Viva VX200S Model Change, purchase date?

jkomp316 · 05-13-2007, 01:11 PM

According to the website it looks like they're selling a different model then what everyone on here has. Can anyone confirm this? I just purchased one last Friday so I will try and confirm this when it arrives. I know there was someone here that purchased one and it didn't arrive with colored wheels. Does anyone know when the last VIVA purchase was? (mine was may 11) I still have my fingers crossed that I will get an old style one, without colored wheels... But we'll have to see when it comes in. I don't think thier website is kept very accurate...

Maybe they changed the site/pictures because they no longer have color matched wheels and all the old pics showed that.

justjoe · 05-13-2007, 01:32 PM

Hi J

I know they have changed manufactures of the Vivas ,as far as the date I don't know. I ordered mine April 2 and got the old model with colored rims,tach etc manufactured by Jialing. I think now they are selling a terminatore as a viva which if memory serves is made by Roketa

jkomp316 · 05-13-2007, 02:19 PM

How do you know this?

05-13-2007, 02:19 PM

It's hard to tell since Viva's website is showing 2 different bikes with 2 different Engines, 1 OHV and 1 OHC, and both under the same model designation.

jkomp316 · 05-13-2007, 02:27 PM

yea, i'm thinking the website is inaccurate... i called them because i wanted blue or black and it wasnt an option on the website... the guy AVI had no problems with it, he was just like OK. thats why i was asking if anyone knows when the last VIVA purchase was? i plan on keeping everyone informed when mine arrives.

katoranger · 05-13-2007, 09:50 PM

may I ask what website seller you are referring too? I am considering the viva too as an option.

Allen

jkomp316 · 05-13-2007, 10:17 PM

this place

http://www.atvsimports.com/dirt-bike-200cc-enduro.html

If you can wait a week or so, I can fill you in on what i get. The old VIVA's were very nice for the money, I hope they still are, or maybe theyre still the same? They have many websites by the way. They all have different pricing, this link is the best deal. They're funny with thier online stuff, I'd advise calling them for ordering.

I'm still trying to confirm if someone has actually puchased a VIVA and recieved a "different" style. Or if everyone is just going by the different pictures online.

katoranger · 05-13-2007, 10:28 PM

Please keep us informed. I am leaning toward the viva based on the price right now. I am building up a fund selling off my other bikes so that I can buy a china bike. I want the OHC motor and inverted forks and dual discs. The tack would be nice. The rest is not real important to me.

The quote from Forest Gump fits here. "Life is like a box of chocolates. you never know what ya gonna get."

Thanks, Allen

ejcycles · 05-14-2007, 05:34 AM

Here ya go guys, like Frostbite says: Search The Threads, it's on here.

http://chinariders.net/modules.php?n...ewtopic&t=1573

jkomp316 · 05-14-2007, 12:41 PM

I've already seen that whole post. Its concerning a street bike, and he ordered off the website, wich was also inaccurate. That leads me to think that most of the website is innaccurate. Theres been many happy VIVA owners. Thats the only negative I've seen. They obviously don't spend much time/money on thier website/s it doesnt take a genious to figure that out. I called them for my order and an actual person awnsered after 2 rings. Like I said before, its a risk no matter where you get it or what kind you get. Just have to roll the dice and hope for the best. Its only $950... You could prob part it out on ebay for that much.

katoranger · 05-14-2007, 05:54 PM

Thanks for the link I did read that too and I am waiting to see how jkomp comes out. Since alot of others have ordered the bikes for this company and are happy with them. I also plan to use a CC to purchase for my protection.

I have to agree with the ebay comment. I part bikes everyday. Not many china parts on there so supply/demand would be favorable.

Allen

katoranger · 05-14-2007, 07:46 PM

I just got off the phone with viva. They answered on the first ring. I spoke with Avi and after being on hold for a few minutes he said that the 200cc enduro does NOT have the inverted forks and he didn't know on the engine, but also said it was a suzuki clone. He obviously wanted me to buy it now since he offered to knock off ten bucks. I will wait until jkomp gets his and see what happens. I have to say that ordering off the website might be a risky venture, but calling is probably safe if you are prepared to ask the right questions. Avi seems to be the sales person for this model as alot have talk to him.

Allen

ambassador · 05-14-2007, 09:37 PM

$10 bucks, what a deal!!!! Buy a LIFAN....

katoranger · 05-14-2007, 09:48 PM

After finding out that it has standard forks I think I am leaning strongly toward the lifan. If he really wanted to move a bike it will take more than 10 bucks for me.

jkomp any word on the delivery date?

Still curious to see what you get.

I am going to stop back and reevaluate the lifan I found.

