Are you happy with your Chinese scoot?

fufu2wheel · 07-02-2008, 09:44 AM

Well, generate some stats.. post your opinions.

Please specify the following:

-Model year

-Purchase price: under or over $2000

-Model name: JMStar, Linhai, CFMoto, Jonway, Xingyue, etc..

-Engine displacement: 49cc, 150cc, 244cc, 257cc, etc..

- # of Miles accumulated

-How long have you owned/ridden it?

-Any mechanical issues? be specific..

-Do you do all maintenance/repairs yourself?

-Any significant mods you've done?

fufu2wheel · 07-07-2008, 09:45 AM

Okay, I'll start with my scooter:

2008 model

Purchased $1699 delievered on March 26 2008.

244cc CFMoto engine Reflex looking

little over 3500 miles on odometer

No mechanical issues other than blown main fuse.

Upgraded to full wave rectifier diode

35w single HID headlight

SAE pigtail power outlet, Garmin GPS powercord and RAM GPS mount.

GIVI topcase

Removed CD/radio/speakers, remote start/alarm unit, charcoal canister, crankcase breatherbox.

Bicycle rack is a work in progress..

AZ200cc · 07-07-2008, 01:28 PM

Nice looking scoot.

DesertDog · 07-07-2008, 03:18 PM

well fufu do you like it or not ,

is it a roadstar or name ?

what is yur commute in it like ,

do u get great fuel milage

you listed some formalities but not yur intrest of it.

would u buy another just like it ?

oh i dont care ?
sounds like you like it

arm53 · 07-22-2008, 04:52 PM

Got my Roketa (2008, 250cc, tour model) to go on the back of my RV. All I have done so far is a little carb tune and fluids. I paid $1853 in April/08.

A little over 450 mi so far and 1 burned fuse and 1 flat front tire? Well I was riding it across a pasture.
I think it was a bead seal problem. No puncture that I could see. A can of fix a flat and a few trips around the block solved that problem.

My wife and I together are about 380 lbs.

On the flat straight it will get to 65 mph and mostly hold it at 6000 rpm.

MPG ahh about 65 running it that way. Smooth, wind acceptable, a little slow out of the hole for 250cc but I am working on it. My expectation of that may be high. This is the 1st auto I have ever been on.
Never got to ride an old Hondamatic. Nothing to compare to.

Whats not to love about the lil beast. Beyond what I thought possible.

I can hardly wait to see the day the Chinese figure out a 1000cc bike.

Dragon · 07-27-2008, 08:21 PM

I'm seriously considering the CF Moto Fashion 250. It looks fantastic--so 80s. There is cavernous amount of trunk space also. The reason that I haven't pulled the trigger yet is the price--$3500! Does anyone here have one?

katoranger · 07-28-2008, 08:12 AM

It is an exact copy of the honda helix. I have seen nice helix's for $3500.

Allen

VinceDrake · 07-28-2008, 07:31 PM

And usually, Helixes didn't get worn out, they just got thrown in the corner of the shed and forgoten about, after the carby plugged up from sitting.

Just about got one a year ago, 8,000kms. Sitting 10 years. Told a friend, friend went and bought it before I did. Jerk..

-Vince

fufu2wheel · 07-31-2008, 02:53 PM

Which one voted in the poll for "worst experience of my life"?

Care to offer some details?

Electroman · 08-31-2008, 07:52 AM

2007 Meitian Retro "Turbo 50cc (Ha!)" Purchased 9/07 for $1299

Wiring & trunk latch issues out-of-the box, ate the drivebelt within the 1st hundred miles, broken flywheel magnet rivets within 1000 miles (dealer accused me of ramming something through the cooling fan & shroud!!!), lots of body panel "speed nut" issues (they just don't make 'em like they used to!), numerous additional "little things".

Now, on the bright side of things, I've put 4300 miles on it in less than a year (regular oil changes & clean living, thank you!). We work a 7-day week & my round trip is 41 miles over some pretty good paved backroads. When the beast is running well, the beast is quite tolerable, especially in light of 115 mpg. When the beast has a headache, cramp, halitosis or the heartbreak of psoriasis, may as well sit down for a brew & make other transport arrangements for a few days while I'm trying to figure out the cure.

