Anyone bought one of these?

jjn · 07-07-2014, 06:17 PM

http://www.powersportsmax.com/produc...ducts_id/17413

I think this is the same as a Dong Fang model. But, it seems to have an overhead cam egine, rather than a pushrod style as on the DF Bobber models.

This looks like a pretty decent motorcycle, obviously a copy of a Honda Rebel, but with a thumper engine rather than a twin. It appears to be electric start only (too bad). I actually prefer a pushrod engine, but that's mostly because of potential problems with the cam chain tensioner systems. If the Japanese can't get the design of cam chain tensioners down after all these years, then what chance do the Chinese have? If you doubt this, just do some research on, say, the Suzuki DRZ400 series of engines. And the Suzuki Savage/S40. There are others.

Anyway, so far, I haven't found anyone that has bought one.

culcune · 07-07-2014, 11:54 PM

Looks like the old Hensim 250, perhaps?

Weldangrind · 07-08-2014, 02:01 AM

Nice looking cruiser, but not quite the same as the Dong Fang bobber. The DF has no rear suspension and a solo seat, vs. twin shocks and a two-up seat on the MC-X58.

07-07-2014, 06:17 PM	#1
jjn Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 206	Anyone bought one of these? http://www.powersportsmax.com/produc...ducts_id/17413 I think this is the same as a Dong Fang model. But, it seems to have an overhead cam egine, rather than a pushrod style as on the DF Bobber models. This looks like a pretty decent motorcycle, obviously a copy of a Honda Rebel, but with a thumper engine rather than a twin. It appears to be electric start only (too bad). I actually prefer a pushrod engine, but that's mostly because of potential problems with the cam chain tensioner systems. If the Japanese can't get the design of cam chain tensioners down after all these years, then what chance do the Chinese have? If you doubt this, just do some research on, say, the Suzuki DRZ400 series of engines. And the Suzuki Savage/S40. There are others. Anyway, so far, I haven't found anyone that has bought one. __________________ Jon, in Keaau, Hawaii
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07-07-2014, 11:54 PM	#2
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,035	Looks like the old Hensim 250, perhaps? __________________ "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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07-08-2014, 02:01 AM	#3
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Nice looking cruiser, but not quite the same as the Dong Fang bobber. The DF has no rear suspension and a solo seat, vs. twin shocks and a two-up seat on the MC-X58. __________________ 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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