I apologise for the lack of detail. I only saw the bike for about an hour. More to follow...
03-25-2011, 01:57 PM
euphonius
Re: Regal Raptor DD250G-2N
Exciting indeed. The bike looks great. All black with a red shock. 画龙点睛！(I'll let you translate!) :deal:
More!
:popcorn::popcorn:
03-25-2011, 02:06 PM
barnone
Re: Regal Raptor DD250G-2N
Nice looking bike you have there, dewsnap.
Bet you can't wait to get the tags and ride.
03-25-2011, 03:57 PM
ZMC888
Re: Regal Raptor DD250G-2N
First thoughts, the exhaust looks dodgy, but not unexpected. Bike also appears to be fuel injected, as hoped. Front tire is a different pattern to what I am familiar with, looks great, is it 90/90-18?
03-25-2011, 05:13 PM
barnone
Re: Regal Raptor DD250G-2N
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Originally Posted by ZMC888
First thoughts, the exhaust looks dodgy, but not unexpected. Bike also appears to be fuel injected, as hoped. Front tire is a different pattern to what I am familiar with, looks great, is it 90/90-18?
Good eye on picking up the FI. What engine is cloned on that bike? Unusual place for the catalytic converters.
03-25-2011, 07:32 PM
Nuhaus
Re: Regal Raptor DD250G-2N
Bike looks good. I didn't realize that the shop doesn't keep stock onhand, and they have to order in a bike to sell it.
Thanks, I've been riding carburetor bikes and had not seen one of these before. Wondering how difficult it will be to mod the exhaust with this sensor.
03-26-2011, 01:52 AM
david3921
Re: Regal Raptor DD250G-2N
Someone will correct me if I'm wrong but I would think that it would fairly simple seeing how the sensor is right by the outlet. It looks like the cat is right after that, also. You would just have to have a fitting on your new pipe in the stock location to re-install the sensor.
Of course, I don't know how removing the cat will effect (affect?) the FI.
03-26-2011, 02:10 AM
Nuhaus
Re: Regal Raptor DD250G-2N
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Originally Posted by david3921
Someone will correct me if I'm wrong but I would think that it would fairly simple seeing how the sensor is right by the outlet. It looks like the cat is right after that, also. You would just have to have a fitting on your new pipe in the stock location to re-install the sensor.
Of course, I don't know how removing the cat will effect (affect?) the FI.
Getting ahead of myself as I haven't decided for certain on getting one of these. Hoping Dewsnap can give us his impressions on the unmodified performance of the bike soon. I'm sure he's chomping at the bit to get those plates, especially as the weather gets nicer here in Shanghai.
03-28-2011, 03:40 PM
moilami
Re: Regal Raptor DD250G-2N
Congrats of your new bike!
03-30-2011, 06:49 AM
felix
Re: Regal Raptor DD250G-2N
Congrats Dewsnap! Now don't wreck it!
03-30-2011, 07:27 AM
euphonius
Re: Regal Raptor DD250G-2N
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Originally Posted by felix
Congrats Dewsnap! Now don't wreck it!
Felix, I represent that remark!
03-30-2011, 07:45 AM
td_ref
Re: Regal Raptor DD250G-2N
cool bike, reasonable priced. The sooner RR maker managed it to top craftsmanship, the more customer would be attracted to.
Thank god finally we have bike doesn't need choke. :thumbsup: keep us inform how that baby goes.
TD
03-30-2011, 02:40 PM
Weel
Re: Regal Raptor DD250G-2N
nice shots of the bike.. can't wait to you get it so we can go riding around. Hope the plate comes soon. I plan on a two day trip this weekend with my Daughter, cant wait. I hope the weather is nice.
04-01-2011, 12:44 PM
dewsnap
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Nothing new to report yet on the DD250G-2N. Still waiting on the plates.
Posting these pics for the benefit of Nuhaus. The street version Raptor 300cc. Still for sale in Xinzhuang (Shanghai) at 14,800 rmb.
The guy said the bike is new but it looks slightly used to me. Suspect.
Apologies for ruining the pics with my ugly mug. Ha.
04-01-2011, 05:01 PM
Gardo
Re: Regal Raptor DD250G-2N
Bike seems a bit tall Looks good though
04-02-2011, 06:05 AM
Nuhaus
Re: Regal Raptor DD250G-2N
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Originally Posted by dewsnap
Nothing new to report yet on the DD250G-2N. Still waiting on the plates.
Posting these pics for the benefit of Nuhaus. The street version Raptor 300cc. Still for sale in Xinzhuang (Shanghai) at 14,800 rmb.
The guy said the bike is new but it looks slightly used to me. Suspect.
Apologies for ruining the pics with my ugly mug. Ha.
Thanks! I'll have to go by that shop. I'm 6`1 so it will prolly be perfect for me. I did talk to a guy who owns one over the weekend who was pining after his stolen YBR250.
