I think i understand...but you have to remember...Its those no name quads that will always be the "bargains".

Any one who establishes more than a warehouse for shipping will have to charge more. Keeping parts on hand and making improvements costs money.

 

Are you going to get one?

 

Please let us know how it goes. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] If you can turn a wrench you might have a bargain on your hands.

 

yeah I've got 15 years in the automotive career field and now teach it. Motorcycles and ATV have been a passion of mine since I was 10... I was getting into it just when 4 wheelers were a NEW thing...back in the 80s...these Chinesse quads do require a bit of wrenching but nothing to far fetched. I'll do a nice write up for sure. I don't have a JEt-moto for comparison though .
the motorextremes
seems pretty square and they answered my questions pretty quick...you can even look up what the sales people look like...wierd

 

No, the Tornado isn't approved for California. I think we're going to get this one....

http://www.scootersfactory.com/150cc...ity-p-359.html

Its made by Roketa, which Im sure is on-par quality to just about any Chinese quad. Like Ive said before, when it comes to standard-issue China ATV's, I really dont think theres much difference. The exception there is probably Jetmoto, which I understand is a step above, but the price is also a step above. The Ranger 150 is CARB approved for Cali.

 

You should be fine with those skills. Im looking forward to your writeup and the things you learn/share will be a asset for the forums. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

 

Thats a nice looking quad. Do you know if it's a green or red sticker?

Standard issue Chinese quads all look the same but there is still diferences in the way they are built. From what I understand there is multiple levels of "quality" in Chinese made components. There is the origional part made in China. It was made from the prints made in Japan and sold to a manufacturer in China. (this is especially true for engines) Then there is the Chinese copy of that. And then the copy of that copy. And then the copy of the copy of the copy. And so on as the price goes down. Some of those bargains are true bargains, and some are the bottom of the barrel.

 

The Roketa Ranger 150 is green sticker, or at least the guy I talked to at ScootersFactory promises it is. ScootersFactory is in Southern California, so Im sure they sell alot of that quad. The guy says after I buy the quad and receive it, Im supposed to call them and they will handle all the registration and DMV will send me the paperwork and green sticker. Does this sound right?

Also, what do you know about Roketa products?

 

Laubin if you purchase one of these Hi Bird quads please post your expirence from sales to delivery and performance and quality of unit. I may purchase one of these also if it seems to be a decent unit. I do not mind doing some wrenching and upgrades as I prefer. Its a great price if it has any quality. A friend has a komoto and looks to be same unit, he is very pleased with his unit but I have only seen it once and did not ride it. Your input would be greatly appreciated.

 

where did you get that price on shipping from? motorxremes has 899 to terminal ...they do to your door too...I don't think that to your door is included on the tornado; other models it is. Its best to call them..they're really nice about answering questions. I was going to order 2..but I'm going to order 1 for now and see how it is... BTW to the terminal shipping is waay quicker than waiting for it to come to your house. I'll catalog everything and make the info available to you guys...it'll go on my Blog..to bad this site doesn't do pictures..