Another Pitster Pro LXT 400 Review - Page 3

fishman10 · 11-02-2010, 04:25 PM

doc i already made a bracket,,, I posted a pic of it,,,,, pretty simple just needed the speedo drive hub to not spin backwards when backing up,,, thats what kinked my cable and caused its early failure

FastDoc · 11-02-2010, 04:40 PM

Maybe post a picture of the bracket and how you made it? I'd like to see and I bet it would help out other PP owners! 8)

fishman10 · 11-02-2010, 06:18 PM

here is the bracket ,you can clearly see that now the bracket holds the speedo hub from rotating backwards,,, The screw that holds the cable in the hub wedges tightly on the backside of the fork leg,preventing it from rotating to far forward.

fishman10 · 11-02-2010, 06:22 PM

it is a small pc of angle iron from the crate it came in, bolted down thru the forkleg pinch bolts,, goes across and fits above the tab sticking out on the speedo hub. That tab sticking out on the speedo hub would normally fit between two protrusions molded into the inside bottom of the forkleg as in most cycles including my zong.

FastDoc · 11-02-2010, 09:15 PM

Looks good. I'd say it looked factory, but the factory neglected this piece in the first place. :?

daddy469 · 11-03-2010, 08:36 PM

Wish I could ride my 400 :(

Daddy 8)

fishman10 · 11-03-2010, 09:31 PM

so ,,daddy you are still waitng for a part too? This is starting to make me a little upset.,,,,I feel for you

Dragon · 11-05-2010, 10:32 AM

top speed?

SpudRider · 11-05-2010, 09:42 PM

Daddy and Fish, please do keep us updated regarding Pitster Pro's ability to provide parts for the LXT 400. Pitster Pro might have good intentions, but if Xingyue either cannot, or will not ship parts to Utah, potential LXT 400 buyers need to know this information.

Spud

think · 11-05-2010, 10:52 PM

I finally got to the DMV yesterday and registered it with no problems

Now I just need some warm weather! I'm sorry to hear about the speedo problem. I luckily didn't have that problem. I don't know if this has anything to do with it or not, but every time I get a new bike I detach the cable from the cluster and drip some oil down the inside of the speedometer cable to lube it up a bit and I haven't ever had a problem with them snapping. Again it may not have anything to do with anything, just something to ponder. As for top speed, I haven't opened it up all the way yet to test it due to me wanting to break it in a little first and change the oil, but I have hit 70 with no problem what so ever

Oengus · 11-07-2010, 09:18 PM

Those are now advertised at $1,999,00 on the website....The water cooled 250 is at $1,800.00

The 250 has I believe 25hp and the 400 has 27hp, something to consider, that being hp to weight.

Not sure but I am under the impression that the 250 engine is a copy of the NX250 Honda engine, that may or may not make it easy to find parts for? If the Xingyue has a lower case of a 250 and with a larger cylinder then its a Frankenstein bike and based in part on a model that was not sold in the US?

The NX250 was sold in the US, so parts can or should be available for it.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_NX250

I also see better machines parts on the 250, the swing arm and hubs look to be of a higher quality?

I am not sure but if it has a bolt for bolt copy of the NX250 engine then its actually a good value at $1,800.00?

FastDoc · 11-07-2010, 10:38 PM

That looks like a Supermoto. Do they make a Dualsport?

katoranger · 11-08-2010, 10:14 AM

Oengus, you may have just steered us to an American market parts source.

Weldangrind · 11-08-2010, 11:28 AM

Agreed. There aren't any really clear engine photos, but my guess is that the Pitster 250 is a close copy, since the NX250 is liquid cooled.

SpudRider · 11-08-2010, 12:20 PM

Pitster Pro obviously does not stock parts for the LXT 400 motorcycle. :( However, Pitster might stock parts for the XTR 250. Therefore, Daddy might be able to buy an XTR 250, stator cover for his LXT 400.

