Shineray XY200GY-7 update

[culcune]

Originally Posted by tcs

When they import under the factory name, will they shut down private label Shineray importers?

tcs

Will we have American Shineray vs. grey-market Shineray? Will the likes of T-Motorsports and Rabbit scooters, after pirating Chinariders' members photos as representative of their own customers, get a scathing review on the international Shineray site as if they are involved in some sort of clandestine pirating operation?

Will a strong, independent importer like Hooper have to threaten legal action?

We will have to wait and see!!

[Suprsignet]

The GY-7 also has a little brother called the XY150GY-B or 白菜 (cabbage)

One of my coworkers here in China also decided to ride a Shineray during his time in China. His bike arrived from the factory in Chongqing today. This bike is called the Shineray XY150GY-B and is basically a clone of a 1982 Honda XL185, but with some added racks, a front disc brake and boxed steel swing arm. This bike was also fitted with the same 200cc engine as my GY-7.

The bike is much lighter than my XY200GY-7 and therefore is a lot quicker. It is also shorter and it seems much more nimble than the big GY-7. It seems like a great bike. I hope he enjoys it.

[Jim]

Maybe that's what you need to get your wife?

[Skip_200gy]

Is the tank on the white one metal? It sure looks like it.

[AZ200cc]

That white bike looks a lot like the old Maxfine Trailmaster I had....
Maybe I finally found out who made it. same tank and bars and seat etc etc

[iMoose]

I gotta get one of those front rack deals!

[Suprsignet]

The Honda XL185 clone was /is the most produced dual sport bike in China. Coming in 125,150,200, 250 configurations. This model of bike in China is produced by no less than 4 different factories. Yes the tank is metal.

I also thought it would be good for the wife to ride, but she still wants a GY-7

Mike

[Rizn]

MY tank is metal also, whats wrong with metal tanks :?:

[Kawazacky]

I like these bikes a lot.

I think they'll carve out a niche market, just like NATO-spec Ural Patrols do.

The twin shocks are especially cool, I think, because there are junkyards all across North America that you can pick up UJM shocks that could fit on here. It'd be a lot easier to hook up aftermarket dual spring shocks than to replace my Lifan's monoshock.

If I buy another Chinese bike somday, this'll probably be it - as long as it makes it to Canada.

[Suprsignet]

Originally Posted by Rizn

MY tank is metal also, whats wrong with metal tanks :?:

Nothing is wrong with metal tanks. It is just a difference between the XY200GY-7 and the XY150GY-B. The metal tank is actually better because you can paint it and not have to worry about the paint falling off. My bike is only a month old but a lot of the paint on the tank has blistered and is falling off.

I'm still waiting for a new tank and plastics to come from the factory to replace the ones I have now.

[Skip_200gy]

Originally Posted by Skip_200gy

Is the tank on the white one metal? It sure looks like it.

No, nothing wrong with a metal tank. I'd actually prefer metal, easy to repair and repaint.

[AZ200cc]

Can't beat a metal tank 8)

[Kawazacky]

Actually, you can beat it. You can beat on it pretty hard, if the bike won't start. Then you can suction the dents back out.

(experience )

[SpeedSouth]

I guess I'm the only one who doesn't like rust? 8O :P
Not a problem new, but certainly a potential problem used.

[AZ200cc]

I guess it give and take, Both plastic and metal have advantages..I just prefer a metal tank....You can get away with more odd fixes if things happen to it.