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Old 06-15-2007, 09:40 PM   #1
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Cheap weld!

So, I take off the fairings and the chin spoiler (250 2i) to give them a good cleaning. When I'm done, I begin putting the chin spoiler back in place. I place the chin spoiler and the metal bracket that it bolts to it on the right side just snaps off! Looks like it was welded with chewing gum!

Sadly, I wasn't surprised or even upset. I've come to expect this from Tank. This is not the first weld I'll be doing on this bike...and I'm sure it won't be the last.


 
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Old 06-15-2007, 11:58 PM   #2
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Might be worth going through and just redoing all of them if Tank is that poorly made. I would be pizzed.
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Old 06-16-2007, 10:31 PM   #3
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Might be worth going through and just redoing all of them if Tank is that poorly made. I would be pizzed.
Yeah...I'm thinking of taking the bike apart and getting to work on it.

I think it may be time to start looking at a "FOR SALE" sign!


 
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Old 06-16-2007, 10:36 PM   #4
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I get alot use out of my ebay hobart welder. I sure the time will come for the Lifan to go under the arc.

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Old 06-16-2007, 10:53 PM   #5
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I realize these aren't expensive bikes, but man! A little quality would go a long way here!


 
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Old 06-16-2007, 11:11 PM   #6
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They may be welding these with a set of jumper cables and a quarter like MacGyver did in one episode.

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Old 06-17-2007, 12:31 AM   #7
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They may be welding these with a set of jumper cables and a quarter like MacGyver did in one episode.

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Yeah..but I bet his weld lasted!


 
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Old 06-17-2007, 12:40 AM   #8
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I would sell off the tank and get a lifan..That seems to be the brand that is going to make it through all of this.
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Old 06-20-2007, 07:12 PM   #9
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Well, the way things are going, the Tank may be history soon. I LOVE working on bikes, but this is my commuter, so I can't constantly work on it! I'll keep my eyes out for the 400cc Lifan I keep hearing about. I know Lifan actually has parts for their bikes..unlike Tank.


 
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Old 06-20-2007, 07:22 PM   #10
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How about the 650 Jialing? I don't think it is here yet.

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Old 06-20-2007, 08:26 PM   #11
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Personally, I think the Hyosung/UM 250 and 650 sport bikes in naked, half-fairing, and full fairing trim are the way to go, as far as new bikes go based on price and warranty.
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Old 06-20-2007, 08:44 PM   #12
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How about the 650 Jialing? I don't think it is here yet.

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I SERIOUSLY have my eyes on that bike! If it were here now, the "for sale" sign would've been on my Tank last week! hahahahha


 
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Old 06-20-2007, 09:20 PM   #13
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I would be a nice ride, but I am not ready for a big bike again. I would go for a 400 dual sport.

Sorry the Tank tanked.

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Old 06-20-2007, 10:19 PM   #14
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Well, the Jialing only has 40hp...so it,s no racer which is just fine with me. I like the Vento Colt, too. And, I'm still tricking out the Pagsta...


 
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Old 06-20-2007, 10:42 PM   #15
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40hp is enough. I am good with my 16hp, but after time I will grow tired of it and will need an upgrade, but I want to stay with the more off-road oriented bike. The jialing looks to be a more street friendly ride.

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