Deal or no deal?

Indianajonesinguy · 02-18-2011, 05:14 PM

I recently responded to this ad and went as far as to go look at the bike. It was in a pretty sketchy area of Atlanta in a room of a warehouse where they had a towing business. The lady says 1200 includes tax and a helmet. It looks like a good deal but I can't help but feel unsure. Any advice?
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/mcd/2215707673.html

FastDoc · 02-18-2011, 08:34 PM

Generic Hondoid/Lifanoid 200cc OHV but with a counterbalancer. $1,200 is about right, especially considering you are not paying shipping and can actually see the bike. The helmet may only be a $50 cheapie but it will get you started.

If you get it be sure to read the sticky called the Dual Sport Preparation Thread.

yellowxj · 02-18-2011, 09:29 PM

What motor is that though? Looks a little different than my lifan?

Indianajonesinguy · 02-18-2011, 10:19 PM

thanks for the advice. my other option is a roketa db07 or db07a for 1200 shipped

FastDoc · 02-18-2011, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by yellowxj

What motor is that though? Looks a little different than my lifan?

The difference may be the one in the pic has a counterbalancer, the bulge in the forward crankcase.

Indianajonesinguy · 02-19-2011, 01:32 PM

Thanks

Barnone · 02-19-2011, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Indianajonesinguy

thanks for the advice. my other option is a roketa db07 or db07a for 1200 shipped

Good looking yellow bike.
Might be nice to get the one from the local dealer and hope they stay in business and provide parts/warranty/service. Also they might provide better help if you need it to tag the bike.

recracer · 02-19-2011, 06:18 PM

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/mcd/2223298104.html this one says 200cc . they have many ads on craigslist .

Indianajonesinguy · 02-20-2011, 01:58 AM

Yeah that's a good point although I have to admit that I've found a mint condition Yamaha dt 100 for a steal. It's getting pretty hard to decide

katoranger · 02-20-2011, 07:32 AM

I would get the yamaha. Will hold its value.

That business his been advertising those bikes for awhile. Not going anywhere. If you you keep watching a good deal on a china bike will pop up.

Indianajonesinguy · 02-22-2011, 01:03 AM

Yeah I bought the Yamaha for 970 with a helmet replacement carb and new spark plug. Couldn't resist the bike only has 1469 miles it looks and runs great!

culcune · 02-22-2011, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by katoranger

I would get the yamaha. Will hold its value.

That business his been advertising those bikes for awhile. Not going anywhere. If you you keep watching a good deal on a china bike will pop up.

Hey Kato, looked at the link-the bike looks like the Hensim but with a 200 instead of the 230?

katoranger · 02-22-2011, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by culcune

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Originally Posted by katoranger

I would get the yamaha. Will hold its value.

That business his been advertising those bikes for awhile. Not going anywhere. If you you keep watching a good deal on a china bike will pop up.

Hey Kato, looked at the link-the bike looks like the Hensim but with a 200 instead of the 230?

I thought them same thing.

02-18-2011, 05:14 PM	#1
Indianajonesinguy Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Northwest ga Posts: 8	Deal or no deal? I recently responded to this ad and went as far as to go look at the bike. It was in a pretty sketchy area of Atlanta in a room of a warehouse where they had a towing business. The lady says 1200 includes tax and a helmet. It looks like a good deal but I can't help but feel unsure. Any advice? http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/mcd/2215707673.html
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02-18-2011, 08:34 PM	#2
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Generic Hondoid/Lifanoid 200cc OHV but with a counterbalancer. $1,200 is about right, especially considering you are not paying shipping and can actually see the bike. The helmet may only be a $50 cheapie but it will get you started. If you get it be sure to read the sticky called the Dual Sport Preparation Thread. __________________ Happy to serve.
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02-20-2011, 07:32 AM	#10
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I would get the yamaha. Will hold its value. That business his been advertising those bikes for awhile. Not going anywhere. If you you keep watching a good deal on a china bike will pop up. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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02-18-2011, 09:29 PM	#3
yellowxj Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 79	What motor is that though? Looks a little different than my lifan?
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02-18-2011, 10:19 PM	#4
Indianajonesinguy Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Northwest ga Posts: 8	thanks for the advice. my other option is a roketa db07 or db07a for 1200 shipped
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02-19-2011, 01:32 PM	#6
Indianajonesinguy Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Northwest ga Posts: 8	Thanks
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02-19-2011, 06:18 PM	#8
recracer Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Charles Town W.V. Posts: 849	http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/mcd/2223298104.html this one says 200cc . they have many ads on craigslist .
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02-20-2011, 01:58 AM	#9
Indianajonesinguy Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Northwest ga Posts: 8	Yeah that's a good point although I have to admit that I've found a mint condition Yamaha dt 100 for a steal. It's getting pretty hard to decide
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02-22-2011, 01:03 AM	#11
Indianajonesinguy Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Northwest ga Posts: 8	Yeah I bought the Yamaha for 970 with a helmet replacement carb and new spark plug. Couldn't resist the bike only has 1469 miles it looks and runs great!
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