Hello from Kansas!

Rago · 12-22-2009, 04:21 PM

I'd just like to say hi to everyone! I think this must be the only Chinese bike forum around huh? LOL Anyways I have come here to learn about my new bike & hopefully make some new friends.

A little about me. I'm a 27 year old father of three with a pretty lenient wife that puts up with all of my project cars & hasn't complained..... much.

I've ridden friends' bikes before, but I have never owned one of my own until 2 days ago. I got a 2004 Maxfine MXF150-4N as partial trade for a project car that I had.

The bike only has 170 miles on it & supposedly has a sprocket with one tooth larger on the rear? I got out & rode for about 15 minutes the other day & it seems to have some real kick to it & other than being a little top heavy, its pretty fun. I noticed the title says the bike is a Qian. Can anyone tell me more about the bike? I looked all over the internet & so far I have found one site that stated it as having a 10hp 150cc motor, but then said "Powerful 200cc motor!". The guy I got it from says it is a Honda XL knockoff made in Iowa, but everything I have found so far tells me Chinese bike.

It's missing one turn signal lens & the headlight cover. If you all know of a place to buy replacement/performance parts, please feel free to let me know!

Cal25 · 12-22-2009, 05:08 PM

Welcome to the forums. You are correct, it was made in China and not Iowa. Of course it could have been taken out of the crate in Iowa.

TurboT · 12-22-2009, 05:18 PM

Yes, "Made in China, Assembled in Iowa Garage"

Welcome to the forums, and I'm sure there will be lots of help with you on the new (to you) bike!

Enjoy! ..and post some pics if and when you get a chance.

-TT

Rago · 12-22-2009, 05:23 PM

That's kind of what I figured. Thanks for the quick replies!

I've already got a million questions to ask, but I don't want to come on here looking like one of those one post wonders, if you know what I mean.

Deleted the pic link. Gonna try something else.

FastDoc · 12-22-2009, 05:52 PM

Welcome to the forum, there's a great group of guys here. Some Canadians even!

Fixing the bike up and modifying it is a big part of the fun.

TurboT · 12-22-2009, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FastDoc

Welcome to the forum, there's a great group of guys here. Some Canadians even!

8O

A Canawhat?

FastDoc · 12-22-2009, 06:30 PM

Just having fun! 8)

TurboT · 12-22-2009, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FastDoc

Just having fun! 8)

Good stuff. I laughed, it was a good line.

MICRider · 12-22-2009, 08:33 PM

Welcome to the forums, lots of great people here

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Regards,
Stew

Jim · 12-22-2009, 09:26 PM

Welcome. There is actually other forums out there for Chinese bikes, but this one is by far the best.

Weldangrind · 12-22-2009, 10:15 PM

Welcome! Your photo link didn't work for me; maybe you'd have better luck with Photobucket.

Cheers!

Rago · 12-23-2009, 10:19 AM

How about this? I don't have any of my own pics yet, but this is one that the PO sent me.

Weldangrind · 12-23-2009, 11:27 AM

Your bike looks like it's in good shape. I'm sure that you'll have lots of fun with it.

What is that lock cylinder on the carry rack? Is it a helmet lock?

Rago · 12-23-2009, 11:47 AM

Your guess is as good as mine.

Jim · 12-23-2009, 11:59 AM

Just above the signal? Yes that's a helmet lock.

12-22-2009, 04:21 PM	#1
Rago Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 80	Hello from Kansas! I'd just like to say hi to everyone! I think this must be the only Chinese bike forum around huh? LOL Anyways I have come here to learn about my new bike & hopefully make some new friends. A little about me. I'm a 27 year old father of three with a pretty lenient wife that puts up with all of my project cars & hasn't complained..... much. I've ridden friends' bikes before, but I have never owned one of my own until 2 days ago. I got a 2004 Maxfine MXF150-4N as partial trade for a project car that I had. The bike only has 170 miles on it & supposedly has a sprocket with one tooth larger on the rear? I got out & rode for about 15 minutes the other day & it seems to have some real kick to it & other than being a little top heavy, its pretty fun. I noticed the title says the bike is a Qian. Can anyone tell me more about the bike? I looked all over the internet & so far I have found one site that stated it as having a 10hp 150cc motor, but then said "Powerful 200cc motor!". The guy I got it from says it is a Honda XL knockoff made in Iowa, but everything I have found so far tells me Chinese bike. It's missing one turn signal lens & the headlight cover. If you all know of a place to buy replacement/performance parts, please feel free to let me know!
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12-22-2009, 05:52 PM	#5
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Welcome to the forum, there's a great group of guys here. Some Canadians even! Fixing the bike up and modifying it is a big part of the fun. __________________ Happy to serve.
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12-22-2009, 06:30 PM	#7
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Just having fun! 8) __________________ Happy to serve.
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12-22-2009, 09:26 PM	#10
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	Welcome. There is actually other forums out there for Chinese bikes, but this one is by far the best. __________________ "Be excellent to each other" "We are all human. Let's start to prove it!"
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12-22-2009, 10:15 PM	#11
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Welcome! Your photo link didn't work for me; maybe you'd have better luck with Photobucket. Cheers! __________________ 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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12-22-2009, 05:08 PM	#2
Cal25 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Terrell and Grapevine Tx. Posts: 1,585	Welcome to the forums. You are correct, it was made in China and not Iowa. Of course it could have been taken out of the crate in Iowa.
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12-22-2009, 05:18 PM	#3
TurboT Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Surrey, B.C., Canada Posts: 2,185	Yes, "Made in China, Assembled in Iowa Garage" Welcome to the forums, and I'm sure there will be lots of help with you on the new (to you) bike! Enjoy! ..and post some pics if and when you get a chance. -TT
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12-22-2009, 05:23 PM	#4
Rago Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 80	That's kind of what I figured. Thanks for the quick replies! I've already got a million questions to ask, but I don't want to come on here looking like one of those one post wonders, if you know what I mean. Deleted the pic link. Gonna try something else.
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12-22-2009, 08:33 PM	#9
MICRider Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 3,274	Welcome to the forums, lots of great people here . Regards, Stew
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12-23-2009, 10:19 AM	#12
Rago Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 80	How about this? I don't have any of my own pics yet, but this is one that the PO sent me.
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12-23-2009, 11:27 AM	#13
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Your bike looks like it's in good shape. I'm sure that you'll have lots of fun with it. What is that lock cylinder on the carry rack? Is it a helmet lock? __________________ 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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12-23-2009, 11:47 AM	#14
Rago Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 80	Your guess is as good as mine.
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12-23-2009, 11:59 AM	#15
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	Just above the signal? Yes that's a helmet lock. __________________ "Be excellent to each other" "We are all human. Let's start to prove it!"
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