Ok, the whole report infinally done and uploaded. A lot has changed - something on each and every page has been updated or added-to. If you read the earlier draft you may want to re-read the whole she-bang.

It is wordy and has lotsa pix - leave at least 10 or 15 minutes if you want to read the whole thing. I talk about every part of the experience from the first phone call through ride-find-fix problems.

It is divided into seven sections. There are links to each section below, and links to all sections from any page. The "Start & Ride" page is the longest, but contains the stuff most of you probably want to hear (along with the "conclusions" page)

If you've been considering one of these, here's what my experience was like. I hope some of you get some useful info and maybe even a chuckle or 2 along the way.



Purchase & Delivery
Unpacking
Inspection
Documentation
Assembly
Start & Ride
Conclusions

 

good read! I like your #1 trash can and shed!!!

 

Good write-up! I whole heartedly agree very good value for the money not a honda but close enough for my wallet! Of course I enjoy tinkering and wrenching so this was fine for me. I look forward to reading the rest of the write-up when you finish it. I might get another one down the road but I think I will go for thew 300 or even the 400 I have seen but I need to hear more good things before I take that route but for now thew 200 is alot of fun.

 

Thats a damn good write up. Maybe the best one I have seen.

 

Very good write up.. I'm looking forward to reading the rest when it's finished !!!

 

XO,
Great write up. If it had been a black one I would have thought you followed me around with a camera and note pad. Mine even came in the exact packaging form another dealer, Best-buy aka Anam Cycles. Have to go check my swingarm nuts!! But i agree totally that for what you are willing to pay, this machine will deliver the fun!

 

XO,

Excellent write-up, the best I've ever seen. Here's a few comments:

- Number 1 stickers on wheelbarrows, sheds, and trash cans are good for a 10HP gain on each
- I know that embarassment you can sometimes feel from telling people it's Chinese
- NOTHING holds better than a good crossthread!

 

Awesome write up XavierOnasis! [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-cool.gif[/img] Its no wonder you were late with it. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img] That had to take a few hours to put together. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

 

Very well done, full of info and good pics, honest opinions, funny as hell. You're a good writer.......but your picture doesn't seem to fit the talent. Kinda reminds me of a Hell's Angel writing a chidrens poem book; somehow it just doesn't seem right. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]

Good job man, I had a good time reading it.

 

GREAT unbiased report. You told the good and the bad. That has been my experience with chin quads as well. Thank you for hte concise report I can now reference my friends to who are interested in a cheaper alternative to the big 4.