WHY I BOUGHT MY FIRST
CHINESE BIKE
I have been riding bikes for 30 odd
Years and in that time have ridden
and worked on All types of bikes.
From 170 mph super bikes to 50 cc
Scooters. I have ridden in many
environments from dirt tracks in
India to race tracks in the UK and
Europe. So when my wife decided
she wanted to find out why I am so
passionate about bikes. I started to
look for a way to encourage her but
did not want break the bank because
I knew She would move on to bigger
machines in a year or so. I wanted a
bike she would want to ride. It had to
Look good, ride easily, and inspire
confidence. I looked at Japanese and
Italian. bikes first, preferring to buy a
new bike to ensure reliability. There's
nothing more likely to turn off a
Learner than an unreliable bike.
The 125s I looked at were in the
region of £2500.00. This was outside
of my budget, on top of this my
wife needed, helmet protective clothing
and insurance. Things looked up when
I discovered Chinese bikes at less than
half the price. They looked stunning, rode
Easily. And as I have built bikes before I
Was not discouraged by stories about lack
Of support so I bought a Texan 125. I built
It and made sure it was serviced correctly.
The bike gave 12 months reliable service and my Wife loved being seen on this attractive bike.
When my wife took her test and moved on to
a bigger cruiser we sold the Texan for 80%
Of the purchase price to another new learner.
This success story convinced this die in the
wood biker to start selling Chinese bikes to
Encourage new riders at a price they can
Afford and make a living doing what I love
MOTORCYCLE
The word motorcycle has been the centre of my interest since I was old enough to swing my leg over one, and now I spend most of my time with them. If I’m not repairing or building them then I’m selling or writing about them. It has long been my dream to earn my living doing something I liked so much that it couldn’t be conceived as work. I now find myself in that happy position.
125 motorbikes
125 motorcycles have a great deal going for them that is often overlooked. In this time when every new model has to be at least 50 cc bigger than its predecessor. Its easy to forget the little bikes many of us first learnt to ride on and the fun that can be had on them.
Motorbike
The first motorbike was little more than a push bike with an engine and a petrol tank strapped on as an after thought. Since then engineering and design have taken them a long way. But they are still true to the original attraction of the idea .
Personal transport, door to door at your convenience and at a cost you can afford. As cars become more expensive to run this simple means of transport becomes a more viable alternative. And its fun.
SCOOTER
Scooters area convenient easy to ride form of transport. They are designed to give a high level of weather protection and comfort. Good fuel economy is a big plus and styling to suit most tastes can be found from sporty flyers to understated shopper and commuters. Traditionally with small engines designed for towns and city's
125cc
While 125cc bikes and scooters are often viewed as learner bikes there is a great deal more to them than something to learn on. Many serious racers and sportsmen use 125 bikes. In their own category the are just as challenging and thrilling to take to the limit as the bigger bikes
50cc
The 50 cc machines had their own culture in the mid seventies, the days of the FS!E or fizzy when two stroke engines revved fit to bus. Claims of 60 MPH for 50 cc bikes weren't uncommon. Current law restricts the modern 50 cc bikes to 30 MPH but they still offer that first taste of the joys of two wheels.
CHINESE MOTORCYCLES
The Chinese are doing the same as the Japanese did in the late sixties, they have looked around for the best manufacturers and then copied their designs. Coping is part of good design, you take the best you can find and then set about improving it.
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JINLUN
Jinlun have been very successful with their 125 cruiser, It is fast becoming one of the best known of the Chinese bikes. Last year it was the second best selling 125 in Britain. But this attractive little cruiser is not the only bike Jinlun produce so what else is hiding in the Jinlun stable
INSURANCE
Bike insurance next to the cost of the bike can be the biggest expense when starting out. The cost of your first bike is usually what ever your pocket or parents can afford. Some times only a few hundred pounds. A new riders first insurance policy can often cost more than their first bike. How do you find your way through the maze of insurance brokers quotes to a good policy that pays up when needed at an affordable price....... continue
SPORTS SCOOTER
Some sporty looking scooters have appeared in recent years. These scooters are aimed at attracting 16 year olds and a good job they do of it too. Young riders have always had ideas about making their scooters look more dashing. In the sixties they either added to the scooter with mirrors chrome wracks and any thing else they could find or they stripped it to its bare frame to shed weight and make it faster
CRUISER
The cruiser is a bike based on the American style. These bikes are designed for long days in the saddle. They are built for comfort and good looks. There is plenty of room to accessorise. Large amounts of chrome and ornamentation ar incorporated into the design with leg bars spotlights and back rests. How does this style compare with other options.......Continue
MOTOCROSSER
Scrambling was one of the most popular forms of motorcycle sport in the sixties. I remember watching the sport on a black and white telly when I was too young and too poor to own my own bike. This was the start of my passion for these machines that leapt off the tops of mud hills and slid around tight bends. The sport has given way to more track racing these days but is still alive and well with its own following all though it doesn’t often make our TV screens these days.
TRIALS
Trials machines are light and tend to have smaller engines as the sport is all about the control of the bike. Courses involve a large amount of obstacles, either natural or man made. The rider has to negotiate the obstacle loosing points for loss of balance or putting their foot down. Riders need to be able to demonstrate a great deal of control over their machine so the have wide bars and tend to stand rather than sit to give them a better view of the terrain and greater balance.
SPORTS BIKES
Barry Sheen, Sammy Miller, Joey Dunlop and many more are the names that gave the sports bike a place in the motorcycling world. These bikes started to appear as road bikes in the 1970s but their roots were in the specials Known as cafe racers in the 1950s. You couldn’t buy a cafe racer from your local bike shop. You had to build it, track racing popularised the style incorporating fairing's to improve air flow over the bike. Clip on's and rear sets to keep the rider prone and foot pegs clear of the ground......continue
IMPORTED BIKES
The majority of bikes bought and sold in Britain are imported. Many are designed for sale here. The term imported bikes now seems to be reserved for those that are imported after being produced for sale in other countries. This gives rise to terms such as gray imports. The bikes often have metric Speedos and headlamps that dip to the wrong side.
RETRO BIKES
There has long been an interest in old things. Things from bygone eras. They are quaint or fascinating. The 1950’s and 60’s were affluent years after the war and this showed in the designs of cars and bikes, people were able to afford their own private transport in much greater numbers than ever before. The designs were flamboyant and attractive with serpentine curves and oozed character. To day the look is still popular but people want the reliability of a new or modern vehicle. This has created a market for old looking machines, the retro look is definitely in vogue.
CHINESE BIKE PARTS
Parts for chinese bikes are one of the concerns people have when considering buying a chinese bike. When Chinese bikes first started being imported the supply of parts was not as good as it is now. Many motorcycle dealers are not familiar with Chinese makes and don’t know where to start looking for parts. Cabin crew motorcycles specialise in these bikes and have access to 3600 different parts held in stock in the U.K. Obtaining parts for these bikes is now easy we can get most parts in a few days......Continue
