Another Pitster Pro LXT 400 Review - Page 5

FastDoc · 11-11-2010, 05:28 PM

I'd consider 5 MPH within specs

. Even my Gold Wing is off by about 7% reading optimistically. Just the way it was programmed for some reason.

Q, with its larger than stock front tire, reads accuratly.

Go figure.

In any even, your bike's got gumption!

think · 11-11-2010, 05:47 PM

LoL gumption

Thanks Doc. Although I'm thinking about trading it all in on this bike here http://xingyue.us/xy/web/product.php?mid=66&fact=bike

FastDoc · 11-11-2010, 05:52 PM

Make sure you can get parts for that one. :P

SpudRider · 11-11-2010, 08:48 PM

Even with assistance from the wind, 79.3 mph is good performance from a 400cc bike, Think.

It seems most of the Japanese bikes also have optimistic speedometers.

After putting on a larger, 21-inch front wheel, my Zong's speedometer is accurate. My Honda XR650L seems to have an accurate speedometer, but I need to check it against my GPS receiver.

Keep riding and enjoying the good weather! Winter is quickly descending upon Idaho. :(

Spud

finnrider · 11-12-2010, 02:38 AM

Factory states that top speed is 120 km/h. I have not used GPS as of now but will try that next week if we do not get snow first. I think that bike goes that 120 easily, my anyway after that new carb with pumper.
It picks up speed much faster now than with stock carb.
I have not really tried top speed because i am scared to take it too high rpm and maybe blow up motor. I guess that there is rev limiter anyway ?

finnrider · 11-12-2010, 02:50 AM

I forgot to mention that i did get one of those electric bikes too same time as 400. It did work good but i sold that to one lady and she uses it to go to work. She told me that men would not belive their eys when she passed them on uphill with easy. She is so happy with bike.

Weldangrind · 11-12-2010, 11:10 AM

How many watts was the bike Finn?

finnrider · 11-13-2010, 06:56 AM

That bike was TDE202Z1, 150W motor.
You have to keep pedalling, even slowly, that motor keeps working.
When you start going from standstill, its taking few pedallings before motor starts assisting.
This is way in European bikes anyway.

fishman10 · 11-13-2010, 09:05 AM

Finnrider, and other pitster owners,,, could you look at your speedo cables and if your around any other bikes try and make a comparison ,,,..Maybe something else will fit ,,that goes for any parts,,, if anyone figures out any parts crossover,,please help us other owners out,, as I'm not sure if parts are going to be avail.

Weldangrind · 11-13-2010, 01:44 PM

Fish, there will be speedo parts out there, we just have to figure it out. Can you start with a photo that shows both ends of the cable?

MICRider · 11-14-2010, 08:49 AM

If the cable itself broke, could a competent welder braze it back together?

SpudRider · 11-14-2010, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

Fish, there will be speedo parts out there, we just have to figure it out. Can you start with a photo that shows both ends of the cable?

This bike shares many similarities with the Honda XR motorcycles. I'm sure many Honda parts will fit these bikes.

Spud

FastDoc · 11-14-2010, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MICRider

If the cable itself broke, could a competent welder braze it back together?

Good idea but probably not. I tried this when my Q's speedo cable broke. Because the cable is really a wound spring and vey fine it could not be brazed effectively. I replaced Q's cable with an off the shelf Suzuki DR200SE cable.

fishman10 · 11-18-2010, 04:29 PM

Well ,I was floored pitster called me today and said the parts are in ,,,so I gave them my c.c. # and they are being shipped ,,,,,,so maybe getting parts for the 400 is going to be possible for all those sittin on the fence.I got a cdi ,,front, rear brake pads,,,speedo cable , clutch cable and throttle cables. So if pitster is watching ,,,THANKS.

FastDoc · 11-18-2010, 05:02 PM

Praise God. Great news. It certainly took a while and a lot of time and work on your part. What about the engine case?

11-11-2010, 05:28 PM	#61
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I'd consider 5 MPH within specs . Even my Gold Wing is off by about 7% reading optimistically. Just the way it was programmed for some reason. Q, with its larger than stock front tire, reads accuratly. Go figure. In any even, your bike's got gumption! __________________ Happy to serve.
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11-11-2010, 05:52 PM	#63
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Make sure you can get parts for that one. :P __________________ Happy to serve.
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11-11-2010, 08:48 PM	#64
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Even with assistance from the wind, 79.3 mph is good performance from a 400cc bike, Think. It seems most of the Japanese bikes also have optimistic speedometers. After putting on a larger, 21-inch front wheel, my Zong's speedometer is accurate. My Honda XR650L seems to have an accurate speedometer, but I need to check it against my GPS receiver. Keep riding and enjoying the good weather! Winter is quickly descending upon Idaho. :( Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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11-12-2010, 11:10 AM	#67
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	How many watts was the bike Finn? __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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11-13-2010, 09:05 AM	#69
fishman10 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: central PA Posts: 770	pitster speedo cable Finnrider, and other pitster owners,,, could you look at your speedo cables and if your around any other bikes try and make a comparison ,,,..Maybe something else will fit ,,that goes for any parts,,, if anyone figures out any parts crossover,,please help us other owners out,, as I'm not sure if parts are going to be avail. __________________ 2015 zongshen rx3,,(Sold),,,2016 bashan storm,,2005 Harley ultra classic.
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11-11-2010, 05:47 PM	#62
think Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 31	LoL gumption Thanks Doc. Although I'm thinking about trading it all in on this bike here http://xingyue.us/xy/web/product.php?mid=66&fact=bike
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11-12-2010, 02:38 AM	#65
finnrider Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 20	Factory states that top speed is 120 km/h. I have not used GPS as of now but will try that next week if we do not get snow first. I think that bike goes that 120 easily, my anyway after that new carb with pumper. It picks up speed much faster now than with stock carb. I have not really tried top speed because i am scared to take it too high rpm and maybe blow up motor. I guess that there is rev limiter anyway ?
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11-12-2010, 02:50 AM	#66
finnrider Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 20	I forgot to mention that i did get one of those electric bikes too same time as 400. It did work good but i sold that to one lady and she uses it to go to work. She told me that men would not belive their eys when she passed them on uphill with easy. She is so happy with bike.
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11-13-2010, 06:56 AM	#68
finnrider Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 20	That bike was TDE202Z1, 150W motor. You have to keep pedalling, even slowly, that motor keeps working. When you start going from standstill, its taking few pedallings before motor starts assisting. This is way in European bikes anyway.
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11-13-2010, 01:44 PM	#70
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Fish, there will be speedo parts out there, we just have to figure it out. Can you start with a photo that shows both ends of the cable? __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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11-14-2010, 08:49 AM	#71
MICRider Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 3,274	If the cable itself broke, could a competent welder braze it back together?
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11-18-2010, 04:29 PM	#74
fishman10 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: central PA Posts: 770	pitster parts Well ,I was floored pitster called me today and said the parts are in ,,,so I gave them my c.c. # and they are being shipped ,,,,,,so maybe getting parts for the 400 is going to be possible for all those sittin on the fence.I got a cdi ,,front, rear brake pads,,,speedo cable , clutch cable and throttle cables. So if pitster is watching ,,,THANKS. __________________ 2015 zongshen rx3,,(Sold),,,2016 bashan storm,,2005 Harley ultra classic.
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11-18-2010, 05:02 PM	#75
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Praise God. Great news. It certainly took a while and a lot of time and work on your part. What about the engine case? __________________ Happy to serve.
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