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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-06-2009, 08:06 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,044
Posted By tcs
Re: choice

Enter the first three letters of the VIN into this database:

http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/rules/manufacture/

So long as it's a legitimate VIN, this will tell you the actual manufacturer.

tcs
Forum: Reviews 12-03-2008, 12:58 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 42,870
Posted By tcs
A couple cross China and Mongolia on Zongshens...

A couple cross China and Mongolia on Zongshens Sierras:

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=371656

tcs
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 09-05-2008, 08:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,776
Posted By tcs
The definition of motorcycle/moped and how big a...

The definition of motorcycle/moped and how big a bike needs to be before it can be ridden on the freeway/interstate varies widely from state to state.

tcs
Forum: Street 08-27-2008, 09:16 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,648
Posted By tcs
The Ninja 250 had almost the same number of the...

The Ninja 250 had almost the same number of the same kind of parts in it as the very similar design Ninja 500. It took about the same engineering effort to design. It had about the same amount of...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 08-26-2008, 01:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,957
Posted By tcs
The American Lifan LY200GY6 has been listed as a...

The American Lifan LY200GY6 has been listed as a certified model on the US EPA list since 2007.

tcs
Forum: Street 08-26-2008, 01:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,648
Posted By tcs
The baby Ninja was always a loss-leader for...

The baby Ninja was always a loss-leader for Kawasaki USA. They actually didn't import that many most years. The idea was that prospective owners would come in to the dealership looking for this...
Forum: Street 08-25-2008, 09:02 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,648
Posted By tcs
FWIW the 2009 Ninja 250 MSRP will be $4000. ...

FWIW the 2009 Ninja 250 MSRP will be $4000.

That's right, the Ninja 250's MSRP has gone from $3000 to $4000 in ten months. :cry:

tcs
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 08-25-2008, 08:58 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,626
Posted By tcs
Yep - except the Chinese actually manufactured...

Yep - except the Chinese actually manufactured over 25 million bikes last year. 96% of Chinese production is 50cc to 150cc. They exported almost a third of their 2007 production, mostly to other...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 08-25-2008, 08:49 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,626
Posted By tcs
Honda has been sourcing parts in China since 1964...

Honda has been sourcing parts in China since 1964 and building complete bikes there since 1982.



J'think?

And actually, my "made-in-Japan" Honda did say "made in China" on the tail light...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 08-25-2008, 08:44 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,626
Posted By tcs
Re: What do you get for 3000 bucks?

Don't know what review you read, but the ones I've read (here's one (http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/Article_Page.aspx?ArticleID=6745)) did indeed say the top speed was only about 70, but, and it's a...
Forum: Dealer & Distributor Discussion 08-25-2008, 08:33 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 9,891
Posted By tcs
For proof of this, you need go no further than...

For proof of this, you need go no further than Hooper's web site, which as of this morning still has a picture of the EPA sticker on their bikes that reads "Imported by American Lifan".

tcs
Forum: Dealer & Distributor Discussion 08-25-2008, 08:29 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 9,891
Posted By tcs
And I hear the sound of a rice bowl breaking. I...

And I hear the sound of a rice bowl breaking. I wonder what brand Hooper will sell next year?

tcs
Forum: Street 08-15-2008, 09:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,392
Posted By tcs
Chinabike knockoff of the Gilera DNA. tcs

Chinabike knockoff of the Gilera DNA.

tcs
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 08-08-2008, 08:52 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 17,691
Posted By tcs
Re: Zongshen first impressions

USA DOT standards require speedometers to read in miles per hour for all motorcycles sold for road use - but, and it's a big but, there is no specified text size. Many imported motorcycles use the...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-23-2008, 08:06 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 17,691
Posted By tcs
Re: Zongshen ZS125-43

Those four stroke exhausts styled to look like two stroke exhausts seem to be all the rage in China/Indonesia/Malaysia/Thailand.

tcs
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-23-2008, 08:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,947
Posted By tcs
Re: American Lifan out of LF200GY-5 bikes..

You know, most of the folks in the business would have just kept your money until a bike came in.

tcs
Forum: Street 07-16-2008, 08:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,648
Posted By tcs
Pag Sport 300 specs, pics, MSRP

Now on the web:

http://www.johnnypag.com/motorcycles/sport/index.php

Shame the bike doesn't fit 17" wheels (18/15). And an MSRP of $3500? That's Ninja 250 territory (little Ninja: well...
Forum: Street 07-16-2008, 08:40 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 8,556
Posted By tcs
Maybe I missed this: OHC or OHV? And how do...

Maybe I missed this: OHC or OHV? And how do they do the dual exhaust: split header, dual port head or :) dummy pipe?

Thanx,
tcs
Forum: Street 07-16-2008, 08:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,200
Posted By tcs
And it seems you've both gained considerable...

And it seems you've both gained considerable weight? :)

tcs
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-13-2008, 11:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,351
Posted By tcs
Well, Honda has been in China since 1982,...

Well, Honda has been in China since 1982, partnered with Jialing and Sundiro. The Chinese-built Honda Today 50 was a #1 best seller in the Japanese market.

Yamaha has a long term relationship...
Forum: Street 07-13-2008, 10:53 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 8,556
Posted By tcs
Thanks for your posts and pics. Sharp lookin'...

Thanks for your posts and pics. Sharp lookin' bike there.

I think I'm learning Chinese: "150" + "Super Motor" = 200cc displacement. :D

tcs
Forum: Street 07-07-2008, 02:01 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 8,556
Posted By tcs
Hensim 150 Sport

Spotted @ Vbike:

http://www.vbike.us/index.php?page=showpro&spid=25&bs=&pz=&scid=13

Looks OK, but I don't recall anyone clamoring for a 150. 16/15 wheels?

Anyway, somebody buy one already,...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-06-2008, 12:30 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,835
Posted By tcs
My local Honda dealer's out-the-door price for a...

My local Honda dealer's out-the-door price for a CRF230L is ~$5400 (MSRP+TT&L+prep+xpo).

tcs
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-29-2008, 07:36 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,552
Posted By tcs
Actually, Hooper sells the (Skygo branded) LF250,...

Actually, Hooper sells the (Skygo branded) LF250, LF200iii and LF200GY2, and American Lifan sells the LF250B, LF200B and LF200GY5. Not the same models.

Best,
tcs
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-27-2008, 08:08 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 17,691
Posted By tcs
"Old"? Or "odd"? The 18/15 sizes are common...

"Old"? Or "odd"?

The 18/15 sizes are common on small to medium displacement cruisers - the popular and long lived Honda Rebel uses them, for one - so street tires for the Sierra are easy. But...
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