So, Chinese bikes are sh..

[Alex_B]

..it then?

Well, that seems to be the general consensus around here anyways

What about these?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Daelim-Roadwin-R-125cc-/140597622761?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item20bc4577e9

Korean, look pretty good but don't they all and I've been offered a naked for less than a grand, low mileage.

Worth looking at or give it a miss?

[N cee thirty]

get a real cbr or whatever its copying
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[Alex_B]

[Oldie]

Have a look at this. Might be helpful, but check out other reviews too.

https://jdward.co.uk/Daelim-Roadwin-Fi--Review(2167388).htm

[Ditto]

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[N cee thirty]

how much you got to spend ?
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Jewlio Iglesias wrote: I actually did vote BNP once

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[spam_man]

Heya, first post

Just had this dilema myself, "smart looking chinese 'kamayamazaki' or a slightly tatty jap bike"

Myself I went for the jap bike for reliability but i'm finding parts aquisition a poblem now due to it being an import, so whatch out for that one too.

Personally I'd suggest a jap bike as the chinese jobs are a bit hit and miss. I've heard a lot about them rattling to pieces or having inexplicable flat spots.

My advice (although it must be said it may not be worth taking) is that if you can afford a brand new chinky job, get one as you'll have warranty. Otherwise I'd go with the ropey jap option.

Hope that wasn't too painful as my first post.
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[Alex_B]

Loads of CBR's for similar/less money than that.
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https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_nkw=cbr+125&_sacat=9800&_odkw=cbr+125&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3286.c0.m270.l1313[/url][/quote]

Nothing on that page in my price range cept Skyjets. All the CBR's are at a grand and going up.

My limit is £1000 and I'm pushing it at that I reckon.



Thanks guys, much appreciated.

[N cee thirty]

should be able to get a suzuki en or a yam ybr for that money easy

maybe wait a few months untill its winter when bikes are cheap again
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[anthony_r6]

You should be able top get a fairly decent 125 for a grand. I paid that for my NSR 125 which could've been considered over the top. But in good condition, great first time starter and all that, Taxed and MOT'd with new tyres.

Keep looking, don't rush in, look over the bike carefully or have someone do it for you.
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[Quornholio]

I had a '97 Chinese XL copy, and in the two years I owned it, I did the chain and sprockets, front tyre, brake shoes, and the only real 'failure' was the indicator relay. That was easily solved, all parts from an XL125 from the 70's were transferable. One of the most reliable bikes I owned, over a Suzuki RG125 anyway.

[Nick 50]

After a quick bit of research Daelim is a South Korean engineering/construction/pharmaceutical company.

Although not Japanese, certainly not Chinese either.

Might be worth a punt I suppose.

The pic on the ebay ad is for a Roadsport not a Roadwin Strange the seller would get that wrong??

Edit**

I would make sure you do a HPI check to check it hasn't got finance left on it. If they are selling it only after 1 year that must mean they have forked out the full £3k asking price and now willing to take a £1500 hit for 12 months use.

[colin1]

As far as I know, skyjet is another name for pulsar, and I hired a pulsar 180 for a few days in south africa and loved it. Seemed well made to me.
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[dannyjohnson]

maybe wait a few months untill its winter when bikes are cheap again https://www.imgquick.com/images/43.gif
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[Rogerborg]

It might worth a punt, depending on how long you intend to keep it. I'm thinking mostly of the resale value - Hyosung might be getting known, but I doubt you'd find many buyers who know or care that Daelim is Korean. Check parts availability and the ease of getting insurance before committing and bid lowwww.
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[craigie boy]

I had a look at a Daelim Roadwin when looking for my 125 after doing my CBT recently. I really liked the look of it & was very tempted but I called round maybe half a dozen garages to find out if parts are readily available & if they were fairly cheap & every single one of the garages replied with.... "a what? Never heard of them mate. No Sorry wouldn't touch it" So I bought a Yamaha ybr

[P.]

Just buy yourself a little jap 125, its all good then... dont expect to get a stunner for the money but you'll find a reliable 125 that will sort you easy for £1000

[Rogerborg]

WeMoto are carrying consumable parts for Daelims now, but I agree, you might be stuffed if anything breaks or falls off.

In a way, Chinese-branded bikes are actually a safer bet than Daelim (or even Hyosung to a lesser extent) as there are loads of bits around, both new and salvage, and most of them will take Honda / Suzuki parts anyway.

But yup, Japanese branded is much more sensible, even if you have to go older.
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oops- delete this post. Having two threads open at same time, and posting in wrong one. Fail.