New Member About To Purchase a Skyteam V-Retro

stellio78 · 10-27-2013, 03:28 AM

Hi all,

My name is Stellio, I'm living in Sydney and currently riding a Buell XB12Ss.

I'm wanting a little bike to run around town and something to mod and think I'm sold on the Skyteam V-Retro as there called in Australia.

I've done a little searching on google and haven't heard anything bad about them, not really much about them at all to be honest.

So before I make the purchase I thought I'd join up for any feedback on my choice.

Thanks, Stellio.

SpudRider · 10-27-2013, 04:23 AM

Welcome; we are glad you joined us.

Several members of these forums own the Skyteam V-Retro/V-Raptor, including Overlander and TrailbikeRyder.

I believe these owners are pleased with their motorcycles, but I will let them speak for themselves.

FastDoc · 10-27-2013, 11:36 AM

That Buell is BRUTAL! I have always had an eye for Buell's, even before HD ownership.

The Skyteam would be a good around-town bike, and will be relaible enough, but it's important you have a asic toolkit and are not afraid to use it.

When you buy a CB, at least here in the States, you are a bit of an orphan for dealer support, parts, maintennece. We can help you out though.

Weldangrind · 10-27-2013, 12:33 PM

Welcome!

If that's the Skyteam I'm thinking of, it's a sweet looking little bike with a 230cc pushrod motor (my personal favourite China motor). The bike is based on a Suzuki VanVan, which I think was only available as a 125.

Krasi_BG · 10-27-2013, 02:44 PM

It's 250 Skyteam V-Raptor, but the the the engine is OHC and it's 223cc

culcune · 10-27-2013, 02:58 PM

Stellio78, Krasi_BG is one of the European owners I mentioned on mychinamoto who has this bike. He would be the best gauge to ownership.

stellio78 · 10-27-2013, 06:59 PM

Thanks for the welcome guys.

Also for future reference for Skyteam owners there are some frame & engine parts lists available here http://ikonikmoto.com.au/demo/index....in_page=page_2 and this looks like my local supply of Skyteam parts also

stellio78 · 10-27-2013, 10:46 PM

Don't try and talk me out of it now, I've place the order

Any muffler suggestion for the V-Raptor?

Krasi_BG · 10-28-2013, 03:27 AM

Don't know, but one of these days I'll just stuck any open muffler I can find (read, "cheap") to it and gladly get rid of all the eco tubes, valves, etc. mumbo-jumbo.

stellio78 · 10-28-2013, 05:23 AM

I'm hoping it will run alright just throwing on a slip on but if I decide to eliminate the standard air box and fit a pod filter I'd say I'm gonna be running lean.

Have you looked into re-jetting or fitting a different carby yet Krasi?

Any links would be great.

Weldangrind · 10-28-2013, 11:01 AM

I can answer that much. The bike likely comes with a Keihin clone carb, but I've had difficulty in obtaining jets for them. My choice for any Honda-based China motor is a 30mm Mikuni like this one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/30MM-MIKUNI-...bf060c&vxp=mtr

A pod filter and a free flowing exhaust would likely need a 112 or 115 main, along with a 30 slow jet, depending on you elevation.

Krasi_BG · 10-28-2013, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by stellio78

I'm hoping it will run alright just throwing on a slip on but if I decide to eliminate the standard air box and fit a pod filter I'd say I'm gonna be running lean.

Have you looked into re-jetting or fitting a different carby yet Krasi?

Any links would be great.

Jets are "weird" and I still haven't bothered checking which standard ones will fit. I've only moved the needle up one notch. Air filter box is not that restrictive, so I'd say that until you replace the exhaust there is not much point in rejeting. Still, I haven't bothered looking at the details there (yet).

stellio78 · 10-29-2013, 06:26 AM

Thanks for the feedback & link

stellio78 · 11-02-2013, 03:50 AM

Bike has arrived, is assembled and should be taking it on my first decent road ride on Wednesday after I complete the registration.

First mod will be the muffler and exhaust wrap, I noticed this behind the small exhaust shield. I'm guessing this is a catalytic converter? Worth removing?

Krasi_BG · 11-02-2013, 06:49 AM

Don't know whats in there, but I have my eye on the valve and vacuum hose above it - the one that is attached to the cylinder head.

