New Member With My First Chinese Bike

portlandbear · 07-29-2019, 11:52 AM

Hi Guys, I'm a Brit living in China, and I've just bought an FL400D. It's powered by a Visenck 394cc water-cooled twin cylinder engine, and looks a bit like a Harley 883 Sportster.

**JerryHawk250** · 07-29-2019, 01:37 PM

Welcome aboard!

Please post pictures when you get a chance. Would like to see what this bike looks like.

Megadan · 07-29-2019, 03:17 PM

Welcome! That bike sounds a lot like the kind of bikes I wish we would get. I agree with the pictures, I am curious to see what it looks like.

wedooit · 07-29-2019, 07:20 PM

welcome…..I second Dan and Jerry

Stretch-N-Poke · 07-29-2019, 08:35 PM

Welcome aboard mate! Please share, how much did that bike cost you over there? 4 Speed or 5? Full manual or semi?

dpl096 · 07-29-2019, 09:29 PM

Welcome to the neighborhood.... Great looking bike!

portlandbear · 07-30-2019, 01:44 AM

I'm living in China, and this bike cost me 16,000 yuan, which is about $2,325. It's got 6 gears, fully manual, EFI, and a hydraulic clutch. I bought it online, from the very famous TaoBao. I've only had it a few weeks, so still treating it gently, just done the first oil and filter change

**JerryHawk250** · 07-30-2019, 07:32 AM

Wow! nice looking bike.

I like it. Looks just like the Benda 400 which uses the same engine.

wedooit · 07-30-2019, 09:36 AM

Wow, nice bike!!!!! You could come for a visit and bring it with you, tour the usa, and visit us all!! Thanks for the pix and again welcome here!!!

portlandbear · 07-30-2019, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by JerryHawk250

Wow! nice looking bike.

I like it. Looks just like the Benda 400 which uses the same engine.

Yes, there are many brands of bikes here, but only a few engine manufacturers. I think a lot of the smaller companies just buy in from a pool of parts, and so there are lots of bikes which look the same, but with a different name on the side

**JerryHawk250** · 07-30-2019, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by portlandbear

Yes, there are many brands of bikes here, but only a few engine manufacturers. I think a lot of the smaller companies just buy in from a pool of parts, and so there are lots of bikes which look the same, but with a different name on the side

Yes and there is also a 250cc and 350cc version of that engine. They are known for be very reliable.

Merlin · 07-30-2019, 10:58 AM

That bike would go over big here. I would buy one in a heartbeat.

Weldangrind · 07-30-2019, 11:32 AM

Welcome!
Love the lines on that bike; tasteful and smooth. I especially like the low-profile tires on turbine rims and the tank with no decals or badges.

Merlin · 07-30-2019, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

Welcome!
Love the lines on that bike; tasteful and smooth. I especially like the low-profile tires on turbine rims and the tank with no decals or badges.

The only thing I don't like is the swingarm but that's not a deal breaker for me.

**JerryHawk250** · 07-30-2019, 02:31 PM

So who is going to order a container full and get them EPA certified? About $2500 each plus shipping. https://www.engtaobao.com/item/taobao/596198161492.html or these https://www.engtaobao.com/item/taobao/583434530392.html

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portlandbear Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Jinan, China Posts: 4	Replies to questions I'm living in China, and this bike cost me 16,000 yuan, which is about $2,325. It's got 6 gears, fully manual, EFI, and a hydraulic clutch. I bought it online, from the very famous TaoBao. I've only had it a few weeks, so still treating it gently, just done the first oil and filter change
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