New 2010 Pitster LXT 400 Dualsport

[culcune]

Member 'Chromdioxide' posted these bikes a couple of weeks ago here (I think) and on mychinamoto (you beat me to it!! ). I think these are good bikes, as Pitster does have a big presence in the pit bike market (pun kind of intended... :wink: ), and I couldn't imagine them allowing their name to be sullied with an inferior bike. 'Crazy Carl' pointed out that their instrument panel appears to be from the same supplier as Qingqi, but for some reason, Pitster doesn't offer a tach on the panel, but rather a temp. gauge :? . Overall, it does offer an argument to buying a used bike in the same size (I think Suzuki, and KTM maybe are the only companies with an on-road 400cc enduro), and if you can convince Gary to lower the price to $2999 shipped, you might have a very good argument. Heck, you could probably get this bike and their 250 enduro, or their 250 motard for about the same price as one Yamaha 250 enduro (can't remember the exact name of the model), or one of the Kawi 250 enduros, or one Honda CRF230 motard. Makes for a very compelling argument, indeed!! :P

[katoranger]

Well, I don't have the funds for one.

At $2999 shipped I think they would sell. Espicially with support.

I asked Gary if he would post here some more information on the bike. Even more info on the 250 model.

Allen

[katoranger]

Spud, we need you to ride the the yamazong down to Lindon, UT and get a good look at the LXT 400.

We will need a full review.

[culcune]

Originally Posted by katoranger

I asked Gary if he would post here some more information on the bike. Even more info on the 250 model.

Allen

I know he is active on Thumpertalk and a couple others, and in spite of the venom heaped by TT members, he seems to have good arguments against them (it's not that difficult since, when it comes to Chinese bikes, many TT members have the IQ, and personality of 4 year olds arguing about who's father is stronger), but I have invited him to join us here a few times--at least here he would have a more captive audience of people actually interested in Chinese bikes!! :?

[daddy469]

LOL ya, nice thing about these forums are the folks seem like they want to be here and aren't being bullied by they older brother into posting just to post - but I digress, at 2999 I think I could get wifey to buy me one for Christmas - or thanksgivingmass, or maybe halloweenmass.
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Daddy

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by katoranger

Spud, we need you to ride the the yamazong down to Lindon, UT and get a good look at the LXT 400.

We will need a full review.

I was just down to Salt Lake City, Allen.

http://chinariders.net/modules.php?n...ewtopic&t=8754

Lindon is not that far south of Salt Lake; it is just north of Provo. I get down there every once in a while. I would be very happy to test ride the LXT 400, and give a full review on this forum. If you like, please feel free to contact Gary, and see if he is agreeable to the idea.

Spud

[katoranger]

Originally Posted by daddy469

LOL ya, nice thing about these forums are the folks seem like they want to be here and aren't being bullied by they older brother into posting just to post - but I digress, at 2999 I think I could get wifey to buy me one for Christmas - or thanksgivingmass, or maybe halloweenmass.
8)
Daddy

Hey, we may have a guinea pig. Be nice to have an unbiased review.

We need Spud to give us his opinion. Probably the closest member to the bike.

Allen

[madbare]

here is a review I found:

http://www.chinamotorworld.com/viewnews.asp?id=907

Looks interesting....

[Dragon]

I want to know if it can cruise all day at 70 mph and the RPM.

[katoranger]

Originally Posted by madbare

here is a review I found:

http://www.chinamotorworld.com/viewnews.asp?id=907

Looks interesting....

It reads like a chinese manual. 8O

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by katoranger

It reads like a chinese manual. 8O

That is exactly what I thought! It was obviously written in Chinglish, by a Chinese author.

Spud

[Jim]

Originally Posted by katoranger

I think the pitster has a better backing of its product and they have sold alot of bikes already so there name is out there.

Saying that, I won't be the first to buy.

I too filled out the dealer locate form.

Allen

It is the same bike though, correct? Not really anything new, just a new name on it?

[katoranger]

Jim, It appears to me that pitster does have an above average product line. This makes me think that they may have spec'd better quality components for there version.

I was hoping they would have had a dealer in the ATL area so I could go look in person.

Too much money for me to drop without any real good reviews.

Allen

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by katoranger

...At $2999 shipped I think they would sell. Espicially with support...Allen

I just received the following email from Gary at Pitster Pro:

Hello, thanks for the email, I don't have a dealer in your area for this bike, however we can ship directly to you, we will have more of these bikes in stock in 3 weeks. and can offer you a intro price of $2999 shipped.

Thanks.

Regards

Gary G."

If you can get parts for this bike, $2999 is certainly an attractive price.

Spud

[katoranger]

Well, it looks like some will be able to get the bike for $3k if wanted.