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Post by averageguy on May 18, 2014 12:36:47 GMT -5
I don't think there really is an "owners manual" that comes with these. Kind of have to just wing it when putting it together but mostly it is pretty intuitive and can be figured out. The rear axle caused me the most headaches trying to figure out how it should go together. I have been riding mine for about a year now and so far no major problems. Mine came with some broken plastics on the headlight assembly but I just used zipties to hold it all together. Not the prettiest thing in the world but it works just fine. These bikes are GREAT for taking the motorcycle riding exam! Like riding a bicycle. I just passed today.. perfect score. I think a lot of the biker dudes there were laughing at me but when they saw me go through the course I got some high fives afterwards  |
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Post by averageguy on May 18, 2014 12:30:31 GMT -5
Anybody have luck with finding parts for these bikes? I was thinking to pick up a set of brake pads/shoes just to have around.
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Post by averageguy on Feb 16, 2014 20:02:30 GMT -5
 I picked up a bike for $800 brand spanking new fully assembled when I was in the Philippines at my house there. Solid bike for the money. I sure wish they would import a bike like this to the US!! It is a solid bike for the money. I took it on a 4 hour trip running wide open without incident. It is quite fast too!! I used to have a Honda XL back in the 70's and this bike really reminds me of it. I can tell you there are some pretty decent quality Chinese bikes out there... they just don't seem to import them to this country as far as I can tell... the ones we get here seem to be of inferior quality... |
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Post by averageguy on Feb 16, 2014 19:47:56 GMT -5
I packed grease around my bearings when I assembled the axles... so far so good.
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Post by averageguy on Feb 16, 2014 19:45:30 GMT -5
I haven't been on here in quite a while... sorry about that. Winter here so kind of forgot about the 'ol bike... Too busy shoveling mountains of snow lately  After much consternation I came to the conclusion that it was an extra piece they threw in there to mess with our minds... I never put it anywhere and rode all last summer without incident.  |
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Post by averageguy on Jul 14, 2013 7:40:23 GMT -5
Rode to work this morning and with the new sprocket I'm getting about 7 more MPH on the top end... I was able to hit 67 on the spedo when before I only got up to 60 and it seems to have plenty of power even with me (260lbs) on it... the new sprocket is a vast improvement and definitely a worthwhile and highly recommended upgrade to this bike.  |
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Post by averageguy on Jul 14, 2013 0:53:07 GMT -5
[replyingto=averageguy]averageguy[/replyingto]Yeah that's a good idea... why didn't I think of that  Oh well for $  I got a nice set of 4 pneumatic tools and I was looking for an excuse to buy some anyway. The impact wrench zipped those bolts right out. ;D |
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Post by averageguy on Jul 13, 2013 19:57:04 GMT -5
My son assisting me... he thought the impact wrench was cool. Said he felt like he was official Nascar now. Attachments:
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Post by averageguy on Jul 13, 2013 19:55:15 GMT -5
[replyingto=prodigit]prodigit[/replyingto]Well finally got the new sprocket on today. I had to make a run to the store and spend $ buy an impact socket set to get the darn thing off. Well at least I have it now... handy tools anyway and since I just recently bought an air compressor what the heck. I just took it for a short test drive but I can sure tell the difference. The gear shift points seem much better for sure and it still has plenty of get up and go. I'll try and ride it to work tomorrow morning and see how it goes. Attachments:
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Post by averageguy on Jul 5, 2013 14:29:41 GMT -5
[replyingto=renegade]renegade[/replyingto]That bike looks cool but personally if I was going to plunk down that kind of cash I'd pay the extra and go with a Suzuki TU250x... if one could be found.... they seems to be rather scarce. I was trying to buy one before I bought my Rokita and was just met with frustration trying to find one.
In the 250cc bike class I think in the long run one would come out money ahead with the Suzuki and have a lot less aggravation. The Chinese bikes are not on the same quality or performance level as the Japanese bikes. The Suzuki would also hold it's resale value much better than the Chinese bike.
Not that I have anything against the Chinese bikes as of course I have one so maybe I am being hypocritical. The Rokita 127cc I have is kind of an exception because it is just so darn cheap. Makes it worth monkeying around with and worth a gamble. Just my 2 cents worth.
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Post by averageguy on Jul 1, 2013 0:30:29 GMT -5
[replyingto=averageguy]averageguy[/replyingto]This is the reason the Chinese bikes are geared so low... a common sight throughout Asia... They are built for their target market not the US market... Attachments:
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Post by averageguy on Jun 29, 2013 10:33:48 GMT -5
Yeah I might have to take a look under those handle bar plastics to see whats under there... you got me thinking now hahha... nothing better than riding naked (not me the bike) Thanks for the sprocket tips! I am eager to see what kind of difference it will make. |
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Post by averageguy on Jun 29, 2013 7:42:08 GMT -5
[replyingto=prodigit]prodigit[/replyingto]Yeah I thought the front fender looked kind of cheesy so I punted on it... I don't see any real need for it. I figured I would just hit it on something and crack it in no time anyway taking it in and out of the garage.
I left the plastic pieces off that around the steering column also. They were being a pain in the butt to get on so punted those as well. To me it looks less scooter-ish and more dirt bike without them...
Artistic license! What the heck hahha.
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Post by averageguy on Jun 29, 2013 0:58:58 GMT -5
I made it to work tonight for 4th time without incident. I had her up to 60MPH on the spedo (probably really 55 MPH in actuality) and she was still pulling but I didn't want to push too hard... the RPMs were up pretty high. I wouldn't want to run 60MPH for super long distances but for the stretch of open road I encounter on my way to work I think it's not a problem... No oil loss so far after a fair bit of riding... In hindsight I think what I saw on the kickstand might have been the chainlube I put on spraying off... I'm not seeing any stains under the bike at all after sitting. Clean as a whistle. I might try another road trip to the flea market about 45 minutes from my house Sunday just for kicks... maybe after the new sprocket install if I feel ambitious. Its a fairly long stretch of flat two lane highway through the country... should be a good test and a good confidence builder. I didn't get stranded last time but I also chickened out and turned back home before getting to the flea market. BTW I absolutely LOVE the new mirrors I bought... they are awesome! I highly recommend them as they provide a GREAT view and look good on the bike. Unless you have the physique of Olive Oil (I am more of a Bluto) I think replacing the rear view mirrors on this bike is a must do for safety. Attachments:
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Post by averageguy on Jun 27, 2013 17:23:01 GMT -5
>Constantly lugging an engine with extremely low gearing is very >hard on it especially if it isn't broken in. I know you won't care digit >but for the rest of you thinking he might be on to something, he's >not. How you know he's lugging the engine you can hear it? As somebody who actually has this bike I can attest that what prodigit is recommending makes sense. A sprocket change on these bikes is very desirable and there is lots of room to play with before gut pulling the engine will become an issue. I have found prodigits feedback very informative, accurate, and valuable in my decision as to what sprocket to upgrade my bike to. Keep up the good work prodigit and never mind the haters  |
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I got a nice set of 4 pneumatic tools and I was looking for an excuse to buy some anyway. The impact wrench zipped those bolts right out. ;D
