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Old 07-07-2016, 12:49 PM   #1
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Wink New China bikes

IF YOU HAVEN'T taken a look recently at the Alibaba website for motorcycles, there has been a bunch of new China bikes listed, and the prices make you think about buying a bunch and selling the rest to your friends lol.
Maybe......
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Old 07-07-2016, 03:58 PM   #2
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if they are 300cc or larger (actual displacement), then that'd be sweet!


 
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Old 07-07-2016, 05:35 PM   #3
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if they are 300cc or larger (actual displacement), then that'd be sweet!
I agree if it is not 300+ it's not really new... Just more of same, different stickers if you will....
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Old 07-08-2016, 10:11 AM   #4
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I'm looking at the 400's and 450,'s tho there are some Suzuki/Yamaha based for real 250's that are looking interesting. Also some water cooled 250's, 400's etc.
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Old 07-08-2016, 10:17 AM   #5
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Bigger or smaller, the quality of build and parts availability have come light years in the last decade. Just these items alone are a vast improvement from the earlier days, that's for dang sure!
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Old 07-08-2016, 12:01 PM   #6
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The other hurdle is EPA/DOT.
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Old 07-08-2016, 05:49 PM   #7
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From what I hear to get in with the epa and dot is going to cost a ton of money even if the bike was in perfect compliance. An importer is going to have to be able to sell a lot of them to break even.


 
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Old 07-08-2016, 05:57 PM   #8
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SEER... can you post the link to the 400-450 bikes? i like to dream too.
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Old 07-10-2016, 02:39 PM   #9
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A Chinese dual purpose with a strong 250 like a Zongshen would be worth a look.
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Old 07-10-2016, 02:53 PM   #10
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SEER... can you post the link to the 400-450 bikes? i like to dream too.
Will.do tonight when I get back on a"real"'outer
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