Hi guys. Need some help just purchased viper 150

Ironmike · 12-13-2020, 10:12 AM

Hi guys I

Ironmike · 12-13-2020, 10:15 AM

Hi guys I’m not new to the hobby just not familiar with the Chinese models. I’ve done a bunch of googling but still need help. According to the vin it’s a 1988 model. (Tenth letter is J) Seller Said he thought 2018? Did they make this model that long ago? I also need a clutch cable and lever. Needs a rear fender but wouldn’t mind getting a completed plastic set if it’s cheap like your typical pit bike plastic? I have had the smaller style pit bikes. Not familiar with the larger style like this one so I don’t know what plastics will fit? Thx in advance!!!

Ironmike · 12-13-2020, 10:16 AM

Sorry for some reason my post got messed up so I had to reply with my question

culcune · 12-13-2020, 12:06 PM

The OEM in China is Hensim, and we used to have 'Hensim' as a manufacturer/distributor in the US in City of Industry in the greater L.A. area. They got in trouble with the EPA as numerous Chinese brands do, and they pulled out of the US years ago. They regrouped as Ricky Power Sports, or RPS, and are now in the greater Dallas metropolitan area. I would start with them. The Viper is unique as far as it being more of a small full-size bike than a pitbike. The advantage is that the Viper is still around so you should be able to source parts directly. I do recall members with parts questions for the Viper being shocked by parts prices, so be prepared for that.

Ironmike · 12-13-2020, 03:44 PM

Get info thx a lot!!! I was wondering what rps stood for lol. I heard some people calling these Apollo vipers? I

culcune · 12-13-2020, 05:01 PM

Here is their link:

https://www.rickypowersports.net/dirt-bike

I just noticed, right next to the 'dirt bike' tab is a 'more' tab. Click on it, it has all Viper parts!

Ironmike · 12-13-2020, 06:09 PM

Cool thx. Just checked it out. Didn

Ironmike · 12-13-2020, 06:26 PM

I don’t know why it cuts my replies off? I didn’t see the oil seal or plastic. I emailed them. I know China bikes are usually clones of a brand name so I was hoping to find that out so parts could be had a little easier. I appreciate all you knowledge and keep it coming!!

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Ironmike Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: NY Posts: 81	Hi guys. Need some help just purchased viper 150 Hi guys I
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culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,035	The OEM in China is Hensim, and we used to have 'Hensim' as a manufacturer/distributor in the US in City of Industry in the greater L.A. area. They got in trouble with the EPA as numerous Chinese brands do, and they pulled out of the US years ago. They regrouped as Ricky Power Sports, or RPS, and are now in the greater Dallas metropolitan area. I would start with them. The Viper is unique as far as it being more of a small full-size bike than a pitbike. The advantage is that the Viper is still around so you should be able to source parts directly. I do recall members with parts questions for the Viper being shocked by parts prices, so be prepared for that. __________________ "They say that life's a carousel, spinning fast you got to ride it well..." TGB Delivery Scooter 150 TMEC 200 Enduro--carcass is sadly rotting in the backyard
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12-13-2020, 05:01 PM	#6
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,035	Here is their link: https://www.rickypowersports.net/dirt-bike I just noticed, right next to the 'dirt bike' tab is a 'more' tab. Click on it, it has all Viper parts! __________________ "They say that life's a carousel, spinning fast you got to ride it well..." TGB Delivery Scooter 150 TMEC 200 Enduro--carcass is sadly rotting in the backyard
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Ironmike Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: NY Posts: 81	Hi guys I’m not new to the hobby just not familiar with the Chinese models. I’ve done a bunch of googling but still need help. According to the vin it’s a 1988 model. (Tenth letter is J) Seller Said he thought 2018? Did they make this model that long ago? I also need a clutch cable and lever. Needs a rear fender but wouldn’t mind getting a completed plastic set if it’s cheap like your typical pit bike plastic? I have had the smaller style pit bikes. Not familiar with the larger style like this one so I don’t know what plastics will fit? Thx in advance!!!
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12-13-2020, 10:16 AM	#3
Ironmike Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: NY Posts: 81	Sorry for some reason my post got messed up so I had to reply with my question
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12-13-2020, 03:44 PM	#5
Ironmike Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: NY Posts: 81	Get info thx a lot!!! I was wondering what rps stood for lol. I heard some people calling these Apollo vipers? I
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12-13-2020, 06:09 PM	#7
Ironmike Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: NY Posts: 81	Cool thx. Just checked it out. Didn
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12-13-2020, 06:26 PM	#8
Ironmike Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: NY Posts: 81	I don’t know why it cuts my replies off? I didn’t see the oil seal or plastic. I emailed them. I know China bikes are usually clones of a brand name so I was hoping to find that out so parts could be had a little easier. I appreciate all you knowledge and keep it coming!!
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