Qjiang QJ600GS / Benelli BJ600GS - rumors thread

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[SammyDV]

I sort the oil after 800KM, the oil was very dirty but I didn't notice that much of metal waste inside.

Interesting read! Thanks!
What else did you inspect at 800km?
Is it necessary to tighten the cylinder head screws? My dealer is saying it would not be necessary, but I am doubtful.

[nicolast]

What else did you inspect at 800km?
Is it necessary to tighten the cylinder head screws? My dealer is saying it would not be necessary, but I am doubtful.

Hi,

I inspect all levels and srews. Since they are all marked it's relatively easy. I haven't get time to make the 2000km check but will do it this week and update you on the situation. I haven't tighten the cylinder head screws but seems fine so far.

Are you in Shanghai? How many KM is your bike now? Any overheat experience or riding feedback so far?

Thanks,
N

[Steve_Halt]

Thanks lots for answers. I've been seriously considering BJ 600 VS 650 NK for my daily commuting (and I mean daily, whatever the weather/season). You say it overheats in traffic so out of my list :( That's a beautiful bike though, pity it runs hot...
Feels like I'll be getting BJ 600 not.

[nicolast]

Thanks lots for answers. I've been seriously considering BJ 600 VS 650 NK for my daily commuting (and I mean daily, whatever the weather/season). You say it overheats in traffic so out of my list :( That's a beautiful bike though, pity it runs hot...
Feels like I'll be getting BJ 600 not.

Hi Steve,

Daily commuting in Shanghai is not suitable for "big bikes" if you are in city center. note that most of the big roads are banned for motorbike. This bike need space despite it's very manoeuvrable. I am also daily commuting in Shanghai and love my new Benelli but I feel so happy to get back my 250cc for most of my inner city trips. I shall say both 125cc or 250cc are fine for commuting, but really forget about these 600cc, you will be frustrated very quickly...

[Steve_Halt]

Yeah...
I'm in Nanjing and am currently riding a YaXiang (Asiawing) LD 450 motard, which has had lots of problems (all of them solved except overheating in traffic). I like bigger bikes, though, and would be happy to get back to street bikes. Suzuki GW250 and Yamaha YBR 250 seem to small for me, they don't have any of 250cc Honda here, which actually left me with the choice above. I guess now I should find some dude who has (has had) a CFMoto 650 NK and ask him the similar set of questions. If that one isn't an option, well then, I don't know what to do...

[euphonius]

Nice LEM tank bag. I also have a LEM, also from Simon at Qiyi/Spidi. Only thing I don't like about it is that it impedes my freedom to stand on the pegs. That won't be a problem on the Benelli, as it's not designed for standing!

cheers

[SammyDV]

Hi,
I inspect all levels and srews. Since they are all marked it's relatively easy. I haven't get time to make the 2000km check but will do it this week and update you on the situation. I haven't tighten the cylinder head screws but seems fine so far.
Are you in Shanghai? How many KM is your bike now? Any overheat experience or riding feedback so far?
Thanks, N

I have just 500km, but I like to be ahead
Temp is sometimes above 100C, but till now never near 110C; happens mainly in town.
No corrosion on my bike, but I did not travel in rain till now.

Made a confusing discovery: noise from the clutch department when rolling with engaged clutch and accelerating a bit. Noise repeats with each acceleration...