What IS available in the U.S. Now

letsride · 10-28-2013, 11:05 PM

Hey Guys,
I've been looking around the net and reading threads here the last couple of days. And since I've bought the chinese quads I have things have changes drastically with U.S imports due to the EPA crackdown you guys were referring to. So this got me thinking. Can we get a discussion going about what IS available, what models have the decent power plants that ya'll like, and what dealers are STILL stand up? There is not much in the way of used china bikes in my area so a new one it will be. The small atv for my daughter is going to be a breeze to find. But the beloved dual sports that get praise from you guys are no longer available. Thoughts?

Weldangrind · 10-28-2013, 11:42 PM

That clinches it. I'm never selling mine.

SpudRider · 10-29-2013, 12:29 AM

The golden age of Chinese, dual sport, motorcycle bargains is dead. The day of $1,500 QLink XF200, and $1,000 Zongshen 200GY-2 bikes will never return.

However, the QLink/SSR/Pioneer bikes are still available, albeit at much higher prices. Several vendors in California are selling these bikes.

FastDoc · 10-29-2013, 12:36 AM

The problem is as the price of a CB approached $2,000, a nice used Japanese bile makes more sense.

SpudRider · 10-29-2013, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

The problem is as the price of a CB approached $2,000, a nice used Japanese bile makes more sense.

I agree completely.

I bought my 2005 XR650L with 7,800 miles on the odometer for $2,000. I bought my 2004 CRF250X with 150 hours on the clock for $2,100. When the price approaches $2,000, one is usually far better off looking for a good deal on a slightly used, Japanese motorcycle.

As I said, the golden days of the bargain, Chinese, dual sport motorcycle are gone for good. The bargain basement prices were driven by excess inventory, and the Chinese are not going to get caught in that predicament again.

FastDoc · 10-29-2013, 12:47 AM

Quick examples in 2 minutes on CL:

http://kpr.craigslist.org/mcy/4155041148.html

http://kpr.craigslist.org/mcy/4127086798.html

http://kpr.craigslist.org/mcy/4148829205.html

http://kpr.craigslist.org/mcy/4136094578.html

http://kpr.craigslist.org/mcy/4117464549.html

http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/mcy/4144940410.html

That last one is a great deal, all the others are good.

10-28-2013, 11:05 PM	#1
letsride Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Leesville SC Posts: 835	What IS available in the U.S. Now Hey Guys, I've been looking around the net and reading threads here the last couple of days. And since I've bought the chinese quads I have things have changes drastically with U.S imports due to the EPA crackdown you guys were referring to. So this got me thinking. Can we get a discussion going about what IS available, what models have the decent power plants that ya'll like, and what dealers are STILL stand up? There is not much in the way of used china bikes in my area so a new one it will be. The small atv for my daughter is going to be a breeze to find. But the beloved dual sports that get praise from you guys are no longer available. Thoughts?
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10-28-2013, 11:42 PM	#2
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	That clinches it. I'm never selling mine. __________________ 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, 12:29 AM	#3
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	The golden age of Chinese, dual sport, motorcycle bargains is dead. The day of $1,500 QLink XF200, and $1,000 Zongshen 200GY-2 bikes will never return. However, the QLink/SSR/Pioneer bikes are still available, albeit at much higher prices. Several vendors in California are selling these bikes. __________________ 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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10-29-2013, 12:36 AM	#4
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	The problem is as the price of a CB approached $2,000, a nice used Japanese bile makes more sense. __________________ Happy to serve.
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10-29-2013, 12:47 AM	#6
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Quick examples in 2 minutes on CL: http://kpr.craigslist.org/mcy/4155041148.html http://kpr.craigslist.org/mcy/4127086798.html http://kpr.craigslist.org/mcy/4148829205.html http://kpr.craigslist.org/mcy/4136094578.html http://kpr.craigslist.org/mcy/4117464549.html http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/mcy/4144940410.html That last one is a great deal, all the others are good. __________________ Happy to serve.
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