Hello, finally.

BrianW · 03-31-2010, 04:14 PM

I've been lurking around this site for around 2 years now and have never properly introduced myself (I apologize). My name is Brian and I live in West Virginia an hour outta Pittsburgh. I'm 20 years old and have been riding since I was 8.

After buying a 08 Honda Rebel 250 in 08 and taking a major loss after outgrowing it (which happened in a matter of months) I decided two things:
1. Never buy a name-brand bike unless if I get a steal on it
2. I hate road bikes.

I did a lot of research on Lifan after seeing a few of the gy5's at Wheeling Cycle for $2200 and found them much cheaper online, which is even better news. Working part time and being a full time student doesn't exactly leave me with a lot of money to spare so the price was definitely appealing. I bought a GY5 off of xtrememoto.net and the rest is history. Not one problem since and I've had it going on 2 years now, riding it every chance I get.

I now have an 08 Lifan GY5 and 06 Lifan GY3 and I just received a Zongshen Sierra in the mail this morning. I can't wait to get it together.

To all who keep this site so informative and friendly, I commend you. Thanks for all of your help and information and if my 2 cents is ever worth anything I'll post it and hopefully help someone else out.

TurboT · 03-31-2010, 04:27 PM

Welcome!

Great to bring on a new member, and one with good experiences with their China Bikes. I'm sure you'll be able to contribute somewhere, if only to toss a good line in here and there.

Welcome again!!

MICRider · 03-31-2010, 04:39 PM

Hello Brian! So, you finally got the Zong eh? You will have to post us some pics when you get a chance, we all love the Zongs 8). I prefer the dual sport bikes over the road bikes as well, my Konker is my first D/S bike and I am loving it! Enjoy the ride!

FastDoc · 03-31-2010, 10:53 PM

Well done and welcome to the club!

2LZ · 04-01-2010, 12:29 AM

Congrats and "Hi!" from a newby!
Much like yerself, I lurked a long while, on and off, and found that when it comes to the China Bike, this place is invaluable. Great folks and also, tons of info.
Welcome!

Weldangrind · 04-01-2010, 12:48 AM

Welcome!

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Originally Posted by BrianW

I just received a Zongshen Sierra in the mail this morning.

Your mail carrier must be huge!

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Originally Posted by BrianW

Thanks for all of your help and information and if my 2 cents is ever worth anything I'll post it and hopefully help someone else out.

Thanks for your willingness to contribute. Even if the majority of members are aware of what you're posting, you could be helping out a lurker.

SpudRider · 04-01-2010, 01:39 AM

Welcome, Brian! We are very pleased you joined us.

Spud

katoranger · 04-01-2010, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

Welcome!

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrianW

I just received a Zongshen Sierra in the mail this morning.

Your mail carrier must be huge!

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrianW

Thanks for all of your help and information and if my 2 cents is ever worth anything I'll post it and hopefully help someone else out.

Thanks for your willingness to contribute. Even if the majority of members are aware of what you're posting, you could be helping out a lurker.

Its probably that guy lifting the konker from the truck. His day job.

SpudRider · 04-01-2010, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by katoranger

...Its probably that guy lifting the konker from the truck. His day job.

I missed the Konker lift out of the truck; is there a video?

Spud

katoranger · 04-01-2010, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by SpudRider

Quote:

Originally Posted by katoranger

...Its probably that guy lifting the konker from the truck. His day job.

I missed the Konker lift out of the truck; is there a video?

Spud

SpudRider · 04-01-2010, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by katoranger

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpudRider

Quote:

Originally Posted by katoranger

...Its probably that guy lifting the konker from the truck. His day job.

I missed the Konker lift out of the truck; is there a video?

Spud

Thank you, Allen.

I saw the lift occur 14 seconds into the video.

However, I am betting that kid could not lift a crated Zong out of the back of his pickup truck!

Spud

TurboT · 04-01-2010, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by SpudRider

Quote:

Originally Posted by katoranger

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpudRider

Quote:

Originally Posted by katoranger

...Its probably that guy lifting the konker from the truck. His day job.

I missed the Konker lift out of the truck; is there a video?

Spud

Thank you, Allen.

I saw the lift occur 14 seconds into the video.

However, I am betting that kid could not lift a crated Zong out of the back of his pickup truck!

Spud

I could do it, both ways. 8)

Weldangrind · 04-01-2010, 09:10 PM

I'm not arguing that point!

TurboT · 04-01-2010, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

I'm not arguing that point!

You could too. I've shaken your hand...and seen you fling 300lbs quads around no problem.

03-31-2010, 04:14 PM	#1
BrianW Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Wheeling, WV native currently living In Natchitoches, LA Posts: 297	Hello, finally. I've been lurking around this site for around 2 years now and have never properly introduced myself (I apologize). My name is Brian and I live in West Virginia an hour outta Pittsburgh. I'm 20 years old and have been riding since I was 8. After buying a 08 Honda Rebel 250 in 08 and taking a major loss after outgrowing it (which happened in a matter of months) I decided two things: 1. Never buy a name-brand bike unless if I get a steal on it 2. I hate road bikes. I did a lot of research on Lifan after seeing a few of the gy5's at Wheeling Cycle for $2200 and found them much cheaper online, which is even better news. Working part time and being a full time student doesn't exactly leave me with a lot of money to spare so the price was definitely appealing. I bought a GY5 off of xtrememoto.net and the rest is history. Not one problem since and I've had it going on 2 years now, riding it every chance I get. I now have an 08 Lifan GY5 and 06 Lifan GY3 and I just received a Zongshen Sierra in the mail this morning. I can't wait to get it together. To all who keep this site so informative and friendly, I commend you. Thanks for all of your help and information and if my 2 cents is ever worth anything I'll post it and hopefully help someone else out.
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03-31-2010, 10:53 PM	#4
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Well done and welcome to the club! __________________ Happy to serve.
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04-01-2010, 01:39 AM	#7
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Welcome, Brian! We are very pleased you joined us. Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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04-01-2010, 09:10 PM	#13
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I'm not arguing that point! __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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03-31-2010, 04:27 PM	#2
TurboT Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Surrey, B.C., Canada Posts: 2,185	Welcome! Great to bring on a new member, and one with good experiences with their China Bikes. I'm sure you'll be able to contribute somewhere, if only to toss a good line in here and there. Welcome again!!
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03-31-2010, 04:39 PM	#3
MICRider Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 3,274	Hello Brian! So, you finally got the Zong eh? You will have to post us some pics when you get a chance, we all love the Zongs 8). I prefer the dual sport bikes over the road bikes as well, my Konker is my first D/S bike and I am loving it! Enjoy the ride!
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04-01-2010, 12:29 AM	#5
2LZ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Volcano, Ca Posts: 7,110	Congrats and "Hi!" from a newby! Much like yerself, I lurked a long while, on and off, and found that when it comes to the China Bike, this place is invaluable. Great folks and also, tons of info. Welcome!
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