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growler
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PostPosted: 21:53 - 21 Jan 2010    Post subject: Sorry but another "what about this bike" thread Reply with quote

my son is interested in this bike and has asked me my opinion of it but I have never come across one of these before so don't know Question

Any of you lovely people know these bikes? are they any good?

https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220539923861&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.co.uk%3A80%2F%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp2681.m38.l1313%26_nkw%3D220539923861%26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1

ps if he gets one they do them at a local dealer in Coventry
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PostPosted: 21:55 - 21 Jan 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

chinese rebranded with and old british name.
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PostPosted: 22:00 - 21 Jan 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

are you sure about that?

https://www.ajsmotorcycles.co.uk/new_AJS/docs/main.htm
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PostPosted: 22:01 - 21 Jan 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

if it is chinese built it will be poor quality, parts will be hard to get, etc
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PostPosted: 22:15 - 21 Jan 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

Growler wrote:


They are definately chinese. I wouldn't buy one.
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PostPosted: 22:46 - 21 Jan 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

much better off buying a "proper" Japanese (or similar) bike, you will have a much better overall bike and you will actually spend alot less as after 1 year you'd be lucky to get £700 for your "AJS" but if you buy a jap bike for 2 grand, you initally spend more but you'd probably get around that price when you sell it when you sell it 1 year down the line
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PostPosted: 01:25 - 22 Jan 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

I tried to find the maker and found it.
It's made by 大地鷹王 and chinese.
They are made in Shanghai.
https://www.regal-raptor.com/main.asp
https://www.regal-raptor.com/eng/main.asp
https://www.regal-raptor.com/eng/about.asp
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Regal-Raptor motorcycle is only in the first stage process with only 9 years in the Motorcycle Industry. In spite that current scale is not too big , the products range is very professional. We only focus on the chopper/ Custom , cruiser and sport style motor. Main motors are over 350cc engine and they all have the Euro 3 homologation.

Regal-Raptor design -we have designed, developed and patented over 70% of our own parts. We control and protect our own patents and look after our clients in our own special way. These measures are highly appreciated. Our mission is to design with passion unique and desirable motorcycles.

Regal-Raptor is in possession of the parts supplier chain and own complete range of the test facilities and have passed the ISO 9000 , we concentrate on quality control and quality audit. For example, we have our own Chrome Plated plants - most of the CP parts on the motors are made by us using 4 layers of nickels and 1 layer of plated and our painting technology is the first class level in the motorcycle industry. We have the fuel tank, fender , rim parts under our manufacturing.We believe our 250cc air cooled, and 350cc water cooled , twin cylinder, 4 stroke engines are the most superior in China. Control of production is one of our greatest strengths. We have our own aluminum casting facility enabling us to fully manufacture components such as crankcases and cylinder heads. We have our own steel tube processing plant where we manufacture chasis, handle bars, rear carriers and accessories. we have our own steel pressing plant where we manufacture fuel tanks, fenders and other deep pressed components. To complete the motorcycles, we have our own engine and motorcycle assembly lines.

We are continually expanding our product range, increasing our in-house manufactures capabilities and constantly modernizing our machinery.

Our factory is located in Wen Zhou ( for parts) and Shanghai ( final assembly) . Welcome for your visit.

Regal-raptor motor:The most high-end chopper/custom/cruiser motor from China Expand to full range of motors covering sport bike, 3 wheelers, electric motor, etc Powerful engine from 125cc, 250cc, 350cc, 800cc Own 70% self-design and QA control parts- engine, fuel tank, wheel, handle switch, frame, all pipes and surface treatment as chrome plated and graphic paints.


They seem to emphasize that they are the most advanced bike manufacturer in china, but hasn't made bike for only 9 years yet.

Your model can be found here.
https://www.regal-raptor.com/eng/products_read.asp?id=6&bid=2
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PostPosted: 01:45 - 22 Jan 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

Just from the pictures the quality looks a bit shit Confused
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PostPosted: 12:50 - 22 Jan 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

FWIW the distributor appears to have started as minibike.co.uk.

From the AJS Wikipedia entry...
AJS Wikipedia wrote:
...AJS Motorcycles Ltd. is now headed by Nick Brown (eldest son of Fluff Brown) and is an enthusiastically run family business. Since 2002 AJS have distributed a range of 124cc to 300cc Chinese produced road bikes in trail, roadster and custom cruiser styles. Their main market is Learner Legal 125's. Bikes. AJS Motorcycles Ltd. also sell Stormer/Villiers Starmaker spares and Classic Competition Accessories...


As previous posts on here I'd give it a miss at this time.

However, I do foresee a day when Chinese imports will topple the Japanese bikes*, much like the Japanese did for the UK bike industry. IMO this may not happen for at least a decade or so though.

HTH


* that said the Japanese are co-operating with the Chinese so they're not forced out.

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