Spud

11-02-2010, 04:25 PM	#31
fishman10 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: central PA Posts: 770	speedo doc i already made a bracket,,, I posted a pic of it,,,,, pretty simple just needed the speedo drive hub to not spin backwards when backing up,,, thats what kinked my cable and caused its early failure __________________ 2015 zongshen rx3,,(Sold),,,2016 bashan storm,,2005 Harley ultra classic.
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11-02-2010, 04:40 PM	#32
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Maybe post a picture of the bracket and how you made it? I'd like to see and I bet it would help out other PP owners! 8) __________________ Happy to serve.
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11-02-2010, 06:18 PM	#33
fishman10 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: central PA Posts: 770	pitster speedo bracket here is the bracket ,you can clearly see that now the bracket holds the speedo hub from rotating backwards,,, The screw that holds the cable in the hub wedges tightly on the backside of the fork leg,preventing it from rotating to far forward. __________________ 2015 zongshen rx3,,(Sold),,,2016 bashan storm,,2005 Harley ultra classic.
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11-02-2010, 06:22 PM	#34
fishman10 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: central PA Posts: 770	speedo bracket it is a small pc of angle iron from the crate it came in, bolted down thru the forkleg pinch bolts,, goes across and fits above the tab sticking out on the speedo hub. That tab sticking out on the speedo hub would normally fit between two protrusions molded into the inside bottom of the forkleg as in most cycles including my zong. __________________ 2015 zongshen rx3,,(Sold),,,2016 bashan storm,,2005 Harley ultra classic.
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11-02-2010, 09:15 PM	#35
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Looks good. I'd say it looked factory, but the factory neglected this piece in the first place. :? __________________ Happy to serve.
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11-03-2010, 08:36 PM	#36
daddy469 Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 293	Wish I could ride my 400 :( Daddy 8)
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11-03-2010, 09:31 PM	#37
fishman10 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: central PA Posts: 770	pitster parts so ,,daddy you are still waitng for a part too? This is starting to make me a little upset.,,,,I feel for you __________________ 2015 zongshen rx3,,(Sold),,,2016 bashan storm,,2005 Harley ultra classic.
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11-05-2010, 10:32 AM	#38
Dragon Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tejas Posts: 834	top speed? __________________ Chinabikeless
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11-05-2010, 09:42 PM	#39
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Daddy and Fish, please do keep us updated regarding Pitster Pro's ability to provide parts for the LXT 400. Pitster Pro might have good intentions, but if Xingyue either cannot, or will not ship parts to Utah, potential LXT 400 buyers need to know this information. 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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11-05-2010, 10:52 PM	#40
think Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 31	I finally got to the DMV yesterday and registered it with no problems Now I just need some warm weather! I'm sorry to hear about the speedo problem. I luckily didn't have that problem. I don't know if this has anything to do with it or not, but every time I get a new bike I detach the cable from the cluster and drip some oil down the inside of the speedometer cable to lube it up a bit and I haven't ever had a problem with them snapping. Again it may not have anything to do with anything, just something to ponder. As for top speed, I haven't opened it up all the way yet to test it due to me wanting to break it in a little first and change the oil, but I have hit 70 with no problem what so ever
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11-07-2010, 09:18 PM	#41
Oengus Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 826	Those are now advertised at $1,999,00 on the website....The water cooled 250 is at $1,800.00 The 250 has I believe 25hp and the 400 has 27hp, something to consider, that being hp to weight. Not sure but I am under the impression that the 250 engine is a copy of the NX250 Honda engine, that may or may not make it easy to find parts for? If the Xingyue has a lower case of a 250 and with a larger cylinder then its a Frankenstein bike and based in part on a model that was not sold in the US? The NX250 was sold in the US, so parts can or should be available for it. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_NX250 I also see better machines parts on the 250, the swing arm and hubs look to be of a higher quality? I am not sure but if it has a bolt for bolt copy of the NX250 engine then its actually a good value at $1,800.00?
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11-07-2010, 10:38 PM	#42
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	That looks like a Supermoto. Do they make a Dualsport? __________________ Happy to serve.
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11-08-2010, 10:14 AM	#43
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Oengus, you may have just steered us to an American market parts source.
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11-08-2010, 11:28 AM	#44
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Agreed. There aren't any really clear engine photos, but my guess is that the Pitster 250 is a close copy, since the NX250 is liquid cooled. __________________ 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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11-08-2010, 12:20 PM	#45
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Pitster Pro obviously does not stock parts for the LXT 400 motorcycle. :( However, Pitster might stock parts for the XTR 250. Therefore, Daddy might be able to buy an XTR 250, stator cover for his LXT 400. 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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