Should I Get the Extended Warranty -Venom Motorsports.

Wmyers13 · 05-31-2022, 03:19 AM

I'm seriously considering getting my 13 year old daughter the Venom 125cc dirt bike.

Is there anything I should know about the latest version?

Is it worth the 2 and 3 year extended warranties?

Is the 1 year warranty for $100 worth it or just the 1 year warranty minus shipping?

Thank you for the information.

Bruces · 05-31-2022, 05:52 AM

Venom is known as one of the very few good sellers ,they have parts in stock ,and will help you if you run into problems down the road .Not sure about adding additional warranty ,but most problems seem to show up pretty quickly after assembly ,and parts are very cheap for the popular bikes ,I wouldn’t bother with it myself but no idea what you can handle yourself in terms of repairs ,internet parts searching and possible frustration .A complete brand new engine for that bike can be had for about $300.00 .You will have to assemble the bike yourself ,adjust the valves ,and do a proper pdi before putting it into service ,so if you can handle that ,you should be golden .You are the service dept with a china bike you bought online .

TominMO · 05-31-2022, 07:32 AM

^^ What he said.

**JerryHawk250** · 05-31-2022, 07:37 AM

I know on there full size bikes they already have a one year warranty. Copy and paste from there website. 1-YEAR STANDARD PARTS WARRANTY + 1-YEAR ENGINE WARRANTY INCLUDED

Wmyers13 · 06-03-2022, 05:46 PM

Thank you, all, for the advice. Since posting this I see they've changed the warranty rates and 1 year inclusive is now $50.

Just so you know, I did take your advice and didn't opt for extra warranty.

To be clear, what do you mean, exactly, about having to adjust the valves?

Bruces · 06-03-2022, 10:29 PM

Well ,having to adjust the valves means you have to get in there and adjust the valve clearances yourself .

Wmyers13 · 06-04-2022, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Bruces

Well ,having to adjust the valves means you have to get in there and adjust the valve clearances yourself .

So, something like this?

Bruces · 06-04-2022, 03:45 PM

Yes exactly .

Wmyers13 · 06-04-2022, 09:53 PM

This video is very good; especially when started from the beginning.

I'll have to confirm the feeler gauge thickness for the bike I'm getting.

Venom Tech Master · 06-06-2022, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wmyers13

I'm seriously considering getting my 13 year old daughter the Venom 125cc dirt bike.

Is there anything I should know about the latest version?

Is it worth the 2 and 3 year extended warranties?

Is the 1 year warranty for $100 worth it or just the 1 year warranty minus shipping?

Thank you for the information.

Hello,
I would always recommend the extended warranty to everyone. I would also urge you to get PDI. That is kind of a safety net. All of our products come with a one year parts replacement warranty. Our new Thunder dirt bike is almost bullet proof. Any questions feel free to ask.

Venom Tech Master · 06-06-2022, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Wmyers13

Thank you, all, for the advice. Since posting this I see they've changed the warranty rates and 1 year inclusive is now $50.

Just so you know, I did take your advice and didn't opt for extra warranty.

To be clear, what do you mean, exactly, about having to adjust the valves?

You don't need to adjust the valves, they come pre adjusted already. I have had the pleasure of working on them and they are very easily maintained.
The upgraded Mikuni carb is a great addition too.

TominMO · 06-07-2022, 08:06 AM

VTM, are you saying that Venom adjusts the valves themselves as part of their setup routine? Chinese bikes are well-known to have too-tight clearances from the factory. Maybe some brands are more prone to this than others, IDK. My Lifan Xpect's valves were definitely too tight.

Wmyers13 · 06-15-2022, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Venom Tech Master

You don't need to adjust the valves, they come pre adjusted already. I have had the pleasure of working on them and they are very easily maintained.
The upgraded Mikuni carb is a great addition too.

The carb that comes on it is the upgraded one or do you mean I should purchase one? (I have heard there is a mikuni copy - is that what you mean?)

TominMO · 06-15-2022, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Wmyers13

Is it worth the 2 and 3 year extended warranties?

So back to the OP's original question, I look at it like this:
The manufacturer (of any product) knows their product far better than you do.
They are betting it won't break even in the extended warranty period you pay for.
You, knowing the product less well, are betting it will.
From their perspective, it's free money for them.

So IMO the less long-winded answer is "Nope".

buzz · 08-07-2022, 07:25 PM

no way

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06-07-2022, 08:06 AM	#12
TominMO Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: De Soto, MO Posts: 1,877	VTM, are you saying that Venom adjusts the valves themselves as part of their setup routine? Chinese bikes are well-known to have too-tight clearances from the factory. Maybe some brands are more prone to this than others, IDK. My Lifan Xpect's valves were definitely too tight. __________________ 2021 Lifan Xpect--sold 2022 Lifan KPX 1972 Honda CT90--The Carrot 1969 Honda CT90--The Tomahto Cheesy is the WDK (workplace drama king). Now retired. Nope, back in the saddle. Climate: The Movie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A24fWmNA6lM How our government really works https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjadCd0VRBw Question all authority.....think for yourself
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05-31-2022, 05:52 AM	#2
Bruces Join Date: May 2018 Posts: 1,588	Venom is known as one of the very few good sellers ,they have parts in stock ,and will help you if you run into problems down the road .Not sure about adding additional warranty ,but most problems seem to show up pretty quickly after assembly ,and parts are very cheap for the popular bikes ,I wouldn’t bother with it myself but no idea what you can handle yourself in terms of repairs ,internet parts searching and possible frustration .A complete brand new engine for that bike can be had for about $300.00 .You will have to assemble the bike yourself ,adjust the valves ,and do a proper pdi before putting it into service ,so if you can handle that ,you should be golden .You are the service dept with a china bike you bought online .
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06-03-2022, 05:46 PM	#5
Wmyers13 Join Date: May 2022 Posts: 13	Thank you, all, for the advice. Since posting this I see they've changed the warranty rates and 1 year inclusive is now $50. Just so you know, I did take your advice and didn't opt for extra warranty. To be clear, what do you mean, exactly, about having to adjust the valves?
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06-03-2022, 10:29 PM	#6
Bruces Join Date: May 2018 Posts: 1,588	Well ,having to adjust the valves means you have to get in there and adjust the valve clearances yourself .
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06-04-2022, 03:45 PM	#8
Bruces Join Date: May 2018 Posts: 1,588	Yes exactly .
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06-04-2022, 09:53 PM	#9
Wmyers13 Join Date: May 2022 Posts: 13	This video is very good; especially when started from the beginning. I'll have to confirm the feeler gauge thickness for the bike I'm getting.
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08-07-2022, 07:25 PM	#15
buzz Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Dayton Pa. Posts: 875	no way
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