New Vbike V4SW liquid cooled 250cc atv. [b] PIC HEAVY [/b] - Page 2

Cal25 · 02-16-2009, 12:56 PM

Was'nt talking about the valve stems. I was refering to the directional tread patern on the tires.
Good looking machine! Congrats.

kczukiman · 02-16-2009, 09:29 PM

Looks really good universal! Have you thought about wheel spacers?
I put them on mine and it really seemed to help a lot.

TheRealWorld · 02-16-2009, 09:57 PM

Anyone want to tell me what wheel spacers are?

Universal_Diver · 02-17-2009, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by TheRealWorld

Anyone want to tell me what wheel spacers are?

They are spacers that move the tires out to give a wider track. Some screw on the studs, and some are just like big washers to go between the axle and the rim. Problem comes when you go too far and put extra stress on things that were not engineered to handle that wide of a footprint. Personally I think its worth the chance.

I don't know why, but all the quads I have ever seen have a more narrow track in the rear, it looks retarded.

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Originally Posted by kczukiman

Have you thought about wheel spacers?

Nice to hear from you again...

Yes as a matter of fact I was going to look tonight for the thread where you talked about the spacers. Your went on the threads correct?

Got them off of Ebay?

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Originally Posted by Cal25

I was refering to the directional tread patern on the tires

Yes, I had them on backwards. Never fails, I always do at least one "Doh" thing per project. I of all people should have caught that. I have been running Swampers on my Jeeps for ever. Most of them have been directional. Thanks for pointing it out before any of my friends came over and saw it. :oops:

Universal_Diver · 02-17-2009, 01:35 AM

Tonight I got the fenders on. Had to redo the hardware situation for the foot pegs/guards. I also got the rear brakes bolted up.
Handle bar adjusted and tightened. Lines seem to be ok and in a chaff free position.

Front bumper on, and started the rear rack.

kczukiman · 02-17-2009, 08:11 AM

Some have said that they put stress on the wheel,but I had no problems.Also I have not read any actual problems from people who have used them on an ATV sight that I belong to.
these are the ones I used on the rear tires.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ATV-Q...QQcmdZViewItem

kczukiman · 02-17-2009, 08:18 AM

With the three inch spacers

Universal_Diver · 02-17-2009, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by kczukiman

These are the ones I used on the rear tires.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ATV-Q...QQcmdZViewItem

I wonder if the studs on mine are the same.

Those are what I need. Thanks.

I just hate to waste 30 bucks if they are the wrong thread size.

kczukiman · 02-17-2009, 09:10 PM

If in doubt I would ask Tim, But I am almost sure you have a 10mm hub.Most Chinese quads are.

Universal_Diver · 02-18-2009, 08:17 AM

Here is the final product with all the goofy decals removed. I will do some vids as soon as I can. So far, all I can say is that I am damn glad I saved about 6 grand and went with this quad. Is it Jap quality? Umm No.... Is it good enough for a first learner? Hell yes. Is it worth the twelvehundo ? Absolutely.

I will enjoy it till I break it beyond repair, then buy another. :wink:

Once again I am the Guinea Pig. I Have a buddy doing a Utility and another one doing the same quad I just did. I will probably do more pics for the Utility. I know not everyone cares to read this stuff, but when I was searching CR I wish I would have found a few more posts like this.

Wheel spacers for the rear are coming.
If anyone needs any close ups or different pics just ask.

:wink:

katoranger · 02-18-2009, 09:02 AM

Looks great. I think you are going to be happy with the wheel spacers too. The rear looks too narrow otherwise.

Allen

TheRealWorld · 02-18-2009, 09:21 AM

I am glad you are taking the time to fill us in, it is a great education. Hey, please encourage your friend that is buying the utility, to post his opinion. I know many people in my area who are watching to see what you think of yours. My associates are farmers and outdoors people and are mostly the utility type.

katoranger · 02-18-2009, 10:30 AM

I would be more likely to purchase a utility quad too.

kczukiman · 02-18-2009, 07:40 PM

Wow,Thats a nice 1200.00 ride!Looks better then the V4S for sure.Did you check to see if it has the LLL on the motor bolts?I was wondering if that is the Lifan motor on it as well?

tehspec64 · 02-21-2009, 12:07 PM

Yeah I'm picking up the v4sw becuz of all the good things v4s has had said I looked into a few things of what people were saying about the water cooled one and could not pass ordered today wish me luck!!

