Hmmm - should I, shouldn't I?

**fuknKIWI** · 21st August 2011, 17:17

I just noticed an advert for a brand new Chinese 250cc bike $AUD 3,000.oo ride away.
Fuck that's cheap but is it too cheap...will it last the distance...does it have a warranty...will the ghost of the poor bastards lived, worked & died in the factory haunt me...I can handle being laughed at if it gets back on 2 wheels...I'd give you a penny for your thoughts but I'm too broke to pay attention...I wheels for a 120 K per day commute.

**Katman** · 21st August 2011, 17:20

I'd laugh at you.

**Juzz976** · 21st August 2011, 17:31

Well if u think japs are crap u wouldn't know how to ride a real bike anyways

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Go the Chinese it's probably a step up from what your used to.

**Blackshear** · 21st August 2011, 17:46

Get a GS500 you bastard.

**tigertim20** · 21st August 2011, 18:14

Originally Posted by fuknKIWI

I just noticed an advert for a brand new Chinese 250cc bike $AUD 3,000.oo ride away.
Fuck that's cheap but is it too cheap...will it last the distance...does it have a warranty...will the ghost of the poor bastards lived, worked & died in the factory haunt me...I can handle being laughed at if it gets back on 2 wheels...I'd give you a penny for your thoughts but I'm too broke to pay attention...I wheels for a 120 K per day commute.

do you have a pic of the bike? that doesnt sound too far way in cash terms from the price of a new scorpio etc.

**Ender EnZed** · 21st August 2011, 18:34

Originally Posted by fuknKIWI

I just noticed an advert for a brand new Chinese 250cc bike $AUD 3,000.oo ride away.

You could buy a real bike for that money.

**bogan** · 21st August 2011, 18:40

Originally Posted by Ender EnZed

You could buy a real bike for that money.

Shit yeh, my RC31 was cheaper than that, and I'd bet it would be more reliable, and better in every other way too!

**MarkH** · 21st August 2011, 21:03

Originally Posted by fuknKIWI

I just noticed an advert for a brand new Chinese 250cc bike $AUD 3,000.oo ride away.

Sounds like a really bad idea - for that money you could buy a 2nd hand Japanese bike that would actually be reliable, have parts available, perform well and handle well. Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki & Yamaha are all well known brands that have been going for many decades - a 2nd hand bike made by one of those brands would be more than 10x as good as some unknown Chinese brand even if the Chinese junk is brand new.

**ellipsis** · 21st August 2011, 21:08

...whats powering it..

**fuknKIWI** · 21st August 2011, 21:25

Ha pretty much as I expected, giving out just enough information to suck in some dickheads

If I go second hand then I've already found my bike...read the poll you haven't participated in...

The bike in question is a Loncin 250cc (Jedi) I've heard Loncin mentioned before somewhere, which is what made me ask in the first place.

The intended use is a purely practical 120 K's per day commute, as I haven't done due diligence on it yet I may still walk away from it.

I'm interested in brand new for the simple reason that it will, in theory at least, have had less fuckwits laying hands on it. It should also be some time before the maintenance cycle ramps up, chains, tyres pads etc all cost money, Hinkley Triumph included.

Why all the fuss?
Simple I've spent some time in struggle street whilst raising kids & paying a mortgage so I've had to eat humble pie as a motorcycyclist. I've learnt the value of a buck along the way so it's a pragmatic decision I'm trying to make here.

THIS IS NOT A RIDE FOR PLEASURE BIKE

It's like riding a Honda or phuquing a phaggot, it feels good but you hope no one sees you do it. Or so I'm told

**KiWiP** · 21st August 2011, 21:33

If you ain't going to love it don't buy it. If it's just a 250 to get your 6r go for a cheap and cheerful gn250 or any similar 'favourite'. If you want a 250 for a long time time get something your going to love for a long time.

(My ST250 is up for sale as soon as I get it WOF'd)

interested? $3000 and its yours

**MarkH** · 21st August 2011, 23:49

Originally Posted by fuknKIWI

The bike in question is a Loncin 250cc (Jedi) I've heard Loncin mentioned before somewhere, which is what made me ask in the first place.

I'm interested in brand new for the simple reason that it will, in theory at least, have had less fuckwits laying hands on it. It should also be some time before the maintenance cycle ramps up, chains, tyres pads etc all cost money, Hinkley Triumph included.

Is the Loncin a reliable bike? Are the parts available and a reasonable price? Will it actually be cheaper to own & use than a 2nd hand Japanese bike?
A brand new unreliable piece of crap that breaks down often isn't going to be cheaper than a 2nd hand reliable bike that just keeps running with minimal maintenance costs.

**Matariki** · 21st August 2011, 23:59

Get a second hand Honda, Suzuki, Yamaha or Kawasaki even if its a 125cc model. They are definitely out there on the market within a $3000 budget, it will last longer, run better, cheaper to maintain and you'll be able to sell it again when you are ready to upgrade. I've heard some horrible things about the dreaded Chinese made bikes.

I hear the bike you're interested in is popular in Russia...

You're in Aussie right?
http://www.bikesales.com.au/

**EJK** · 22nd August 2011, 00:48

If you buy a Chinese ~~piece of shit~~ lemon, you deserve every mechanical fault you get.

**ellipsis** · 22nd August 2011, 07:45

...nothing wrong with loncin motors...in my experience with them they have proven strong and reliable...parts are easily sourced and are relatively cheap...being chinese i'd say the bits around the motor would be what lets you down...