Post by eaglewing on May 1, 2009 9:38:21 GMT -5
Hi all,
New member, posting pictures of my scoot. I live in South Africa and we actually have no local forum, so I write on scooter-forum and here. The 4 wheel-drivers are notoriously non-biker aware, so I deliberately picked a bike with a huge front and rear end. Add the reflector tape, neon biker jacket and an armored jacket, together with 25 years of driving experience; and I have survived 14 months in heavy traffic without incident. Actually, I have always been a weekend cyclist, too.
The Eaglewing is China made, but Australian marketed, so I expected it to be better quality than the norm. Unfortunately, she has been both good and bad to me. I have replaced 3 belts (broken), 2 petrol tanks (leaks), 1 set rollers (worn), 1 regulator (faulty) and 1 headlamp bulb. Also, the exhaust has unscrewed itself from the engine no less than 7 times! Short-term repair, 2 new mounts, long-term replacement - I am investigating a carbon muffler from the States. Am I just unlucky?
She has enormous 'grunt' and runs up to 100km/62miles with no trouble (110km downhill!). Also ABS disc brakes, 10 liter tank, double the normal packing space (petrol tank in the floor - under the seat and 'boot' is all packing) and great looks!
Cheers, Eaglewing.
