05-09-2011, 02:03 AM | #1 |
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China Bikes
Alright, Hello everyone, Im Sean and im new to the forums.
Let me start off with i am 16, In the summer i got hunting and elk durring the year. But you just cant get very far anymore walking, and taking the truck is to expensive. So my Uncle and I have been looking at 4 Stroke dual sports for a while. For some reason BRAND NAME dualsports are super expensive even older models i assume it is because of the econemy and gas prices. So im looking at something more affordable, but i want something newer. How long do these bikes last? Can i exchange the motor with a brand name one? do they got good power for hills What size bike should i get? im 5"4 and 120lbs What bike should i get? Should i even get a china bike? A few things im looking for Are: Electric start Exchangable parts "Basically something i can modify, if you know what i mean" Something reliable not brake everytime i take it for a ride. Can i put leds in these? I know its a china bike and you get what you pay for but this is hunting im talking about, im not going to abuse the crap out of it or anything i just dont want to get stuck up in the middle of know where, and some of you may say to just save up and buy a brand name bike, but i cant afford it. Its impossible to get a job in this econemy and the prices are to high and i cant get electric start and all that fancy stuff on an older bike.but with a china bike for the price i can. Is it worth it? Honestly? I know im asking a lot. But i dont want to make a mistake on buying one of these. |
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05-09-2011, 02:21 AM | #2 |
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Welcome!
You're asking excellent questions; many people buy China machines and expect to just put gas and oil in 'em; it ain't like that. Like our esteemed Doctor on here (Fastdoc) says, you need to have a sense of humour to own a China bike. Basically, if you take the time to properly prepare a China machine and take care of it, it can be a functional and reliable machine. I wouldn't bother with trying to transplant a Japanese engine into a China bike / atv; the China engines are usually the strong point. The brakes are ok, the frame is what it is and the bolts and bushings are often junk (but there are work-arounds for that). Have you considered a China atv for hunting? It would make sense, especially for dragging a carcass out of the bush. I haven't hunted with my 200 air cooled atv, but I love it.
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05-09-2011, 02:25 AM | #3 |
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Thanks for the welcome.
What do you have to do to prepare these bikes? And an atv wont work they arnt legal on trails in washington and service roads. also i dont think they sell atvs with the amount of power i would need. I shouldnyt have a problem putting a deer on a tarp and dragging it |
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05-09-2011, 04:07 AM | #5 |
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Wow thanks for the info Spud.
Im really debating weather or not to go with CB or not. Its not a big problem if i come across a problems OVER TIME with the bike, but id like to get something that wont poop out on me after a few thousand miles. When ordering these bikes, Do you have to build them? Im sure you do. And when you build them if you use lock tight and make sure everything is perfect you shouldnt have a problem correct? As far as interest i really like the Q Link its a nice looking bike and as i have read lots of you have them. But its a bit out of my price range. I plan on spending 1400 MAX as thats all i can afford without a job. But if i get a job, 2011 klx250 ;D. Im having troubles finding China bikes for sale. IF you can post me some links and name some bikes thatd be great. I have found the zongshen but its not Dual purpose id have to seperatley purchase a kit for that. |
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05-09-2011, 04:38 AM | #7 |
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db_200c 1199 199 shipping
http://www.happyscooters.com/200cc-4...ike-p-168.html i still like the Q better ;D |
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05-09-2011, 04:47 AM | #8 | |
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05-09-2011, 04:49 AM | #9 |
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im lovin the db-061
http://www.powersportsmax.com/produc...googleshopping |
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05-09-2011, 05:11 AM | #11 |
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yeah im not really sure, like i said im having problems finding sellers.
Again if you know of any bikes that would suite my needs please list them =P. how are jetmotos? and lifans |
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05-09-2011, 08:11 AM | #12 |
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Its not a china bike, but have you looked at the yamaha tw200? It would be perfect for hunting.
Also Doc posted about WA passing new regulation allowing dirt bikes to be tagged.
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05-09-2011, 10:26 AM | #13 | |
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The Honda clones tend to be worth less than the Zong Sierra or the Qlink. They can still be good bikes, they just might take more careful prep in the beginning, as several members here will tell you.
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05-09-2011, 11:21 AM | #14 |
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Welcome to the forum my fellow Washingtonian! 8)
Since your questions have been well and correctly answered I should mention I am selling my Chinabike, a 400cc Pitster Pro. I am selling it VERY cheap, PM me if you want specific information. This is the highest performance Chinabike available. It will run an easy 70 on the highway, has decent suspension, brakes, and ergonomics. It is an excellent trail bike and commuter, and tolerable for some highway jaunts. You can learn all the (honest) details about it in this forum subheading under "FastDoc's Official Pitster Pro LXT400" thread.
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05-09-2011, 05:11 PM | #15 |
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that tw200 looks awesome but i bet it has a heavy price.
As for the pitster send me a pm |
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