04-03-2019, 12:56 PM | #1 |
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Bikes being delivered tomorrow!
I posted it elsewhere a week ago or so, but I ordered three bikes from Orion Powersports a week ago. The shipping company called today to tell me they are being delivered tomorrow! Only minus is there is no lift gate on the truck so I have to somehow figure out how to get them off the truck and then off the street and into my garage. I have a couple atv ramps and a dolly, but does anyone have any better suggestions? I guess I could slide them one at a time into my pickup, but then I'll still have to get them from my pickup to the ground, although I suppose it might be better to slide them from my truck right into the garage.
anyway, so anyone that didn't see my original post, I ordered an Orion RXB-250cc A blue Apollo RFZ DB X-18 125cc and an Orange Apollo RFZ DB X-18 125cc Both my boys are as excited as I am! I've even thinking about calling my one son in sick so he can help me get them unloaded. I'm guessing he won't complain too much if I do. |
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04-03-2019, 01:17 PM | #2 |
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I loaded my Hawk in back of my truck from the delivery truck then use my ATV ramps to slide the crate down to the ground. Did this all by myself.
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04-03-2019, 02:25 PM | #3 |
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I'm psyched for you regarding the Orion XB250. I really like that bike and haven't really found much info on it. I'm very interested in your take on the bike. Please post lots of pics and a review.
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04-04-2019, 03:08 PM | #4 | |
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04-04-2019, 03:56 PM | #5 |
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You and me both. I just looked it up and it's very cool looking. Good price too.
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04-04-2019, 11:37 PM | #6 |
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I'll try and post more tomorrow along with pics. Just wanted to say everything arrived today and it went pretty smooth. Even though I was told it didn't, the truck had a lift, so the pallet with all three bikes came off all at once. The driver then used the pallet jack and we rolled them right into the garage. A quick unboxing off all three bikes showed no damage on any of them. We assembled the RXB first, and it took more time than it should as there was no assembly instructions and nothing online so I had to go by memory from working on bikes 30 years ago. Other than having to take the front wheel off three times, everything else went pretty smooth. I was unfamiliar with hollow axle bolts so I did spend a bit too much time convincing myself that those were what I was supposed to use. All said and done it took about 3 hours to assemble. If I were to do it again, I'm sure I could do it under an hour.
The two apollos's took about 50 minutes each to assemble. It was almost dark but we were able to get all three bikes started pretty easily and took them all for a quick spin. It was in the upper 20's unfortunitly so it was a quick ride and in the few minutes of riding, it was pretty fun. I will say we were trying to just get them all assembled tonight. Before really riding it, I do plan to go over all the bikes tightening bolts, changing oil etc. |
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04-05-2019, 10:45 AM | #8 |
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Following...
I'm posting a reply to the thread just to be notified of updates...VERY interested in feedback regarding this model. seriously considering it as my "dad bike" for riding with the kids, as my CR250 TORCS bike doesn't make a good family-weekender.
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04-05-2019, 10:54 AM | #9 |
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We're all being kept in suspense...
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04-06-2019, 12:41 PM | #10 |
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sorry for slow response. Got called out of town. I should be home tonight. Look for a post later tonight or tomorrow.
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04-06-2019, 01:41 PM | #13 |
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Sweet looking bike. I like the orange frame .
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04-09-2019, 10:13 PM | #14 |
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The weather here has not been cooperating. Been below freezing and it's supposed to be a big snowstorm tomorrow. Killing me not being able to ride this. The only thing I don't like so far is the choke is in an almost unreachable spot. I'm going to have to come up with something else for it.
As soon as the weather improves I'll take it out and give my impressions. |
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04-09-2019, 10:44 PM | #15 |
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Check out Painlesstom's solution. http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=23037
Link to Choke adapter http://painlesstom.com/P3DS.html
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