is it worth it?
10-20-2009, 11:44 PM
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is it worth it?
i was thinking of picking this up for a spare bike for my friends to beat on at the lots. of course after street tires and 12 bar
http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/va...427977898.html
http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/va...427977898.html
10-21-2009, 12:09 AM
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Re: is it worth it?
if you were gonna rock it how it is i'd say sure, but if you're gonna put some actual money into it then it'll probably just be a ticking time bomb. it looks like it's been ridden in dirt a lot. a kid i know had a china bike. i rode it and it did not feel good to me at all.
but hell, it's 250 bucks. could turn out to be a blast.
but hell, it's 250 bucks. could turn out to be a blast.
10-21-2009, 03:22 AM
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10-21-2009, 08:33 AM
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Re: is it worth it?
i was thinking of picking this up for a spare bike for my friends to beat on at the lots. of course after street tires and 12 bar
http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/va...427977898.html
http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/va...427977898.html
250??
if it runs...yes! 
10-21-2009, 10:24 AM
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10-21-2009, 10:25 AM
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Re: is it worth it?
around here you're probably gonna get a lot of similar opinions on any china bike. i think that 110 looks in much better shape. i'd ask on planetminis or something where they have a lot more experience with the china bikes
10-21-2009, 04:45 PM
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Re: is it worth it?
how about this one?
http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/rc...419052876.html
http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/rc...419052876.html
the metal these bikes are made out of though seriously isn't even worth its weight. they are poorly made and will fall apart on you
10-22-2009, 07:55 AM
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10-22-2009, 09:02 AM
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Re: is it worth it?
China made bikes are much like fat chicks. They are fun as hell to ride, but u dont want to let your friends catch you riding one, LoL...=-)
PS: IMO, i would find a cheap XR/CRF and let your buddies crash it. I found my ole lady an 03 XR for $300 and she hasnt torn it up yet.......=-)
PS: IMO, i would find a cheap XR/CRF and let your buddies crash it. I found my ole lady an 03 XR for $300 and she hasnt torn it up yet.......=-)
10-22-2009, 12:09 PM
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Re: is it worth it?
i am up here in vancouver canada and the cheapest the 50s go around here is 800-1000 buck for 2001 beat to **** bikes. thats way i was looking for a cheaper rought to go for the spare bike. that why i bought my crf brand new.
10-22-2009, 12:37 PM
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Re: is it worth it?
stay away from this china garbage!!!! unless its free, dont watse ur time. they are throw away bikes. sumthing breaks, u throw it away, because u cant gets parts. and no honda parts dont work......no matter what they tell you.
10-22-2009, 09:27 PM
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Re: is it worth it?
I had an SSR 110 before i bought my 06 crf50. I sold the SSR just so i could buy the crf and keep money in my pocket. Then i just added all the stunt parts. So i probably have about $1500 worth of aftermarket parts in my $500 crf50, but its damn worth it......I crash the biatch as often as i can, and its still going strong......The red one is my ole ladies XR that i bought her to play on. She mostly rides it in the pits during my track day sessions..........See even i wouldnt let her ride some POS China made bike.
