Saga motorcycles and the new 400.... - Page 3

treetrimmer · 02-11-2011, 01:58 AM

Art,
Are you going to have online parts ordering for the 400's soon?
Thanks,
Jeff

SagaCanada · 02-11-2011, 08:10 AM

In response to your question about parts, yes we do have the parts online. Parts for these bikes at the moment are online at xingyuecanada.com

There is the complete parts list on there, with the diagrams specific to each part to ensure you get exactly the part you are looking for. Coming soon the parts list will be transferred over to Saga Canada's site.

We have alot of U.S. customers who purchase parts from us online. We seem to be one of the only companies around that have a large inventory of parts. In retail dollars, Saga has approximately $450,000 worth of parts for our machines, and we are always adding to it! From a CDI, to complete engines in the box we have it!

If anyone is looking for parts for a chinese machine, give us a shout, or send us a email with what your looking for and we will most likely have it, or can find it from our suppliers pretty quick. We have lot's of people sending us pic's of the part they are looking for and we have great success in matchin up replacement parts.

Happy Riding!

Barnone · 02-14-2011, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by SpudRider

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Originally Posted by Jim

I stopped by Saga today and was impressed with how well stocked (and organized) their warehouse was. I believe the bikes are also properly imported with the transport Canada approval so they really are street legal. If I was in the market I think I'd be going back and forth between the Saga 400 and a Konker.

I am interested to learn if the Saga 400/Xingyue XY400Y2 proves to be a reliable machine. I certainly hope the Pitster Pro LXT 400 owners in the United States keep us informed regarding their experiences with this motorcycle. I hope Saga keeps a stock of replacement parts for the 400cc motorcycle.

Spud

Spud
What happened to the Pitster Pro LXT 400 owners here? I wish they would start a new thread with their experiences.

FastDoc · 02-14-2011, 01:35 PM

I's like to know also.... :roll:

It could be that they are down for the winter, but we all have winter and are still writing/riding. Also some of the PP400's went to southern states so I'd expect them to be active. I don't know.

As I said before the PP may turn out to be great and the CB bargin of the decade, but there is simply no good LONG TERM data out there at all. There are however reports of engine/transmission failures.

Until Saga came into the game and stocked parts, parts for the PP through Pitster were very slow to arrive. Like months. Lots of anxiety of owning an orphan when stuff like that happens.

This is why I spend exactly twice the price of the PP to get the KLX.

If only there was more (positive) info on the 400!

SpudRider · 02-14-2011, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Barnone

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Originally Posted by SpudRider

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Originally Posted by Jim

I stopped by Saga today and was impressed with how well stocked (and organized) their warehouse was. I believe the bikes are also properly imported with the transport Canada approval so they really are street legal. If I was in the market I think I'd be going back and forth between the Saga 400 and a Konker.

I am interested to learn if the Saga 400/Xingyue XY400Y2 proves to be a reliable machine. I certainly hope the Pitster Pro LXT 400 owners in the United States keep us informed regarding their experiences with this motorcycle. I hope Saga keeps a stock of replacement parts for the 400cc motorcycle.

Spud

Spud
What happened to the Pitster Pro LXT 400 owners here? I wish they would start a new thread with their experiences.

TreeTrimmer (Jeff) is a LXT 400 owner residing in Oregon; he recently posted in this thread inquiring about obtaining parts from Saga Canada.

However, you're certainly correct; we haven't heard much from the LXT 400 owners lately.

I hope the LXT 400 owners will become more active on these forums as the weather warms up! I certainly hope they will also report their bikes are proving to be reliable, and they are getting good customer support from Pitster Pro.

Spud

roketa200E5 · 02-16-2011, 12:07 AM

I'm not sure what's the point of a clone short of itself the potential to fill other markets. Higher levels of performance oriented Chinese bikes won't be winning any motocross, so why not go into something like bio/diesel motorcycles.

