Just ordered a Vader

[jsumd]

Bike finally came in! Pics to come!

[jsumd]

I tried to put up photos and they were absolutely massive. haha

[OregonRider]

How are you liking it?

I'm in the market for a Vader, do the ones from PowersportsMax come with the gold trim and controls that the photos show, or is it the traditional Vader?

[jsumd]

Originally Posted by OregonRider

How are you liking it?

I'm in the market for a Vader, do the ones from PowersportsMax come with the gold trim and controls that the photos show, or is it the traditional Vader?

So far I really like it. Mine was traditional with no gold trim.

[aalma006]

Originally Posted by jsumd

So far I really like it. Mine was traditional with no gold trim.

Was looking at the vader on Powersportsmax and was wondering the same thing. Good to know.. specially since they have a deal for the best price I've seen so far in my research, $880!!! plus 260 for shipping but want to call and see if I can get a discount for shipping. Both Venom Motorsports and Saferwholesale said they wouldn't charge me for shipping when I gave them a call. I'll post an update when I talk to them.

[jsumd]

Originally Posted by aalma006

Was looking at the vader on Powersportsmax and was wondering the same thing. Good to know.. specially since they have a deal for the best price I've seen so far in my research, $880!!! plus 260 for shipping but want to call and see if I can get a discount for shipping. Both Venom Motorsports and Saferwholesale said they wouldn't charge me for shipping when I gave them a call. I'll post an update when I talk to them.

It is a really great savings but the trade off is it takes them forever to get you the bike. It was worth it to me even though it was a bit tiring to deal with. I just requested my papers today. I'm curious how long that will take.

[culcune]

Originally Posted by aalma006

Both Venom Motorsports and Saferwholesale said they wouldn't charge me for shipping when I gave them a call. I'll post an update when I talk to them.

They already include shipping in the cost--you still get the lowest price from powersportsmax, but you also are expected to have patience, apparently. If you are not in a hurry, they might be your best bet!

[Jrack]

I bought my Vader through safer whole sale. They charge shipping, customer service is only so-so. Anyway, I paid it in full March 27. Looks like This Friday April 7th the bike will be delivered. 10 business days seems long but after reading most of this thread I feel lucky!

[jsumd]

I think "expected to have patience" isnt quite right. Its more like if you dont care to wait a little longer than you probably should have to and dont mind them lying a couple times. Im glad i saved money but i wouldnt go that way again.

[whiplash]

Sorry if off topic, anybody know if the $15 grom fork mod works on the china bikes?? Just got a TaoTao Hellcat and looking for better suspension...

Thanks!!

[Megadan]

Originally Posted by whiplash

Sorry if off topic, anybody know if the $15 grom fork mod works on the china bikes?? Just got a TaoTao Hellcat and looking for better suspension...

Thanks!!

I am not sure if anybody can answer this. The quick answer is no, but the only way to know for sure would be to see if the dampening rod end is the same as a Grom. If it is, then you could likely make your own version of said fork mod work.

As a general rule of thumb with most chinese bikes, before doing anything at all, it's a good idea to drain the forks of the factory fluid and add a good quality fork oil to the proper level.

[whiplash]

Okay thanks for the help, maybe just some good fork oil will make the difference. It's not terrible just looking to make it a little more Trail Worthy

[RedCrowRides]

I ordered from Venom Motorsports after reading horror stories like the ones in thsi thread about Texas Power Sports. I have a seperate thread over on Dealer/ Distributor
discussion, but I ordered a Vader from Venom, and recieved notification on July 16th that it "had Shipped"- Only thing is ,it didnt.Today is the 31st of July and the Roadrunner Tracking still shows the bike in California ,15 days after it supposedly "shipped", it is yet to leave the RoadRunner Terminal in Cali.


Here is the info from Roadrunners Tracking Site as of 7/31/18 at 8:00AM local time
"07/28/2018 10:20 AM Trailer Closed - ready for dispatch "


Here is my Shipping Notice from Venom from July 17 "
All of the items from order #5177 have now been shipped:



1x 2018 x20 125cc Vader Motorcycle - PREORDER - BLUE / Manual - 4 speed / 6month Replacement parts ($0)



So yeah , 15 days after I was told it had Shipped, it still sits in California ,many email exchanges with Venom, and RoadRunner ,lot of excuses, lot of ducking and dodging and failed follow ups from them to me. Venoms stated Delivery time is 4 -7 days in the USA. I guess that is unless it sits in Cali for over 2 weeks .


So, just be aware that Texas Power Sports can be bad, but Venom is not a sure fire solution , either. I could have tied my Vader to a 3 legged blind donkey and had it here by now .