05-12-2016, 11:24 PM
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Join Date: May 2016
Location: Middle TN
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Greetings from middle TN
So look what I picked up tonight! $200.00, clear title, 1,200 miles and has spark!
Apparently they just parked it and let it sit for a year or so. Missing most of the plastics, rear brake and gear selector bent, choke and throttle cable need replacing, have a lot of disconnected/unplugged wires (not cut) that I'm trying to figure out. First had to strip it down and clean it off, it was pretty nasty But it cleaned up pretty nice, finish on the motor looks great and I haven't even gotten all OCD on it yet. So we are having a ball with this thing, I'll be bugging you guys with questions, I'll try to search first, I've had bikes before but this is my first DS let alone Chinese machine so I know they have their quirks. So glad to be here and can't wait to get this thing on the road! |
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05-13-2016, 12:52 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Idaho
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Welcome; we are glad you joined us.
 You got a great deal for $200. 
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05-13-2016, 11:11 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Southeastern Washington desert
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Great purchace, welcome to the forum, and you get extra credit for opening a first thread with pics!
$200 is awesome. Especially since should be easy to get running well. Battery, some wiring, carb clean, oil change and push the button. Plastics should be easy enough to find on eBay or similar. Glad to see you are having so much fun; that's a big part of being a China Rider.
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05-13-2016, 03:29 PM
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05-13-2016, 03:33 PM
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05-13-2016, 03:36 PM
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Location: Middle TN
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Okay guys I'm going to open a thread in the Dual Sport section where I keep you apprised of my progress with "Swamp Thing". We don't call it that because of the plastic but rather the layers of mold/moss we had to scrub off it.
See you later
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05-13-2016, 03:38 PM
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05-13-2016, 05:05 PM
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05-16-2016, 11:58 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Sardis, BC, Canada
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Welcome!
Sweet bike! You lucked out with the CB motor, massive rack, plastic tank and inverted forks. I have a similar plastic tank on my Lifan, and I decided to just ditch the tank covers and run the naked tank. You might have some issue with the battery box; take the time to ensure that it is secure.
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