Vbike 125CC-H

5oh · 03-16-2009, 10:43 PM

Well after tossing around the vbike vs. Kazuma thing, I decided I would try the vbike. I called first thing this morning and placed the order. The guy on the phone cut me a deal over what is listed on the website, so be sure to call to place the order. He said he would call me back this evening and give me the tracking information, but I never did hear from him. I'm hoping this isn't a bad sign, but I understand people get busy sometime.

I'll update this thread with more information when the quad gets here. He said I should have it by Wednesday. That would be awesome! My daughter is pretty excited to be getting another new toy.

SpudRider · 03-16-2009, 10:47 PM

Welcome to the forum, and congratulations on the new quad! If you get a chance, please post some photos after it arrives.

Tim at Vbike gets consistently good reviews as a vendor. He will probably call you very soon.

Spud

5oh · 03-16-2009, 10:50 PM

The good reviews I have read here and else where are the reason I decided on the vbike. The cost wasn't that much different and I hope the quality will be about the same. It isn't like my daughter is going to be pulling knack knacks on this thing anyway.

AZ200cc · 03-17-2009, 12:59 AM

Which one dd You get?

Universal_Diver · 03-17-2009, 09:42 AM

I would call him. Dont be nasty, but if he said he would call, and didnt then I would call.

Good luck with the quad. I am next up for a Utility too I think. I am waiting to see how a few others on here turn out with theirs.
:wink:

5oh · 03-17-2009, 09:54 AM

I'm going to call him later today.

KentuckyDonkey · 03-17-2009, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Universal_Diver

I am next up for a Utility too I think. I am waiting to see how a few others on here turn out with theirs.
:wink:

Ditto! I love my v4sw- but a ute would be much more practical for me, as with the v4sw's meager fenders...the cow crap goes flying!(and ends up all over me and the bike).

5oh · 03-17-2009, 05:00 PM

Spoke with Tim today. The shipment went out late yesterday so he didn't have time to call. I have a tracking number and it is en route.
So far kudos to the vbike customer service!

SpudRider · 03-17-2009, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 5oh

Spoke with Tim today. The shipment went out late yesterday so he didn't have time to call. I have a tracking number and it is en route.
So far kudos to the vbike customer service!

Thank you for the report on good customer service.

I am always pleased to hear when a vendor treats his customers properly.

Spud

5oh · 03-18-2009, 01:43 PM

Well the quad arrived today. and the shipping carton looked like it had been through a tornado. No major damage to report with the exception of a few scratches on the rack and tire marks all over the plastic. I'm going to try and get the tire marks off and see how it turns out.

I'm just about done with the assembly. Not to bad so far, but the big test is yet to come.

Does it run?

5oh · 03-18-2009, 04:30 PM

It runs. Pretty dang good to be honest. It took some work to get the carb set, but it seems to be pretty solid now.

There are a couple of issues with it, but nothing I hope that will be to major. The biggest issue and the only one I haven't been able to resolve at this point is the chain. It is TIGHT!!! The adjustment is at the end of its travel, so I'm hoping it will loosen up a bit after riding. This combined with the fact that the top bolts on the swingarm are cross threaded makes this a pretty ugly situation.

The toe-in was way off on the left side. It's better. but it still feels a little darty to me. I'll keep working on that issue, but it's tolerable at this point. Anyone know what the specs should be? Probably not, but it doesn't hurt to ask.

I was missing a couple of bolts. Luckily I was able to dig out a couple in my trusty bolt bucket.

I will get some pictures after I clean it up and get the oil changed.

5oh · 03-18-2009, 07:34 PM

Shipping carton was pretty beat up.

Tire scuffs on the body.

Rack is scratched from floppy against the metal container frame. It wasn't wrapped up in anything.

Couple of hours and a tube of locktite later...

It looks like the whole thing is twisted on the frame. As if the body is mounted crooked. Notice the fresh dog poop under the left fender.

Still sporting the leftover goop from the badge.

I flushed the motor with Kerosene and put in some fresh oil. I'll let my daughter ride it for a day and then I'm going to change it and put some mobil 1 in it.

All and all I don't think it is too bad a deal. I'm a little concerned about the chain, but I'll just have to keep an eye on it.

katoranger · 03-18-2009, 07:55 PM

Looking at the front tires it appears that the pressure is not equal. You may want to check that. It might help with steering response.

KentuckyDonkey · 03-18-2009, 08:26 PM

>>It looks like the whole thing is twisted on the frame. As if the body is mounted crooked.<<

I think the tail light is just crooked.

But i do believe your front tires are mounted backwards (tread facing wrong way)- Switching sides will cure that.

Nice little bike!!

Universal_Diver · 03-18-2009, 09:34 PM

I did the same thing with the tires. :oops: Wont happen again.

My quad had the chain as tight as it would go too, and actually crabbed a little in the back when I drove straight. It has since stretched and is now straight. Seems the more I ride the better it gets.

Hope your daughter enjoys it. I cant wait till my boy is old enough. He lucked out with me for a Dad, cause I am a toy nut, and according to my wife, not much older than him.