Allen

05-13-2007, 01:11 PM	#1
jkomp316 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 145	Viva VX200S Model Change, purchase date? According to the website it looks like they're selling a different model then what everyone on here has. Can anyone confirm this? I just purchased one last Friday so I will try and confirm this when it arrives. I know there was someone here that purchased one and it didn't arrive with colored wheels. Does anyone know when the last VIVA purchase was? (mine was may 11) I still have my fingers crossed that I will get an old style one, without colored wheels... But we'll have to see when it comes in. I don't think thier website is kept very accurate... Maybe they changed the site/pictures because they no longer have color matched wheels and all the old pics showed that.
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05-14-2007, 05:34 AM	#9
ejcycles Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 11481 State Route 44 Mantua, Ohio 44255 Posts: 1,112	Here ya go guys, like Frostbite says: Search The Threads, it's on here. http://chinariders.net/modules.php?n...ewtopic&t=1573 __________________ Thanks, Bruce @ Endless Journey Cycles "Phone Calls Only" ~330-274-0098~ Hours: Tue.-Fri. 10:00-6:00 Sat. 10:00-4:00 EST. Dealer for: Lifan, Crossrunner ATVs. http://www.endlessjourneycycles.net
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05-14-2007, 09:37 PM	#13
ambassador Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bradenton, Florida Posts: 1,200	$10 bucks, what a deal!!!! Buy a LIFAN.... __________________ 06 Lifan 200 GY-5
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05-13-2007, 01:32 PM	#2
justjoe Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 76	Hi J I know they have changed manufactures of the Vivas ,as far as the date I don't know. I ordered mine April 2 and got the old model with colored rims,tach etc manufactured by Jialing. I think now they are selling a terminatore as a viva which if memory serves is made by Roketa
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05-13-2007, 02:19 PM	#3
jkomp316 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 145	How do you know this?
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05-13-2007, 02:19 PM	#4
Guest Posts: n/a	It's hard to tell since Viva's website is showing 2 different bikes with 2 different Engines, 1 OHV and 1 OHC, and both under the same model designation.
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05-13-2007, 02:27 PM	#5
jkomp316 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 145	yea, i'm thinking the website is inaccurate... i called them because i wanted blue or black and it wasnt an option on the website... the guy AVI had no problems with it, he was just like OK. thats why i was asking if anyone knows when the last VIVA purchase was? i plan on keeping everyone informed when mine arrives.
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05-13-2007, 09:50 PM	#6
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	may I ask what website seller you are referring too? I am considering the viva too as an option. Allen
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05-13-2007, 10:17 PM	#7
jkomp316 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 145	this place http://www.atvsimports.com/dirt-bike-200cc-enduro.html If you can wait a week or so, I can fill you in on what i get. The old VIVA's were very nice for the money, I hope they still are, or maybe theyre still the same? They have many websites by the way. They all have different pricing, this link is the best deal. They're funny with thier online stuff, I'd advise calling them for ordering. I'm still trying to confirm if someone has actually puchased a VIVA and recieved a "different" style. Or if everyone is just going by the different pictures online.
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05-13-2007, 10:28 PM	#8
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Please keep us informed. I am leaning toward the viva based on the price right now. I am building up a fund selling off my other bikes so that I can buy a china bike. I want the OHC motor and inverted forks and dual discs. The tack would be nice. The rest is not real important to me. The quote from Forest Gump fits here. "Life is like a box of chocolates. you never know what ya gonna get." Thanks, Allen
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05-14-2007, 12:41 PM	#10
jkomp316 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 145	I've already seen that whole post. Its concerning a street bike, and he ordered off the website, wich was also inaccurate. That leads me to think that most of the website is innaccurate. Theres been many happy VIVA owners. Thats the only negative I've seen. They obviously don't spend much time/money on thier website/s it doesnt take a genious to figure that out. I called them for my order and an actual person awnsered after 2 rings. Like I said before, its a risk no matter where you get it or what kind you get. Just have to roll the dice and hope for the best. Its only $950... You could prob part it out on ebay for that much.
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05-14-2007, 05:54 PM	#11
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Thanks for the link I did read that too and I am waiting to see how jkomp comes out. Since alot of others have ordered the bikes for this company and are happy with them. I also plan to use a CC to purchase for my protection. I have to agree with the ebay comment. I part bikes everyday. Not many china parts on there so supply/demand would be favorable. Allen
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05-14-2007, 07:46 PM	#12
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I just got off the phone with viva. They answered on the first ring. I spoke with Avi and after being on hold for a few minutes he said that the 200cc enduro does NOT have the inverted forks and he didn't know on the engine, but also said it was a suzuki clone. He obviously wanted me to buy it now since he offered to knock off ten bucks. I will wait until jkomp gets his and see what happens. I have to say that ordering off the website might be a risky venture, but calling is probably safe if you are prepared to ask the right questions. Avi seems to be the sales person for this model as alot have talk to him. Allen
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05-14-2007, 09:48 PM	#14
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	After finding out that it has standard forks I think I am leaning strongly toward the lifan. If he really wanted to move a bike it will take more than 10 bucks for me. jkomp any word on the delivery date? Still curious to see what you get. I am going to stop back and reevaluate the lifan I found. Allen
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