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I've come across a pretty good deal (asking 3000rmb) on a lightly used CQR250 with the Zhongshan air-cooled engine. I've been looking for something to use as a light commuter bike and general exploring bike. Is this worth it?
The bike never had plates on it. Will it be difficult to get them? I'm in Shanghai, but I don't need the expensive one to ride downtown, just something that to ride out of town legally.
Thanks,
Paul
CQR are crappy. U get what u pay for.
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I thought the engine was supposed to be OK. Is the rest of the bike just junk? I heard that the assembly wasn't very good, does that just mean you have to go through it with loctite and then you're good?
Hi Paul, you can forget about getting legal plates. Even if the bike has a fapiao... The fapiao needs to be in your name (Chinese or English or both depending on other factors and the day of the week or the direction the wind is blowing)... and the bike needed to have been plated within a short period of time after initial purchase, not to mention all the other documents needed which should be supplied by the dealer and manfacturer. There's a good a chance though the seller might tell you a load of porkies (BS) though to convince you it's doable.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tallpaul68
3K CNY... seriously what do you think you wil get with that kind of money... IMO nothing but shiet...
You really do get what you pay for... and in most cases here in the middle kingdo0m, much much worse.
Thanks for the info. I didn't realize these bikes were so cheap brand new. This is an expat unloading stuff before he leaves, so I figured it might just be a good deal (they do happen, my neighbor picked up a lifan 200 for free because it was just left behind in a guys garage).
So, is there any way to polish this turd or is it a lost cause? I have 8 months left in this country and I'm just looking for something to mess around on this summer.
Wait for a legal used shineray/qingqi or similar to come up for sale. Can get good deals and they have some quality control. CQR's have zero quality control and fall apart as theirs no manufacture name on it. Useless.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tallpaul68
Do you guys have any recommendations on where to find good used motorcycles? So far I've been watching this forum, Craigslist, and word of mouth, but that hasn't turned up much.
58.com in your local area. Thats the chinese craigslist.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tallpaul68
Also moto8.com.
Ask around for the motorcycle market. Should be one somewhere
Another bike to look for is a JiaLing Enduro, air cooled, 223cc.
We have a friend in our riding group who rides it since certain while and never any problem. At least worth to have a look
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Thanks guys, I'll stay looking into those websites. I've seen one street in Shanghai selling motorcycles, but they were are new foreign bikes. Still need to find the used bike street.
Hi, I've had a 250 CQR (bought new) for the last 7 months.
It is true most everything will fall apart !! But, you'll get it fixed for nothing everywhere ...
You just shouldn't buy this as you 1st bike, you don't need so many problems.
Still if you're able to maintain it or understand problems before they happen / as they happen ...
Loctite is really what it misses.
Honestly, I'm having fun with mine ...
Actually, CQR isn't as bad. I kinda have a feeling half people in this post have just seen a CQR or heard it pass by.
Getting it legal - dream on. But it is a fun bike and your cheapest way into enduro. Got my CQR exactly for the offroad needs, wasnt planning to take it on the roads (even though i sometimes ride it to work). 9 months so far. Dropped it god knows how many times, riden it through shiet and mud, the bike got air and tough landings. All i changed in 9 months of riding it offroad literally every sunday for the whole day - twice the oil, once the clutch cable. Snapped the licence plate holder during one of the falls (who cares, in any case the bike got no papers). Super easy to maintain. Super cheap parts. It is a bit on the heavy side for anything too serious (my version is 135kg dry. I wish it were at least 120. Obviously not dreaming of those KTMs and Husquarnas with their 100-105). But, jezuz, it does and it goes. The fun part that the bike costs cheaper than my helmet, and that is the best part about it. If you total the bike - there are no superhard feelings about it.
One advice. Go for the 18-21 wheels. The 16-19 is horrible. Was tiny even for my wife who is 163cm 50kg. Keep in mind that you'd better have your won at least 175cm 75kg, otherwise that bike will be a bit too heavy and tall to operate in shiet offroad conditions.
(dont pay attention to a KTM styled light and non-cqr stickers. It is a CQR)
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tf1NLfFRz2o&t=9s
A nice vid, enduro is so very damn fun :)
Hey Tim ! You also could have posted a picture with the both of us :riding::riding::lol8:
if i knew who is hiding behind that forum nickname - sure :)Quote:
Originally Posted by OachKatz3L
CQR is potentially a legally plateable bike - most or many made cheap cheap cheap etc be very good on mech skills cause locals just sticky plaster things or save and get a good bike and imo 12k new model bikes are fairly decent longer term (good used model of a 12k bike is good too)
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Fabrice!Quote:
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