03-16-2009, 10:43 PM	#1
5oh Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: King of the Ramp! Posts: 16	Vbike 125CC-H Well after tossing around the vbike vs. Kazuma thing, I decided I would try the vbike. I called first thing this morning and placed the order. The guy on the phone cut me a deal over what is listed on the website, so be sure to call to place the order. He said he would call me back this evening and give me the tracking information, but I never did hear from him. I'm hoping this isn't a bad sign, but I understand people get busy sometime. I'll update this thread with more information when the quad gets here. He said I should have it by Wednesday. That would be awesome! My daughter is pretty excited to be getting another new toy.
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03-16-2009, 10:47 PM	#2
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Welcome to the forum, and congratulations on the new quad! If you get a chance, please post some photos after it arrives. Tim at Vbike gets consistently good reviews as a vendor. He will probably call you very soon. 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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03-17-2009, 12:59 AM	#4
AZ200cc Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Show Low Arizona Posts: 2,889	Which one dd You get? __________________ <br />2001 Suzuki DR200SE<br />1997 Suzuki RM250 YIKES<br />1995 Yamaha Breeze 125 daughters<br />1991 Honda XR80r Restored<br />maybe a 2003 Yamaha TTR90
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03-18-2009, 07:34 PM	#12
5oh Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: King of the Ramp! Posts: 16	Here we go! Shipping carton was pretty beat up. Tire scuffs on the body. Rack is scratched from floppy against the metal container frame. It wasn't wrapped up in anything. Couple of hours and a tube of locktite later... It looks like the whole thing is twisted on the frame. As if the body is mounted crooked. Notice the fresh dog poop under the left fender. Still sporting the leftover goop from the badge. I flushed the motor with Kerosene and put in some fresh oil. I'll let my daughter ride it for a day and then I'm going to change it and put some mobil 1 in it. All and all I don't think it is too bad a deal. I'm a little concerned about the chain, but I'll just have to keep an eye on it.
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03-18-2009, 07:55 PM	#13
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Looking at the front tires it appears that the pressure is not equal. You may want to check that. It might help with steering response. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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03-16-2009, 10:50 PM	#3
5oh Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: King of the Ramp! Posts: 16	The good reviews I have read here and else where are the reason I decided on the vbike. The cost wasn't that much different and I hope the quality will be about the same. It isn't like my daughter is going to be pulling knack knacks on this thing anyway.
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03-17-2009, 09:42 AM	#5
Universal_Diver Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Orlando Florida the toilet of the south Posts: 171	I would call him. Dont be nasty, but if he said he would call, and didnt then I would call. Good luck with the quad. I am next up for a Utility too I think. I am waiting to see how a few others on here turn out with theirs. :wink:
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03-17-2009, 09:54 AM	#6
5oh Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: King of the Ramp! Posts: 16	I'm going to call him later today.
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03-17-2009, 05:00 PM	#8
5oh Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: King of the Ramp! Posts: 16	Spoke with Tim today. The shipment went out late yesterday so he didn't have time to call. I have a tracking number and it is en route. So far kudos to the vbike customer service!
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03-18-2009, 01:43 PM	#10
5oh Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: King of the Ramp! Posts: 16	Well the quad arrived today. and the shipping carton looked like it had been through a tornado. No major damage to report with the exception of a few scratches on the rack and tire marks all over the plastic. I'm going to try and get the tire marks off and see how it turns out. I'm just about done with the assembly. Not to bad so far, but the big test is yet to come. Does it run?
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03-18-2009, 04:30 PM	#11
5oh Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: King of the Ramp! Posts: 16	It runs. Pretty dang good to be honest. It took some work to get the carb set, but it seems to be pretty solid now. There are a couple of issues with it, but nothing I hope that will be to major. The biggest issue and the only one I haven't been able to resolve at this point is the chain. It is TIGHT!!! The adjustment is at the end of its travel, so I'm hoping it will loosen up a bit after riding. This combined with the fact that the top bolts on the swingarm are cross threaded makes this a pretty ugly situation. The toe-in was way off on the left side. It's better. but it still feels a little darty to me. I'll keep working on that issue, but it's tolerable at this point. Anyone know what the specs should be? Probably not, but it doesn't hurt to ask. I was missing a couple of bolts. Luckily I was able to dig out a couple in my trusty bolt bucket. I will get some pictures after I clean it up and get the oil changed.
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03-18-2009, 08:26 PM	#14
KentuckyDonkey Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 331	>>It looks like the whole thing is twisted on the frame. As if the body is mounted crooked.<< I think the tail light is just crooked. But i do believe your front tires are mounted backwards (tread facing wrong way)- Switching sides will cure that. Nice little bike!!
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03-18-2009, 09:34 PM	#15
Universal_Diver Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Orlando Florida the toilet of the south Posts: 171	I did the same thing with the tires. :oops: Wont happen again. My quad had the chain as tight as it would go too, and actually crabbed a little in the back when I drove straight. It has since stretched and is now straight. Seems the more I ride the better it gets. Hope your daughter enjoys it. I cant wait till my boy is old enough. He lucked out with me for a Dad, cause I am a toy nut, and according to my wife, not much older than him.
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