taobaofocus.com/order/shipping-fees-from-china

[humanbeing]

Originally Posted by Oengus

That engine would cost about $900.00 shipped to the USA…I just checked, I did not think it would be that much? That’s if it is 80lbs wonder what it actually does weigh?

So much for that idea…..

The engine is only $300.00 the freight is about $600.00
http://taobaofocus.com/order/shipping-fees-from-china

Ship by agent that offer door-2-door sea service (the "norm" in some small business) saves $$$ BUT that Engine won't 100% guaranteed in ur hand as it f###s EPA law. Postal service sucks BiG money for ANY >4 kg item :?

[jaxtell]

As promised, but late, here are the pictures with my new $40 Walmart saddlebags (they also have built-in rain covers, that I'll get pics of later):

[Oengus]

Originally Posted by humanbeing

Ship by agent that offer door-2-door sea service (the "norm" in some small business) saves $$$ BUT that Engine won't 100% guaranteed in ur hand as it f###s EPA law. Postal service sucks BiG money for ANY >4 kg item :?

I am not going to buy one…its not worth the trouble or costs.

I came across a good deal on an old SL100 and toyed with the idea.

I like the gauges on the YG200 thought that a bigger engine with an electric starter…it be a project.

It would be better to just buy the YG200.

[jaxtell]

Update on Certificate of Origin: still not in my hands. Still playing nice, but my 30 Days to get a tag in Georgia is quickly approaching, and no definite answer as of yet.

Update on Speedometer and Tach: still not working. Talked with Gene at http://www.motosportsparts.com/s.nl/sc.19/.f he is trying to see if he can get a new cluster.

Have roughly 200 miles on the bike from riding back and forth to work. Still enjoy the ride. Love the new saddle bags. Got the the carb/choke worked out. Thinking about some different sprockets, geared a little too low for the road.

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by jaxtell

Update on Certificate of Origin: still not in my hands. Still playing nice, but my 30 Days to get a tag in Georgia is quickly approaching, and no definite answer as of yet.

Update on Speedometer and Tach: still not working. Talked with Gene at http://www.motosportsparts.com/s.nl/sc.19/.f he is trying to see if he can get a new cluster.

Have roughly 200 miles on the bike from riding back and forth to work. Still enjoy the ride. Love the new saddle bags. Got the the carb/choke worked out. Thinking about some different sprockets, geared a little too low for the road.

Thanks for the update! I can't understand why you are having such trouble getting an MSO. :roll: What is your dealer telling you regarding this problem?

Spud

[Oengus]

If you cannot get a new tachometer then here is one on Taobao.
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=8310222693

It is 40 Chinese that $6.50 American since it only weighs a couple of pounds it be not too much to ship it. Maybe $35.00?

[jaxtell]

Originally Posted by SpudRider

Thanks for the update! I can't understand why you are having such trouble getting an MSO. :roll: What is your dealer telling you regarding this problem?

Spud

Here's the (long) story:
Had the bike shipped to my work, @ the same time they mailed the MSO. 3 days after the bike came in, I called and talked with the salesman. He assured me that he mailed (which I believe) it and asked for a few more days. Since, in Ga, I could get insurance and had a 30 day grace period for the tag. I did so.

These few more days went by and, I again called and talked with the salesman, this time requesting a NEW MSO be sent out (after all, the mail should have all ready been in my hand). He informed me that the MSO person no longer worked there to notarize the MSO, so he would try to work around it, give him a couple more days, so I did.

A couple more days, and then I requested to have someone outside notarize the MSO and I would pay for it AND pay to have UPS of FedEx deliver it to my house. He said he would have to get the owner (of Massimo) to okay this.

Didn't happen. He then said he was going to apply for a notary license and should have it by the end of the week. He never got the papers from the state of Texas. He said he would get it done outside and UPS it, but he would have to get the permission of the owner (of Massimo).

Which brings us to today (grounhdog day). Owner is out, need his permission. Papers have not shown up (to certify the salesman as a notary). AAAARRRGGGGHHHH!

EBAY gives 90 days for them to get the MSO in my hands, I hope I don't have to go through the Buyer Protection.

I believe his intentions are good, but I'm not seeing any results! :roll:

I really like the bike! I just want to get it done, so I can put a tag on it.

PS the salesman has always kept the communication open and has been professional and courteous.

[jaxtell]

First fill up after driving, had 300 kilometers on the clock (that hasn't read correctly), put in 3.2 gallons of premium. That's 186 miles divided by 3.2 = 58.125 MPG. Since the Speedo isn't always accurate (above 60 KPH it begins to regress), I figure I may be closer to 65 MPG on the first tank.

SATISFIED
(with gas mileage)

[katoranger]

I like those saddlebags. You got them from walmart? I may get a set for my scooter.

[jaxtell]

Originally Posted by katoranger

I like those saddlebags. You got them from walmart? I may get a set for my scooter.

Yes, odd as it seems. $40, not all Walmarts carry them (we have 2 in our town; one does, one does not).
They have several straps to mount in a variety of ways.
They have a pocket on the outside, one on the inside of the top and one next to the bike that houses the rain cover, which is retained by a strap.

[jaxtell]

Update on Certificate of Origin:
Noticed in my summary page on Ebay that today is the last day for me to file a Request for reimbursement through Ebay (all though the seller has 90 days to supply the Certificate of Origin, you must file by the 30 Day time limit).

An Ebay advisor had me file the complaint, so I did and noted that I would prefer to keep the bike and resolve the MSO problem. I also noted the seller had been in constant contact with me, but with out any resolution to the problem.

I'll keep you posted...

[SpudRider]

I think you were wise to file the complaint, Jax. It shouldn't take this long to get an MSO. :roll: Perhaps the dealer will now get the issue resolved for you.

Spud