is it worth it?

Old Oct 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
Old Oct 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.
Old Oct 21, 2009 | 01:18 AM
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the only $ i would put in it is street tires and i would make the 12 bar
Old Oct 21, 2009 | 01:40 AM
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those things aren't worth the ad space that they are sold through
Old Oct 21, 2009 | 03:22 AM
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how about this one?
http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/rc...419052876.html
Old Oct 21, 2009 | 08:33 AM
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Re: is it worth it?

Originally Posted by Jack Cooke
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

250?? if it runs...yes!
Old Oct 21, 2009 | 10:22 AM
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i wouldnt buy anything thats china or that says pocket bike but thats just me
Old Oct 21, 2009 | 10:24 AM
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Re: is it worth it?

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those things aren't worth the ad space that they are sold through
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i wouldnt buy anything thats china or that says pocket bike but thats just me
Old Oct 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
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Re: is it worth it?

Originally Posted by Jack Cooke
the loncin motors are good SOMETIMES but most of the time not.. very few run as good as a honda or similar type motor.

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
Old Oct 21, 2009 | 09:25 PM
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Re: is it worth it?

honda all the way, i cant see myself on a knockoff. Just my opinion tho
Old Oct 22, 2009 | 02:17 AM
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Re: is it worth it?

its not for me! i have a mint 2008 50, i was going to pick it up for my buddies to ride.
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Re: is it worth it?

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its not for me! i have a mint 2008 50, i was going to pick it up for my buddies to ride.
motherfunkers just look at topic and dont even read wats goin on
Old Oct 22, 2009 | 09:02 AM
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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.......=-)
Old Oct 22, 2009 | 12:09 PM
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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.
Old Oct 22, 2009 | 12:16 PM
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tell ur friends to buy their own bike lol
Old Oct 22, 2009 | 12:37 PM
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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.
Old Oct 22, 2009 | 12:43 PM
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Re: is it worth it?

i've seen the wheel of those chinese bikes fall off during a wheelie..also seen the swingarm crack
Old Oct 22, 2009 | 01:48 PM
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FINE! i guess i will just have to keep letting them beat on mine! till one of there broke ***'s buy a honda
Old Oct 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.


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