Hello I'm new, also posted in dual sport

[IronFist]

Thank you for this site, if anyone can help me it's you guys.
Background,
New to the site, and motorcycling. 40yrs old, 123lbs,5'8.
I live in Ontario, Canada. I just bought a 150cc eagle, enduro from Daymak. (daymak.com) I think the bike is a Xingyue, but I'm not sure. I am waiting for them to do a safety check, put the turn signals on, and get the title. The bike is going on the road. I never intend to ride it in the dirt. I'm not sure of the size of the back sprocket. They say___The bike will do 80kph, 45mph. The bike comes with knobbie tires, but the knobs are down the center as to be street legal.

Question set #1.
Have you heard of Daymak?
Is my bike a Xing yue motor bike?
Have you heard of xingyue, and are their bikes ok?

Question set #2
Is it safer, faster, or more economical, puttting SPORT tires on a dirtbike?
Have you heard of motard? I like the look.

Eventually, I'd like to raise the cruiseing speed, and get a fender that doesn't look like a boats' sail. But for now, any suggestions on what to do with the tires would help alot. Thanks again. new2riding.

[PolygonFla]

Hi and welcome,

Question set #1.
Have you heard of Daymak?
Is my bike a Xing yue motor bike?

I may have heard the name Daymak, but I have never seen one of their bikes. So I can't comment.

Question set #2
Is it safer, faster, or more economical, puttting SPORT tires on a dirtbike?
Have you heard of motard? I like the look.

Yep, I run street tires on my Zongshen dual sport. I prefer street tires when I am using the bike 100% on the street, such as when I use it to commute to and from work. If I want to take the bike off road at all I prefer dirt tires. I kinda like how knobbies feel on the road but I think the bike stops in less distance with street tires.

As far as handeling goes, the engine is so small that it is dificult to get in to a cornering situation where the tires make much difference on a dry street.

Hope this helps.

[TheOtherRide]

You might get more responses if you post a picture of your bike.

Welcome, N2R!

[IronFist]

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how do I post a pic
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http://www.daymak.com/bikes-toronto/.../daymak.html&2


this is the address. under dirt bikes, near the bottom is eagle 150cc
not the golden eagle or the 110cc eagle. (eagle theme)

best i can do till i learn how to post a pic, sorry

[liverchip]

Welcome New2riding!

[allfunmotorsport]

Originally Posted by new2riding

RRRRRRRrrrr
how do I post a pic
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http://www.daymak.com/bikes-toronto/.../daymak.html&2


this is the address. under dirt bikes, near the bottom is eagle 150cc
not the golden eagle or the 110cc eagle. (eagle theme)

best i can do till i learn how to post a pic, sorry

that was a good idea theotheride had!(posting pics) I've never seen or herd of them but it looks like a good first bike for you(123lbs) hope it works out for you. And with the good people on china riders :oops: I'm sure you'll have a lot of fun. keep us posted

[ejcycles]

Hi new2riding

Welcome to Chinariders!! I have not heard of them, but looking at the picture of the bike it looks like a Lifan 150 series. 150cc Pushrod engine, should be a 5 speed, 21" front & 18" rear wheels, I'm guessing all of the specs from the picture. 4 Bolt Lifan styled front rotor, it almost has a LF200GY-2 look. Good luck with it!! We are here to help in any way we can. It's great to see another person from Canada! Rear & front sprockets are easily changed to get better speed & mileage.

Bruce

[IronFist]

Thanks for the welcome folks. Ya Bruce it's a five speed, I think you nailed the tire size, but the seat height is 33".
I paid for an electric bike, but it was weak.
Daymak sells alot of pocket bikes, and the eagle 150cc was the only bike they could make street legal. So far they have bent over backwards for me, and they carry all the parts. Just waiting for the safety certificate and papers to register and insure the bike. If not for chinese bikes, I'd be waiting 5 years for a Japanese bike. Got my learners permit last week. Going to take the motorcycle course to save on insurance. I hope I'm old enough to not do stupid things on a motorcycle. :roll:

[Jim]

Age has nothing to do with acting like an idiot on a motorcycle. Have fun and ride safe... And the course is a good idea too

[MrsTrubattleax]

welcome..you'll like it here

[IronFist]

THX I Feel Welcome