Chinese made bikes

[Lawrence]

Thank's to all for the feedback and advice. It's given me alot to think about. I'll probably pass on the Chinese bikes, and stick with my old dog for a while. It's bike that I'm not only learning to ride, but I'm learning alot (teaching myself) about the mechanics of a bike by keeping it alive. I pulled the carb off the other day & gave it a good cleanout, and it starts now with just one small flick, and she idles nice, so all is good for now. I will probably up-grade to a late model XR 250 at some stage. The similar bike will be good for me to carry over what I learn on the 200.

Thanks to all again for your time. It's web sites like this that gives a newbie like me the chance to give things a go, and have some fun learning.

[SARGE]

AVOID AVOID AVOID

quality may have come up recently , and they "may ' be a Yamaha made in another factory ( except for the materials and workmanship) but if anything does go pear shaped , you may have a wait for even simple service parts..

if you DO go with one .. find out about Parts availability .. order an oil filter before you sign the paper and see how many weeks ex-china it will take to get here .. if they dont have it in stock.. walk away