DesertDog · 09-07-2008, 12:25 PM

very :D :D :D ,
i just bought a scoot from my self for myself,
"no frost i'm not trying to advertise my business, not doing that anymore"

it looks like i did ,,,, but i'm shut down now by choice.

my scoot is a Viva ( AKA) Roketa MC-13 150TR

paid $1000 plus $220 for shipping

the cold season is aproching up here in the high desert and am only limited to weekend rides at noonish when it is warmer,

i wont ride it to work , the scoot is to light, first gust of wind and i.m in Kansas,

top speed is 55mph , cant wait to do the performance parts should get about 80mph when done
those parts will come from mrp-speed

it has the GY6 150cc engine which is a honda clone to there GY6

i'm still on my first tank of gas and only 30 miles on the odometer and the fuel gage has'nt moved off the full mark yet

thats all for now

kczukiman · 09-07-2008, 06:21 PM

I am waiting for Tim to get his 250cc scooters in this month.I have already sold my bird and ready for my scoot.I guess I'm liken the idea of not shifting.I really enjoy riding my wifes scooter.
DD please post a pic of your scooter when you get a chance.
As a matter a fact if anyone has a scooter and hasn't posted a pic yet please do. :wink:

panamarandy · 09-07-2008, 07:40 PM

I have a 2007 Tank vision R-3. has over 5000 miles on it now, in the beginning I had my share of problems, mainly electrical stuff. replaced the rectifier and the CDI unit 2 times, now it runs like a champ and gets about 70 miles per gallon and tops out at 75 mph on flat land.

DesertDog · 09-08-2008, 12:45 AM

hey KC it looks like FUFU's only a 150cc, no bike carier either.
but i'll upload a pic soon

kczukiman · 09-08-2008, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DesertDog

hey KC it looks like FUFU's only a 150cc, no bike carier either.
but i'll upload a pic soon

150's are great for around town.Thats what I'm riden right now.

View Poll Results: Are you happy with your Chinese scoot?
Happy as a clam	18	78.26%
Happy until something broke I couldn't replace.	2	8.70%
Mechanical issues since day 1, but fixed.	2	8.70%
Worst experience of my life	1	4.35%
Voters: 23. You may not vote on this poll

