I got the bike yesterday and put it together last night. I was very impressed with delivery time (3 bus. days). By the time the acid had drained completely into the battery, we were finished with what still needed to be assembled after delivery(bumper, wheels and handlebars). After figuring out which way the choke operated, it took only two tries on the starter. The only loose bolt I could find was on one of the headlight brackets. We rode for about half an hour and could not be happier with performance and ease of use. My son does not get the bike until the school year is completed, so a complete review will have to wait but I thought an initial review might be interesting to anyone researching these bikes.

 

Thanks diggler, Every new review on chinese quads helps. Good luck with it and please post your findings good or bad.

 

Supposedly, this quad had been gone through at Jackel and all or most of the inferior chinese parts have been switched out with quality japanese parts. I have the bike at work with me today and have been riding it off and on all day. I am still very impressed with the quality and my brother is mad that he purchased a used sportsman 90 for more $. The power is great, it pushes me (170lbs.) around without any hesitation or bogs. I absolutely give it two thumbs up so far. Keep your fingers crossed for me as I have only had the bike for one day, but I really don't forsee any real problems. I will keep everyone posted as time goes on.

 

Now how much did this quad cost you deleiverd?And is it an automatic with reverse and shaft drive?

Thank You.
Bill

 

I test drove one prior to purchasing my son's SP 90.
It's a three speed that is chain driven. They are a decent quad IMO. However, the rocky riding that we do, the driver wouldn't hold up. I felt that it was like driving a brick. It had more power than the 90, but it is a three speed and a 110, so what do you expect. IMO, if you do a lot of dune riding and smoother trail riding, it'll do great. They dealer in Idaho that was selling it, wanted 1500.00. I believe his mark-up was close to 4-500.00 from what I learned later.

 

It is a three speed with reverse, but it is shaft drive not chain. I paid $1326 total. I will let you know if I get the shocks to soften up any.

 

The shock preload should be adjustable by rotating the cup at the bottom of the coil spring. The tool you need to rotate the cup should have been in your packaging materials.

Jonathan