Hi All,

I am trying to source components in China for my project which is to manufacture a speciality dirtbike in Zimbabwe.

I have trawled the net for days and come across an extraordinary number of suppliers/manufacturers. How do you begin to differentiate between quality and rubbish.

On engines I have come across Lifun, Dongben, Shineray, Zongshen who all do a 250cc wc single. They all look ok but who knows?

On components there is some beautiful looking stuff. CNC billet etc etc. but again who knows?

Can anyone help on an approach I could use to start separating the wheat from the chaff? I don't think its possible to go there and visit even 10% of the manufacturers.

Thx in advance,

Ed