Can someone identify this bike for me?

xJediXx · 02-06-2008, 01:51 PM

Before I purchase this bike for $700, I would like more info. Can someone identify the model so I can Google for more info?

http://tucson.craigslist.org/mcy/564517482.html

Also, if anyone has some insight, opinions or advice, I would really appreciate it. After reading some posts, my main concerns are part availability, loose bolts, idling issues and weak inner tubes, etc.

Thanks in advance

frostbite · 02-06-2008, 02:29 PM

Very hard to tell. However, I won't buy anything online over $20 that doesn't have a picture of the actual item posted.

I would question the condition of the bike if the owner will take the time to photograph the manual cover and not the bike itself.

culcune · 02-06-2008, 03:02 PM

I had more details in the 'introduce yourself' section, but apparently, KPX still has a site, but not sure if they are truly in business. They seem to have relocated to Gilbert from Tucson, if they are.

(KPX used to be, or still, is a manufacturer/importer of Zongshen enduros--they were headquartered in Tucson)

This might be the bike:

http://www.kpxmotors.com/motorcycle.html

AZ200cc · 02-06-2008, 03:21 PM

Has to be either a Roketa or Zongshen.....Leaning twoard zonshen

xJediXx · 02-06-2008, 03:26 PM

Thanks for the advice guys. I pinned down the seller and found out it is in fact a KPX 150GY. Bought here in Tucson. He told me parts are interchangeable with 1984 Honda XR125 ?

The thing is.... the guy will not budge from $700. I must get a bike by Saturday. Budget is $1300, Time is running out and options are low.

AZ200cc · 02-06-2008, 03:30 PM

I would hold off...It is an older model and he wants to much. You can get this bike for about the same brand new...........

http://www.powersportsmax.com/produc...roducts_id/614

liverchip · 02-06-2008, 05:28 PM

Yep....definately buy new.

IronFist · 02-06-2008, 05:39 PM

Also, if anyone has some insight, opinions or advice, I would really appreciate it. After reading some posts, my main concerns are part availability, loose bolts, idling issues and weak inner tubes, etc
Do a good bike prep before you ride any any bike you buy. Check and tighten everything. 8)

srreynolds2003 · 02-06-2008, 05:56 PM

go new....I bought a used one, it was in good shape only 600 miles on it.... but for the price I could have gotten a new one....

culcune · 02-06-2008, 06:16 PM

oops, read my reply

culcune · 02-06-2008, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xJediXx

The thing is.... the guy will not budge from $700. I must get a bike by Saturday. Budget is $1300, Time is running out and options are low.

Don't give in. It's way too much, especially for a 4 year old bike.

mebigdave · 02-06-2008, 06:38 PM

I would go for at least a 200cc and would only buy a bike with front and rear disc brakes! I have never liked drum on the rear.

I would also buy new and go over the bike with lock tite!

katoranger · 02-06-2008, 07:17 PM

If you have $1300 to spend then look around some more.

Why do you need it by Saturday? Can you get by alittle longer?

Brian at www.motoxtreme.net will ship you new one fast.

Tim at vbike has favorable reviews also and OK is not that far from AZ.

http://www.vbike.us/index.php?page=showpro&spid=29 $1199 shipped.

Allen

mrhyak · 02-06-2008, 08:05 PM

I think you'd be better off going for one of those Sierra 200's on ebay for $899 new then the 2004 150. I'd say the 150 is priced a tad high since you can find used 200's usually cheaper.

xJediXx · 02-07-2008, 11:49 AM

Thanks a lot. You all probably saved me some cash, time and frustration.

He still will not budge and actually raised his price to $770 because when cleaning it up, he noticed it was a '05 instead of '04.

http://tucson.craigslist.org/mcy/565663003.html

One thing I am curious about is that he says he is asking so much, because it is a "straight Arizona title"? What difference does that make?

The reason I am in such a hurry, may sound stupid, but my wife and I share a vehicle and my Mother in law is coming to town for the dreaded Gem Show and I refuse to be dragged around Tucson or stuck without a ride for 2 weeks.

