Hi from the Rockies

Azhule · 12-31-2015, 11:14 AM

Well hello everyone, hope all is well with you and yours

far Northern CO to far Southern Wyoming, and also the Nebraska area checking in (think almost touching the boarders)

Currently have an older Japanese dual sport I bought used (KLR650) but have been wanting to get some "brand new" Chinese bikes for ages too, can't seem to find a good place to buy the one's I'm looking at, but I'm sure I will eventually.

So why can't I find those cheap Zongshen 200 Dual Sports everyone seems to have, everyone "got them for like" 1,300 shipped but I can't find them for under 2,400 + shipping

can't even find a used one for less than 1,300, did I show up late to the party or something? Am I just not finding the right place to shop

I can find "HAWK" and "DF" 250 bikes for about 1,400 shipped but not that elusive Zong.

Either way, the Mrs. gave the "ok" to get a new bike and I'm either going all out and getting a nice New Suzuki (DR-Z400SM or a GSX-S750), a Yamaha (FZ-09 or a WR250R), or I could get 6 Chinese bikes like DF or Hawk for the price of 1 of those big names listed above (all of the Jap bikes are about $6 at the end of the year, plus any "Stealership" bend-u-over Fees), or get 2 "SSR or CSC" type branded "premium Chinese" bikes.

Good news is I have until next December to make up my mind and find the best deals on the bikes I want...

Thanks for everyone joining this forum and posting up any and all info they have, really does help us new folks

I guess I better go before I end up typing a huge wall of text for my first post

Weldangrind · 12-31-2015, 01:18 PM

Welcome!

Most China bikes will not be close to what you've come to expect with Japanese bikes; China bikes require a sense of humour.

That said, I think anything from CSC will be a win for you.

SpudRider · 12-31-2015, 02:30 PM

I own a Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra), but it is no longer manufactured. In that sense, you are arriving a little too late.

However, there are currently a lot of nice choices for reasonably priced, dual sport bike from China.

You might enjoy reading the following thread.

http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=14998

Azhule · 12-31-2015, 02:31 PM

Thanks stopping by Weld.

I've owned a few Chrysler/Jeep vehicles in my day, so I can have a decent sense of humor when it comes to being left randomly stranded on the road

But seriously, where does one find those nice 200/250's I've been dreaming of, for a nice price that is

... I don't think the Mrs. will let me ship a 20 foot truck load of them for 800 a pop (import taxes/fees not included)... or will she?

Posted at the same time almost, Edit to say "Hey Spud"

thanks for the info

12-31-2015, 11:14 AM	#1
Azhule Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: CO Posts: 1,525	Hi from the Rockies Well hello everyone, hope all is well with you and yours far Northern CO to far Southern Wyoming, and also the Nebraska area checking in (think almost touching the boarders) Currently have an older Japanese dual sport I bought used (KLR650) but have been wanting to get some "brand new" Chinese bikes for ages too, can't seem to find a good place to buy the one's I'm looking at, but I'm sure I will eventually. So why can't I find those cheap Zongshen 200 Dual Sports everyone seems to have, everyone "got them for like" 1,300 shipped but I can't find them for under 2,400 + shipping can't even find a used one for less than 1,300, did I show up late to the party or something? Am I just not finding the right place to shop I can find "HAWK" and "DF" 250 bikes for about 1,400 shipped but not that elusive Zong. Either way, the Mrs. gave the "ok" to get a new bike and I'm either going all out and getting a nice New Suzuki (DR-Z400SM or a GSX-S750), a Yamaha (FZ-09 or a WR250R), or I could get 6 Chinese bikes like DF or Hawk for the price of 1 of those big names listed above (all of the Jap bikes are about $6 at the end of the year, plus any "Stealership" bend-u-over Fees), or get 2 "SSR or CSC" type branded "premium Chinese" bikes. Good news is I have until next December to make up my mind and find the best deals on the bikes I want... Thanks for everyone joining this forum and posting up any and all info they have, really does help us new folks I guess I better go before I end up typing a huge wall of text for my first post __________________ "Think as you like... but this self proclaimed Professor is always right" - Buckshot "You never know what someone is hiding beneath their smile..." - NinjaTom - R.I.P.
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12-31-2015, 01:18 PM	#2
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Welcome! Most China bikes will not be close to what you've come to expect with Japanese bikes; China bikes require a sense of humour. That said, I think anything from CSC will be a win for you. __________________ 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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12-31-2015, 02:30 PM	#3
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	I own a Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra), but it is no longer manufactured. In that sense, you are arriving a little too late. However, there are currently a lot of nice choices for reasonably priced, dual sport bike from China. You might enjoy reading the following thread. http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=14998 __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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12-31-2015, 02:31 PM	#4
Azhule Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: CO Posts: 1,525	Thanks stopping by Weld. I've owned a few Chrysler/Jeep vehicles in my day, so I can have a decent sense of humor when it comes to being left randomly stranded on the road But seriously, where does one find those nice 200/250's I've been dreaming of, for a nice price that is ... I don't think the Mrs. will let me ship a 20 foot truck load of them for 800 a pop (import taxes/fees not included)... or will she? Posted at the same time almost, Edit to say "Hey Spud" thanks for the info __________________ "Think as you like... but this self proclaimed Professor is always right" - Buckshot "You never know what someone is hiding beneath their smile..." - NinjaTom - R.I.P.
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