a question with an answer as wide as it is long

kmoore · 01-09-2011, 11:31 PM

in febuary im planning on getting a dp/enduro of some sort any pointers on which way to go, what to look at, and what to stay the heck away from..

Weldangrind · 01-10-2011, 12:48 AM

Yep, very broad question.

The dual sport debate shall ensue shortly...

katoranger · 01-10-2011, 08:29 AM

I would look for a Q or a Zong.

amad · 01-10-2011, 12:20 PM

If you can find a United Motors, I have one and it seems like a quality built bike.

FastDoc · 01-10-2011, 12:52 PM

Most readily available high quality Chinese D/S now is a Q.

Any 200cc will NOT be highwaty safe, especially loaded.

Semi-consensus is to avoid the LXT400 for multiple issues, even though it looks like an amazing deal.

kmoore · 01-10-2011, 01:20 PM

im just lookin for something to play around with my son with and quick trips to the store 2 miles away.. and need atleast 250cc

FastDoc · 01-10-2011, 01:32 PM

Most Chinese D/S's are 200's. The '250's' are really 230's and OHV. They are not as powerful as an OHC 200. I recommend a Q, or IF you can find one, a Zong.

amad · 01-10-2011, 02:31 PM

My United Motors is a 200 and it carries me just fine. I'm 6'2" and 220 lbs.

kmoore · 01-11-2011, 07:28 PM

what part of tn u from amad

amad · 01-11-2011, 08:45 PM

I'm in Knoxville.

kmoore · 01-11-2011, 08:58 PM

is this your bike

http://www.alpha-sports.com/2007_dtf200.htm

amad · 01-11-2011, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kmoore

is this your bike

http://www.alpha-sports.com/2007_dtf200.htm

That's the one, except mine is black and white.

amad · 01-11-2011, 09:15 PM

I found mine here in Knoxville. It is a 2007, but was brand new. Got it for $1000.

kmoore · 01-11-2011, 09:15 PM

seems like a nice bike now if i can find a dealer and do some research

amad · 01-11-2011, 09:18 PM

Here's a pic of mine.

01-09-2011, 11:31 PM	#1
kmoore Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: lawrenceburg, tn Posts: 122	a question with an answer as wide as it is long in febuary im planning on getting a dp/enduro of some sort any pointers on which way to go, what to look at, and what to stay the heck away from..
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01-10-2011, 12:48 AM	#2
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Yep, very broad question. The dual sport debate shall ensue shortly... __________________ 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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01-10-2011, 08:29 AM	#3
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I would look for a Q or a Zong. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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01-10-2011, 12:20 PM	#4
amad Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tennessee Posts: 59	If you can find a United Motors, I have one and it seems like a quality built bike. __________________ 2007 United Motors DTF-200, 2007 Ninja 650R 2007 Suzuki Boulevard M50
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01-10-2011, 12:52 PM	#5
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Most readily available high quality Chinese D/S now is a Q. Any 200cc will NOT be highwaty safe, especially loaded. Semi-consensus is to avoid the LXT400 for multiple issues, even though it looks like an amazing deal. __________________ Happy to serve.
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01-10-2011, 01:20 PM	#6
kmoore Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: lawrenceburg, tn Posts: 122	im just lookin for something to play around with my son with and quick trips to the store 2 miles away.. and need atleast 250cc
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01-10-2011, 01:32 PM	#7
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Most Chinese D/S's are 200's. The '250's' are really 230's and OHV. They are not as powerful as an OHC 200. I recommend a Q, or IF you can find one, a Zong. __________________ Happy to serve.
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01-10-2011, 02:31 PM	#8
amad Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tennessee Posts: 59	My United Motors is a 200 and it carries me just fine. I'm 6'2" and 220 lbs. __________________ 2007 United Motors DTF-200, 2007 Ninja 650R 2007 Suzuki Boulevard M50
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01-11-2011, 07:28 PM	#9
kmoore Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: lawrenceburg, tn Posts: 122	what part of tn u from amad
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01-11-2011, 08:45 PM	#10
amad Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tennessee Posts: 59	I'm in Knoxville. __________________ 2007 United Motors DTF-200, 2007 Ninja 650R 2007 Suzuki Boulevard M50
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01-11-2011, 08:58 PM	#11
kmoore Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: lawrenceburg, tn Posts: 122	is this your bike http://www.alpha-sports.com/2007_dtf200.htm
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01-11-2011, 09:15 PM	#13
amad Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tennessee Posts: 59	I found mine here in Knoxville. It is a 2007, but was brand new. Got it for $1000. __________________ 2007 United Motors DTF-200, 2007 Ninja 650R 2007 Suzuki Boulevard M50
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01-11-2011, 09:18 PM	#15
amad Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tennessee Posts: 59	Here's a pic of mine. __________________ 2007 United Motors DTF-200, 2007 Ninja 650R 2007 Suzuki Boulevard M50
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