Planning to Buy my first bike help please

[sheebs]

Skyteam are one of the better makes of Chinese bikd and are quite well made. Having said that if it did go wrong any good bike shop should be able to repair them. The dealer I bought mine from is 4 hours away in Somerset but I get mine serviced locally.

thats true could get it serviced locally. the raptor does look amazing but stretching my budget by a good £250 but i think il just have to go have a try of the bikes and see which one fits and feels the best, no point buying a bike i dont like because its cheaper. i do like the sinnis trackstar looks like the v-raptor but more simple

http://www.sinnismotorcycles.com/ima...0125cc%206.jpg

http://www.motorcycledb.com/images/S...r-125-7972.jpg

[trexuk]

I went for the T Rex as its a bit more normal sized than a monkeybike. At 50 years old I am not sure my body could cope with being cramped for too long.

[trexuk]

Not sure what the spares situation is with the Sinnis but the T Rex is quite easy and the dealer network is growing all the time.

[trexuk]

The Sinnis looks quite nice, kind of reminds me of a 70s twin shock.

[culcune]

I think size wise, and for snow, the T Rex is the best bet. However, for a large tank, the v raptor is a better bike, plus it does have a large rear tire which would help in snow. I like the styling of the Trackstar, though. You are going to have to get out and see these bikes in person. Might as well start out with Lexmoto in your area in spite of their reputation...no one is forcing you to buy there and you can at least look...

[sheebs]

I paid a visit to the lexmoto dealer in my area it was actually a tiny store that only stocked a handful of gear such as helmet jackets boots etc but no bikes. got told by the person working their if i wanted a bike i would have to buy it then they would bring it in, building and give it to me. was hoping to have a sit on the bike before i buy it and i dont want to put them through the hassle of sourcing a bike for me to try so i guess lexmoto is out of the question. im still stuck on the trackstar and the v-raptor and now also the WK trial 125. still need to make a 2 hour trip to check out these bikes but lately been really busy with studies so havnt found the time

[culcune]

Hey you tried! At least you got to see firsthand they aren't too helpful and why. Maybe for riding gear...

[sheebs]

Hey you tried! At least you got to see firsthand they aren't too helpful and why. Maybe for riding gear...

Thats true, dont think il even get gear from them. pretty sure il get most if not all my gear from Hein Gericke, they have a store not far from me and they seem to have a huge stock range and the staff know their stuff and not just someone trying to make a sale

[culcune]

Sheebs, I am on a tablet, so cannot post links, but look at the thread from 'Brokelad' and his concern for buying a Sinnis Trackstar, and see the ebay link that 'MJH' posted to the Pioneer bike on Ebay. Hands down, one of the best deals of any brand (yes, even Japanese and European) taking quality and price into account; these are that good taking price into account. Pioneer and Qingqi are the OEM for the same SM/enduro bikes sold by Sinnis and Lexmoto, as well as dozens of brands around the world. The price obviously reflects them sold under the OEM's own name. I would definitely contact the seller and ask questions-keep in mind, the engines are nearly identical to Suzuki, and some of the engine parts are interchangeable with Suzuki, so you can get Suzuki parts for the engine. Other parts should be available from either Sinnis or Apache (if the seller can't help you). Seriously consider the bike is my suggestion.

[sheebs]

Sheebs, I am on a tablet, so cannot post links, but look at the thread from 'Brokelad' and his concern for buying a Sinnis Trackstar, and see the ebay link that 'MJH' posted to the Pioneer bike on Ebay. Hands down, one of the best deals of any brand (yes, even Japanese and European) taking quality and price into account; these are that good taking price into account. Pioneer and Qingqi are the OEM for the same SM/enduro bikes sold by Sinnis and Lexmoto, as well as dozens of brands around the world. The price obviously reflects them sold under the OEM's own name. I would definitely contact the seller and ask questions-keep in mind, the engines are nearly identical to Suzuki, and some of the engine parts are interchangeable with Suzuki, so you can get Suzuki parts for the engine. Other parts should be available from either Sinnis or Apache (if the seller can't help you). Seriously consider the bike is my suggestion.

wow 2 years old and its rusted that bad, the seller does mention he didnt care for the bike much as he was abroad most but that is still a lot of rust for 2 years. the pioneer does look like a great bike and the pice is bang on but still got the height issue its got a 890mm (same as he sinnis apache, pulse adrenaline, lexmoto) seat height which works out at 35 inches and i have a 29 inch inseam so that looks like im going to have a bit of an issue when riding the bike. ive thought about buying a bike thats more fit for my height get used to the bike and the road as its my first time on a motorbike then build my confidence and go for a bigger bike