[url]www.xmotos.com[/url] XB-31A

Hansman007 · 07-12-2007, 11:17 AM

Hello,

I'm new to this community. My name is Hansi and I'm from Germany.
I already own a small 50cc China Dirtbike. I was always into Motocross and found this bike on Ebay Germany
http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...MEWA:IT&ih=005
you can scroll down a little to find the specs in English

After a bit research I found the manufacturers Homepage
http://www.xmotos.com
The model ist called XB-31A

What to do you think about this cool bike?
Is it ok for starting Motocross and small jumps?
The Price is 899â‚¬ or equal to 1236$, ist this a reasonable price for this bike
I have to say that I also ride Mountainbike Downhill and I'm used to jump my bike 15-20ft or more.

Thank You

Hansi

katoranger · 07-12-2007, 12:42 PM

Looks like another one listed as having a 19" front wheel and 16" rear which is not a full-size bike.

Allen

liverchip · 07-13-2007, 08:54 AM

I'm not sure I'd be comfortable jumping a chinabike 15 or 20 ft or more....I'm worried enough jumping it 2 to 3 ft in my backyard. Don't get me wrong...I love by bike and abuse it thoroughly.

katoranger · 07-13-2007, 04:21 PM

I look at a similar one today and I think I would be comfortable on it for about 5' jumps. The frame/suspension looked to be up to the task.

Allen

Hansman007 · 07-14-2007, 02:35 AM

I just saw another Version of that bike. When you look at the Xmotos.com Site, Version XB-31C has 21" front wheel and a 18" rear wheel.
The wheel base an the overall measurements are similar to a full size 250cc bike from a major Japan manufacturer.

A Dealer near my Place has this Version for 850â‚¬ or 1171$

Where is problem jumping the bike? Weak frame, bad suspension or something else?

CU Hansman

TeamCheap · 07-14-2007, 06:34 PM

woah woah WOAH

Did anyone notice the one picture of the rear suspension linkage (with the grease zirk circled)

Take a look again and tell me what you see WRONG.

Do the people selling things even look at the pictures they post.

It does look like a nice bike overall.

katoranger · 07-14-2007, 08:27 PM

I see the problem. I won't give it away though. Alittle prep time needed.

Allen

TeamCheap · 07-14-2007, 09:01 PM

That just backs up the dealers and the prep that is needed on these.

I'd bet bruce wouldnt let one go out like that but if it got dropped at someones house like that it might get missed.

liverchip · 07-15-2007, 12:04 PM

Wow, that's frightening. Gives me the willies just looking at it.

TeamCheap · 07-15-2007, 12:13 PM

Just think how that would feel coming down from a double.OUCH

katoranger · 07-15-2007, 12:29 PM

From what I understand is that is a part that has to be assembled on these after shipping. It is not a one that the factory installed.

Allen

AZ200cc · 07-15-2007, 01:22 PM

Slapped it togethor for the photos I bet...But it is scary because people do forget to double check things like that sometimes.

katoranger · 07-15-2007, 01:30 PM

I am sure mine is fine as I check all the bolts, but I think I will look it over again.

I looked at a similar one and I asked a few questions to the "mechanic" to see how they prepped the bikes. They seem to be doing a decent job, but from what I got they didn't go over the bike to check for loose fasteners. He did say they adjusted the carbs and changed the plugs to NGKs.

That one in the picture is one they have to put it during assembly.

It is the 250 at www.scootersgeorgia.com that I checked out.

Allen

ejcycles · 07-16-2007, 07:33 AM

Yep, I noticed that the first time I looked at the picture and laughed. Team good eye!

Weebles Wobble and they Don't Fall Down!!!!!!!!!!!!! 8O

TeamCheap · 07-16-2007, 04:36 PM

Not really a good eye since that nut just jumps out at ya like it's 3D or something but it always bothers me that people take pictures of things they are selling with stupid stuff like that wrong on it.

We went for a short ride sunday near the house at this field that my wife likes to put around in and I was just messing around on my bike and looking at the chain as I was stopped and noticed the swing arm bolt was a little loose.
I guess it was my fault since I had lubed the swing arm pivot (probably to much lube).

