Well, I've been considering picking up a Honda CT-70 Chinese clone bike (among others). Here is the story of a father and son. The father picked up a new Skyteam CT clone for himself. And, they bought a well used BMS 150cc Heritage scooter for the son, for $100!! They changed oil in the BMS and replaced tires etc. They then rode them from California to the Statue of Liberty in New York. They took back road routes and kept the speed down. It's a good read with some videos too:

http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=988742

Also, they have a website:

https://sites.google.com/site/gpskev...across-america

The Skyteam lost an axle nut, and they got another at a store. The $100 scooyter had a starter problem, which they did a patch job in route. Both bikes made the 3300 mile trip, and are parked awaiting the guys to do the return trip.

I have to say, that I am impressed with the durability of, especially, the Skyteam. They went over many high mountain passes with these bikes. The son, as I said, made the 3300 mile trip on a well used one hundered dollar scooter!