help wanted on what bike to get

[illusivedreams]

yeh those AGB29 bikes are nasty. Dodgy appollo crap. Illusive why dont u at least get bikes that are half decent such as these BSE bikes, im sure u can get em for around the same price. If not explain why, seeing as tho u go to china so often u should be onto it.

BECAUSE YOU CAN BUY BSE FOR $600 AND THAT IS COST OR MAyBE $30 PROFIT.

ATM you guys are benifiting because you can pick the up for next to nothing on eBay....Enjoy ...In all honesty Im happy you have been able to get good bikes.

BOTh the BSE and Blade are around $400USD or around in China......Work the cost out landed.

I prefer the blade because of size and ease to Ride....
Im sorry but most of you have never ridden any ones 29 or for that matter the Blade which is slightly different...So on what grounds do you comment..

We have sold 500 units with 1 broken swing arm to have ever come back and that was by my mate is an MX rider ....


Get your information right not simply FLAME products you may not know.



You are silly if you think you will be able to by good bikes on eBay for a long time. Shops have to cover cost so do distributors..Guys selling on eBay form there back yard can not survive.....

Lastly the Blade will be the last model brought by us From "Apollo"

Any how this is hijacking the thread so i will leave it....

 

[cranga]

Wow, you guys sure do fire up!
Speaking from experiance, ive owned 3 orions, AGB-21. AGB-27 and the new AGB-29,
I can easily say the quality is ok, but you get what you pay for.
I must say that the AGB-29 has improvements over the 21 and 27, basically all over, the frame is not as thin as a tin can either, i have drilled into my frame to make new mounts for the coil (upgraded) Ive not had issues with the 29 and have spent over 25hrs ride time. Quite a good and solid bike.

The reason why ive had 3 orions? well price is one thing, and ive never had an issue with the ducar engine and spares are easily available, ive since handed the 21 and 27 onto mates and they are stil going strong.

I jump my 29, nothing massive but it handles it well and has not bent or broken anything yet, I think its a good allround bike, with an ok powerplant.

Just my opinion! cheers,

 

[cranga]

well said, im 6ft 4 and 107kg's, agb-29 can take my weight no probs. I find it 100% more comfortable than my old bikes.

 

[SEDUCE]

thanks guys i think i will get a agb29 as i cant find any other bike in its range that looks ok.

 

[wezza]

well said, im 6ft 4 and 107kg's, agb-29 can take my weight no probs. I find it 100% more comfortable than my old bikes.

Really, cause I have also owned the AGB27 and have riden the 29 and on the 29 I felt like a jockey with my Knees up like that. I think this is because theyve increased the ground clearance and brought the pegs alot closer to the seat. I now own the BSE and it does feel quiet comfortable, anyway thats just my opinon and I think AGB29 is a reasonable buy if u get one cheap enough.

 

[cranga]

Really, cause I have also owned the AGB27 and have riden the 29 and on the 29 I felt like a jockey with my Knees up like that. I think this is because theyve increased the ground clearance and brought the pegs alot closer to the seat. I now own the BSE and it does feel quiet comfortable, anyway thats just my opinon and I think AGB29 is a reasonable buy if u get one cheap enough.

Yeah, really......... Heres some pics of my AGB-29, the pegs are in a different position and the position enables you to ride more forward on the bike, taking more weight off the back wheel. I dont get sore on this bike unlike my previous rides. Which is great for the bigger riders like me, so its not popping the front wheel off the ground all day.....

 

[wezza]

Fair enough mate but personaly I found the weight distrabution on the AGB27 I had to be too far forward and couldnt get good traction and struggled even to get the front off the ground on soft surfaces. Anyway im glad your enjoying your bike

 

[SEDUCE]

what happened to the rear guard mate
it looks fat where did u get it from???
what else has been done to it mate

 

[cranga]

Mate, that rear guard was chopped, just wanted to fling more mud and rocks, seems to be doing its job!
No mods yet, just planning some stuff out, reading etc. Then the mods will start. Been through 2 sets of tyres also, put more nitro (120 psi) into the shock to dampen it more and it handles sweet!

 

[cranga]

Fair enough mate but personaly I found the weight distrabution on the AGB27 I had to be too far forward and couldnt get good traction and struggled even to get the front off the ground on soft surfaces. Anyway im glad your enjoying your bike

Thanks Wezza, yeah, sure am enjoying it! and its also an AGB29!, changed the bars around too!

 

[SEDUCE]

NICE MATE. where did u get urs from. where are u qld??

 

[Thumpstar Pro]

i would think twice before buying a cheap pit bike. They are very poorly made. i mean real bad. For starters i own a THUMPSTAR PRO 2006 125 i paid 4k for after selling my yz125 i wanted a bike i could jump like my yz and it does. My friend spent 1000 bucks on a orion pro.......looked good, recieved the bike, went to start and the kickstart hit the peg so you had to put the peg up to start it. Once going 5 riding metres later the left peg snapped. After putting a home made one on the next one snapped. If your going to jump your orion i hope you dont weigh more than 20kg because the front wheel hits the engine head when landing. I seriously have that many stories to tell of these bikes i would be here all night. So dont buy one for hard riding buy it for riding to the local milkbar nothing else(as long as the road has no bumps or youll bottom out) Hope this helps your buying

 

[SEDUCE]

well i road my wife's bike as posted on first post the pink one and it goes well better than my brothers BSE i recon and it is easier to wheel stand. ok i havent jumped it yet as there was no jumps but it goes awsome but i find it runs out very quick like 1st and 2nd gear and in 4th i think it needs a bigger sprocket

 

[cranga]

NICE MATE. where did u get urs from. where are u qld??

Thanks mate, I got mine from an ebay seller, apolomotorsports i think? Im riding around the sunshine coast, lots of spots! you just got to know where to look. Having a ute is hand also.

 

[cranga]

i would think twice before buying a cheap pit bike. They are very poorly made. i mean real bad. For starters i own a THUMPSTAR PRO 2006 125 i paid 4k for after selling my yz125 i wanted a bike i could jump like my yz and it does. My friend spent 1000 bucks on a orion pro.......looked good, recieved the bike, went to start and the kickstart hit the peg so you had to put the peg up to start it. Once going 5 riding metres later the left peg snapped. After putting a home made one on the next one snapped. If your going to jump your orion i hope you dont weigh more than 20kg because the front wheel hits the engine head when landing. I seriously have that many stories to tell of these bikes i would be here all night. So dont buy one for hard riding buy it for riding to the local milkbar nothing else(as long as the road has no bumps or youll bottom out) Hope this helps your buying

Mate, i reckon for 900 you cant go wrong, plenty of spares around, id like to know what model was doing this. The agb-29 has alot of extras that you wont find on any other orion model. The shock is not a cheap one, also the front forks have never bottomed out hard on a landing.

Seduce, if you have any questions about this bike, just ask! you will get an honest answer. Cheers.

 

[No-Fear]

show us some pics of your bike "Thumpstar pro"

 

[SEDUCE]

Thanks mate, I got mine from an ebay seller, apolomotorsports i think? Im riding around the sunshine coast, lots of spots! you just got to know where to look. Having a ute is hand also.

SWEET AS MATE i got a ute and it has 400kw and i wouldnt mind coming for a ride i live in brisbane but i will travel to coast for a ride any good tracks ???