Shanyang SY50

[Willdat?]

I've just bought a 2008 one of these for the princely sum of $900 (+$150 to get it up here), with 1100km on the clock...It looks to be a Chinese cross between a Honda SS50 and a CG125.
Apparently does 85km/h...but if I get any better than 65 I'll be very happy, 4 speed with a proper clutch. Does anyone know anything about these, or if I've made the mistake of my life?

[YellowDog]

If it runs OK - Use it and enjoy.

I'll have my fingers crossed for you :)

[Willdat?]

runs fine...build quality looks to be...about what you would expect...will ge some photos up next week in case anyone is jealous!

[Bend-it]

Well, at $900, who cares?!?! If it runs for the next 4 months, you'll have saved its cost in petrol and parking! :) Woohoo!!!

Congrats!

[DarkLord]

Ummm... never heard of it dude??

Good luck....

[Willdat?]

Pretty good fun to be honest 4 speed 'rotary' gearbox has taken a bit of getting used to. (Down for 1st, down for 2nd, down for 3rd, down for 4th, down again would take you to neutral, then to 1st etc. Up takes to back the other way. Top speed on the flat so far is an indicated 105km/h -> GPS verified as 81.4 km/h so the speedo is a little optimistic :sleep:

50km/L so far with thrashing it everywhere!

The front brakes, suspension and tyres are primitive at best, but with no warrants changes can be made without needing certification...

Once upon a time I had a road legal goped, 37 km/h on 4" wheels and no suspension is exciting...

[NSR-Dan]

Shenyang is a city in north china where my wifes from. its a dirty place, but the people are friendly and want to get on the piss everynight.

[CookMySock]

with no warrants changes can be made without needing certification...Good fun. Mopeds would be a blast to hack around with I reckon.

Steve

[Willdat?]

At long last some photos of the beast...

[Willdat?]

Oh and this is what it started out as...

[Willdat?]

Bike is now for sale! Contact me on 0211674631, or check out the for sale section.