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Post by spandi on Jul 2, 2013 13:41:19 GMT -5
Chinese bikes are not for everyone. But if you're mechanically inclined, enjoy the work and are not afraid to try, then a Chinese scoot can be a reliable means of getting around. If not, then buy a "Brand Name" scoot. ( and hope nothing happens after the warranty expires.)
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Post by americanpsycho on Jul 2, 2013 13:53:01 GMT -5
Chinese bikes are not for everyone. But if you're mechanically inclined, enjoy the work and are not afraid to try, then a Chinese scoot can be a reliable means of getting around. If not, then buy a "Brand Name" scoot. ( and hope nothing happens after the warranty expires.) Not too worried about a Tomos breaking down during the warranty or after. Sure after the warranty I would have to pay to get it fixed but I know the dealer won't rip me off. |
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Post by jerseyboy on Jul 2, 2013 14:21:49 GMT -5
[replyingto=americanpsycho]americanpsycho[/replyingto]Bring it here,,Ill get it running in an hour if it has compression... Really  |
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Post by americanpsycho on Jul 2, 2013 15:36:33 GMT -5
Bring it here,,Ill get it running in an hour if it has compression... Really I'll stick to Indiana. |
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Post by frederick on Jul 2, 2013 16:55:39 GMT -5
For the most part chicom scoots are simple machines. In china the prolly keep em running with bamboo strips and fish oil. If maintained they can be fairly reliable , at least mine are.
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Post by americanpsycho on Jul 2, 2013 17:00:01 GMT -5
Not something that I would trust outside of walking distance.
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Post by justin010304 on Jul 2, 2013 17:43:16 GMT -5
I 3k miles on it with no issues.
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Post by sailracer on Jul 2, 2013 18:09:58 GMT -5
I put 16000 miles on my last one. only thing i replaced was 1 belt 6 roller weights and several bottles of oil. Oh and a couple of plugs. Drove it in summer &winter It only became a little unreliable toward the end, so I bought another. I still have it though. Lets see.... $800.00, &7 yrs of riding it ,16000 miles.Boy, It must've been a real JUNK!!!! It was a BAJA sc50 with the QUINGJANG motor.
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Post by jerseyboy on Jul 2, 2013 18:45:23 GMT -5
[replyingto=americanpsycho]americanpsycho[/replyingto]I already have 900Km on mine and it never skipped a beat exept for when the blue racing CDI went out on me,,I got a black one off ebay that has no rev limiter and advances timing some and I love it so far!!
Plan on going on a 140 mile trip this Summer with it...and yes I will bring my cell phone and tow strap...lol
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Post by sailracer on Jul 2, 2013 19:00:55 GMT -5
I already have 900Km on mine and it never skipped a beat exept for when the blue racing CDI went out on me,,I got a black one off ebay that has no rev limiter and advances timing some and I love it so far!! Plan on going on a 140 mile trip this Summer with it...and yes I will bring my cell phone and tow strap...lol I would bring a small toolkit, and maybe a spare plug,belt &cdi just in case, but i think you'll have no problem (i hope)  |
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Post by jerseyboy on Jul 2, 2013 19:07:55 GMT -5
[replyingto=salracer]sailracer[/replyingto]Yeah,,
I have an extra cdi,coil,plug,and small tool kit in there all the time,,I will bring a belt,some oil,and gas,,guess Ill have to bring my variator spanner tool in case I have to remove the nut on the road also.
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Post by sailracer on Jul 2, 2013 20:02:58 GMT -5
Jeez! all u need is a midget mechanic in a sidecar now  |
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Post by scootnwinn on Jul 2, 2013 20:30:48 GMT -5
Jeez! all u need is a midget mechanic in a sidecar now I'm pretty sure that's illegal |
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Post by jerseyboy on Jul 2, 2013 20:39:35 GMT -5
[replyingto=salracer]sailracer[/replyingto]Yeah,, either that or my 18volt impact...lol..now Im running out of room and rolling heavy...  |
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Post by larry001964 on Jul 3, 2013 7:42:22 GMT -5
I currently don't own a bike but I will soon enough. As for owning a Japanese bike, will never happen  So you don't even own one, yet post a bias derogatory statement with no personal experience ? How is that fair ? As for your neighbors bike I know I could get it running.. |
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