Virtually identical to the Honda XR250L!!! Great Deal!! - Page 2

AZ200cc · 07-10-2007, 10:50 PM

Boy, I would really like to test that bike out...Has me very curious..

jeffhei · 07-10-2007, 11:24 PM

I wonder what the top speed would be on that bike?

edcole · 07-11-2007, 07:52 AM

I wonder how hard it would be to get MCO's on them if we could do a group buy?

katoranger · 07-11-2007, 08:27 AM

Reply from the seller to my email.

Hi,

Thank you for helping me to sell the motorcycle, I appreciate that.

I dealt directly with the manufacturer and not an importer. The contact person I dealt with was very professional and easy to work with. Her name is May Shee. Her email address is May Shee <xy806@xingyue.com> The most difficult part of the process was hiring a broker to get the bike cleared thru customs. As my ebay ad indicates, the bike is EPA and DOT approved. If this were not the case, a motorcycle with turn signals and street instruments would have never cleared customs.

I was planning on being a source for parts for this motorcycle but since I am not going to be a dealer, I can't do that. The bike is supposed to be a copy of the Honda XR250L, but I don't honestly know if the parts are interchangable since I did not have the opportunity to try this.

The bike in the picture was ridden by me up and down the road in front of my home. This allowed me to do a brief evaluation. It started right up, all 6 gears shifted smoothly, it was quiet, had very little vibration, and good power. I noticed that the stock jetting was a little lean. I expect that was done to meet EPA requirements. I adjusted the slide needle up to fix the problem. I'm not sure how fast the bike will go because the engine has not been broken in yet. I can say that the transmission ratios would be considered a wide-ratio gearbox. The breaks and clutch work fine. The biggest complaint I have about the bike is that the seat is hard as a rock. If you have any more question feel free to write. Thanks for your interest.

I asked him about the import process. I am not sure on the MCO, but someone would probably need a dealer's license.

Allen

red2003 · 07-11-2007, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by katoranger

As my ebay ad indicates, the bike is EPA and DOT approved. If this were not the case, a motorcycle with turn signals and street instruments would have never cleared customs.

My Roketa is neither DOT or EPA approved and it made it through customs just fine, obviously.

Savage · 07-11-2007, 02:26 PM

Looks and sounds perfect to me!

CathastrophiX · 07-13-2007, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by katoranger

Found this one. Seems to complete the wishlist with the 6speed 250cc, 520 chain.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Virtu...QQcmdZViewItem

pobiker on this forum imported one of those...

SamM · 07-13-2007, 06:36 PM

I have contacted the Xingyue Group in China about buying a sample bike from them. My contact in the company has contacted me back and quoted me a price. The price will be $1620 plus shipping. If anyone is interested in purchasing one of these contact me via a PM. The more I buy the better the price will be. I'd like to start a very small business selling these small inexpensive motorcycles. Many people in my area would like to have a high quality small commuter type motorcycle. We see more scooters and small bikes in our area everyday. I'd also like to find a central port to everyone's location on this first buy. We could meet there and collect our bikes. I think I'm in for 2 units.

Disclaimer: I am just checking into this. This may or may not float! My contact tells me that I can get a much better price, if I buy more than just one unit. I'm not sure yet what all will be involved in importing these or how warranty claims would be handled or if they would be handled. I still have lots of questions!

katoranger · 07-13-2007, 07:18 PM

Sam, did you get a shipping quote? I may be able to drive to Savannah or Jacksonville to pick up a load and bring them to Atlanta. I think there are ports in SC too.

I don't think I could participate on the first batch though. The wife would not approve of a second bike.

Allen

ob1 · 07-13-2007, 07:53 PM

Nice port here in Charleston...I could help out if need be.

Couldnt buy one though, severe MBD here.

SamM · 07-13-2007, 09:01 PM

I have to name a location before I can get a shipping quote from Xingyue on the shipping. That's why I wanted to check and see if anyone else was interested before I named a port.

If nobody else wants one, I'll probably just buy one! One unit may not be worth the time or trouble.

So far, I'm in for 2 and another poster here is in for 1. This is just tenative and I'm not holding anyone to anything and no money will change hands until I know MUCH, MUCH MORE!

I may start another thread.

Savage · 07-13-2007, 10:11 PM

If I didn't have mine I would get one. I think 1 small cc chinabike is enough though. My next one will be bigger for longer road trips with less rpm's. Either a used japbike or a NEW & IMPROVED china (when they start making 300-400cc DS's).

SamM · 07-13-2007, 10:17 PM

Well, I'm going to continue forward with this and check to see what shipping from China will be and what other costs are involved for importing for 5 units. I'll start another thread!

TeamCheap · 07-15-2007, 12:08 PM

So is anyone going to buy this one on EBAY?

I'd buy it if I had mine sold.$500 all the stock plastic and even the extra good/runnning engine that came out of it.

katoranger · 07-15-2007, 12:32 PM

I thought that it would have bids by now. I am wondering if the opening bid is what he has invested in each bike.

