Hello from Oklahoma

neohistory · 04-22-2013, 04:12 PM

Just wanted to say to the forum. I've waited a long time to get into the world of motorcycles, and now that I've been seriously thinking about it, I've been having dreams lately about this stuff?? Anyways, I have been reading some posts on the particular ride I want to start out on (Hensim Baja Phoenix 250 Cruiser.) I have found one locally that is a 2008 with 1.2K miles for 900. I'm very interested in it but just educating myself as much as possible; I don't trust a dealer to ask about something I want to buy.

I've signed up for the MSF course around here and taking my time to research and save up the cash from working 2 jobs (work M-F around 11-12 hrs a day and want the weekend to ride free from it all.) Great information guys and hopefully I can offer something to the group.

Best regards,
Neohistory

FastDoc · 04-22-2013, 05:14 PM

Welcome to the forum!

If you are good at tinkering that would be a great first bike.

The weak spot in that model is the transmission. If the tranny is going to fail it probably would have done so by this time, but make sure it shifts smoothly and positively and does not pop out of gear.

Other issues are the shift linkage, and IIRC the kickstand, but those are easily correctable.

**quadz** · 04-22-2013, 05:25 PM

Welcome to the forum, you've come to the right place!

Weldangrind · 04-22-2013, 09:09 PM

Welcome!

SpudRider · 04-22-2013, 10:53 PM

Welcome; we are glad you joined us!

FastDoc gave you good information.

I would check to make sure the bike shifts well, and does not pop out of gear.

Spud

neohistory · 04-23-2013, 08:50 AM

Appreciate the info Fast. I will probably get time this weekend to go take a look. I wonder though if I'm even able to do a test drive if I don't have the M endorsement on my license? I'm guessing not, and considering I have not ridden a motorcycle prior to signing up for the MSF course the other day, what is the best way to test the shifting without being able to move it?

FastDoc · 04-23-2013, 12:08 PM

Have the owner ride it around past you shifting through all the gears or bring a friend with an endorsement.

04-22-2013, 04:12 PM	#1
neohistory Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2	Hello from Oklahoma Just wanted to say to the forum. I've waited a long time to get into the world of motorcycles, and now that I've been seriously thinking about it, I've been having dreams lately about this stuff?? Anyways, I have been reading some posts on the particular ride I want to start out on (Hensim Baja Phoenix 250 Cruiser.) I have found one locally that is a 2008 with 1.2K miles for 900. I'm very interested in it but just educating myself as much as possible; I don't trust a dealer to ask about something I want to buy. I've signed up for the MSF course around here and taking my time to research and save up the cash from working 2 jobs (work M-F around 11-12 hrs a day and want the weekend to ride free from it all.) Great information guys and hopefully I can offer something to the group. Best regards, Neohistory
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04-22-2013, 05:14 PM	#2
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Welcome to the forum! If you are good at tinkering that would be a great first bike. The weak spot in that model is the transmission. If the tranny is going to fail it probably would have done so by this time, but make sure it shifts smoothly and positively and does not pop out of gear. Other issues are the shift linkage, and IIRC the kickstand, but those are easily correctable. __________________ Happy to serve.
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Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Welcome! __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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04-22-2013, 10:53 PM	#5
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Welcome; we are glad you joined us! FastDoc gave you good information. I would check to make sure the bike shifts well, and does not pop out of gear. Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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04-23-2013, 12:08 PM	#7
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Have the owner ride it around past you shifting through all the gears or bring a friend with an endorsement. __________________ Happy to serve.
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04-22-2013, 05:25 PM	#3
quadz Administrator Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 303	Welcome to the forum, you've come to the right place!
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04-23-2013, 08:50 AM	#6
neohistory Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2	Appreciate the info Fast. I will probably get time this weekend to go take a look. I wonder though if I'm even able to do a test drive if I don't have the M endorsement on my license? I'm guessing not, and considering I have not ridden a motorcycle prior to signing up for the MSF course the other day, what is the best way to test the shifting without being able to move it?
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