Testing a Chinese 'real' bike

Discussion in 'Other Bikes' started by Tigcraft, Mar 21, 2015.

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  1. Recycled Rocker

    Recycled Rocker Senior Member

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    #21 Recycled Rocker, Jun 9, 2015
    Expect yer thought of solderless nipples in yer touring kit. If throttle cable goes jubilee clip round inner cable to throttle rubber will work but I think yer know that trick.

    I know a guy selling BIG panniers fer yer tool kit/spares..to get yer to Squires ;)

    Keep the reports comin' Tig
     
  2. Keith Inglis

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    #22 Keith Inglis, Jun 9, 2015
    I look forward to your comments Tig ride safe and enjoy your trip,
    I am tempted to go to Scotland this year but if I use the bike you can bet your life it will rain and rain until we get back :-( so er indoors might insist I use the car.
    Keith
     
  3. Tigcraft

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    #23 Tigcraft, Jun 9, 2015
    No I haven't thought about solderless nipples but it's an idea. Superglue for emergency rubber repair and plenty of the good old faithful cable ties though. Now what can possibly go wrong Pete?..................... Ps btw may treat myself to some quality shocks for the bonevile............
     
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  4. Tigcraft

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    #24 Tigcraft, Jun 9, 2015
    BMW by any chance? Tis a nice thing of yours and yes last summer did the Alps on a really ugly bike and it monsooned every second day!!
     
  5. Recycled Rocker

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    #25 Recycled Rocker, Jun 10, 2015
    Be interested what yer go for with shocks, yer maybe read my post elsewhere one of my TEC shocks failed, got it back yesterday quick turnround, no charge even tho out of warranty but...
     
  6. Tigcraft

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    #26 Tigcraft, Jun 10, 2015
    Read it. I also noticed you posted a pic this week o bike wi agons on, now what's all that about Pete?
     
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    #27 Recycled Rocker, Jun 11, 2015
    err if it was a pic of showing bonnie seat etc I took them off and put em on mi Harley, bike sold now.
     
  8. Tigcraft

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    #28 Tigcraft, Jun 11, 2015
    You posted a pic of it possibly mon/tue on a thread titled 'seat'
     
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    #29 Tigcraft, Jul 19, 2015
    Pretty much now into a good 2000 miles since ownership and its become a bit of favourite user for everything as I can abuse it for a number of reasons. It reminds me of a eighties bike where things can be meddled with but also could be left and just rode. Ive been fine tuning the fuel gauage as it was well out. After 100metres from a full tank it immediately drops a marker then on the other end it shows flashing empty whilst having 100miles left.
    IMG_5414.jpg The dodgy unit requiring tweaking.

    I also noticed a slight seep on the left hand fork seal which is surprising as I'm lead to believe its KYB manufactured.
    Do I still like it? will I still do the alps on it? YES and YES

    IMG_5414.jpg
     
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  10. Keith Inglis

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    #30 Keith Inglis, Jul 20, 2015
    That is very interesting Tig, I might look at one for the next bike and save a load of money please keep us up to date with your testing, I am not surprised about the fuel gauage I could say the same about other main line makes as well.
    Keith
     
  11. Tigcraft

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    #31 Tigcraft, Jul 20, 2015
    And today I will be mainly fitting first touring gadget.......
    image.jpg image.jpg This is a bracket I just knocked together to hold a power socket for phone/nav and next to it a volt meter as I plan to fit more needed electrical items and need to stay in control over power usage oh and to hold the tailor made RAM mount in central position

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    #32 camman, Jul 20, 2015
    Neat and practical job:cool:.....I am following this post with interest, and so far it seems you have a lot of bike for the money.....and we shouldn't believe all the criticism levelled at Chinese build quality.....it is certainly improving VERY quickly, particularly electronics
     
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    #33 Havit, Jul 20, 2015
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    So, is that what they call a Chinese takeaway, Nice job , where are the chop sticks.
     
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    #34 Tigcraft, Jul 21, 2015
    Chop sticks are still to be fitted although will be used for width markers with balls on! Heh heh
     
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    #35 Tigcraft, Jul 21, 2015
    Now when we say electronics are we talking generally or just this one? Eric
     
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    #36 Havit, Jul 21, 2015
    Hopfully thats one thing on the chinese menu that you wont have to tackle again, looking forward to the next dish...
     
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    #37 camman, Jul 21, 2015
    Often the case now that internationally recognised companies set up shop in China, so maintaining quality is now more likely.
    I installed security systems for 30 years and wouldn't have touched any chinese products up until 10 years ago, but most of the best gear is now made in China, and cheaper than it was 15 years ago.:eek:
    Still an awful lot of very cheap crap, but there is no denying their enterprise.
     
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    #38 Havit, Jul 21, 2015
    Are we talking there food
     
  19. thebiglad

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    #39 thebiglad, Jul 21, 2015
    My Asus computer is made in China.
     
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    #40 Havit, Jul 21, 2015
    So are my plates
     
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