10-13-2007, 12:00 AM | #1 |
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2006 Viva VX200S Questions
Hi,
I came across a small local dealer that has a couple of 2006 Viva VX200S bikes that he's looking to sell at what I think is a pretty good price, $850 fully assembled (cheaper if you buy both of them). Both are brand new, never titled. I have a couple of questions regarding this bike. First, is there any real difference between the 2006 models and whatever happens to be the newest ones? I've seen a couple of ads for them online. They still look about the same. Also, are these bikes 4 speed or 5 speed. Now, for the most important question. I'm not a very tall guy. 5'10" if I round up, with a 29-30" inseam. I did a seat test on this bike, and the rear suspension didn't budge. No sag what so ever. As a result, I was on my tip toes touching the ground. Is the suspension on these adjustable at all so that it would drop down 2 or 3 inches when sitting on it? This bike would be used about 99% for street riding, with the very rare dirt road thrown in. No off road stuff at all, I don't think. So, is there anything that could be done to lower it a bit? If not, unfortunately, there's not much point in my considering it at any price, as it's entirely too high for me now. Beyond that, is $850 a good price for this? Or, should it be lower considering it's a 2006. Are there any other bikes around the same price that I should be considering for street use? TIA TJ |
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10-13-2007, 02:36 AM | #2 |
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That sounds like a good deal, price wise and yes the rear suspension can be adjusted for less spring pressure which should let the bike sit lower with your weight on it.
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10-13-2007, 09:59 AM | #3 | |
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http://www.chinariders.net/modules.p...t=shock+roketa If you read through the whole article, you'll see SamM's response to his Viva rear suspension. If you're just gonna street it, go for it. It'll be fine on road, just not that comfortable.
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10-13-2007, 12:50 PM | #4 |
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a lifan rear shock should fix the lack of movement . the bottom of the viva shock is to big around and hits/rides against the linkage. i tried to put Sam's viva shock on my lifan it would not fit because of this.
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10-14-2007, 08:12 AM | #5 | |
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10-14-2007, 10:46 AM | #6 |
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Red2003,
So, is this problem exclusive to the Viva (and other bikes that are clones of it such as some Roketas, etc)? Or, do all of the chinabikes have the same problem? In other words, if I bought a Lifan would it have the same problem? Also, where's the best place to price a shock for it? The thread used a R1 shock. Is that something that I'd be best hitting a dealer for, or is there an aftermarket source that's reliable and cost effective that you're aware of? I'm not entirely sure I'd trust Ebay for that type of part, as there'd be no way to know whether the shock was blown or not without seeing it first? |
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10-14-2007, 05:24 PM | #7 | |
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10-14-2007, 06:36 PM | #8 |
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The Lifan bikes imported by American Lifan do not have a problem with the rear shock hitting the mounting. Don't know about the others.
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10-15-2007, 12:39 AM | #9 |
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sam's viva had that problim with the shock riding on the linkage. his shock was stiffer than mine so i was going to buy it off of him only to find out that with his viva shock i had the same problim. we laid the two shocks side by side and the viva shock was way bigger around at the base.
i personally think the linkage design on these ds bikes is flawed, but for a person like myself who doesn't have a shop(other than a little corner of my basement) getting a smaller diameter shock would be a cheep and easy fix.
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10-15-2007, 01:22 AM | #10 | |
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It would need to drop down a good 3-4 inches from stock before I'd really feel comfortable/safe riding it. |
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10-15-2007, 07:38 AM | #11 | |
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10-15-2007, 09:22 AM | #13 |
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Roketa
I can get you a Roketa, but it won't be $900, it would be around $1350 plus tax. Thanks, Joe at J&H Motorsports. Don't forget, you can have both Viva's for $1500 and maybe have someone modify one for you. Let me know.
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