buying a moto...chinese copies???,,

Last activity 25 May 2010 by stereo101

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stereo101Member22 April 2010 03:13:54

Hi all,

I want to buy a moto, and would love some advice on the many different types available.It seems u can buy cheap chinese copies here for under $3oo us.In the past, i hve always gone for the trusty honda dream, or wave, but this time due to the price differences, im concidering buying a copy.If you have one or know someone who does, could you let me know how they run, and if they are worth the gamble.Any information will be really appreciated.Thanks.

mikeinvietnamMember24 April 2010 03:04:26

I don't ride a motorbike in Saigon but I've observed some friends who bought Chinese made bikes. Many components begin to break after a few months or become loose and fall off. I see a lot of tape used to hold things together. One friend was applying the brake handle and it broke off right in her hand. If the strength of a small Vientnamese woman can do that I wonder how much sooner that will happen to a man's grip.

huyentran132New member18 May 2010 09:23:45

I think with 300 USD, u can buy a real second hand honda one. Dont try to buy a Chinese Copy. It will cost your money to fix it. I myself experienced. Chinese Copy spend alot gas and cant ride fast... try to find a second hand Honda one, like Honda Dream or Honda wave.. I think the price not too high at all.

stereo101Member25 May 2010 02:22:59

Thanks for the replies guys, in the end i found a honda wave for 7 million vnd with a great engine, which i am currently nursing back to full health!!

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