Vbike 125CC-H

[5oh]

Well after tossing around the vbike vs. Kazuma thing, I decided I would try the vbike. I called first thing this morning and placed the order. The guy on the phone cut me a deal over what is listed on the website, so be sure to call to place the order. He said he would call me back this evening and give me the tracking information, but I never did hear from him. I'm hoping this isn't a bad sign, but I understand people get busy sometime.

I'll update this thread with more information when the quad gets here. He said I should have it by Wednesday. That would be awesome! My daughter is pretty excited to be getting another new toy.

[SpudRider]

Welcome to the forum, and congratulations on the new quad! If you get a chance, please post some photos after it arrives. :)

Tim at Vbike gets consistently good reviews as a vendor. He will probably call you very soon.

Spud :)

[5oh]

The good reviews I have read here and else where are the reason I decided on the vbike. The cost wasn't that much different and I hope the quality will be about the same. It isn't like my daughter is going to be pulling knack knacks on this thing anyway.

[AZ200cc]

Which one dd You get?

[Universal_Diver]

I would call him. Dont be nasty, but if he said he would call, and didnt then I would call.

Good luck with the quad. I am next up for a Utility too I think. I am waiting to see how a few others on here turn out with theirs.
:wink:

[5oh]

I'm going to call him later today.

[KentuckyDonkey]

I am next up for a Utility too I think. I am waiting to see how a few others on here turn out with theirs.
:wink:

Ditto! I love my v4sw- but a ute would be much more practical for me, as with the v4sw's meager fenders...the cow crap goes flying!(and ends up all over me and the bike).

[5oh]

Spoke with Tim today. The shipment went out late yesterday so he didn't have time to call. I have a tracking number and it is en route.
So far kudos to the vbike customer service!

[SpudRider]

Spoke with Tim today. The shipment went out late yesterday so he didn't have time to call. I have a tracking number and it is en route.
So far kudos to the vbike customer service!
Thank you for the report on good customer service. :) I am always pleased to hear when a vendor treats his customers properly. :D

Spud :)

[5oh]

Well the quad arrived today. and the shipping carton looked like it had been through a tornado. No major damage to report with the exception of a few scratches on the rack and tire marks all over the plastic. I'm going to try and get the tire marks off and see how it turns out.

I'm just about done with the assembly. Not to bad so far, but the big test is yet to come.

Does it run?

[5oh]

It runs. Pretty dang good to be honest. It took some work to get the carb set, but it seems to be pretty solid now.

There are a couple of issues with it, but nothing I hope that will be to major. The biggest issue and the only one I haven't been able to resolve at this point is the chain. It is TIGHT!!! The adjustment is at the end of its travel, so I'm hoping it will loosen up a bit after riding. This combined with the fact that the top bolts on the swingarm are cross threaded makes this a pretty ugly situation.

The toe-in was way off on the left side. It's better. but it still feels a little darty to me. I'll keep working on that issue, but it's tolerable at this point. Anyone know what the specs should be? Probably not, but it doesn't hurt to ask. :)


I was missing a couple of bolts. Luckily I was able to dig out a couple in my trusty bolt bucket.

I will get some pictures after I clean it up and get the oil changed.

[5oh]

Shipping carton was pretty beat up.
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Tire scuffs on the body.
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Rack is scratched from floppy against the metal container frame. It wasn't wrapped up in anything.http://www.barnettmedia.com/vbike/5.jpg
Couple of hours and a tube of locktite later...
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It looks like the whole thing is twisted on the frame. As if the body is mounted crooked. Notice the fresh dog poop under the left fender.
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Still sporting the leftover goop from the badge.
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I flushed the motor with Kerosene and put in some fresh oil. I'll let my daughter ride it for a day and then I'm going to change it and put some mobil 1 in it.

All and all I don't think it is too bad a deal. I'm a little concerned about the chain, but I'll just have to keep an eye on it.

[katoranger]

Looking at the front tires it appears that the pressure is not equal. You may want to check that. It might help with steering response.

[KentuckyDonkey]

>>It looks like the whole thing is twisted on the frame. As if the body is mounted crooked.<<

I think the tail light is just crooked.

But i do believe your front tires are mounted backwards (tread facing wrong way)- Switching sides will cure that.

Nice little bike!!

[Universal_Diver]

I did the same thing with the tires. :oops: Wont happen again.