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kczukiman Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Independence,Missouri Posts: 1,049	Looks really good universal! Have you thought about wheel spacers? I put them on mine and it really seemed to help a lot. __________________ Kman 2007 HI-BIRD 250 2007 Vbike V4S 250
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kczukiman Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Independence,Missouri Posts: 1,049	Some have said that they put stress on the wheel,but I had no problems.Also I have not read any actual problems from people who have used them on an ATV sight that I belong to. these are the ones I used on the rear tires. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ATV-Q...QQcmdZViewItem __________________ Kman 2007 HI-BIRD 250 2007 Vbike V4S 250
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02-17-2009, 08:18 AM	#22
kczukiman Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Independence,Missouri Posts: 1,049	With the three inch spacers __________________ Kman 2007 HI-BIRD 250 2007 Vbike V4S 250
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02-17-2009, 09:10 PM	#24
kczukiman Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Independence,Missouri Posts: 1,049	If in doubt I would ask Tim, But I am almost sure you have a 10mm hub.Most Chinese quads are. __________________ Kman 2007 HI-BIRD 250 2007 Vbike V4S 250
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02-18-2009, 09:02 AM	#26
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Looks great. I think you are going to be happy with the wheel spacers too. The rear looks too narrow otherwise. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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02-16-2009, 12:56 PM	#16
Cal25 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Terrell and Grapevine Tx. Posts: 1,585	Was'nt talking about the valve stems. I was refering to the directional tread patern on the tires. Good looking machine! Congrats.
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02-16-2009, 09:57 PM	#18
TheRealWorld Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 817	Anyone want to tell me what wheel spacers are?
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02-17-2009, 01:35 AM	#20
Universal_Diver Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Orlando Florida the toilet of the south Posts: 171	Tonight I got the fenders on. Had to redo the hardware situation for the foot pegs/guards. I also got the rear brakes bolted up. Handle bar adjusted and tightened. Lines seem to be ok and in a chaff free position. Front bumper on, and started the rear rack.
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02-18-2009, 08:17 AM	#25
Universal_Diver Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Orlando Florida the toilet of the south Posts: 171	Here is the final product with all the goofy decals removed. I will do some vids as soon as I can. So far, all I can say is that I am damn glad I saved about 6 grand and went with this quad. Is it Jap quality? Umm No.... Is it good enough for a first learner? Hell yes. Is it worth the twelvehundo ? Absolutely. I will enjoy it till I break it beyond repair, then buy another. :wink: Once again I am the Guinea Pig. I Have a buddy doing a Utility and another one doing the same quad I just did. I will probably do more pics for the Utility. I know not everyone cares to read this stuff, but when I was searching CR I wish I would have found a few more posts like this. Wheel spacers for the rear are coming. If anyone needs any close ups or different pics just ask. :wink:
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02-18-2009, 09:21 AM	#27
TheRealWorld Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 817	I am glad you are taking the time to fill us in, it is a great education. Hey, please encourage your friend that is buying the utility, to post his opinion. I know many people in my area who are watching to see what you think of yours. My associates are farmers and outdoors people and are mostly the utility type.
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02-18-2009, 10:30 AM	#28
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I would be more likely to purchase a utility quad too. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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02-18-2009, 07:40 PM	#29
kczukiman Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Independence,Missouri Posts: 1,049	Wow,Thats a nice 1200.00 ride!Looks better then the V4S for sure.Did you check to see if it has the LLL on the motor bolts?I was wondering if that is the Lifan motor on it as well? __________________ Kman 2007 HI-BIRD 250 2007 Vbike V4S 250
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02-21-2009, 12:07 PM	#30
tehspec64 Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 4	Yeah I'm picking up the v4sw becuz of all the good things v4s has had said I looked into a few things of what people were saying about the water cooled one and could not pass ordered today wish me luck!!
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