Giobikes.com

poostang · 03-09-2013, 04:43 PM

Hey Guys,

Has anyone dealt with these guys (giobikes.com)? I like the idea of a water cooled china bike, so far I've only found 1 dealer in Canada. The prices seem very high. Is this a dealer or direct from the manufacturer? My brother is very interested in getting a china bike after assembling and riding my Saga GY 250, but he doesn't like the OHV air cooled aspect of it. Does anyone know if they're any other dealers in Canada that offer a water cooled bike?

Cheers

Weldangrind · 03-09-2013, 10:17 PM

Quite frankly, not many of us are prepared to embrace a water cooled China bike yet. The 200-250 bikes don't generate enough heat to require liquid cooling, as evidenced by all of the terrific Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki and Kawasaki air cooled bikes of that displacement.

poostang · 03-10-2013, 08:39 AM

I see they make a 27 hp 250 cc bike, with 4 valves per cylinder, gio bike, but its 4 grand!!!

FastDoc · 03-10-2013, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by poostang

I see they make a 27 hp 250 cc bike, with 4 valves per cylinder, gio bike, but its 4 grand!!!

I'd only pay that if it was made in Japan, or Austria.

poostang · 03-11-2013, 01:01 AM

Yes I agree, confused at the market for this one. They must be marking them up 150% or something?? Or is china actually putting money into making these things? If they are its a risky move.

FastDoc · 03-11-2013, 01:06 PM

We have been trying to figure that one out also. Our opinion is it's a combination of greed and poor business sense.

SpudRider · 03-11-2013, 11:58 PM

Yes, I think the vendors are greedy. They want to make more money on a Chinese bike than they would on a Japanese bike. :roll: In addition, they usually don't provide any support, and won't honor any "warranty" which is supposedly included with the motorcycle. :evil:

Spud :(

03-09-2013, 04:43 PM	#1
poostang Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Kelowna, BC Posts: 10	Giobikes.com Hey Guys, Has anyone dealt with these guys (giobikes.com)? I like the idea of a water cooled china bike, so far I've only found 1 dealer in Canada. The prices seem very high. Is this a dealer or direct from the manufacturer? My brother is very interested in getting a china bike after assembling and riding my Saga GY 250, but he doesn't like the OHV air cooled aspect of it. Does anyone know if they're any other dealers in Canada that offer a water cooled bike? Cheers
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03-09-2013, 10:17 PM	#2
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Quite frankly, not many of us are prepared to embrace a water cooled China bike yet. The 200-250 bikes don't generate enough heat to require liquid cooling, as evidenced by all of the terrific Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki and Kawasaki air cooled bikes of that displacement. __________________ 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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03-11-2013, 01:06 PM	#6
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	We have been trying to figure that one out also. Our opinion is it's a combination of greed and poor business sense. __________________ Happy to serve.
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03-11-2013, 11:58 PM	#7
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Yes, I think the vendors are greedy. They want to make more money on a Chinese bike than they would on a Japanese bike. :roll: In addition, they usually don't provide any support, and won't honor any "warranty" which is supposedly included with the motorcycle. :evil: Spud :( __________________ 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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03-10-2013, 08:39 AM	#3
poostang Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Kelowna, BC Posts: 10	I see they make a 27 hp 250 cc bike, with 4 valves per cylinder, gio bike, but its 4 grand!!!
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03-11-2013, 01:01 AM	#5
poostang Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Kelowna, BC Posts: 10	Yes I agree, confused at the market for this one. They must be marking them up 150% or something?? Or is china actually putting money into making these things? If they are its a risky move.
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