11-14-2012, 02:14 PM | #1 |
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noob to scooters and china riders
hi all, I am looking at getting a chinese scoot for various reasons, and with a limited budget have settled on a Longbo (adventure I believe) 150cc form a dealer in houston.
the add says I can get out the door for about $1000, maybe less. anyone here have one of these? are they any good? I don't expect it to last 20 years or anything, but don't want to drop a grand on something that'lll break tomorrow either any opinions appreciated, as I get conflicting info on the net |
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11-14-2012, 04:18 PM | #2 |
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Welcome. Most Chinese scooters are going to require some attention to be operated daily. Prep work is key.
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11-15-2012, 03:14 AM | #3 |
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Thanks, at least I got one reply.
what sort of attention? Also, what about the Yingang motos? any good? |
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11-15-2012, 08:33 AM | #4 |
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A honda or yamaha is usually just add gas and go. A Chinese scooter will require you to be able to fix little things. Make sure bolts are tight etc.
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11-15-2012, 05:42 PM | #5 |
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I deffinitely have those abilities, I've done valve adjustments on GSs, carbs on any number of bikes, various other things.
However when I sat on one of the scooters, I didn't like it, and the dealer didn't want to start it, which no way do I drop cash on a vehicle, no matter what type, without that, and they insisted on cash, which I, going to a dealer, had not thought to bring (would if buying off an individual) so I decided it wasn't meant to be I'd probably be OK with a chinese moto, from a diff dealer, but not a scooter from this one any way, Think I'll save up for something I'll actualy like, this scoot wasn't that Thank for your replies, Katoranger, if I do get a cinabike, think I'll stick to established brands like Lifan |
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11-16-2012, 08:00 AM | #6 |
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The Dealer certainly sounds sketchy. Mine allowed a test drive, something none of the Japanese dealers would allow.
Won't start the bike and only accepts cash? Sounds fly by night to me.
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11-16-2012, 08:09 AM | #7 |
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I wouldn't deal there either.
Lifan, Roketa, or the better Zongshen and Qlink bikes.
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11-21-2012, 07:37 PM | #8 |
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Welcome to these forums, Art. We are glad you joined us.
I agree with the others. I wouldn't buy anything from that particular dealer. :roll: Spud
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