Ok, I'm gonna start something thats probably gonna cause some some contra.
Why would you buy a Chinese bike in the first place? I have read plenty of post and it seems the majority of them are for related mechanical issues with Chinese bikes. Don't get me wrong, the Taiwan(R.O.C.) and Japan models have issues also, but it just seems everyone has more issues with that no name Chinese bikes. I don't care what kind of mechanic you are , your still spending more time working on that P.O.S. than you (or your son/daugter) riding it. Yes, $600-$800 is cheaper than $1600.00-$2100.00 , but is it really worth it? Is it really worth the $600-$800 to see your child's face when it craps out after the first hour or two?
Do yourself and your kids a favor, buy something that will last!!!!! For $600-$800 , you can pick up a good used name brand if you keep an eye out for it.(i.e. EBAY or craigslist.org). Maybe that nice little chinese bike also has some high level of lead in it!!!!

CHINA= the big Red Industrial Machine

UNITED STATES = The once great PRO- UNION nation that now accepts this crap!!!

 

i hate to admit it but i was one of them, it's the price, after owning 8 chinese atv's i have only one conclusion, they're completely junk, no matter which brand you buy from sunl to jetmoto. i will always spend the extra money now for a japanese or american atv before wasting my money on chinese crap. out of 8 chinese atv, only 2 hadn't had a problem and i think they know if they break it's the dumpster for them, i won't even try and fix them no matter what it is or how simple the problem is , i'm just going to trash it. chinese atv's have absolute no resell valve, i receive e-mails all the time from people wanting to sell me their chinese junk, the most recent was from a guy in las vegas 2 almost new hi birds 200, he wanted $650 for both.

 

The only reason I got one is for my son is to learn how to ride. He is just about to turn 5 and he only rides on flat ground with us close by with our hand on the kill swtch, once he gets to the point to where he can control it enough we will move him up to a name brand utility ATV so he can take it out on the trails and play in the mud with us. even though iv'e had problems with his i've learned how work on them. we have two name brand ATV's ive spent just as much time on them if you want to keep them running good. The only thing with the cheap one's is you cant run to the corner to pick up parts or pay $60 an hour if you cant fix it your self. I see the Chinese ATV only a step up from a Power Wheel and I know we have all spent money on them. These ATV's are not made to compete with name brands. But Im not going to go pay $2000 on a name brand 50cc/90cc when in a couple years we will be able to pay the same price for a 250cc that will last him intill his teens. But thats only me. Im happy with ours for what we use it for.

Jeff

 

I agree with you guys for the most part. I ride a modified banshee. My wife and kids have Sunl and hensim bikes. I like having these bikes in the gargae because they give me something to work on. I jsut posted a new topic under kids quads about a remote start only problem. For the money our two bikes have ran pretty good. My wife and kid ride these bikes harder than I rdie mine and we usually don't have any problems.

 

First I want to state I don't want to get into a pissing contest, your posting this in the Chinese Forum so here is "Why Chinese". And I'm not saying they have been trouble free cus they haven't and I only hope they will still be running for another fun summer but you asked why!

Here's why

 

The biggest difference for me is the features available on the bike. I can pay $3000 for a Suzuki Quadsport Z-50 which has limited features other than being made by Suzuki or for $700 I can get a similar 50cc with the following features 1) Headlights 2) Remote start 3) Footbrake 4) Reverse if I go with Semi auto rather than CVT 5) brake light. Now given that these atv's usually stay in use for 2-3 years max, the answer is quite simple. If I was getting a 150 or larger cc bike, then I would consider a brand name but for the younger youth market, there is just no comparison.

 

Long story short, I like to see my son having fun and riding his own quad. If not for these cheap ATV's, he would be stuck riding with me on my Kawi KFX700, sandwiched between me and the handlebars, or he would be left at home to drive his poor mother insane while I went out riding without him. He couldn't be happier. You should see the smile on his face when he straps on his helmet and takes off. I'm not going to spend $3000+ on a mini Jap quad that he will never fully utilize the capabilities of. I enjoy riding with him and he is learning valuable skills for when he gets a "real" quad in the future. He will own a quality quad in the future. Right now, this cheap ATV gets the job done very well.

And, I kinda enjoy the challenge of overcoming the design issues that come up.

 

Everyone had good points , thats why I asked , but for the most part , your all somewhat mechanically inclined(Im assuming). Maybe not the best deal for someone "average Joe" that can't spin a wrench.

 

Totally agree AIRMOBILE101! Or I might add a picky consumer, I talked a neighbor out of buying one just cus I knew he was a very picky person and would have been fighting with the dealer nonstop!

 

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: outofline

First I want to state I don't want to get into a pissing contest, your posting this in the Chinese Forum so here is "Why Chinese". And I'm not saying they have been trouble free cus they haven't and I only hope they will still be running for another fun summer but you asked why!



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I like the video!!!!