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04-21-2012, 12:38 AM
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Really nice looking inexpensive WATERCOOLED 250 Chinabike?
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04-21-2012, 12:44 AM
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In Canada, that frame was known as a Hummer, but I haven't seen them water cooled. Saga has a Gio with that motor.
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04-21-2012, 01:09 AM
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I test rode that bike several years ago; stay away from it.
 The suspension is terrible, and the seat is as hard as a rock. :( There's a good reason he is selling it after riding it for only 52 miles. :roll:Spud 
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04-21-2012, 01:14 AM
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I'm very wary of PP products. :roll:
Like I say I'm not in a position to buy anything now but I sure liked the price and the way it looks. Is it an OHC? 4 valve?
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04-21-2012, 01:29 AM
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It's not a PP bike, it's a Wildfire.
That bike looks okay, but the suspension is as hard as a rock, and the Marquis de Sade designed the saddle. :roll: You could ride that bike 25 feet, and know you would never want to own it. That seller will never get $1,600 for that bike.Spud
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04-21-2012, 02:00 PM
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"There's a sucker born every minute" - P. T. Barnum
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04-21-2012, 02:34 PM
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I can't deny the veracity of that quote. :roll: P.T. Barnum knew all about suckers.
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04-23-2012, 11:47 PM
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I just looked at the wildfire website. This gomer wants a $100 more than the MSRP.
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04-24-2012, 01:25 AM
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I test rode that bike, and I wouldn't pay $200 for it, let alone $1,600. 8O
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04-24-2012, 01:49 PM
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I was amazed how poorly it handled, and how uncomfortable it felt as I was riding around the gravel parking lot. I was a very happy and grateful man when I remounted my Zong and continued on my journey. Here's a link to my original review of the Wildfire 250. http://www.chinariders.com/modules.p...highlight=arco Spud
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04-24-2012, 03:14 PM
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I picked up two wildfire pitbikes. They both had alot of issues. The quality was bottom of the barrel even for Chinese standards. When looking online the wildfire bikes are usually the cheapest ones out there.
The pitbikes made good donar cycles for the engines and parts.
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04-25-2012, 12:26 AM
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Thank you, Doc.
You might note my Zong has undergone a few modifications since that thread was posted. Spud
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. Love all of Spuds R/R's, beautiful countryside there! 8)
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