Howdy from Texas! Photos of bike - Page 2

Weldangrind · 10-16-2011, 01:52 AM

Those ammo boxes look really good! I bought two last year for the same reason; now I just need to find the right bike.

JoeSlow · 11-23-2011, 11:19 PM

So I came across another china bike from the same friend. Only had 6 miles when I got it, was laid down of its first ride and stored away since on a stand. So after changing the fluids, fixing the seized choke cable, a good once over on the bolts, she kicked up on the second try. Now it's parked at 18 miles...awaiting some more preventative maintenance and new tags. Renting a trailer to get it back home tomorrow. First time to use the hitch on the scion tC for anything other than a bike rack!

Looking forward to riding this for a while, the weather i Tx permits year round riding. It's funny how none of my friends refuse to accept there are other brands than name brand. I know it's a clone with many flaw but the price of free and being mechanically inclined, working part time at ace hardware, and being a full time student I'll take all I can in efforts to have fun with a new hobby that saves me on fuel and get me back into riding.

FastDoc · 11-23-2011, 11:43 PM

Free?! 8O

Wow!

Nice pics too, BTW.

Nothing wrong with a clone. You won't get to the top of the hill first, but you'll get there. Lots of little things to fix and modify but that can be fun too.

Enjoy the ride. 8)

Weldangrind · 11-24-2011, 12:30 AM

Free?! You suck.

It looks great! I hope it gives you many happy miles.

SpudRider · 11-24-2011, 02:07 AM

Free is the best price!

Congratulations on acquiring your "new to you" motorcycle!

Spud

JoeSlow · 11-24-2011, 02:39 AM

Yep, I'm lucky to have such a good friend. He took the bikes as a partial trade for something a while back, but never bothered with picking them up until recently. When he saw my interest in the china bikes he said I could have them. He is a die hard Suzuki guy, which I can understand. I've done a lot of work on his 4x4 project but thats just what I do for fun.

Low miles!

China bikes and my friend's SV1000

10-16-2011, 01:52 AM	#16
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Those ammo boxes look really good! I bought two last year for the same reason; now I just need to find the right bike. __________________ 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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11-23-2011, 11:43 PM	#18
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Free?! 8O Wow! Nice pics too, BTW. Nothing wrong with a clone. You won't get to the top of the hill first, but you'll get there. Lots of little things to fix and modify but that can be fun too. Enjoy the ride. 8) __________________ Happy to serve.
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11-24-2011, 12:30 AM	#19
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Free?! You suck. It looks great! I hope it gives you many happy miles. __________________ 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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11-24-2011, 02:07 AM	#20
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Free is the best price! Congratulations on acquiring your "new to you" motorcycle! 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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11-23-2011, 11:19 PM	#17
JoeSlow Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 10	So I came across another china bike from the same friend. Only had 6 miles when I got it, was laid down of its first ride and stored away since on a stand. So after changing the fluids, fixing the seized choke cable, a good once over on the bolts, she kicked up on the second try. Now it's parked at 18 miles...awaiting some more preventative maintenance and new tags. Renting a trailer to get it back home tomorrow. First time to use the hitch on the scion tC for anything other than a bike rack! Looking forward to riding this for a while, the weather i Tx permits year round riding. It's funny how none of my friends refuse to accept there are other brands than name brand. I know it's a clone with many flaw but the price of free and being mechanically inclined, working part time at ace hardware, and being a full time student I'll take all I can in efforts to have fun with a new hobby that saves me on fuel and get me back into riding.
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11-24-2011, 02:39 AM	#21
JoeSlow Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 10	Yep, I'm lucky to have such a good friend. He took the bikes as a partial trade for something a while back, but never bothered with picking them up until recently. When he saw my interest in the china bikes he said I could have them. He is a die hard Suzuki guy, which I can understand. I've done a lot of work on his 4x4 project but thats just what I do for fun. Low miles! China bikes and my friend's SV1000
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