National Event?

Sport Rider · 03-02-2016, 05:33 PM

has there ever been an attempt to get a large gaggle of china bikes together at an event, either something regional or larger????

Adjuster · 03-02-2016, 07:08 PM

I am going to suggest Deerfield Beach, Florida.

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katoranger · 03-03-2016, 05:09 PM

Chanute, Kansas. Center of the U.S.

2LZ · 03-03-2016, 05:51 PM

Volcano? Weather's nice! Plenty of parking and camp spots!

Azhule · 03-03-2016, 06:14 PM

I like the "Center of the U.S." idea, some might have travel ocean to ocean... and back again for the event

... another plus is I'm only 750 miles from Chanute lol

SeerAtlas · 03-03-2016, 06:41 PM

OZARKS in ARKANSAS, nationally acclaimed riding!!! Look it up:}

Adam Rinkleff · 03-03-2016, 06:57 PM

If Dallas was chosen... RPS, Taotao, Coolster, Kandi, Trailmaster, and Dongfang all have warehouses here.

Sport Rider · 03-03-2016, 08:07 PM

well, it would have to be hear some good riding too. I know a lot of groups target Arkansas because of the great roads. what do the Ozarks have to offer for off-road riding?

SeerAtlas · 03-04-2016, 05:40 AM

you can practically ride the whole northwest /northcentral of the state "offroad", i.e county dirt roads. scenic as hell.some can be a bit challenging but almost all will match up favorably w anything u can think of. numerous off road parks, national parks, and state parks. Even have the sand dunes just across the state line in Oklahoma. AND, you can even go dig for real diamonds for free in the local state diamond park.! lol
Check out the Buffalo river, The assortment of fish filled lakes, the white water stuff near Ponca and the easily located elk herds (these are the Big elk). Plus, add in Branson just a few miles north and you have a heckufa reasonably priced vacation.
For off highway stuff this is a heck of a riding area and a lot more. cheap too:}

Azhule · 03-04-2016, 06:20 AM

They have a huge sand dune in Wyoming too

called:

"Killpecker Sand Dunes"

Looks like a fun place (not for a event/gathering, more like a day trip with the fam

), I might plot a nice quiet ride down that way for me and the Mrs. after we get a second moto for her to ride.

culcune · 03-04-2016, 07:56 AM

I think a ride like this would be most appropriate https://rideapart.com/articles/motorcycle-cannonball rather than a gathering. 102 years ago, a guy set off from San Diego, and 11 days later, made it to the east coast on a motorcycle. Chinese bikes have to be a little better than bikes from 102 years ago?! There has been a growing interest in this run since the 100 year anniversary, as the photos show, especially with vintage bike enthusiasts. The thread on advrider about the father/son riding from San Francisco to New York on small displacement Chinese bikes (father on a 125cc DAX replica, son on 150cc BMS scooter) is also inspiration. They did their ride on back roads, and as we are always paranoid of sustained interstate or freeway speeds, perhaps back roads are in order for a Chinese bike cannonball run, too.

Sport Rider · 03-04-2016, 11:21 AM

an experience/ride like that is on my bucket list to do some day. even if just taking one of my other bikes cross country.

BARLOW · 03-04-2016, 02:35 PM

i never have time to go to rides or car shows, things like that ... working 6 days a week on night shift does not leave much time for anything, but if any of you are ever in central illinois, i would love to ride with you guys

culcune · 03-04-2016, 10:47 PM

I could see a run being similar to Hot Rod's Powerun-they start on the west coast, and cruise through cities picking up people on the way, or people not able to make the run simply enjoy the show when all the cars roll into town. There would be a few who could start off west (or east, but I am closer to the west, so that is the way I envision it), and ride through a predetermined route to somewhere east (or west...). Those that cannot make the long ride could ride to meet up with the pack, or those that happen to live along the route could spring for beer once the pack passes through (ok, no one would be obligated to buy beer

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wheelbender6 · 03-06-2016, 10:17 AM

I think regional China events could be well attended. I don't think a lot of China Scoot/Motorcycle pilots will ride or haul their machine across several states to this kind of event. Maybe east coast, west coast and central locations. It would be great for parts and accessory vendors too.

