Post by prodigit on Sept 22, 2012 1:32:18 GMT -5
I just wanted to say how happy I am with my bike!
More and more I come to realize that it was perfect for what I needed.
The bike ($2600) supposedly used upgraded materials and parts, compared to the other $1600 bikes out there.
So far, I found one loose screw in the body (could have fell there during manufacturing), and the exhaust bolts loosened, and fell off, so I had to replace them.
Other than that, and the left front headlight which only worked on high beam; I haven't had many problems so far!
I've just done 800 miles; 75% roads of +40MPH, 50% roads with 60MPH+. Bike works like a champ, though I now see I'd never switch my 260 for a 150cc especially with the highway travel I do.
If you're in Europe, where highwaytravel is 110kmh, I'd recommend a 300cc motor the least. In USA, my 260 can keep up with the traffic at +70MPH, good enough for surpassing some cars at highway speeds.
A 150cc bike most likely would have topped out at 60-65MPH (I'm not talking about a racing bike, but a regular chopper/cruiser/touring bike); and thus surpassing cars on the highway will be difficult to nearly impossible.
150cc is good enough to accelerate to highway speeds, and take the next ramp off to exit. Not really to drive like 10-20 minutes at such high speeds.
I live in South Florida, and believe the BMS TBX 260 EFI was a real good buy so far!
I did really nothing but installed a trunk light LED strip (however the bike's voltage is too low for the LEDS (I suspect they rather use 14V than 12V), and one transmission oil, and two engine oil changes; and a coolant refill.
The only con a bit, is that the suspension for me personally is still too stiff. The cheaper suspension compared to a Honda Rebel's suspension, is like comparing cheap asian (Toyota, Kia, Hyundai) cars to a Lincoln or Chrysler luxury car's soft suspension.
But aside from that, I get ~70MPG on average, 65MPG in the city, with normal acceleration; 75-80MPG when accelerating softly.
More and more I come to realize that it was perfect for what I needed.
The bike ($2600) supposedly used upgraded materials and parts, compared to the other $1600 bikes out there.
So far, I found one loose screw in the body (could have fell there during manufacturing), and the exhaust bolts loosened, and fell off, so I had to replace them.
Other than that, and the left front headlight which only worked on high beam; I haven't had many problems so far!
I've just done 800 miles; 75% roads of +40MPH, 50% roads with 60MPH+. Bike works like a champ, though I now see I'd never switch my 260 for a 150cc especially with the highway travel I do.
If you're in Europe, where highwaytravel is 110kmh, I'd recommend a 300cc motor the least. In USA, my 260 can keep up with the traffic at +70MPH, good enough for surpassing some cars at highway speeds.
A 150cc bike most likely would have topped out at 60-65MPH (I'm not talking about a racing bike, but a regular chopper/cruiser/touring bike); and thus surpassing cars on the highway will be difficult to nearly impossible.
150cc is good enough to accelerate to highway speeds, and take the next ramp off to exit. Not really to drive like 10-20 minutes at such high speeds.
I live in South Florida, and believe the BMS TBX 260 EFI was a real good buy so far!
I did really nothing but installed a trunk light LED strip (however the bike's voltage is too low for the LEDS (I suspect they rather use 14V than 12V), and one transmission oil, and two engine oil changes; and a coolant refill.
The only con a bit, is that the suspension for me personally is still too stiff. The cheaper suspension compared to a Honda Rebel's suspension, is like comparing cheap asian (Toyota, Kia, Hyundai) cars to a Lincoln or Chrysler luxury car's soft suspension.
But aside from that, I get ~70MPG on average, 65MPG in the city, with normal acceleration; 75-80MPG when accelerating softly.