Allen

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07-10-2007, 11:24 PM	#17
jeffhei Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 63	I wonder what the top speed would be on that bike? __________________ 2006 Lifan LF200GY-5
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07-11-2007, 07:52 AM	#18
edcole Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bangor, Maine Posts: 46	I wonder how hard it would be to get MCO's on them if we could do a group buy? __________________ 2006 Honda vt750 Aero 2007 Lifan 200gy-5 2006 Lifan 100gy-b
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07-11-2007, 08:27 AM	#19
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Reply from the seller to my email. Hi, Thank you for helping me to sell the motorcycle, I appreciate that. I dealt directly with the manufacturer and not an importer. The contact person I dealt with was very professional and easy to work with. Her name is May Shee. Her email address is May Shee <xy806@xingyue.com> The most difficult part of the process was hiring a broker to get the bike cleared thru customs. As my ebay ad indicates, the bike is EPA and DOT approved. If this were not the case, a motorcycle with turn signals and street instruments would have never cleared customs. I was planning on being a source for parts for this motorcycle but since I am not going to be a dealer, I can't do that. The bike is supposed to be a copy of the Honda XR250L, but I don't honestly know if the parts are interchangable since I did not have the opportunity to try this. The bike in the picture was ridden by me up and down the road in front of my home. This allowed me to do a brief evaluation. It started right up, all 6 gears shifted smoothly, it was quiet, had very little vibration, and good power. I noticed that the stock jetting was a little lean. I expect that was done to meet EPA requirements. I adjusted the slide needle up to fix the problem. I'm not sure how fast the bike will go because the engine has not been broken in yet. I can say that the transmission ratios would be considered a wide-ratio gearbox. The breaks and clutch work fine. The biggest complaint I have about the bike is that the seat is hard as a rock. If you have any more question feel free to write. Thanks for your interest. I asked him about the import process. I am not sure on the MCO, but someone would probably need a dealer's license. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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07-13-2007, 06:36 PM	#23
SamM Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1,194	I have contacted the Xingyue Group in China about buying a sample bike from them. My contact in the company has contacted me back and quoted me a price. The price will be $1620 plus shipping. If anyone is interested in purchasing one of these contact me via a PM. The more I buy the better the price will be. I'd like to start a very small business selling these small inexpensive motorcycles. Many people in my area would like to have a high quality small commuter type motorcycle. We see more scooters and small bikes in our area everyday. I'd also like to find a central port to everyone's location on this first buy. We could meet there and collect our bikes. I think I'm in for 2 units. Disclaimer: I am just checking into this. This may or may not float! My contact tells me that I can get a much better price, if I buy more than just one unit. I'm not sure yet what all will be involved in importing these or how warranty claims would be handled or if they would be handled. I still have lots of questions! __________________ 2013 Jeep Wrangler Sahara MOAB 2005 BMW E53 X5 2011 Schutt Industries LTT-HC LQG trailer 2017 Coleman CT200U 1978 Yamaha SR500E 1979 Yamaha XS650 Special II
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07-11-2007, 02:26 PM	#21
Savage Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 732	Looks and sounds perfect to me!
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07-13-2007, 07:18 PM	#24
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Sam, did you get a shipping quote? I may be able to drive to Savannah or Jacksonville to pick up a load and bring them to Atlanta. I think there are ports in SC too. I don't think I could participate on the first batch though. The wife would not approve of a second bike. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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07-13-2007, 07:53 PM	#25
ob1 Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 499	Nice port here in Charleston...I could help out if need be. Couldnt buy one though, severe MBD here.
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07-13-2007, 09:01 PM	#26
SamM Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1,194	I have to name a location before I can get a shipping quote from Xingyue on the shipping. That's why I wanted to check and see if anyone else was interested before I named a port. If nobody else wants one, I'll probably just buy one! One unit may not be worth the time or trouble. So far, I'm in for 2 and another poster here is in for 1. This is just tenative and I'm not holding anyone to anything and no money will change hands until I know MUCH, MUCH MORE! I may start another thread. __________________ 2013 Jeep Wrangler Sahara MOAB 2005 BMW E53 X5 2011 Schutt Industries LTT-HC LQG trailer 2017 Coleman CT200U 1978 Yamaha SR500E 1979 Yamaha XS650 Special II
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07-13-2007, 10:11 PM	#27
Savage Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 732	If I didn't have mine I would get one. I think 1 small cc chinabike is enough though. My next one will be bigger for longer road trips with less rpm's. Either a used japbike or a NEW & IMPROVED china (when they start making 300-400cc DS's).
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07-13-2007, 10:17 PM	#28
SamM Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1,194	Well, I'm going to continue forward with this and check to see what shipping from China will be and what other costs are involved for importing for 5 units. I'll start another thread! __________________ 2013 Jeep Wrangler Sahara MOAB 2005 BMW E53 X5 2011 Schutt Industries LTT-HC LQG trailer 2017 Coleman CT200U 1978 Yamaha SR500E 1979 Yamaha XS650 Special II
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07-15-2007, 12:08 PM	#29
TeamCheap Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: directly under the earths sun............NOW Posts: 2,302	So is anyone going to buy this one on EBAY? I'd buy it if I had mine sold.$500 all the stock plastic and even the extra good/runnning engine that came out of it.
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07-15-2007, 12:32 PM	#30
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I thought that it would have bids by now. I am wondering if the opening bid is what he has invested in each bike. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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