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03-02-2016, 05:33 PM	#1
Sport Rider Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Mooresville NC Posts: 2,116	National Event? has there ever been an attempt to get a large gaggle of china bikes together at an event, either something regional or larger????
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03-03-2016, 05:09 PM	#3
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Chanute, Kansas. Center of the U.S. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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03-03-2016, 05:51 PM	#4
2LZ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Volcano, Ca Posts: 7,112	Volcano? Weather's nice! Plenty of parking and camp spots! __________________ "Light a fire for a man, and you heat him for a day. Light a man on fire, and you heat him for the rest of his life." 2007 Suzuki DRZ400S (SM convert) 2009 Q Link XP 200 1967 BSA B25 250cc Starfire 2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2023 Royal Enfield Scram 411 1948 Royal Enfield Model G 350
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03-03-2016, 06:14 PM	#5
Azhule Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: CO Posts: 1,525	I like the "Center of the U.S." idea, some might have travel ocean to ocean... and back again for the event ... another plus is I'm only 750 miles from Chanute lol __________________ "Think as you like... but this self proclaimed Professor is always right" - Buckshot "You never know what someone is hiding beneath their smile..." - NinjaTom - R.I.P.
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03-02-2016, 07:08 PM	#2
Adjuster Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Deerfield Beach FL Posts: 1,410	I am going to suggest Deerfield Beach, Florida. /
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03-03-2016, 06:41 PM	#6
SeerAtlas Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 770	OZARKS in ARKANSAS, nationally acclaimed riding!!! Look it up:} __________________ Seer's First LAW-"FLY THE PLANE!", fail that, and nothing else matters. 12th Law- Consider what marvels you might do if only you had tomorrow to live over again. Third Law-When someone tells you some thing "Can't Be Done", what they're really saying is They can't do it!!14th Law-Just because something "IS", doesn't necessarily mean it SHOULD be.. Eighth Law-The only true personal security is anonymity.Ninth Law-Humans tend to learn very little when speaking.10th Law-Some lives ARE worth taking
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03-03-2016, 06:57 PM	#7
Adam Rinkleff Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 147	If Dallas was chosen... RPS, Taotao, Coolster, Kandi, Trailmaster, and Dongfang all have warehouses here.
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03-03-2016, 08:07 PM	#8
Sport Rider Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Mooresville NC Posts: 2,116	well, it would have to be hear some good riding too. I know a lot of groups target Arkansas because of the great roads. what do the Ozarks have to offer for off-road riding?
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03-04-2016, 05:40 AM	#9
SeerAtlas Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 770	you can practically ride the whole northwest /northcentral of the state "offroad", i.e county dirt roads. scenic as hell.some can be a bit challenging but almost all will match up favorably w anything u can think of. numerous off road parks, national parks, and state parks. Even have the sand dunes just across the state line in Oklahoma. AND, you can even go dig for real diamonds for free in the local state diamond park.! lol Check out the Buffalo river, The assortment of fish filled lakes, the white water stuff near Ponca and the easily located elk herds (these are the Big elk). Plus, add in Branson just a few miles north and you have a heckufa reasonably priced vacation. For off highway stuff this is a heck of a riding area and a lot more. cheap too:} __________________ Seer's First LAW-"FLY THE PLANE!", fail that, and nothing else matters. 12th Law- Consider what marvels you might do if only you had tomorrow to live over again. Third Law-When someone tells you some thing "Can't Be Done", what they're really saying is They can't do it!!14th Law-Just because something "IS", doesn't necessarily mean it SHOULD be.. Eighth Law-The only true personal security is anonymity.Ninth Law-Humans tend to learn very little when speaking.10th Law-Some lives ARE worth taking
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03-04-2016, 06:20 AM	#10
Azhule Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: CO Posts: 1,525	They have a huge sand dune in Wyoming too called: "Killpecker Sand Dunes" Looks like a fun place (not for a event/gathering, more like a day trip with the fam ), I might plot a nice quiet ride down that way for me and the Mrs. after we get a second moto for her to ride. __________________ "Think as you like... but this self proclaimed Professor is always right" - Buckshot "You never know what someone is hiding beneath their smile..." - NinjaTom - R.I.P.
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03-04-2016, 07:56 AM	#11
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,056	I think a ride like this would be most appropriate https://rideapart.com/articles/motorcycle-cannonball rather than a gathering. 102 years ago, a guy set off from San Diego, and 11 days later, made it to the east coast on a motorcycle. Chinese bikes have to be a little better than bikes from 102 years ago?! There has been a growing interest in this run since the 100 year anniversary, as the photos show, especially with vintage bike enthusiasts. The thread on advrider about the father/son riding from San Francisco to New York on small displacement Chinese bikes (father on a 125cc DAX replica, son on 150cc BMS scooter) is also inspiration. They did their ride on back roads, and as we are always paranoid of sustained interstate or freeway speeds, perhaps back roads are in order for a Chinese bike cannonball run, too. __________________ "They say that life's a carousel, spinning fast you got to ride it well..." TGB Delivery Scooter 150 TMEC 200 Enduro--carcass is sadly rotting in the backyard
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03-04-2016, 11:21 AM	#12
Sport Rider Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Mooresville NC Posts: 2,116	an experience/ride like that is on my bucket list to do some day. even if just taking one of my other bikes cross country.
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03-04-2016, 02:35 PM	#13
BARLOW Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: central illinois Posts: 362	i never have time to go to rides or car shows, things like that ... working 6 days a week on night shift does not leave much time for anything, but if any of you are ever in central illinois, i would love to ride with you guys
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03-04-2016, 10:47 PM	#14
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,056	I could see a run being similar to Hot Rod's Powerun-they start on the west coast, and cruise through cities picking up people on the way, or people not able to make the run simply enjoy the show when all the cars roll into town. There would be a few who could start off west (or east, but I am closer to the west, so that is the way I envision it), and ride through a predetermined route to somewhere east (or west...). Those that cannot make the long ride could ride to meet up with the pack, or those that happen to live along the route could spring for beer once the pack passes through (ok, no one would be obligated to buy beer ) __________________ "They say that life's a carousel, spinning fast you got to ride it well..." TGB Delivery Scooter 150 TMEC 200 Enduro--carcass is sadly rotting in the backyard
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03-06-2016, 10:17 AM	#15
wheelbender6 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Houston area Posts: 1,902	I think regional China events could be well attended. I don't think a lot of China Scoot/Motorcycle pilots will ride or haul their machine across several states to this kind of event. Maybe east coast, west coast and central locations. It would be great for parts and accessory vendors too. __________________ "Its not WHAT you ride; its THAT you ride"
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