noob to scooters and china riders

artw · 11-14-2012, 02:14 PM

hi all, I am looking at getting a chinese scoot for various reasons, and with a limited budget have settled on a Longbo (adventure I believe) 150cc form a dealer in houston.
the add says I can get out the door for about $1000, maybe less.
anyone here have one of these? are they any good? I don't expect it to last 20 years or anything, but don't want to drop a grand on something that'lll break tomorrow either
any opinions appreciated, as I get conflicting info on the net

katoranger · 11-14-2012, 04:18 PM

Welcome. Most Chinese scooters are going to require some attention to be operated daily. Prep work is key.

artw · 11-15-2012, 03:14 AM

Thanks, at least I got one reply.
what sort of attention?
Also, what about the Yingang motos? any good?

katoranger · 11-15-2012, 08:33 AM

A honda or yamaha is usually just add gas and go. A Chinese scooter will require you to be able to fix little things. Make sure bolts are tight etc.

artw · 11-15-2012, 05:42 PM

I deffinitely have those abilities, I've done valve adjustments on GSs, carbs on any number of bikes, various other things.
However when I sat on one of the scooters, I didn't like it, and the dealer didn't want to start it, which no way do I drop cash on a vehicle, no matter what type, without that, and they insisted on cash, which I, going to a dealer, had not thought to bring (would if buying off an individual) so I decided it wasn't meant to be
I'd probably be OK with a chinese moto, from a diff dealer, but not a scooter from this one
any way, Think I'll save up for something I'll actualy like, this scoot wasn't that
Thank for your replies, Katoranger, if I do get a cinabike, think I'll stick to established brands like Lifan

frostbite · 11-16-2012, 08:00 AM

The Dealer certainly sounds sketchy. Mine allowed a test drive, something none of the Japanese dealers would allow.

Won't start the bike and only accepts cash? Sounds fly by night to me.

katoranger · 11-16-2012, 08:09 AM

I wouldn't deal there either.

Lifan, Roketa, or the better Zongshen and Qlink bikes.

SpudRider · 11-21-2012, 07:37 PM

Welcome to these forums, Art. We are glad you joined us.

I agree with the others.

I wouldn't buy anything from that particular dealer. :roll:

Spud

11-14-2012, 02:14 PM	#1
artw Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 3	noob to scooters and china riders hi all, I am looking at getting a chinese scoot for various reasons, and with a limited budget have settled on a Longbo (adventure I believe) 150cc form a dealer in houston. the add says I can get out the door for about $1000, maybe less. anyone here have one of these? are they any good? I don't expect it to last 20 years or anything, but don't want to drop a grand on something that'lll break tomorrow either any opinions appreciated, as I get conflicting info on the net
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11-14-2012, 04:18 PM	#2
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Welcome. Most Chinese scooters are going to require some attention to be operated daily. Prep work is key. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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11-15-2012, 08:33 AM	#4
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	A honda or yamaha is usually just add gas and go. A Chinese scooter will require you to be able to fix little things. Make sure bolts are tight etc. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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11-16-2012, 08:00 AM	#6
frostbite Join Date: May 2006 Location: Fredericton, NB, Canada Posts: 1,744	The Dealer certainly sounds sketchy. Mine allowed a test drive, something none of the Japanese dealers would allow. Won't start the bike and only accepts cash? Sounds fly by night to me. __________________ Frostbite "The beatings will continue until moral improves"
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11-16-2012, 08:09 AM	#7
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I wouldn't deal there either. Lifan, Roketa, or the better Zongshen and Qlink bikes. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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11-15-2012, 03:14 AM	#3
artw Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 3	Thanks, at least I got one reply. what sort of attention? Also, what about the Yingang motos? any good?
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11-15-2012, 05:42 PM	#5
artw Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 3	I deffinitely have those abilities, I've done valve adjustments on GSs, carbs on any number of bikes, various other things. However when I sat on one of the scooters, I didn't like it, and the dealer didn't want to start it, which no way do I drop cash on a vehicle, no matter what type, without that, and they insisted on cash, which I, going to a dealer, had not thought to bring (would if buying off an individual) so I decided it wasn't meant to be I'd probably be OK with a chinese moto, from a diff dealer, but not a scooter from this one any way, Think I'll save up for something I'll actualy like, this scoot wasn't that Thank for your replies, Katoranger, if I do get a cinabike, think I'll stick to established brands like Lifan
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11-21-2012, 07:37 PM	#8
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Welcome to these forums, Art. We are glad you joined us. I agree with the others. I wouldn't buy anything from that particular dealer. :roll: Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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