Clone one of those KLR based marine diesel bike or something.

They obviously know about it.

I sure won't mind a heavier bike that runs on bio diesel.

Jim · 02-16-2011, 12:21 AM

That seems a little off topic? A diesel motorcycle would be cool, you should start a topic to discuss it.

roketa200E5 · 02-16-2011, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim

That seems a little off topic? A diesel motorcycle would be cool, you should start a topic to discuss it.

I most certainly didn't intend to kill the thread this way. I get a feeling everyone switches back to big 4J bikes after a while.

SpudRider · 02-16-2011, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by roketa200E5

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Originally Posted by Jim

That seems a little off topic? A diesel motorcycle would be cool, you should start a topic to discuss it.

I most certainly didn't intend to kill the thread this way. I get a feeling everyone switches back to big 4J bikes after a while.

You've introduced an interesting topic; however, this topic has no relevance to the Saga 400 motorcycle being discussed in this thread.

I also encourage you to start a new thread in the Miscellaneous Forum.

Spud

FastDoc · 02-16-2011, 06:23 PM

One of our members, a major tinkerer, tried to build a diesel out of a brand new KLR and ran into a roadblock with the torque converter. The same member also shaved off like 40 pounds from another new KLR. 8O

Anyone remember who that was? It was a cool thread. 8)

fishman10 · 02-16-2011, 08:36 PM

I am still here ,but winter has curtailed the riding and the few good days I've had I took the harley out.In the spring i hope to have some info for everyone.

Jim · 02-17-2011, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

One of our members, a major tinkerer, tried to build a diesel out of a brand new KLR and ran into a roadblock with the torque converter. The same member also shaved off like 40 pounds from another new KLR. 8O

Anyone remember who that was? It was a cool thread. 8)

It was SamM you are thinking of, his topics are both in "other stuff" page 2 and 3 I believe.

treetrimmer · 02-17-2011, 10:20 PM

Tree trimmer here,
Bike has about 500 miles on it, no issues at all. I have changed to oil twice, cleaned the chain and that's about it. Weather has been really rotten for most of the winter with moss growing where it's never grown before. I usually ride all winter, must be getting old! I going to ride it to work tomorrow if I get a chance. I'm also planning to take my yearly 1 week dual sport trip on it just for fun. I will leave the Yamaha wr250R at home and see what happens. For this reason the improved parts situation is great as I wanted to get some spare cables and other parts to take along. As the bike gets more miles on it I will keep everyone informed.
Thanks,
Jeff

MICRider · 02-17-2011, 11:55 PM

They are a good price in the States, but waaaay too expensive in Canada. I can't imagine too many people buying one here when the price is getting so close to what you would pay for a mainstream Japanese dual sport. $4500 for the chinese 400 is what they are asking for new 2009 KLX250's here... You can get a leftover 2010 KLR650 for $5999... Only $1500 more. Who would buy an unproven chinese bike with prices being so close to popular Japanese dual sports? If you could buy them for $2000 or $2500 like in the States people might give them a shot, but for $4500 I'll take a mainstream bike anyday

Jim · 02-18-2011, 12:06 AM

At the motorcycle show they had them on for between about $3200 and $3800 depending on which model...

