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Adam E
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PostPosted: 01:04 - 29 Mar 2012    Post subject: How Reliable Are Hyosung? Reply with quote

I have seen a few topic about this but all seem too be a few years old so I hope I'm not going over old ground.

I'm after a bike to replace my honda cbf125 for getting me around town and to and from work but only having 11bhp is driving me mad on 60mph roads.

I've been looking at a hyosung 250 but I have got mixe reviews on how reliable some have said its better than people give them credit for and others have said run away.

I was just after some views on people that run these day too day as I dont want to have a bike thats in bits everyweekend Sad

Cheers for any advice.
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PostPosted: 02:16 - 29 Mar 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote

The problem with going to korider, is that the people still there are the lucky ones.

To be honest the last place to go to get a balanced view is a make specific forum.

Go there and listen hear, and else where and don't just listen to the shoutiest bloke.
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PostPosted: 02:23 - 29 Mar 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote

Maybe that tells you something.
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PostPosted: 02:26 - 29 Mar 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote

Fairies attack wrote:
People change brands of bike?

Confused Confused Confused

Or the mods who don;t ride Hyo anymore should move over like you was going too?
I owned one for 4 years during with time it blew up twice, yes they are better, no I wouldn't recommend one, sorry just can't.

And if you look I'm one of those mods.
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PostPosted: 02:42 - 29 Mar 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote

Fairies attack wrote:
Amd if you read your thread I was meant to be taking ovr from you, until you changed your mind and stayed.


I don't know of anyone that's been meant to take over, someone got lippy but never stood up.
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PostPosted: 07:15 - 29 Mar 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote

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PostPosted: 08:30 - 29 Mar 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote

Back on topic *cough*

A workmate had one (sold it on because he was skint rather than any fault of the bike), it had a few stupid little quirks but the only thing that stood out to me was that some of the bolts and adjusters were made of rather soft cheese. Beyond that it sounded nice and didn't give him any hassle that I was aware of. Did strike me as a tad overvalued though, that one changed for more than I'd have expected.
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PostPosted: 08:36 - 29 Mar 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote

A guy in my work place has one, he brought it brand new last year, the amount of rust and corrosion on it in that short space of time is worrying Shocked
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PostPosted: 08:41 - 29 Mar 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote

Seb wrote:
some of the bolts and adjusters were made of rather soft cheese.

Well, they did make stuff to Suzuki standards. Wink

Following this with interest, I'm off to tyre-kick one tonight.
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PostPosted: 08:45 - 29 Mar 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'll +1 the quality of the finish or lack thereof as well, Jake's wasn't rusting as such, but the paint on the frame was pretty iffy at best. GS500 frame, GS500 paint I guess, get the ACF50 out if you intend on buying Laughing
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PostPosted: 08:45 - 29 Mar 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote

Had no issues with my 125, once I'd sold it it got less love than it did from me and ended up a state.

Can't say I'd get one over other bikes, but also wouldn't shy away from one if the price was right to be honest.
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PostPosted: 11:51 - 29 Mar 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote

Stigger is my new favourite BCFer
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PostPosted: 11:56 - 29 Mar 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote

Korea has a very advanced motor industry.

Hyosung made parts to Japanese quality under conract, so there is no doubt that they are capable.

Looking arond a Korean auto manufactuering you've got the likes of hyundai who offered 5 years warrenty on their vehicles when they entered the UK on mass. Then Kia who offer 7 years warrenty on all new vehicles. Then theres the likes of Proton/Lotus

So the ability and attention to detail is certainly there.
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PostPosted: 11:57 - 29 Mar 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote

stigger wrote:
Fairies attack wrote:
Amd if you read your thread I was meant to be taking ovr from you, until you changed your mind and stayed.


I don't know of anyone that's been meant to take over, someone got lippy but never stood up.


This is classic Warped, hears something like a forum mod is leaving and there is a space. Instantly in his mind HE is going to be taking over.

Works in an industrial unit for someone, he now owns that unit.

See Tulisa giving someone a suck job on the internet, once got a blowie from Tulisa.

Played Modern Warfare, can win any war single handed.

I'm pretty sure that is a symptom of autism.
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PostPosted: 12:08 - 29 Mar 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote

chris-red wrote:
See Tulisa giving someone a suck job on the internet, once got a blowie from Tulisa.

Played Modern Warfare, can win any war single handed.


Clapping We have a winner
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PostPosted: 12:25 - 29 Mar 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote

I cannot believe anyone who has read 5 or more of your posts would want you anywhere near an authoritative position. I wouldn't even trust you with pets.
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PostPosted: 12:28 - 29 Mar 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote

i've heard good and bad about the brand, but by the same token i've also heard good and bad about EVERY brand - you get good examples and bad examples of every bike, it is just sometimes more prevelant in the 'budget' bike market.
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PostPosted: 13:30 - 29 Mar 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote

Fairies attack wrote:
here was a call for another mod to take his place. I offered since I was out of work, and the other lads agreed

OK, technically two people are indeed lads, plural. Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 13:32 - 29 Mar 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote

Well I bought a GT250 r earlier this year , and so far so good Thumbs Up

Nothing on mine appears to made of cheese.
It starts first time every time.
No wobbly handling.
Quick enough (for a four-stroke 250).
does`nt drink to much petrol .
A proper sized bike.

On the down side : forget it if you are a midget (luckily for me I`m 6`4").

Would I by another? I think I would
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PostPosted: 13:35 - 29 Mar 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote

chris-red wrote:
I cannot believe anyone who has read 5 or more of your posts would want you anywhere near an authoritative position. I wouldn't even trust you with inert objects.


EFA.
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