02-06-2008, 01:51 PM	#1
xJediXx Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 5	Can someone identify this bike for me? Before I purchase this bike for $700, I would like more info. Can someone identify the model so I can Google for more info? http://tucson.craigslist.org/mcy/564517482.html Also, if anyone has some insight, opinions or advice, I would really appreciate it. After reading some posts, my main concerns are part availability, loose bolts, idling issues and weak inner tubes, etc. Thanks in advance
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02-06-2008, 02:29 PM	#2
frostbite Join Date: May 2006 Location: Fredericton, NB, Canada Posts: 1,744	Very hard to tell. However, I won't buy anything online over $20 that doesn't have a picture of the actual item posted. I would question the condition of the bike if the owner will take the time to photograph the manual cover and not the bike itself. __________________ Frostbite "The beatings will continue until moral improves"
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02-06-2008, 03:02 PM	#3
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,035	I had more details in the 'introduce yourself' section, but apparently, KPX still has a site, but not sure if they are truly in business. They seem to have relocated to Gilbert from Tucson, if they are. (KPX used to be, or still, is a manufacturer/importer of Zongshen enduros--they were headquartered in Tucson) This might be the bike: http://www.kpxmotors.com/motorcycle.html __________________ "They say that life's a carousel, spinning fast you got to ride it well..." TGB Delivery Scooter 150 TMEC 200 Enduro--carcass is sadly rotting in the backyard
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02-06-2008, 03:21 PM	#4
AZ200cc Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Show Low Arizona Posts: 2,889	Has to be either a Roketa or Zongshen.....Leaning twoard zonshen __________________ <br />2001 Suzuki DR200SE<br />1997 Suzuki RM250 YIKES<br />1995 Yamaha Breeze 125 daughters<br />1991 Honda XR80r Restored<br />maybe a 2003 Yamaha TTR90
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02-06-2008, 03:30 PM	#6
AZ200cc Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Show Low Arizona Posts: 2,889	I would hold off...It is an older model and he wants to much. You can get this bike for about the same brand new........... http://www.powersportsmax.com/produc...roducts_id/614 __________________ <br />2001 Suzuki DR200SE<br />1997 Suzuki RM250 YIKES<br />1995 Yamaha Breeze 125 daughters<br />1991 Honda XR80r Restored<br />maybe a 2003 Yamaha TTR90
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02-06-2008, 03:26 PM	#5
xJediXx Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 5	Thanks for the advice guys. I pinned down the seller and found out it is in fact a KPX 150GY. Bought here in Tucson. He told me parts are interchangeable with 1984 Honda XR125 ? The thing is.... the guy will not budge from $700. I must get a bike by Saturday. Budget is $1300, Time is running out and options are low.
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02-06-2008, 05:28 PM	#7
liverchip Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mystery Spot Posts: 1,223	Yep....definately buy new. __________________ 2009 XR650L Big Red Pig Tusk bar risers 2007 X-Moto(Jetmoto) GY250 --mods--- 15/40 sprockets UNI Pod Filter 2007 Shineray TMS 200XYi--Betsy Betsy Mods:______________________ Acerbis DHH headlight FMF Powercore pipe Uni Pod Filter
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02-06-2008, 05:39 PM	#8
IronFist Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Toronto Ontario Canada Posts: 2,585	Also, if anyone has some insight, opinions or advice, I would really appreciate it. After reading some posts, my main concerns are part availability, loose bolts, idling issues and weak inner tubes, etc Do a good bike prep before you ride any any bike you buy. Check and tighten everything. 8)
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02-06-2008, 05:56 PM	#9
srreynolds2003 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tomball, TX Posts: 382	go new....I bought a used one, it was in good shape only 600 miles on it.... but for the price I could have gotten a new one.... __________________ -2005 Sierra SR200-
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02-06-2008, 06:16 PM	#10
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,035	oops, read my reply __________________ "They say that life's a carousel, spinning fast you got to ride it well..." TGB Delivery Scooter 150 TMEC 200 Enduro--carcass is sadly rotting in the backyard
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02-06-2008, 06:38 PM	#12
mebigdave Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New Zealand Posts: 196	I would go for at least a 200cc and would only buy a bike with front and rear disc brakes! I have never liked drum on the rear. I would also buy new and go over the bike with lock tite!
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02-06-2008, 07:17 PM	#13
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	If you have $1300 to spend then look around some more. Why do you need it by Saturday? Can you get by alittle longer? Brian at www.motoxtreme.net will ship you new one fast. Tim at vbike has favorable reviews also and OK is not that far from AZ. http://www.vbike.us/index.php?page=showpro&spid=29 $1199 shipped. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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02-06-2008, 08:05 PM	#14
mrhyak Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hyak, WA Posts: 448	I think you'd be better off going for one of those Sierra 200's on ebay for $899 new then the 2004 150. I'd say the 150 is priced a tad high since you can find used 200's usually cheaper. __________________ 1985 Kawasaki Tecate-3 1997 Ural Sportsman 2WD 1980 Yamaha XS1100 2005 TANK Trail 200 2009 Lifan LY110GY-3 (2)
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02-07-2008, 11:49 AM	#15
xJediXx Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 5	Thanks a lot. You all probably saved me some cash, time and frustration. He still will not budge and actually raised his price to $770 because when cleaning it up, he noticed it was a '05 instead of '04. http://tucson.craigslist.org/mcy/565663003.html One thing I am curious about is that he says he is asking so much, because it is a "straight Arizona title"? What difference does that make? The reason I am in such a hurry, may sound stupid, but my wife and I share a vehicle and my Mother in law is coming to town for the dreaded Gem Show and I refuse to be dragged around Tucson or stuck without a ride for 2 weeks.
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