Hello, from Illinois

BARLOW · 02-06-2016, 08:17 PM

Hi, brian here from central illinois ... just ordered myself a DB type 08, wont get it for a while still, then it will be a full strip down (other than motor being opened), then a build up with loctite everywhere and lock washers (where needed) ... i will try to remember the pics as i go, as i here it is required by CR.net (haha) ... till then i will keep reading and biting my nails in hopes that i have made a good choice ... i have been reading a ton of bad things about chinese bikes, but have noticed they were all 8 to 10 years old and not seeing much at all about new bikes, so i took that as a good sign ... and dropped some cash on my first new anything with a motor at the age of 42 ... wish me luck

culcune · 02-06-2016, 09:16 PM

Welcome to here! Eight to 10 years ago, even with this site, there was no one who really knew much about these. Ironically, back then, the engines were thought to be the worst part of these things; now, we know they are the best thing! Still, not much for internal modifying, but externally, with an exhaust, a new Ebay Mikuni carb, sprockets (if desired), air filter, and you have it as good as it gets! As you stated, locktite and/or change bolts is very good advice, and you have a decent street or trail bike, or both! Just don't jump it...

BARLOW · 02-06-2016, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by culcune

Welcome to here! ... Just don't jump it...

thank you, and i was never a big jumper, and at 42, i dont think i am going to start now ... lol

SpudRider · 02-07-2016, 01:54 AM

Welcome; we are glad you joined us.

**cheesy** · 02-07-2016, 08:56 AM

Howdy from NE IL.

katoranger · 02-07-2016, 01:49 PM

Welcome. Sounds like you have a plan to build it right. Lube all the cables also.

BARLOW · 02-07-2016, 08:01 PM

oh crap, i did not even think of getting a cable lube tool

edit: one on the way now ... thank you for reminding me

Weldangrind · 02-07-2016, 10:36 PM

Hey Brian! Thanks for joining us.

My China bike is old, and it serves me well.

BARLOW · 02-08-2016, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

My China bike is old, and it serves me well.

that is what i like to hear, i want mine to be old and still kicking as well

bogieboy · 02-08-2016, 01:44 PM

welcome brian, i grew up in northern IL but 2 yrs ago moved to upstate NY.... i have put several thousand event free miles on my 07 roketa/shineray, which i bought 3 yrs ago used... care for the bike and it will care for you...LOL

dpl096 · 03-28-2016, 11:51 AM

Charleston Illinois area here ...... Are you going to license and register it? I called the SOS office and the dullard bureaucrat I talked to acted like I was speaking mandarin Chinese. I could not get an straight up yes or no answer on getting the bike registered.

BARLOW · 03-28-2016, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by dpl096

Charleston Illinois area here ...... Are you going to license and register it? I called the SOS office and the dullard bureaucrat I talked to acted like I was speaking mandarin Chinese. I could not get an straight up yes or no answer on getting the bike registered.

go to mattoon, they will get you setup with no troubles as long as you have the mso and bos... then we can go riding, as i am in mattoon ... been wanting to go out to fox ridge and ride through the park and stuff ... what bike do you have or are you getting

dpl096 · 03-29-2016, 01:40 PM

right now I'm "bikeless". Im seriously considering a RX3 Cyclone but have a serious desire for a dependable dual sport.

02-06-2016, 08:17 PM	#1
BARLOW Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: central illinois Posts: 362	Hello, from Illinois Hi, brian here from central illinois ... just ordered myself a DB type 08, wont get it for a while still, then it will be a full strip down (other than motor being opened), then a build up with loctite everywhere and lock washers (where needed) ... i will try to remember the pics as i go, as i here it is required by CR.net (haha) ... till then i will keep reading and biting my nails in hopes that i have made a good choice ... i have been reading a ton of bad things about chinese bikes, but have noticed they were all 8 to 10 years old and not seeing much at all about new bikes, so i took that as a good sign ... and dropped some cash on my first new anything with a motor at the age of 42 ... wish me luck
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02-06-2016, 09:16 PM	#2
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,035	Welcome to here! Eight to 10 years ago, even with this site, there was no one who really knew much about these. Ironically, back then, the engines were thought to be the worst part of these things; now, we know they are the best thing! Still, not much for internal modifying, but externally, with an exhaust, a new Ebay Mikuni carb, sprockets (if desired), air filter, and you have it as good as it gets! As you stated, locktite and/or change bolts is very good advice, and you have a decent street or trail bike, or both! Just don't jump it... __________________ "They say that life's a carousel, spinning fast you got to ride it well..." TGB Delivery Scooter 150 TMEC 200 Enduro--carcass is sadly rotting in the backyard
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02-07-2016, 01:54 AM	#4
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Welcome; we are glad you joined us. __________________ 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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02-07-2016, 08:56 AM	#5
cheesy Moderator Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Elburn, IL Posts: 5,817	Howdy from NE IL. __________________ Cheesy ______________________________________ 07 Hi Bird Enduro-Flown the Coop 07 Ural Gear Up 79 Honda CX500 77 VeloSolex 4600 V3 73 VeloSolex 3800 I'm making this up as I go.-Indiana Jones Telling me something 'is for my own good', is a fast way to a fat lip.-Me I don't even care about my own problems, why should I care about yours?-Quote on one of my favorite t-shirts
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02-07-2016, 01:49 PM	#6
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Welcome. Sounds like you have a plan to build it right. Lube all the cables also. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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02-07-2016, 08:01 PM	#7
BARLOW Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: central illinois Posts: 362	oh crap, i did not even think of getting a cable lube tool edit: one on the way now ... thank you for reminding me
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02-07-2016, 10:36 PM	#8
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Hey Brian! Thanks for joining us. My China bike is old, and it serves me well. __________________ 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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02-08-2016, 01:44 PM	#10
bogieboy Join Date: May 2013 Location: finger lakes NY Posts: 2,046	welcome brian, i grew up in northern IL but 2 yrs ago moved to upstate NY.... i have put several thousand event free miles on my 07 roketa/shineray, which i bought 3 yrs ago used... care for the bike and it will care for you...LOL
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03-28-2016, 11:51 AM	#11
dpl096 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: East Central Hellinois Posts: 1,344	Charleston Illinois area here ...... Are you going to license and register it? I called the SOS office and the dullard bureaucrat I talked to acted like I was speaking mandarin Chinese. I could not get an straight up yes or no answer on getting the bike registered.
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03-29-2016, 01:40 PM	#13
dpl096 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: East Central Hellinois Posts: 1,344	right now I'm "bikeless". Im seriously considering a RX3 Cyclone but have a serious desire for a dependable dual sport.
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