Today I have been once more at the Shineray dealer because there was a technician from Shineray Company coming from ChongQing. After checking the issue with gear/clutch they tried to adjust the clutch but the result was unsuccessful. So no long story. I will get a new bike.


The Shineray technician checked the X5 carefully for all kind of shortages and photographed and recorded them. He also asked me what I found with my German Eyes for Quality. I can say he was very open to get information. I see good signs when the manufacturer sends a technician around to the dealers who takes care. We exchanged mobile and QQ to stay in touch. I also advised the gentlemen to read our MCM forum here to have an ear at the (potential) customers.


I hope Shineray will solve the quality shortages, especially most of the are minor findings and easy to improve.


Until the new bike is delivered I still ride the actual one.
After had the engine really warmed up I took the bike a little in a construction site area to see how it behaves in the dirt. It was not real offroad terrain but at least some rough paths, mud, grooved by dump trucks with big dents and holes.


a) standing on the pegs is easy and stable with the slim silhouette.
b) I drove with about 70km/h over along a rough path and it felt good.
c) I had to pay attention to keep the revs over 3.5k rpm to have sufficient power
d) went up a steep hill between the trees was also no problem, only the actual tire profile limited it


first conclusion off the tar: good, I like the light weight and the sufficient power.



NOTE:
the bike should be filled up with 1.6L engine oil. The Shineray technician told me this today.
That matches the information from the Honda XR400 service manual.


New minor problem:
the hose connection at left oil cooler leaks a little. Should be only a problem of fixing clamp. I try to fix it.
I guess it is because the dealer mechanic had filled in 2L oil yesterday. Shame on me because I didn't check the XR manual for the required quantity when the mechanic said 2L are fine. Now I know.



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