10-27-2013, 03:28 AM	#1
stellio78 Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 32	New Member About To Purchase a Skyteam V-Retro/V-Raptor Hi all, My name is Stellio, I'm living in Sydney and currently riding a Buell XB12Ss. I'm wanting a little bike to run around town and something to mod and think I'm sold on the Skyteam V-Retro as there called in Australia. I've done a little searching on google and haven't heard anything bad about them, not really much about them at all to be honest. So before I make the purchase I thought I'd join up for any feedback on my choice. Thanks, Stellio. Last edited by stellio78; 10-27-2013 at 05:05 AM.
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10-27-2013, 04:23 AM	#2
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Welcome; we are glad you joined us. Several members of these forums own the Skyteam V-Retro/V-Raptor, including Overlander and TrailbikeRyder. I believe these owners are pleased with their motorcycles, but I will let them speak for themselves. __________________ 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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10-27-2013, 11:36 AM	#3
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	That Buell is BRUTAL! I have always had an eye for Buell's, even before HD ownership. The Skyteam would be a good around-town bike, and will be relaible enough, but it's important you have a asic toolkit and are not afraid to use it. When you buy a CB, at least here in the States, you are a bit of an orphan for dealer support, parts, maintennece. We can help you out though. __________________ Happy to serve.
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10-27-2013, 12:33 PM	#4
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Welcome! If that's the Skyteam I'm thinking of, it's a sweet looking little bike with a 230cc pushrod motor (my personal favourite China motor). The bike is based on a Suzuki VanVan, which I think was only available as a 125. __________________ 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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10-27-2013, 02:58 PM	#6
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,035	Stellio78, Krasi_BG is one of the European owners I mentioned on mychinamoto who has this bike. He would be the best gauge to ownership. __________________ "They say that life's a carousel, spinning fast you got to ride it well..." TGB Delivery Scooter 150 TMEC 200 Enduro--carcass is sadly rotting in the backyard
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10-27-2013, 02:44 PM	#5
Krasi_BG Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sofia, Bulgaria Posts: 436	It's 250 Skyteam V-Raptor, but the the the engine is OHC and it's 223cc
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10-27-2013, 06:59 PM	#7
stellio78 Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 32	Thanks for the welcome guys. Also for future reference for Skyteam owners there are some frame & engine parts lists available here http://ikonikmoto.com.au/demo/index....in_page=page_2 and this looks like my local supply of Skyteam parts also
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10-27-2013, 10:46 PM	#8
stellio78 Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 32	Don't try and talk me out of it now, I've place the order Any muffler suggestion for the V-Raptor?
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10-28-2013, 03:27 AM	#9
Krasi_BG Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sofia, Bulgaria Posts: 436	Don't know, but one of these days I'll just stuck any open muffler I can find (read, "cheap") to it and gladly get rid of all the eco tubes, valves, etc. mumbo-jumbo.
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10-28-2013, 05:23 AM	#10
stellio78 Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 32	I'm hoping it will run alright just throwing on a slip on but if I decide to eliminate the standard air box and fit a pod filter I'd say I'm gonna be running lean. Have you looked into re-jetting or fitting a different carby yet Krasi? Any links would be great.
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10-28-2013, 11:01 AM	#11
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I can answer that much. The bike likely comes with a Keihin clone carb, but I've had difficulty in obtaining jets for them. My choice for any Honda-based China motor is a 30mm Mikuni like this one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/30MM-MIKUNI-...bf060c&vxp=mtr A pod filter and a free flowing exhaust would likely need a 112 or 115 main, along with a 30 slow jet, depending on you elevation. __________________ 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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10-29-2013, 06:26 AM	#13
stellio78 Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 32	Thanks for the feedback & link
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11-02-2013, 03:50 AM	#14
stellio78 Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 32	Bike has arrived, is assembled and should be taking it on my first decent road ride on Wednesday after I complete the registration. First mod will be the muffler and exhaust wrap, I noticed this behind the small exhaust shield. I'm guessing this is a catalytic converter? Worth removing? Last edited by stellio78; 11-03-2013 at 02:54 AM.
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11-02-2013, 06:49 AM	#15
Krasi_BG Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sofia, Bulgaria Posts: 436	Don't know whats in there, but I have my eye on the valve and vacuum hose above it - the one that is attached to the cylinder head.
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