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pepperami Super Spammer
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Posted: 18:39 - 29 Sep 2016 Post subject: Chinese haters are going to hate. |
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I have been looking for something newer/different to add to my stable.
and this came along at a not to high price.
https://i955.photobucket.com/albums/ae39/pepperami2/IMG_02941.jpg
It`s not perfect by a long way, but hey ho it`s done now, I`ve gone and bought it.
The seat is like a plank , and you could never go more than 50 miles on it in one go let alone proper long distances.
So I will need to do something about the seat.
I`m not convinced the speedo is anywhere near accurate.
One thing is for sure, I`ll be hard pressed to get speeding tickets
It`s a b-road bike and that`s fine because that`s what I bought it for.
https://i955.photobucket.com/albums/ae39/pepperami2/IMG_02961.jpg
Yes yes I know I could of bought a Hybusa/Blackbird/GSXR1100 for the same money, but that not what I wanted. Maybe next year.
Sorry the pics are so BIG! ____________________ I am the sum total of my own existence, what went before makes me who I am now! |
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Oldie Brolly Dolly
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Posted: 21:00 - 29 Sep 2016 Post subject: |
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Its probably quite a sensible purchase. The build quality might even be close to the current crop of so-called mainstream bikes on the market. They feel like proper bikes and I reckon that they look good too. Enough around (worldwide) to pick up tips on maintenance, repairs etc. Yes, well done |
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Hi
The bike is a Zhongshen RX-3, aka Honley Venturer 250 (Should be a 450 along in the not too distant future)
Hello, I have one of these , You might find this to be quite handy ..
https://www.cscmotorcycles.com/RX3-Tutorials-s/282.htm
The speedo, definately not very accurate, about 10mph out.
It's perfectly capable of A road, and motorway riding, well, it easily keeps up with traffic on the M6, can even overtake as well
I don't find the seat uncomfortable, and I've taken it on a few 100+ mile rides, but then perhaps I just have enough natural padding !!
The stock headlight, is somewhat on the weak side, I tried an LED replacement, but I didn't like the pattern, so I've gone for a higher wattage H4 bulb instead, just have to keep an eye out to make sure I don't melt the relecto !!
Mine rides really well in the crappy weather, however after 1 especially bad and extended downpour, my engine management light is now on, I've ried resetting it by disconnecting the battery for a couple of days, but no joy. I may ride up to Huddersfield one day, and get Honley to have a look, if I can't clear the error myself. The bike itself is riding fine, so i reckon it's just a sensor that affected by the water. ____________________ Beware what photos you upload, or link to on here, especially if you have family members on them |
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Posted: 19:35 - 30 Sep 2016 Post subject: |
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Thanks for the input folks.
I`ll update once I`ve been out and about on it for a while, for anyone who`s interested .
She gets her first trip out this weekend to the Copdock Bike show ____________________ I am the sum total of my own existence, what went before makes me who I am now! |
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nitrosurf wrote: | Except, the 'luggage' would have to be removed... Unless the photos don't it justice? Look like three Thomas the Tank Engine lunch boxes.
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There are larger luggae boxes available, don't know if you can order them through Honley, but you certainly can via tabao. As you can see here.
https://gd2.alicdn.com/bao/uploaded/i2/TB1P05yFVXXXXcDXFXXXXXXXXXX_!!0-item_pic.jpg_600x600.jpg
https://sea.taobao.com/item/en/41575040318.htm?spm=a1z3o.7406521.101.322.OuCYn1
When ordering from Tabao, I use tabaoring .
https://www.taobaoring.com/
So far, I've not had a problem with them. Of course, you may be able to order through, Honley, certainly CSC in the states and possibly Romet in Poland, and the list goes on ..
Cheers
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That Chinese link/photo from linuxyeti shows what I believe to be the upgrade screen (apparently not available on UK bikes, but I may be wrong). Seem to recall that one of the US guys who did the inaugural roadtrip when the bikes first hit the states mentioned how much better it was. In fact, he maybe even raved about it There's a youtube vid about it - they go around with a bunch of Chinese prize winners, or something |
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Hi
Yep, that conversion seems about right, don't forget, you have to add delivery, customs & agent markup on that. As for being Tiger knockoffs, well, there's only so much you can do with a box shape.
No doubt, if you want to increase your luggage on there, the easiest option would be to get a larger top box, and fit that. I have considered that myself, but to be honest, you can fit a surprisingly large amount in the standard panniers, if packed well
As for the screen, you can get a tall screen for all of £9.00 + agent fees & postage from tabao
https://sea.taobao.com/item/en/40137137656.htm?spm=a1z3o.7406521.101.605.7n3OmX
The biggest cost by far will be the postage, but on the plus side, the cost of the item is below the import tax threshold !! ____________________ Beware what photos you upload, or link to on here, especially if you have family members on them |
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A little update : I thought I had an oil leak already , but it turns out the previous owner had not done up an inspection cover up tight enough,Phew!
She`s a bit of a sod to tick over when cold? even with fuel injection?
But as it had been sitting for a long while before I bought it, I`m going to put a couple of tanks of fresh fuel through it before I start mucking about with it.
I found a couple of loose bolts, but they are now sorted.
She went to the Copdock Bike Show today with no dramas other than stalling once.
The roads were a bit wet this morning when I went to the bike show and I cant say that the tyres inspired that much confidence.
However that might be cos I`m a pussy
It seems strange to sit upright after having sports styled bikes for so long?
EDIT : I didn`t buy much at the show and all I bought fitted in the lunch box panniers ____________________ I am the sum total of my own existence, what went before makes me who I am now! |
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I stopped after the drag race. |
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Now see , there's the thing, I didn't buy it to out-drag cars, it's really not fast enough for that.
It hasn't got the POWAAAR! ____________________ I am the sum total of my own existence, what went before makes me who I am now! |
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Old Thread Alert!
The last post was made 7 years, 246 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful? |
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