China brand "X"..or "Y"? - Page 5

culcune · 01-29-2015, 10:48 PM

I would contact Wade and see what kind of deal he would swing. Many people have gone with the Bashans, so he might want to clear out his inventory of TMECs and will get close to the offered prices? Couldn't hurt to try.

After my accident, I have gotten on my old TMEC and started commuting again, even with the bent handlebars, LOL. I have seen Blueberry's video of his bike in Florida and it, too, looks stout, plus it's lower cost to boot.

I personally would go with TMEC simply because I can get a deal on one, and own one already (I am thinking of buying one with the knobby wheels because I want to see if I can end my curse of buying new vehicles only to have them get involved in accidents?!) and am awaiting some kind of settlement so should have a little money to 'play' with. But that is me, and I know what I am getting into...

(I have been intrigued by the XF250 for a little more money as well simply because I owned a DR250s years ago in a past life, but can get pretty much two TMECs for the same price)

fattybikejones · 01-30-2015, 01:14 AM

I am still looking. I was seconds away from pulling the trigger on the Bashan Storm 200.. Same bike as blueberry.. just wanna be sure. I hate the thought of asking Wade Liu for a deal on the TMEC. it'll be something soon.

SpudRider · 01-30-2015, 02:52 AM

I'm glad you are riding again, Culcune.

I hope you are recovering well, and reach a fair settlement with the driver who hit you.

dh · 01-30-2015, 01:30 PM

Culcune the TMECs come from Excalibur in so Cal? Curious to know if they are CARB approved? Im in NV now but my brother in CA has been thinking about getting an XF bike for a while... he may want to check these out. It looks like a really good value.

culcune · 01-30-2015, 08:55 PM

Unfortunately, they are DOT/EPA approved for 49 states, but not California. I can see where SSR charges a premium for their XF probably following in the Qlink business model, with CARB approval, as far as getting low-cost bikes go in Cali. I remember 7 or 8 years ago, people were still getting a few Chinese bikes registered sporadically in California via loopholes, not CARB approval. In fact, JP Motorsports used to get the 'old' Qlink enduros (the Zongshen/Spudrider based enduros

) registered in California somehow!?

The other loophole is if a person owns a non-CARB enduro and moves to California taking their bike with them--that is what Wade from Excaliburo told me a year or so ago. You might be able to pull something like that off for your brother, but not too sure how it would work out short of you moving back to California with the TMEC?

fattybikejones · 02-02-2015, 09:55 PM

Emailed Wade Liu this afternoon.. He said there is no chance on matching or getting close to the $1150 tag on the Bashan Storm 200.. Stinks that no one seems to have the Bashans in stock. Looks like I will ordering the TMEC. Gonna see what kind of price Wade comes up with shipped to my door. County Imports has the TMEC for $1500 shipped.

Adjuster · 02-02-2015, 10:02 PM

Which one is this? Isn't Rocketa same as Bashan?

http://powersporthub.com/pit-bikes/roketa-db-200cc.html

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Adjuster · 02-02-2015, 10:04 PM

If I was purchasing right now it would be one of these two.

http://powersporthub.com/pit-bikes/r...-03-200cc.html

http://powersporthub.com/pit-bikes/r...ill-250cc.html

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jjn · 02-02-2015, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Adjuster

Which one is this? Isn't Rocketa same as Bashan?

http://powersporthub.com/pit-bikes/roketa-db-200cc.html

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Sure looks like the Bashon to me.

fattybikejones · 02-03-2015, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adjuster

Which one is this? Isn't Rocketa same as Bashan?

http://powersporthub.com/pit-bikes/roketa-db-200cc.html

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It's the same bike.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adjuster

If I was purchasing right now it would be one of these two.

http://powersporthub.com/pit-bikes/r...-03-200cc.html

http://powersporthub.com/pit-bikes/r...ill-250cc.html

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Yep.. My thoughts as well. Problem is, they seem to be sold out everywhere I check.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jjn

Sure looks like the Bashon to me.

Yep, it is the same bike. Not sure why the Roketa branding tho..

Adjuster · 02-03-2015, 09:51 AM

They say they are 'in stock' at the links I posted???

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fattybikejones · 02-03-2015, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Adjuster

They say they are 'in stock' at the links I posted???

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I know.. I called. they are out.

Adjuster · 02-03-2015, 10:46 AM

Dang sorry about that. I only posted the links because they said 'in stock'. That kinda pisses me off how they do that. I even placed all three bikes in my shopping cart and did everything but hit the 'buy' button because I wanted to verify the free shipping and still no mention of being out of stock.

