Are You Embarrassed to Ride a China Bike?

Boatguy · 06-02-2021, 02:04 PM

Another thread had a little thread drift into this topic so I thought I’d start a new thread on it.

I am not in the least bit embarrassed by my China bike.

The only time I feel a little less than adequate is when there is a competing bike nearby or when I get blown away on the street by a Harley or something.

When a nice DR dual sport pulls up, or a tricked out adventure bike, or when some slow street bike like a Harley blows my no top end bike away... thanks when I feel a little inadequate.

But otherwise not at all. I’ve actually had some “nice bike” compliments.

**JerryHawk250** · 06-02-2021, 02:30 PM

Nope, Never embarrassed. Bikers in my area don't care what you ride as long as you ride. I've received many compliments on the bikes I own. I actually had a guy on a HD street glide slowed down to let me out f a street then pulled up on the side of me at the light and said " Nice bike, Is that a new Harley?"

I replied. Not quiet, It's a single lunger. He took another look and said "No, Sh*t. lol Still a nice looking bike " and gave me the thumbs up.

BTW i was on the Ghost.

TxTaoRider · 06-02-2021, 03:03 PM

Nope, I just say, I paid less than 1400.00 for it, they take a ride and want one too.

trez00d · 06-02-2021, 03:42 PM

not at all. every person who's talked with me about my hawk has been thrilled to hear they can get a bike for that cheap. and really, for such good prices, they're great bikes

tknj99 · 06-02-2021, 03:43 PM

I think others should be embarrassed not to.. especially when you factor cost/fun ration

bogieboy · 06-02-2021, 04:53 PM

Nope..... but at the same time mine no longer really looks like a CB.....LOL dr650 tank and seat swap bake it look like a sumo'd dr650....still beed to scrub the suzuki off the seat cover...LOL

Falkon45 · 06-02-2021, 06:47 PM

I get a lot of questions about my KPM. Most people didn't realize it was a Chinese bike. I've taken it up to the Honda/Kawasaki/ktm/blah blah blah dealership where some of my friends work. They like it. I'm trying to get it out to the local bike meet, and show it off. Probably next week if my leg feels better.

Its_not_a_honda · 06-03-2021, 05:10 AM

I am embarrassed that the USA doesn't offer a reasonably priced motorcycle. If it isn't made here, it doesn't matter where it comes from. It doesn't help the us economy hardly at all. Instead of hundreds of employees there are just a few folks affected. So no. Not embarrassed. Disappointed. Yes

wheelbender6 · 06-03-2021, 09:36 AM

I would be more embarrassed to spend 10 grand on a motorcycle that I have very little time to ride.

tknj99 · 06-03-2021, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by wheelbender6

I would be more embarrassed to spend 10 grand on a motorcycle that I have very little time to ride.

Or drop said 10k bike lol

Megadan · 06-03-2021, 10:39 AM

The only reason to get embarrassed about it is if you are using the bike as some sort of status symbol. If you ride bikes as an expression of some socioeconomic status marker, and not because you love to ride motorcycles, you should be embarrassed by how shallow your personality is and unfulfilled your life has become. I would rather ride a $1200 motorcycle and impress you by the type of person I am.

Besides, the smile on my face is the same if the bike I am riding cost me $500 or $20,000/

**JerryHawk250** · 06-03-2021, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Megadan

The only reason to get embarrassed about it is if you are using the bike as some sort of status symbol. If you ride bikes as an expression of some socioeconomic status marker, and not because you love to ride motorcycles, you should be embarrassed by how shallow your personality is and unfulfilled your life has become. I would rather ride a $1200 motorcycle and impress you by the type of person I am.

Besides, the smile on my face is the same if the bike I am riding cost me $500 or $20,000/

Nailed It!

I ride for my self satisfaction. Don't give a flip what anyone else thinks of what I'm riding. I've ridden all types and brands of bikes. I've enjoyed these small cc bikes more than any of those bikes at a fraction of the cost. I think that's why i enjoy them more. I don't feel like i got raked across the coals for the little money i have tide up in them.

DoomHead · 06-18-2021, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Megadan

The only reason to get embarrassed about it is if you are using the bike as some sort of status symbol. If you ride bikes as an expression of some socioeconomic status marker, and not because you love to ride motorcycles, you should be embarrassed by how shallow your personality is and unfulfilled your life has become. I would rather ride a $1200 motorcycle and impress you by the type of person I am.

Besides, the smile on my face is the same if the bike I am riding cost me $500 or $20,000/

That's it right there. I don't care what people think about me in other aspects of my life, so why would I on this one? I'm having fun riding my china bike, and that's all that matters to me.

montanaoffroader · 06-03-2021, 11:16 AM

Not even a little bit. An inexpensive bike means I actually get to ride instead of staring at expensive bikes through a showroom window.

Boatguy · 06-03-2021, 12:08 PM

A fun topic. Glad to hear everyone’s opinion.

I love my China bike. I expected a disposable piece of crap like a Chinese generator I one bought.

But this thing is indestructible.

I don’t ride to impress anyone which is why I bought it in the first place. As a toy to have fun on. It’s more than delivered.

The only time I don’t like it is when it’s limitations are exposed (not having that 6th gear). I especially don’t like slow bikes blowing by me. Ha ha.