My quad had the chain as tight as it would go too, and actually crabbed a little in the back when I drove straight. It has since stretched and is now straight. Seems the more I ride the better it gets.

Hope your daughter enjoys it. I cant wait till my boy is old enough. He lucked out with me for a Dad, cause I am a toy nut, and according to my wife, not much older than him. :lol:

[kczukiman]

5oh,
If it were me I would consider wheel spacers all the way around especially when your daughter will be riding it.
The exta width helps a bunch with stability.

[5oh]

>>It looks like the whole thing is twisted on the frame. As if the body is mounted crooked.<<

I think the tail light is just crooked.

But i do believe your front tires are mounted backwards (tread facing wrong way)- Switching sides will cure that.

Nice little bike!!Doh!!! you're right the front tires are on backwards.

[5oh]

5oh,
If it were me I would consider wheel spacers all the way around especially when your daughter will be riding it.
The exta width helps a bunch with stability.

They are on the list of upgrades. What is the bolt pattern?

[KentuckyDonkey]

Kinda hard to tell from the pics.....but it almost looks like you may one front tire in the rear and vice-a-versa. Do you have both shorter, wider tires on the rear? (Hard to tell...it almost looks like they're mix-matched- but it could just be the lighting....)

That's a neat bike! It's like a smaller version of the 300 Thunder!

[Cal25]

You can fix that scuff mark by just applying a decal over it. Just dont let your daughter pick the sticker. You would'nt want to have to "test drive" the thing with a Barbie sticker on it!

[5oh]

Kinda hard to tell from the pics.....but it almost looks like you may one front tire in the rear and vice-a-versa. Do you have both shorter, wider tires on the rear? (Hard to tell...it almost looks like they're mix-matched- but it could just be the lighting....)

That's a neat bike! It's like a smaller version of the 300 Thunder!Well the back tires were installed when I got it, but the front tires are flipped and one was about flat when I took the pictures. I aired it up and it still is twitchy. I'll flip them around this evening and try it again.

[5oh]

5oh,
If it were me I would consider wheel spacers all the way around especially when your daughter will be riding it.
The extra width helps a bunch with stability.I flipped the front wheels on Friday and gained about an inch on each side. I turned the valve stem to the inside. There is plenty of clearance. I also flipped the back, but it was only worth about half an inch. I'm going to pick up some wheel spacers for the back soon.

Sunday we are heading off to Windrock for a day of riding. Nothing extreme, just want to get out and ride the gravel roads to help my daughter get acquainted with her new ride, So far she loves it.

[5oh]

Well,
It's been a while since I started this thread and I am sad to report I have been having some issues with the quad. It will no longer shift while the engine is running. I'm assuming this is caused by something loose under the clutch cover on the right side of the engine as I can hear something under the cover.

My primary concern right now though is that it quit running the other day. I pulled the plug and it was fouled so I picked up an NGK replacement and it isn't firing either. Does any one know what trouble shooting steps I can try?

[lonezuk]

Have you talked to Tim about the issues ?

[TurboT]

Well,
It's been a while since I started this thread and I am sad to report I have been having some issues with the quad. It will no longer shift while the engine is running. I'm assuming this is caused by something loose under the clutch cover on the right side of the engine as I can hear something under the cover.

My primary concern right now though is that it quit running the other day. I pulled the plug and it was fouled so I picked up an NGK replacement and it isn't firing either. Does any one know what trouble shooting steps I can try?

Don't know your machine that well but the first thing I would do is hunt around your wiring connections looking for wires that may have pulled out of their harnesses/plugs. Lots of crappy connectors and loose white plugs and the wires slide back or off very easily.

[5oh]

Well things are not so good these days. After riding the quad a total of 3 times, it will no longer shift while running. I pulled the right side cover and found the problem. It look like a rivet has sheared off the part of the clutch actuator. I also don't see how any of it was held together in the first place.
Does anyone know where to get hard parts for these motors?

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[5oh]

Have you talked to Tim about the issues ?

Not yet. I'm going to call later today.

[Weldangrind]

Try these guys: http://www.scooterparts4less.com/dirt_bike_parts.htm

[5oh]

Does anyone have a picture of what the shifter assembly should look like? Tim is willing to help me out, but I hate to ship the whole engine back. If someone could take a picture of the inside of the right case cover that would be spectacular!