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fattybikejones · 02-03-2015, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Adjuster

Dang sorry about that. I only posted the links because they said 'in stock'. That kinda pisses me off how they do that. I even placed all three bikes in my shopping cart and did everything but hit the 'buy' button because I wanted to verify the free shipping and still no mention of being out of stock.

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No worries.. I always call to verify before I tap in my cc digits. It seems the price went up from $1129 to $1270 for the 200cc

01-29-2015, 10:48 PM	#61
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,035	I would contact Wade and see what kind of deal he would swing. Many people have gone with the Bashans, so he might want to clear out his inventory of TMECs and will get close to the offered prices? Couldn't hurt to try. After my accident, I have gotten on my old TMEC and started commuting again, even with the bent handlebars, LOL. I have seen Blueberry's video of his bike in Florida and it, too, looks stout, plus it's lower cost to boot. I personally would go with TMEC simply because I can get a deal on one, and own one already (I am thinking of buying one with the knobby wheels because I want to see if I can end my curse of buying new vehicles only to have them get involved in accidents?!) and am awaiting some kind of settlement so should have a little money to 'play' with. But that is me, and I know what I am getting into... (I have been intrigued by the XF250 for a little more money as well simply because I owned a DR250s years ago in a past life, but can get pretty much two TMECs for the same price) __________________ "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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01-30-2015, 02:52 AM	#63
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	I'm glad you are riding again, Culcune. I hope you are recovering well, and reach a fair settlement with the driver who hit you. __________________ 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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01-30-2015, 01:30 PM	#64
dh Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 451	Culcune the TMECs come from Excalibur in so Cal? Curious to know if they are CARB approved? Im in NV now but my brother in CA has been thinking about getting an XF bike for a while... he may want to check these out. It looks like a really good value. __________________ 2013 SSR XF-250
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01-30-2015, 08:55 PM	#65
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,035	Unfortunately, they are DOT/EPA approved for 49 states, but not California. I can see where SSR charges a premium for their XF probably following in the Qlink business model, with CARB approval, as far as getting low-cost bikes go in Cali. I remember 7 or 8 years ago, people were still getting a few Chinese bikes registered sporadically in California via loopholes, not CARB approval. In fact, JP Motorsports used to get the 'old' Qlink enduros (the Zongshen/Spudrider based enduros ) registered in California somehow!? The other loophole is if a person owns a non-CARB enduro and moves to California taking their bike with them--that is what Wade from Excaliburo told me a year or so ago. You might be able to pull something like that off for your brother, but not too sure how it would work out short of you moving back to California with the TMEC? __________________ "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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01-30-2015, 01:14 AM	#62
fattybikejones Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 55	I am still looking. I was seconds away from pulling the trigger on the Bashan Storm 200.. Same bike as blueberry.. just wanna be sure. I hate the thought of asking Wade Liu for a deal on the TMEC. it'll be something soon.
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02-02-2015, 09:55 PM	#66
fattybikejones Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 55	Emailed Wade Liu this afternoon.. He said there is no chance on matching or getting close to the $1150 tag on the Bashan Storm 200.. Stinks that no one seems to have the Bashans in stock. Looks like I will ordering the TMEC. Gonna see what kind of price Wade comes up with shipped to my door. County Imports has the TMEC for $1500 shipped.
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02-02-2015, 10:02 PM	#67
Adjuster Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Deerfield Beach FL Posts: 1,410	Which one is this? Isn't Rocketa same as Bashan? http://powersporthub.com/pit-bikes/roketa-db-200cc.html /
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02-02-2015, 10:04 PM	#68
Adjuster Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Deerfield Beach FL Posts: 1,410	If I was purchasing right now it would be one of these two. http://powersporthub.com/pit-bikes/r...-03-200cc.html http://powersporthub.com/pit-bikes/r...ill-250cc.html /
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02-03-2015, 09:51 AM	#71
Adjuster Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Deerfield Beach FL Posts: 1,410	They say they are 'in stock' at the links I posted??? /
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02-03-2015, 10:46 AM	#73
Adjuster Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Deerfield Beach FL Posts: 1,410	Dang sorry about that. I only posted the links because they said 'in stock'. That kinda pisses me off how they do that. I even placed all three bikes in my shopping cart and did everything but hit the 'buy' button because I wanted to verify the free shipping and still no mention of being out of stock. /
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