08-02-2009, 01:23 PM | #1 |
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recommend a good bike for me please
Hello Everyone . I'm a newbe here looking for help to find a good china enduro . i don't have one and have only riden an 80cc dirt bike as a child . i'm nearly 50 now and want to ride again . so here the deal i'm only 5.6 and think a 32 in seat hieght is about my limit ,i could be wrong . thats were you guys come in . what should i buy . want to trail ride and street ride . i see alot of 200cc stuff ,but im thinking 250cc would be better on the street with a little more power to get out of the way of cars . open to all your thoughts Thanks
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08-02-2009, 01:33 PM | #2 |
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The Zongshen Sierra seems to be getting the best reviews. Lower seat and good looks. A lot depends on exactly what kind of street riding You're planning on. Around the town or open road.
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08-02-2009, 10:30 PM | #3 |
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thanks i'll check that one out . does anyone know what the watercooled 250cc engine is a clone of , like the pitster 250 ?
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08-03-2009, 10:16 AM | #4 |
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Im only an inch taller than you and my Lifan GY5 fits fine. It is only a 200, but has plenty of power for getting around traffic. It comes out of the crate set up for the roads as far as sprocket set up is concerned. Anything but mild trails and you'll be riding the clutch a bit to get out of tight spots - but other than that I'm really happy with it.
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08-03-2009, 01:12 PM | #5 |
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ok i'm loog at the lifans and/ clamed GY5s and there showing in the pictures front and rear disc spec show disc /drum whats the real deal ? more like this http://www.wildfiremotors.com/index....mart&Itemid=75
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08-03-2009, 01:20 PM | #6 |
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this one shows disc /disc and inverted forks http://www.motoimport.com/Street-Bik...GY-5EPADOT.htm . sorry typed the last post high speed and misspelled alot
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08-03-2009, 05:24 PM | #7 |
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Depends on when it was produced and who its from. The American Lifan GY5 I believe comes with a disc/drum setup. I believe that others may come with a rear disc.
There has been less failure reported with the drum setup. Allen
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08-04-2009, 12:49 AM | #8 |
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My only issue experienced or reported on 5 rear disc Lifan gy5 bikes of personal experience have been related to improper initial setup, just a small adjustment.
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08-05-2009, 11:19 AM | #9 |
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I have had pretty good luck with my Roketa 200cc DP bike..They Make 2 sizes in the 200cc catagory a DB-05 and DB-07 the O5 is Much lower..The 07 is close to Regular dirtbike hieght...I am in same boat as you the 07 is at my upper limits for height..I am on my second season now..this year strictly dirt
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08-05-2009, 11:17 PM | #10 |
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I am 5 feet 5 inches and the height on these bikes is a problem. Look carefully at the height. I am on my tip toes when I am still. It makes it a bit difficult at critical stops and starts.
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08-06-2009, 12:54 AM | #11 | |
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Re: recommend a good bike for me please
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The Zong has a very nice, low seat height. However, its maximum speed is about 70 mph. If you gear the bike correctly to handle hills and headwinds, the top speed is closer to 65 mph. This motorcycle is definitely not suited for travel on the Interstate highway system. Research the Zong (and any other Chinese motorcycle} very carefully before you buy one. Also, be prepared to do all of your own maintenance for any Chinese motorcycle. The Zongshen Sierra 200GY-2 has many fine qualities, but it also has a number of significant limitations, mainly weight, and its unusual tire sizes. If you have more questions about the Zong, feel free to ask. We Zong owners will be happy to give you an honest appraisal of this motorcycle. Spud
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08-08-2009, 08:08 PM | #12 |
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been looking havn't found a 900.00 zong yet . i see a 1295.00 pickup in GA and a 1499.00 delivered . best prices i've seen . if anyone has links to others please post . thanks for the input from everyone . there seems to be lifan copys and the specs don't match from one site to another. i've even seen the zong listed with 17 inch wheels front and back ,witch i know from here thats not true .
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08-08-2009, 09:29 PM | #13 |
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you shouldnt find a $900 zong, i havent found one 8O bt if your really serious you can call me, yes i am a real person but you have to take the step and talk to me in person if your close you could make a drive and take a look first, everything you need to know is on my under construction website on my profile and i should be fairly competively priced, but the $900 price is someone going out of business or something because thats too low but i have seen someone bought one for that i wish i could
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08-08-2009, 09:43 PM | #14 |
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OK recracer, If you are any where close to Phil, you have a great opportunity to get the real thing and a real person. I have no idea where you are living but Phil is a great option.
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08-09-2009, 03:36 PM | #15 |
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recracer, I take it that you live in California? The Lifans have never been legal for California, either on or off-road--it seems funny that all of the other, very similar bikes have CARB approval for off-road, but Lifan never has.
The Zongshen might be able to get registered--see what you can come up with. Some members here on Chinariders have gotten Roketas and other such bikes streeted for Cali. Countyimports XMOTOS bike might be streetable for Cal--Member Liverchip had an XMOTOS bike (not the same as the Countyimports, but the same brand) streeted with plate. JPMotorsports (from San Diego) have been selling the Qlink XF200 and XP200 and getting them street registered in California somehow, legitimately. http://www.jpmotorsports.net/new_veh...ModelYear=2009 |
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