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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 01-30-2019, 02:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,767
Posted By Chineeske
Is it also difficult to get your bike in Neutral?...

Is it also difficult to get your bike in Neutral?

If so, it probably needs a clutch adjustment.

Other than that... well, I don't know which engine your bike has but when I opened up my CB250...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 01-30-2019, 02:26 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,253
Posted By Chineeske
Well, I am just an office clerk (sales in the...

Well, I am just an office clerk (sales in the food industry) so no, I don't do this for a living... trial and error, trial and error did I wrote trail and error???

Nike's slogan is a fact; Just do...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 01-30-2019, 02:14 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,253
Posted By Chineeske
Here a picture to show you guys why I need to...

Here a picture to show you guys why I need to lower the engine
https://i.imgur.com/I4RzT25.jpg

Do you see it???
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 01-30-2019, 02:00 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,253
Posted By Chineeske
Exact the same way I do it, always have done it...

Exact the same way I do it, always have done it this way especially on my old dirtbikes.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 01-29-2019, 04:45 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,253
Posted By Chineeske
Dan, that's correct, it fits into the frame and...

Dan, that's correct, it fits into the frame and that was the biggest challenge;)
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 01-29-2019, 01:38 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,253
Posted By Chineeske
Done a more:) I thought that putting a XR...

Done a more:)

I thought that putting a XR engine into the Orion would be a piece of cake...
But the truth is, is that the frame needs some serious welding and custom fabrication :hmm:

First...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 01-26-2019, 01:16 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,253
Posted By Chineeske
Thank you for your kind compliment! :tup:

Thank you for your kind compliment! :tup:
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 01-26-2019, 12:09 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,253
Posted By Chineeske
Nearly... as the center frame bars are not so...

Nearly... as the center frame bars are not so steep on the Orion but sure it's close! :)
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 01-26-2019, 12:04 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,253
Posted By Chineeske
Thanks! It's steel for sure, but it's...

Thanks!

It's steel for sure, but it's pressed metal. I do like the lines of the frame! :)
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 01-26-2019, 12:02 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,253
Posted By Chineeske
Thanks! I do have some nice tools but I am...

Thanks!

I do have some nice tools but I am just a amateur mechanic :) In daily live I am just a sales manager in the food business who loves to work with his hands.

But this little project...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 01-26-2019, 11:14 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,498
Posted By Chineeske
I just opened a new thread on this, I won't...

I just opened a new thread on this, I won't install a 'bigger' engine into my Chinabike but for sure a stronger one ;)
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 01-26-2019, 10:47 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,253
Posted By Chineeske
Decided to upgrade my Orion Apollo 250 with a Honda XR250R engine

I have thought about this well, about the pro's and cons but I just can't sell my Orion... I really do like the looks of it, and despite it's Chinese made (so it can have some major upgrades here and...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 01-24-2019, 04:59 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,791
Posted By Chineeske
Me too honestly speaking... They call the engine...

Me too honestly speaking... They call the engine I have a CB250 clone, but a CB250 has 2 cylinders and not one thumper I believe
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 01-24-2019, 04:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,893
Posted By Chineeske
Question Thanks! I really like the looks of this bike,...

Thanks! I really like the looks of this bike, which is the main reason I am not going to sell it... and give it a nice engine upgrade/swap:)
Forum: New Member Introductions 01-24-2019, 04:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,537
Posted By Chineeske
Will do ;)

Will do ;)
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 01-21-2019, 03:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,791
Posted By Chineeske
I have made up my mind ;) ...

I have made up my mind ;)
http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=21224&page=2
Forum: New Member Introductions 01-21-2019, 03:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,537
Posted By Chineeske
Well, although I am really happy with the looks...

Well, although I am really happy with the looks and build quality of the Apollo, I have decided to whack the bike up a bit.

Yes... The Zongshen 2 valver has to go and it's going to replaced with...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 01-20-2019, 06:58 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,791
Posted By Chineeske
Could resleeving the cilinder together with an...

Could resleeving the cilinder together with an oversized piston be an option?

Or is the cilinder wall of these engines too thin?
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 01-20-2019, 06:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 960
Posted By Chineeske
Why in earth would you like a folding shifter?! ...

Why in earth would you like a folding shifter?!

A 520 chain should work though... or is it too short?

Spacers on a shock isn't that uncommon, some swingarms are placed asymetrical under the...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 01-20-2019, 06:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,893
Posted By Chineeske
I love my Apollo, it's a streetlegal dirtbike. ...

I love my Apollo, it's a streetlegal dirtbike.

It has USD forks, the rearshock is ok and for a Chinese bike, well build.
However, I ditched the watercooled engine and installed an aircooled one....
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 01-19-2019, 03:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,791
Posted By Chineeske
Fabricating things is what I like, my biggest...

Fabricating things is what I like, my biggest issue would be the electrical.
Too bad that a bigbore kit isn't available for this engine...

Guess it will be an (H)Orion XR250R then!:tup:
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 01-19-2019, 03:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,791
Posted By Chineeske
Well, guess that answers my question! :) But...

Well, guess that answers my question! :)

But what is the latest style engine, do you have a link please?
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 01-19-2019, 08:20 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,791
Posted By Chineeske
Help wanted! Big bore kit for my Zongshen 250cc CB replica or XR250R engine?

Dear all,

I am thinking of upgrading my Orion 250cc bike as this aircooled Honda CB clone seriously lacks of power in the dirt......
Forum: New Member Introductions 05-12-2018, 04:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,537
Posted By Chineeske
Some pictures of my small mods: Lithium...

Some pictures of my small mods:

Lithium battery, with the Race CDI on top (not the nicest way of building this in but hey, it works
https://i.imgur.com/U1XvXvk.jpg

CB front sprocket...
Forum: New Member Introductions 05-12-2018, 03:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,537
Posted By Chineeske
Nope... just slightly... :hehe:

Nope... just slightly... :hehe:
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