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Re: Chinese motors in ATV\'s. Any good?
I own two Kazuma KMZ 150's. I was looking to buy two atv's for family trail riding with the wife and kids and didn't want to spend a lot of money on two quads that were going to sit in the garage for most of the time. I looked at a lot of used beat up quads and was having a tough time dropping 1.5-2k on something that needed an overhaul. I too was skeptical on the chinese knock off quads because the dealer is you when all is said in done. They are basicly a drop ship deal, parts are available during warrantee but you supply the labor. I paid just under 3k for two and they are great little machines for the money, but remember you get what you pay for. I do mostly light trail riding at low speeds with the family and they have worked out to be nice units for my use. Others have bought these atvs having no mechanical background what so ever thinking they were going to have the last laugh on Mr. Honda, and have had nothing but trouble. Taking your time setting the atv up is crucial before any seat time checking all clearances, locktighting nuts and bolts, changing factory fluids etc. If you don't mind spinning a few wrenches now and again they are great machines. They are more of an entry level light duty atv. I wouldn't recommend them for a sixteen year old to ride the motorcross track at the pit. I have had to install primmer kits on mine because the electric bystarter (choke) doesn't cut it for cold weather starts along with wheel spacers to give some added stability. The atv forum mentioned above has some great info on these atvs. I bought mine from Racewayatv.com. They are a reputable dealer among others. These atvs aren't for everyone but they are great for the mechanic minded who does light trail riding.
Good luck
I own two Kazuma KMZ 150's. I was looking to buy two atv's for family trail riding with the wife and kids and didn't want to spend a lot of money on two quads that were going to sit in the garage for most of the time. I looked at a lot of used beat up quads and was having a tough time dropping 1.5-2k on something that needed an overhaul. I too was skeptical on the chinese knock off quads because the dealer is you when all is said in done. They are basicly a drop ship deal, parts are available during warrantee but you supply the labor. I paid just under 3k for two and they are great little machines for the money, but remember you get what you pay for. I do mostly light trail riding at low speeds with the family and they have worked out to be nice units for my use. Others have bought these atvs having no mechanical background what so ever thinking they were going to have the last laugh on Mr. Honda, and have had nothing but trouble. Taking your time setting the atv up is crucial before any seat time checking all clearances, locktighting nuts and bolts, changing factory fluids etc. If you don't mind spinning a few wrenches now and again they are great machines. They are more of an entry level light duty atv. I wouldn't recommend them for a sixteen year old to ride the motorcross track at the pit. I have had to install primmer kits on mine because the electric bystarter (choke) doesn't cut it for cold weather starts along with wheel spacers to give some added stability. The atv forum mentioned above has some great info on these atvs. I bought mine from Racewayatv.com. They are a reputable dealer among others. These atvs aren't for everyone but they are great for the mechanic minded who does light trail riding.
Good luck
