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bechandler07 · 05-19-2009, 07:47 PM

I just got off the phone with hooper imports . They actually took the time to talk to me about my bike . I am going to send them an email and get a prices for everything i need . The guy on the phone was really helpful . he gave me alot of info on stuff that i really had no idea about . so thank ya'll and i will post back with the results

katoranger · 05-19-2009, 08:12 PM

Glad to hear about Hooper being able to help. His prices are not the cheapest, but I think he provides great service.

It is hard to say who because so many have gone out of business too.

Allen

bechandler07 · 05-20-2009, 01:57 AM

I hear ya . he seemed reasonable on the phone . just hard to say . i know scooter parts said 250 dollars and that was way outrageous . i would just make it a dirt bike for that kind of price .

SpudRider · 05-20-2009, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by brianc9306

I just got off the phone with hooper imports . They actually took the time to talk to me about my bike . I am going to send them an email and get a prices for everything i need . The guy on the phone was really helpful . he gave me alot of info on stuff that i really had no idea about . so thank ya'll and i will post back with the results

That is great news! Based upon everything I have heard, I believe Larry Hooper is a fine gentleman. Thank you for your positive report on his dealer service.

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Originally Posted by brianc9306

I hear ya . he seemed reasonable on the phone . just hard to say . i know scooter parts said 250 dollars and that was way outrageous . i would just make it a dirt bike for that kind of price .

I am truly sorry to hear you had a bad experience with ScooterParts. That particular â€œdealerâ€ has been banned from this website several times under different aliases. :evil: The moderator team is now constantly vigilant to prevent his deceptive reincarnations. :mad: I am truly sorry you encountered him with your very first attempt to find parts for your disabled motorcycle. :( However, I am also very glad you persevered!

You have found a good group of people on this forum. The vast majority of our members are helpful, polite people who are eager to help others. Please do keep us informed of your progress in restoring your bike to operating condition. Also, please do know that all of us certainly wish for your complete success, and we are happy to help.

Spud

culcune · 05-20-2009, 11:46 AM

Hooper is a good guy, from the few times I have contacted him. He has been around awhile, which is good from a longevity point of view, especially in dealing in Chinese bikes.

Forchetto and FastDoc, Qingqi has come a long way (or were always doing decently well), but just a few years ago, an importer gave them a bad name in the US with their scooters. Once they broke down, the distributor had already been out of business, so the scooters, and the Qingqi name, were frowned upon here.

I do think that Qingqi being a Chinese state company might have something to do with them not being the best marketers of their own products, or finding good distribution channels, such as teaming up with Suzuki. They do have that Peugeut (sp?) connection with that one 200cc naked bike, I thought, however.

Frog · 05-21-2009, 10:43 AM

320356307958

the above fleaBay clutch cable looks very close to mine. I know it says pit bike but 1100mm should be long enough. Worth measuring what you need and dropping these guys an email. - it's only going to be $15 or so inc post I would have thought.

Frog

Or possibly this one..... 220409909872

bechandler07 · 05-21-2009, 11:39 PM

as far as the clutch cable goes , my cable is fine from what hooper told me . the clip that connects the cable to the clutch arm is what broke and went missing . he told me that is actually part of the clutch arm assembly and that is what i'll need

05-19-2009, 07:47 PM	#16
bechandler07 Join Date: May 2007 Location: winona , ms Posts: 3	hooper imports I just got off the phone with hooper imports . They actually took the time to talk to me about my bike . I am going to send them an email and get a prices for everything i need . The guy on the phone was really helpful . he gave me alot of info on stuff that i really had no idea about . so thank ya'll and i will post back with the results
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05-19-2009, 08:12 PM	#17
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Glad to hear about Hooper being able to help. His prices are not the cheapest, but I think he provides great service. It is hard to say who because so many have gone out of business too. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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05-21-2009, 11:39 PM	#22
bechandler07 Join Date: May 2007 Location: winona , ms Posts: 3	thank you again as far as the clutch cable goes , my cable is fine from what hooper told me . the clip that connects the cable to the clutch arm is what broke and went missing . he told me that is actually part of the clutch arm assembly and that is what i'll need
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05-20-2009, 01:57 AM	#18
bechandler07 Join Date: May 2007 Location: winona , ms Posts: 3	I hear ya . he seemed reasonable on the phone . just hard to say . i know scooter parts said 250 dollars and that was way outrageous . i would just make it a dirt bike for that kind of price .
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05-20-2009, 11:46 AM	#20
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,055	Hooper is a good guy, from the few times I have contacted him. He has been around awhile, which is good from a longevity point of view, especially in dealing in Chinese bikes. Forchetto and FastDoc, Qingqi has come a long way (or were always doing decently well), but just a few years ago, an importer gave them a bad name in the US with their scooters. Once they broke down, the distributor had already been out of business, so the scooters, and the Qingqi name, were frowned upon here. I do think that Qingqi being a Chinese state company might have something to do with them not being the best marketers of their own products, or finding good distribution channels, such as teaming up with Suzuki. They do have that Peugeut (sp?) connection with that one 200cc naked bike, I thought, however.
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05-21-2009, 10:43 AM	#21
Frog Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hampshire England Posts: 191	320356307958 the above fleaBay clutch cable looks very close to mine. I know it says pit bike but 1100mm should be long enough. Worth measuring what you need and dropping these guys an email. - it's only going to be $15 or so inc post I would have thought. Frog Or possibly this one..... 220409909872
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