07-02-2008, 09:44 AM	#1
fufu2wheel Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 13	Are you happy with your Chinese scoot? Well, generate some stats.. post your opinions. Please specify the following: -Model year -Purchase price: under or over $2000 -Model name: JMStar, Linhai, CFMoto, Jonway, Xingyue, etc.. -Engine displacement: 49cc, 150cc, 244cc, 257cc, etc.. - # of Miles accumulated -How long have you owned/ridden it? -Any mechanical issues? be specific.. -Do you do all maintenance/repairs yourself? -Any significant mods you've done?
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07-07-2008, 01:28 PM	#3
AZ200cc Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Show Low Arizona Posts: 2,889	Nice looking scoot. __________________ <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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07-07-2008, 03:18 PM	#4
DesertDog Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 782	well fufu do you like it or not , is it a roadstar or name ? what is yur commute in it like , do u get great fuel milage you listed some formalities but not yur intrest of it. would u buy another just like it ? oh i dont care ? sounds like you like it __________________ DesertDog
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07-27-2008, 08:21 PM	#6
Dragon Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tejas Posts: 834	I'm seriously considering the CF Moto Fashion 250. It looks fantastic--so 80s. There is cavernous amount of trunk space also. The reason that I haven't pulled the trigger yet is the price--$3500! Does anyone here have one? __________________ Chinabikeless
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07-07-2008, 09:45 AM	#2
fufu2wheel Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 13	Okay, I'll start with my scooter: 2008 model Purchased $1699 delievered on March 26 2008. 244cc CFMoto engine Reflex looking little over 3500 miles on odometer No mechanical issues other than blown main fuse. Upgraded to full wave rectifier diode 35w single HID headlight SAE pigtail power outlet, Garmin GPS powercord and RAM GPS mount. GIVI topcase Removed CD/radio/speakers, remote start/alarm unit, charcoal canister, crankcase breatherbox. Bicycle rack is a work in progress..
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07-22-2008, 04:52 PM	#5
arm53 Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 32	Got my Roketa (2008, 250cc, tour model) to go on the back of my RV. All I have done so far is a little carb tune and fluids. I paid $1853 in April/08. A little over 450 mi so far and 1 burned fuse and 1 flat front tire? Well I was riding it across a pasture. I think it was a bead seal problem. No puncture that I could see. A can of fix a flat and a few trips around the block solved that problem. My wife and I together are about 380 lbs. On the flat straight it will get to 65 mph and mostly hold it at 6000 rpm. MPG ahh about 65 running it that way. Smooth, wind acceptable, a little slow out of the hole for 250cc but I am working on it. My expectation of that may be high. This is the 1st auto I have ever been on. Never got to ride an old Hondamatic. Nothing to compare to. Whats not to love about the lil beast. Beyond what I thought possible. I can hardly wait to see the day the Chinese figure out a 1000cc bike.
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07-28-2008, 08:12 AM	#7
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	It is an exact copy of the honda helix. I have seen nice helix's for $3500. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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07-28-2008, 07:31 PM	#8
VinceDrake Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Saskatchewan Posts: 491	And usually, Helixes didn't get worn out, they just got thrown in the corner of the shed and forgoten about, after the carby plugged up from sitting. Just about got one a year ago, 8,000kms. Sitting 10 years. Told a friend, friend went and bought it before I did. Jerk.. -Vince __________________ "Sometimes it is better to say nothing, and let people think you're an idiot, than to open your mouth and prove it."
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07-31-2008, 02:53 PM	#9
fufu2wheel Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 13	Which one voted in the poll for "worst experience of my life"? Care to offer some details?
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08-31-2008, 07:52 AM	#10
Electroman Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 4	Real Learning Experience 2007 Meitian Retro "Turbo 50cc (Ha!)" Purchased 9/07 for $1299 Wiring & trunk latch issues out-of-the box, ate the drivebelt within the 1st hundred miles, broken flywheel magnet rivets within 1000 miles (dealer accused me of ramming something through the cooling fan & shroud!!!), lots of body panel "speed nut" issues (they just don't make 'em like they used to!), numerous additional "little things". Now, on the bright side of things, I've put 4300 miles on it in less than a year (regular oil changes & clean living, thank you!). We work a 7-day week & my round trip is 41 miles over some pretty good paved backroads. When the beast is running well, the beast is quite tolerable, especially in light of 115 mpg. When the beast has a headache, cramp, halitosis or the heartbreak of psoriasis, may as well sit down for a brew & make other transport arrangements for a few days while I'm trying to figure out the cure.
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09-07-2008, 12:25 PM	#11
DesertDog Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 782	very :D :D :D , i just bought a scoot from my self for myself, "no frost i'm not trying to advertise my business, not doing that anymore" it looks like i did ,,,, but i'm shut down now by choice. my scoot is a Viva ( AKA) Roketa MC-13 150TR paid $1000 plus $220 for shipping the cold season is aproching up here in the high desert and am only limited to weekend rides at noonish when it is warmer, i wont ride it to work , the scoot is to light, first gust of wind and i.m in Kansas, top speed is 55mph , cant wait to do the performance parts should get about 80mph when done those parts will come from mrp-speed it has the GY6 150cc engine which is a honda clone to there GY6 i'm still on my first tank of gas and only 30 miles on the odometer and the fuel gage has'nt moved off the full mark yet thats all for now
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09-07-2008, 06:21 PM	#12
kczukiman Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Independence,Missouri Posts: 1,049	I am waiting for Tim to get his 250cc scooters in this month.I have already sold my bird and ready for my scoot.I guess I'm liken the idea of not shifting.I really enjoy riding my wifes scooter. DD please post a pic of your scooter when you get a chance. As a matter a fact if anyone has a scooter and hasn't posted a pic yet please do. :wink: __________________ Kman 2007 HI-BIRD 250 2007 Vbike V4S 250
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09-07-2008, 07:40 PM	#13
panamarandy Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: panama city, florida Posts: 353	I have a 2007 Tank vision R-3. has over 5000 miles on it now, in the beginning I had my share of problems, mainly electrical stuff. replaced the rectifier and the CDI unit 2 times, now it runs like a champ and gets about 70 miles per gallon and tops out at 75 mph on flat land. __________________ 2007 Tank Vision R-3 2005 Quinqi Scooter
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09-08-2008, 12:45 AM	#14
DesertDog Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 782	hey KC it looks like FUFU's only a 150cc, no bike carier either. but i'll upload a pic soon
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