02-11-2011, 01:58 AM	#31
treetrimmer Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 12	400 parts Art, Are you going to have online parts ordering for the 400's soon? Thanks, Jeff
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02-11-2011, 08:10 AM	#32
SagaCanada Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 19	Xingyue/Saga Online Parts In response to your question about parts, yes we do have the parts online. Parts for these bikes at the moment are online at xingyuecanada.com There is the complete parts list on there, with the diagrams specific to each part to ensure you get exactly the part you are looking for. Coming soon the parts list will be transferred over to Saga Canada's site. We have alot of U.S. customers who purchase parts from us online. We seem to be one of the only companies around that have a large inventory of parts. In retail dollars, Saga has approximately $450,000 worth of parts for our machines, and we are always adding to it! From a CDI, to complete engines in the box we have it! If anyone is looking for parts for a chinese machine, give us a shout, or send us a email with what your looking for and we will most likely have it, or can find it from our suppliers pretty quick. We have lot's of people sending us pic's of the part they are looking for and we have great success in matchin up replacement parts. Happy Riding! __________________ Saga Canada #201-20579 Langley Bypass, Langley BC 604-534-3844 www.sagacanada.ca DLR#30150
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02-14-2011, 01:35 PM	#34
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I's like to know also.... :roll: It could be that they are down for the winter, but we all have winter and are still writing/riding. Also some of the PP400's went to southern states so I'd expect them to be active. I don't know. As I said before the PP may turn out to be great and the CB bargin of the decade, but there is simply no good LONG TERM data out there at all. There are however reports of engine/transmission failures. Until Saga came into the game and stocked parts, parts for the PP through Pitster were very slow to arrive. Like months. Lots of anxiety of owning an orphan when stuff like that happens. This is why I spend exactly twice the price of the PP to get the KLX. If only there was more (positive) info on the 400! __________________ Happy to serve.
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02-16-2011, 12:21 AM	#37
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	That seems a little off topic? A diesel motorcycle would be cool, you should start a topic to discuss it. __________________ "Be excellent to each other" "We are all human. Let's start to prove it!"
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02-16-2011, 06:23 PM	#40
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	One of our members, a major tinkerer, tried to build a diesel out of a brand new KLR and ran into a roadblock with the torque converter. The same member also shaved off like 40 pounds from another new KLR. 8O Anyone remember who that was? It was a cool thread. 8) __________________ Happy to serve.
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02-16-2011, 12:07 AM	#36
roketa200E5 Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 234	I'm not sure what's the point of a clone short of itself the potential to fill other markets. Higher levels of performance oriented Chinese bikes won't be winning any motocross, so why not go into something like bio/diesel motorcycles. Clone one of those KLR based marine diesel bike or something. They obviously know about it. I sure won't mind a heavier bike that runs on bio diesel.
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02-16-2011, 08:36 PM	#41
fishman10 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: central PA Posts: 770	pitster 400 I am still here ,but winter has curtailed the riding and the few good days I've had I took the harley out.In the spring i hope to have some info for everyone. __________________ 2015 zongshen rx3,,(Sold),,,2016 bashan storm,,2005 Harley ultra classic.
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02-17-2011, 10:20 PM	#43
treetrimmer Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 12	Pitster 400 Tree trimmer here, Bike has about 500 miles on it, no issues at all. I have changed to oil twice, cleaned the chain and that's about it. Weather has been really rotten for most of the winter with moss growing where it's never grown before. I usually ride all winter, must be getting old! I going to ride it to work tomorrow if I get a chance. I'm also planning to take my yearly 1 week dual sport trip on it just for fun. I will leave the Yamaha wr250R at home and see what happens. For this reason the improved parts situation is great as I wanted to get some spare cables and other parts to take along. As the bike gets more miles on it I will keep everyone informed. Thanks, Jeff
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02-17-2011, 11:55 PM	#44
MICRider Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 3,274	They are a good price in the States, but waaaay too expensive in Canada. I can't imagine too many people buying one here when the price is getting so close to what you would pay for a mainstream Japanese dual sport. $4500 for the chinese 400 is what they are asking for new 2009 KLX250's here... You can get a leftover 2010 KLR650 for $5999... Only $1500 more. Who would buy an unproven chinese bike with prices being so close to popular Japanese dual sports? If you could buy them for $2000 or $2500 like in the States people might give them a shot, but for $4500 I'll take a mainstream bike anyday
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02-18-2011, 12:06 AM	#45
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	At the motorcycle show they had them on for between about $3200 and $3800 depending on which model... __________________ "Be excellent to each other" "We are all human. Let's start to prove it!"
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