PHILinFRANCE Posted Friday at 17:07 Share Posted Friday at 17:07 If anyone's interested, I've bought a CF450MT, straight from paddy field land. PROS......Fecking cheap CONS....... Bugger all ...we'll maybe the tyres Truth is I really can't fault it off the shelf , one or two bits need that personal touch coz I ride like a twat 1...rally seat 2...better sump guard 3...better hand guards 4... rash bars 5....and tyres If you haven't tried a chincky special its really worth a try 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vamana Gupta Posted Friday at 17:16 Share Posted Friday at 17:16 9 minutes ago, PHILinFRANCE said: If anyone's interested, I've bought a CF450MT, straight from paddy field land. PROS......Fecking cheap CONS....... Bugger all ...we'll maybe the tyres Truth is I really can't fault it off the shelf , one or two bits need that personal touch coz I ride like a twat 1...rally seat 2...better sump guard 3...better hand guards 4... rash bars 5....and tyres If you haven't tried a chincky special its really worth a try Its a nice looking bike , can't argue that ... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vamana Gupta Posted Friday at 17:43 Share Posted Friday at 17:43 I have looked at them , dealer a few km away , its 9500 $ here in Canada, I hate to admit it , but at my age , the old ktm is to much to handle on dirt roads...this would something id be interested in....just curious how they'll hold up to in the coming years... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted Friday at 18:46 Share Posted Friday at 18:46 The fit & finish on my CFMoto 650Tr (2014 model) was very good, nothing corroded, rusted or fell off! After 5 years of ownership it stood as good as the day I bought it. But it was let down by the shitty Ducati Veglia electrics. It only lived on for 6 months (dodged that bullet ) after the new owner acquired it from me, I think it has gone to the scrappers now, no sign of it on the DVLA website. But buying another CFMoto would not worry me (not like I can afford one ) in the slightest. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILinFRANCE Posted Friday at 19:41 Author Share Posted Friday at 19:41 1 hour ago, Vamana Gupta said: I have looked at them , dealer a few km away , its 9500 $ here in Canada, I hate to admit it , but at my age , the old ktm is to much to handle on dirt roads...this would something id be interested in....just curious how they'll hold up to in the coming years... I've been following the Aussies testing them, and these boys sure know how to push a bike to the limits. they don't seem to break , I've only done 1000kms or so maybe 50kms of road (needs better tyres) there's a slight choppieness on anc off the throttle but almost cured with a 15t front sprocket, bloody beautiful on road ,proper chuckable, sits proper happy at 110kph with enough guts to wind up to 140, even though when sat on it the bike feels wide but on the pegs its lost from view and the standard suspension eats up the firt ....OK its not WP but does the. Once I get some better tyres ill push it harder in the woods to test its limits and defo taking it to the Pyrenees, ohh yes it has around 400km tank range 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vamana Gupta Posted Friday at 20:45 Share Posted Friday at 20:45 1 hour ago, PHILinFRANCE said: I've been following the Aussies testing them, and these boys sure know how to push a bike to the limits. they don't seem to break , I've only done 1000kms or so maybe 50kms of road (needs better tyres) there's a slight choppieness on anc off the throttle but almost cured with a 15t front sprocket, bloody beautiful on road ,proper chuckable, sits proper happy at 110kph with enough guts to wind up to 140, even though when sat on it the bike feels wide but on the pegs its lost from view and the standard suspension eats up the firt ....OK its not WP but does the. Once I get some better tyres ill push it harder in the woods to test its limits and defo taking it to the Pyrenees, ohh yes it has around 400km tank range That's good to know...keep us updated when you can about the bike... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILinFRANCE Posted Friday at 21:08 Author Share Posted Friday at 21:08 Will do, its a personal thing but after Christmas ill be upgrading the clutch getting crash bars , solid sump guard, acerbis hand guards, airbox upgrade and tyres and possibly a full aftermarket exhaust system 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vamana Gupta Posted yesterday at 12:36 Share Posted yesterday at 12:36 15 hours ago, PHILinFRANCE said: Will do, its a personal thing but after Christmas ill be upgrading the clutch getting crash bars , solid sump guard, acerbis hand guards, airbox upgrade and tyres and possibly a full aftermarket exhaust system Any idea what tires your going with ? The new Dunlop are excellent... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILinFRANCE Posted yesterday at 12:47 Author Share Posted yesterday at 12:47 Probably go for Mitas as I've used them countless times €115 for a back €100 Front Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted yesterday at 12:57 Share Posted yesterday at 12:57 So you only have one non-asian bike in your garage now then ........... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILinFRANCE Posted yesterday at 13:31 Author Share Posted yesterday at 13:31 I do know the 350 is probably half Chinese the 400 ktm is Austrian 300 gasgas Spanish Donk ...Japanese Bonnie T100 ...Thailand i think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted yesterday at 13:35 Share Posted yesterday at 13:35 It looks like a real nice bike, I was impressed with Stewie's when we rode with him in Surrey . Gissa go mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted 9 hours ago Share Posted 9 hours ago 23 hours ago, PHILinFRANCE said: Probably go for Mitas as I've used them countless times €115 for a back €100 Front Great tyres those Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted 9 hours ago Share Posted 9 hours ago The only reason I didn’t buy one was the delivery time which was ridiculous but that was a year ago and by now they’ve sorted out the problem……..gotta take the Benelli in for its 7,000 klm service after Xmas so I might see what trade in I could get. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckster Posted 7 hours ago Share Posted 7 hours ago 2 hours ago, Skippy said: The only reason I didn’t buy one was the delivery time which was ridiculous but that was a year ago and by now they’ve sorted out the problem……..gotta take the Benelli in for its 7,000 klm service after Xmas so I might see what trade in I could get. You should stick to the scoot, it is more your style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted 6 hours ago Share Posted 6 hours ago 55 minutes ago, Buckster said: You should stick to the scoot, it is more your style. ………….funny how a Harley rider should profess to have knowledge of ‘style’ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckster Posted 6 hours ago Share Posted 6 hours ago 4 minutes ago, Skippy said: ………….funny how a Harley rider should profess to have knowledge of ‘style’ If a Harley rider can't talk about style then no one can. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vamana Gupta Posted 5 hours ago Share Posted 5 hours ago 32 minutes ago, Buckster said: If a Harley rider can't talk about style then no one can. I think we can all agree what style your talking about... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saul Posted 5 hours ago Share Posted 5 hours ago 4 hours ago, Skippy said: The only reason I didn’t buy one was the delivery time which was ridiculous but that was a year ago and by now they’ve sorted out the problem……..gotta take the Benelli in for its 7,000 klm service after Xmas so I might see what trade in I could get. You've done serval K's then Skip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted 3 hours ago Share Posted 3 hours ago 1 hour ago, Saul said: You've done serval K's then Skip. Yes mate, since April I think. I’ve also had the old Fazer to blast around on and more recently the Kymco scooter. The benefit of warm, dry weather mate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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