Decisions. Gotta do it fast as the owner of "my" Honda Rebel just emailed to tell me he might be coming back here.
04-02-2011, 09:35 AM
dewsnap
Re: Regal Raptor DD250G-2N
Yeah, the bikes just a little too tall for me at 5 '11. Bit too heavy for a skinny newbie too. Massive tank.
I feel for the guy. That's what really worried me about the YBR. After reading Euphonius' posts about gangs of bike thieves driving round in trucks following riders.
The YBR250 is now probably one of the most desirable bikes around, and i'm guessing at the top of any thieves wish list. I see very few of them around Shanghai so i'd be paranoid that i'm a moving target. The Raptor less so.
04-02-2011, 02:47 PM
soberpete
Re: Regal Raptor DD250G-2N
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Originally Posted by Nuhaus
I did talk to a guy who owns one over the weekend who was pining after his stolen YBR250.
At about 25,000rmb first hand I'm pretty worried about people wanting to steal the YBR that I am about to get :uhoh:.
I will get an alarm installed and also buy the bulkiest damn lock that I can find to put around the wheel. Anybody know about some other security devices/ measures? I should really start a post asking about this subject.
04-02-2011, 02:58 PM
slabo
Re: Regal Raptor DD250G-2N
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Originally Posted by soberpete
At about 25,000rmb first hand I'm pretty worried about people wanting to steal the YBR that I am about to get :uhoh:.
I will get an alarm installed and also buy the bulkiest damn lock that I can find to put around the wheel. Anybody know about some other security devices/ measures? I should really start a post asking about this subject.
Although usually in Shandong thieves target electric bikes, but you can't be too careful with your bike. Oh yeah, cheap mountain bike in the city or cheap scooter.
04-03-2011, 05:49 AM
dewsnap
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Re: Regal Raptor DD250G-2N
That's a heavy duty looking chain and anchor.
I've bought a Martian alarm system (150rmb) and a Hamlock disc lock (320rmb) for my bike so far. Probably gonna buy another disc lock, the Luma brand is apparantly pretty good. Not cheap though. (between 300-600rmb) I'm also gonna use my old scooter U-lock (80rmb). I think 3 locks and an alarm should deter any bike thieves. It'll be a pain in the arse locking it up every evening tho.
Really like the sound of the GPS tracking device, but a monthly subscrition is a hassle i don't really need.
My wife was just laughing at me for taking pictures of my locks. I think she has a point. Maybe i should get a life. :lol8:
04-04-2011, 08:30 AM
dewsnap
Re: Regal Raptor DD250G-2N
The plates have arrived!! I'm picking the bike up 2mora. :icon10:
I brought all my farkles down to the store and they said i'd have to wait a day for them to install everything. (brake levers, wing mirrors, rim and tank stickers, horn, HID light, alarm system etc)
My friend has just bought the 125cc version of the same bike and i rode them both briefy today...
..The first thing i noticed is that there is absolutely no difference in acceleration bewteen the two bikes below 4000rpm. I was obviously riding very slowly but did push it upto 4000rpm in 2nd and 3rd gear and the bikes were on par. The 125 is only slightly smaller but noticably lighter than the 250cc version. The 125 has a little dial to show what gear you're in but the 250 doesn't. My bike seemed to struggle to go into 1st gear from neutral but the mechanic said that's just because it's new. No such issue on the 125. The front brake on my 250 was very, very keen, but the rear brake was poor. I'll ask the mechanic to look at that 2mora. The stopping power on the 250 overall felt much sharper than the 125.
I was also surprised by how forgiving the 250 was for a clumsy rider. I'm a newbie and far from smooth with the clutch and working through the gears, but i never stalled it. The 125 was very different, i stalled that a few times and seemed to be bouncing all over the place. :confused1:
Anyway, i'll try my best to review this bike when i get it, but i lack the technical knowledge to write a ZMC style review. If anybody has any questions about the bike please fire away, i'll try to answer them best i can.
Cheers.
04-04-2011, 10:17 AM
dewsnap
Re: Regal Raptor DD250G-2N
Also, if any Shanghai riders wanna help me review this bike then you'd be more than wecome to take it for a spin. Just send me a PM. :thumbsup:
04-04-2011, 10:29 AM
moilami
Re: Regal Raptor DD250G-2N
Quote:
Originally Posted by dewsnap
That's a heavy duty looking chain and anchor.
I've bought a Martian alarm system (150rmb) and a Hamlock disc lock (320rmb) for my bike so far. Probably gonna buy another disc lock, the Luma brand is apparantly pretty good. Not cheap though. (between 300-600rmb) I'm also gonna use my old scooter U-lock (80rmb). I think 3 locks and an alarm should deter any bike thieves. It'll be a pain in the arse locking it up every evening tho.
Really like the sound of the GPS tracking device, but a monthly subscrition is a hassle i don't really need.
