Newbie requesting some advice on Chinabike purchase

[windtrader]

Hello,

I live in California, have done a fair amount of research into Chinese made ATV and dirt bikes, and getting close to making a buy. Found this site and would like to get some assistance in making sure I don't something that I'll regret after paying off the credit card.

Here's a summary of my thinking and learing at this moment.

Essential criteria:
* Buy only an authentic, non grey market unit.
* Buy from reputable dealer.
* Buy a "reputable" brand.
* Reliable parts supply.
* California Sticker (Green desired, Red ok)

Important criteria:
* Quality parts and durable construction.
* Local (or instate) dealer for purchase and support

Assumptions:
* If motor approved on Cal. ARB site, company is not s scammer and has satisfactory backing and likely to be around for support to both end users, dealers, and other OEM manufacturers using their motors.

* "You get what you pay for" - Will pay a premium to get solid unit from a reputable mfg/dealer.

* Will need to go over every nut and bolt and retighten with some locktite. Extra ongoing vigilance for things getting loose or needing adjustments.

* Likely need to replace chain fairly quickly, maybe right away.

* Will not be raced or suffer heavy riding, more recreational, occasional moderate rides.

* Savings from buying online and self-assembling nets to extra cost from buying assembled from local dealer.

Brands I have short listed:

Jetmoto - good quality, fair prices, mfg is only 30 minutes away.

BMS - (seems sourced from Indonesia) good quality, looking stronger as they are now certifying motors themselves in Ca.

Hensin - good quality, seem to be around for awhile

American Lifan - good quality, been around for awhile.

Thanks for your comments.

Don