07-12-2007, 11:17 AM	#1
Hansman007 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2	www.xmotos.com XB-31A Hello, I'm new to this community. My name is Hansi and I'm from Germany. I already own a small 50cc China Dirtbike. I was always into Motocross and found this bike on Ebay Germany http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...MEWA:IT&ih=005 you can scroll down a little to find the specs in English After a bit research I found the manufacturers Homepage http://www.xmotos.com The model ist called XB-31A What to do you think about this cool bike? Is it ok for starting Motocross and small jumps? The Price is 899â‚¬ or equal to 1236$, ist this a reasonable price for this bike I have to say that I also ride Mountainbike Downhill and I'm used to jump my bike 15-20ft or more. Thank You Hansi
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07-12-2007, 12:42 PM	#2
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Looks like another one listed as having a 19" front wheel and 16" rear which is not a full-size bike. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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07-13-2007, 08:54 AM	#3
liverchip Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mystery Spot Posts: 1,223	I'm not sure I'd be comfortable jumping a chinabike 15 or 20 ft or more....I'm worried enough jumping it 2 to 3 ft in my backyard. Don't get me wrong...I love by bike and abuse it thoroughly. __________________ 2009 XR650L Big Red Pig Tusk bar risers 2007 X-Moto(Jetmoto) GY250 --mods--- 15/40 sprockets UNI Pod Filter 2007 Shineray TMS 200XYi--Betsy Betsy Mods:______________________ Acerbis DHH headlight FMF Powercore pipe Uni Pod Filter
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07-13-2007, 04:21 PM	#4
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I look at a similar one today and I think I would be comfortable on it for about 5' jumps. The frame/suspension looked to be up to the task. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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07-14-2007, 08:27 PM	#7
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I see the problem. I won't give it away though. Alittle prep time needed. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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07-14-2007, 02:35 AM	#5
Hansman007 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2	I just saw another Version of that bike. When you look at the Xmotos.com Site, Version XB-31C has 21" front wheel and a 18" rear wheel. The wheel base an the overall measurements are similar to a full size 250cc bike from a major Japan manufacturer. A Dealer near my Place has this Version for 850â‚¬ or 1171$ Where is problem jumping the bike? Weak frame, bad suspension or something else? CU Hansman
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07-14-2007, 06:34 PM	#6
TeamCheap Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: directly under the earths sun............NOW Posts: 2,302	woah woah WOAH Did anyone notice the one picture of the rear suspension linkage (with the grease zirk circled) Take a look again and tell me what you see WRONG. Do the people selling things even look at the pictures they post. It does look like a nice bike overall.
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07-14-2007, 09:01 PM	#8
TeamCheap Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: directly under the earths sun............NOW Posts: 2,302	That just backs up the dealers and the prep that is needed on these. I'd bet bruce wouldnt let one go out like that but if it got dropped at someones house like that it might get missed.
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07-15-2007, 12:04 PM	#9
liverchip Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mystery Spot Posts: 1,223	Wow, that's frightening. Gives me the willies just looking at it. __________________ 2009 XR650L Big Red Pig Tusk bar risers 2007 X-Moto(Jetmoto) GY250 --mods--- 15/40 sprockets UNI Pod Filter 2007 Shineray TMS 200XYi--Betsy Betsy Mods:______________________ Acerbis DHH headlight FMF Powercore pipe Uni Pod Filter
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07-15-2007, 12:13 PM	#10
TeamCheap Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: directly under the earths sun............NOW Posts: 2,302	Just think how that would feel coming down from a double.OUCH
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07-15-2007, 12:29 PM	#11
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	From what I understand is that is a part that has to be assembled on these after shipping. It is not a one that the factory installed. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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07-15-2007, 01:22 PM	#12
AZ200cc Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Show Low Arizona Posts: 2,889	Slapped it togethor for the photos I bet...But it is scary because people do forget to double check things like that sometimes. __________________ <br />2001 Suzuki DR200SE<br />1997 Suzuki RM250 YIKES<br />1995 Yamaha Breeze 125 daughters<br />1991 Honda XR80r Restored<br />maybe a 2003 Yamaha TTR90
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07-15-2007, 01:30 PM	#13
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I am sure mine is fine as I check all the bolts, but I think I will look it over again. I looked at a similar one and I asked a few questions to the "mechanic" to see how they prepped the bikes. They seem to be doing a decent job, but from what I got they didn't go over the bike to check for loose fasteners. He did say they adjusted the carbs and changed the plugs to NGKs. That one in the picture is one they have to put it during assembly. It is the 250 at www.scootersgeorgia.com that I checked out. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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07-16-2007, 07:33 AM	#14
ejcycles Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 11481 State Route 44 Mantua, Ohio 44255 Posts: 1,112	Yep, I noticed that the first time I looked at the picture and laughed. Team good eye! Weebles Wobble and they Don't Fall Down!!!!!!!!!!!!! 8O __________________ Thanks, Bruce @ Endless Journey Cycles "Phone Calls Only" ~330-274-0098~ Hours: Tue.-Fri. 10:00-6:00 Sat. 10:00-4:00 EST. Dealer for: Lifan, Crossrunner ATVs. http://www.endlessjourneycycles.net
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07-16-2007, 04:36 PM	#15
TeamCheap Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: directly under the earths sun............NOW Posts: 2,302	Not really a good eye since that nut just jumps out at ya like it's 3D or something but it always bothers me that people take pictures of things they are selling with stupid stuff like that wrong on it. We went for a short ride sunday near the house at this field that my wife likes to put around in and I was just messing around on my bike and looking at the chain as I was stopped and noticed the swing arm bolt was a little loose. I guess it was my fault since I had lubed the swing arm pivot (probably to much lube).
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