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06-02-2021, 02:30 PM	#2
JerryHawk250 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Houma, La. Posts: 11,585	Nope, Never embarrassed. Bikers in my area don't care what you ride as long as you ride. I've received many compliments on the bikes I own. I actually had a guy on a HD street glide slowed down to let me out f a street then pulled up on the side of me at the light and said " Nice bike, Is that a new Harley?" I replied. Not quiet, It's a single lunger. He took another look and said "No, Sht. lol Still a nice looking bike " and gave me the thumbs up. BTW i was on the Ghost. __________________ 2023 Lifan Lycan 250 Chopper 2023 Venom Evader 2022 Lifan KPX250 2020 Kawasaki Vulcan S (Sold) 2004 Honda ST 1300 2016 Black Hawk 250 (sold) Keihin PE30 carb,125 main,38 slow.Pod filter,ported & decked head 10:1 CR,Direct Ignition Coil,15/40Sprockets,NGK DPR8EIX-9,De-Cat,Dual Oil Cooler,Digital Cluster 2016 Cazador180 XL 2014 Coolster150 JerryHawk250.com* My YouTube Channel
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TxTaoRider Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Flower Mound Texas Posts: 904	Nope, I just say, I paid less than 1400.00 for it, they take a ride and want one too. __________________ 2021 Tao Tbr7 - "Lucille" Mods so far- Brozz swingarm, 21" front rim (Bridgestone Tw302 rear/Dunlop D606 front tires), Digital gauge cluster, pz30b pumper carb, after market hand guards, aftermarket brake and clutch levers, round fold away mirrors, Fly handlebars shortened slightly, 13t front sprocket 2009 Q-link Legacy 250 1982 Suzuki GS1100ES - "Jolene"
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06-02-2021, 03:43 PM	#5
tknj99 Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Central VA Posts: 1,259	I think others should be embarrassed not to.. especially when you factor cost/fun ration __________________ 2024 Zuma Storm 150 DLX 2019 Beta 430 RRS 2018 VStrom 1000 XT Former China Bikes: Tao DBX1, Brozz 250, CSC RX4, Titan DLX, Templar X
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06-03-2021, 05:10 AM	#8
Its_not_a_honda Join Date: Jan 2018 Posts: 410	I am embarrassed that the USA doesn't offer a reasonably priced motorcycle. If it isn't made here, it doesn't matter where it comes from. It doesn't help the us economy hardly at all. Instead of hundreds of employees there are just a few folks affected. So no. Not embarrassed. Disappointed. Yes __________________ 2020 Kawasaki KLX300R, 2018 Yamaha TW200 If you want more of something, tax it less. If you want less of something, tax it more.
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06-02-2021, 03:42 PM	#4
trez00d Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: castle hayne, nc Posts: 15	not at all. every person who's talked with me about my hawk has been thrilled to hear they can get a bike for that cheap. and really, for such good prices, they're great bikes
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06-02-2021, 04:53 PM	#6
bogieboy Join Date: May 2013 Location: finger lakes NY Posts: 2,049	Nope..... but at the same time mine no longer really looks like a CB.....LOL dr650 tank and seat swap bake it look like a sumo'd dr650....still beed to scrub the suzuki off the seat cover...LOL
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06-02-2021, 06:47 PM	#7
Falkon45 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Savannah, Ga Posts: 759	I get a lot of questions about my KPM. Most people didn't realize it was a Chinese bike. I've taken it up to the Honda/Kawasaki/ktm/blah blah blah dealership where some of my friends work. They like it. I'm trying to get it out to the local bike meet, and show it off. Probably next week if my leg feels better.
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06-03-2021, 09:36 AM	#9
wheelbender6 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Houston area Posts: 1,902	I would be more embarrassed to spend 10 grand on a motorcycle that I have very little time to ride. __________________ "Its not WHAT you ride; its THAT you ride"
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06-03-2021, 10:39 AM	#11
Megadan Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 8,051	The only reason to get embarrassed about it is if you are using the bike as some sort of status symbol. If you ride bikes as an expression of some socioeconomic status marker, and not because you love to ride motorcycles, you should be embarrassed by how shallow your personality is and unfulfilled your life has become. I would rather ride a $1200 motorcycle and impress you by the type of person I am. Besides, the smile on my face is the same if the bike I am riding cost me $500 or $20,000/ __________________ Hawk Information and Resource guide: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=20331 2018 Hawk 250 - Full Mod list here. http://www.chinariders.net/showpost....62&postcount=1 2024 Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 https://chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=34124
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06-03-2021, 11:16 AM	#14
montanaoffroader Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Great Falls, MT Posts: 166	Not even a little bit. An inexpensive bike means I actually get to ride instead of staring at expensive bikes through a showroom window. __________________ 2018 SSR XF250, 2001 Xingfu Hunter XF150GY, 1995 Suzuki DR350SE
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06-03-2021, 12:08 PM	#15
Boatguy Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Northeast Posts: 929	A fun topic. Glad to hear everyone’s opinion. I love my China bike. I expected a disposable piece of crap like a Chinese generator I one bought. But this thing is indestructible. I don’t ride to impress anyone which is why I bought it in the first place. As a toy to have fun on. It’s more than delivered. The only time I don’t like it is when it’s limitations are exposed (not having that 6th gear). I especially don’t like slow bikes blowing by me. Ha ha. __________________ 2020 Lifan x-pect
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