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#1
ATV Pow-Wow / Re: Rare Chinese ATV's
Last post by vick80 - August 10, 2024, 04:33:20 AM
Here is a list of Chinese ATV brands I put together:

Adly
Benelli (now owned by a Chinese company)
CPI
Coolster
Apollo
Lifan
Bashan
Kazuma
Xingyue
Jianshe
Loncin
Zongshen
CPI
Roketa
Panther
Yamoto
SunL
Buyang
Motoworks
Icebear
BMS
SSR Motorsports
Pitster Pro
Kandi
Odes
Massimo
Hisun
CFMOTO
Jinling
Hawk
Rowdy
Dongfang
X-PRO
Gio
Bora
Apollo
Xtreme
Yongkang
TrailMaster
Hensim
Qlink
Terminator
Xinyang
Panther Motors
Wuxi
Kinroad
JCL
Venom
Atomik
Madix
SMA
Spyder
Taotao
Polaris Hammerhead (are made in China)

And this is a fact, many of these brands might be rebranded and sold under different names in various regions. Often, the same manufacturer will produce ATV's that are sold under multiple brand names depending on the distributor or retailer. They change the color, the logos on the plastics, and away we go... A whole new ATV brand.

Many Chinese ATV brands struggled with quality control, leading to reliability issues and customer dissatisfaction. This often resulted in declining sales and eventual closure. When they re-brand the machine? They give them new life until the next batch of customers purchases cheaply made ATV's.
 
#2
ATV Pow-Wow / Re: Two Stroke ATV's in 2023
Last post by vick80 - August 09, 2024, 07:17:23 AM
I think the 2 stroke quads have a bad reputataion for being noisy and dirty so I don't see why any manufacturer would bring back the 2 stroke quads.
#3
ATV Pow-Wow / Re: Blaster Quads
Last post by vick80 - August 09, 2024, 07:16:07 AM
I had a blaster years ago, I always thought I was too big for it, but it hauled me around just fine. Blasters were good quads.
#4
ATV Pow-Wow / Re: Eton ATV
Last post by vick80 - August 09, 2024, 07:14:56 AM
Does anyone bother with the ETON ATV official website still exist? or are they out of business?
#5
Street Bike Pow-Wow / Re: Motorcycle Dealer Financin...
Last post by kennhurr - July 24, 2024, 05:45:34 AM
Make sure you always get pre-approved for a loan before visiting a motorcycle dealership. This helps you understand your budget and strengthens your negotiating position with the dealership. Remember these salesman are ready for you!

And make sure you know your credit score. Your credit score significantly impacts the interest rate you'll receive. Check your score before hitting the dealership and attempt to address any credit issues.

And definitely don't settle for the first loan offer you receive. Make sure you compare rates and terms from more than one bank, credit union, or online lender so you can compare with the motorcycle dealer financing.

You have to take as much time with the financing as you do choosing the right motorcycle otherwise you'll be sorry.

#6
Dirt Bike Pow-Wow / Re: The Kawasaki KX250
Last post by kennhurr - July 24, 2024, 05:36:54 AM
The Kawasaki KX250 was first introduced in 1974. It quickly became a popular choice in the motocross community due to its competitive performance and reliable two-stroke engine. This was Kawasaki's answer to the Honda CR250.

The last year for the 2-stroke version of the Kawasaki KX250 was 2007. Similar to other dirt bike manufacturers, Kawasaki shifted its focus towards 4-stroke engines due to changes in motocross regulations and the advancements in 4-stroke motors.

The Kawasaki KX250 has always been equipped with the following wheel sizes, 21 inches for the front wheel, and 19 inches for the rear wheel. These wheel sizes are standard for most full-sized motocross bikes because they provide a good balance between stability, handling, and traction on various off-road terrains. The larger front wheel of the KX250 helps to navigate obstacles and rough terrain more effectively, while the smaller 19 inch rear wheel provides better acceleration and handling.

The Kawasaki KX250, like many high-performance motocross bikes, can eat tires relatively quickly. Several factors contribute to this. The KX250, especially the two-stroke version, delivers a significant amount of power and torque, which can lead to faster tire wear, obviously on the rear tire.

Aggressive riding, such as hard acceleration, insane cornering, and frequent crazy braking, can accelerate tire wear on the KX250 or basically any motocross bike. Riders who frequently ride on challenging terrain or participate in motocross racing are likely to see more rapid tire wear.

The two stroke KX250 is definitely a legend.


#7
Dirt Bike Pow-Wow / Re: The Honda CR125
Last post by kennhurr - July 24, 2024, 05:25:22 AM
The Honda CR125M Elsinore model was first introduced in 1973. It quickly became popular due to its light-weight design and high-revving two-stroke engine, which made it a fierce competitor in the 125cc motocross class.

Production continued until 2007. That was the last year of production for the Honda CR125R. By this time, similar to the CR250R, the motocross world was shifting towards four-stroke engines due to changes in regulations and the advancements in four-stroke motors.

The 2 stroke CR125 had a 34 year run and is iconic to anyone who rides dirt bikes.
#8
Dirt Bike Pow-Wow / Re: The Honda CR250
Last post by kennhurr - July 24, 2024, 05:18:35 AM
The Honda CR250 Elsinore was first introduced in 1973. It was Honda's first production motocross bike and quickly became popular because it was lightweight in its day and had a powerful two-stroke engine.

The last year of production for the Honda CR250R two-stroke was 2007. By 2007, four-stroke engines had become more popular in motocross racing due to advancements in four-stroke engines and Honda no longer saw the need to continue producing the two stroke CR250's.

The top speed of those final 2007 Honda CR250R's could vary depending on several factors, including rider's weight, how flat the terrain is, and modifications to the bike. However, in general, the top speed of a stock 2007 Honda CR250R is generally around 75 miles per hour (approx. 120 kilometers per hour).

This speed makes the CR250R one of the faster motocross bikes of its time, thanks to its powerful two-stroke Honda engine and its light-weight design and construction.

The color schemes of the CR250's were modified over the years. The original Elsinore was mainly silver with a green stripe on the tank and a polished aluminum frame. For the remainder of the 1970's and the 1980s, they had red and white color schemes. The red plastic fenders and side panels became more prominent during these years.

In the 1990's, the bikes were usually a combination of red and white, with white number plates and red plastic parts and Honda began to introduce some bold graphics. Mostly the primary colors remained red and white though.

The CR250R models of the 2000's continued to be predominantly red, which is the trademark color for Honda's motocross lineup. The frame during these years was typically black or silver, and the number plates were still white.

Different colored aftermarket plastics became available for anyone who wanted to deviate from the "Honda Red".

 


#9
ATV Pow-Wow / Re: Maxam ATV
Last post by Team_BTAQ - July 23, 2024, 08:37:17 PM
Prime Parts
#10
ATV Pow-Wow / Re: CFMoto ATV Models
Last post by Team_BTAQ - July 23, 2024, 08:36:46 PM
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