Can anyone speak to the quality of AMC and or UM Motorcycles, sold in Colombia?

vicshere says on Mar 26, 2008, 06:51:

Actually UM is a Korean bike and assembled in the USA......a cute story behind this ..back in like 1972 if I remember some technician and engineers broke off from Suzuki and moved to Korean and started their own Motorcycle Company....named Hyosung....I guess this name is too difficult for N.A. so they use United Motors....I actually own a Hyosung 125 cruiser and it servers me well.....the only concerns I would have is make sure you can get parts for the bike you buy...which bike were you looking at ......
I like this one
http://www.umamerica.com/site/COL/motorcycles/cr/features/features2.ht...

this is nice to but a bit expensive
http://www.umamerica.com/site/COL/motorcycles/cr/features/features3.ht...
as for AMC I haven't seen them selling here in Colombia so no comment

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docwilliam says on Mar 26, 2008, 07:06:

I am looking at the 250 Cruiser by UM. The English speaking salesman, here in Ibague, looked at the vin # and told me the bike was made in China (believe a salesman?) but that is where my info came from. Also, he said the bike has a 10 month warranty, which in the US (same bike) has a 3 year warranty.

Approximately 2km down the road we have an AMC Dealer. They have a 200cc Cruiser, looks very much like the UM Cruiser (6,200.000) dressed out with all the options.

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vicshere says on Mar 26, 2008, 07:10:

I would have to guess the reason for a shorter warranty in Colombia is because the state of the roads which really takes its toll on the bike

how much are they asking for the 250 in Ibague

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docwilliam says on Mar 26, 2008, 07:17:

I will have to get back with you on that. I was window shopping for bikes and it started raining so I ran past UM (yesterday), I talked to the guy last week. I cannot reliably say what he told me on price.

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vicshere says on Mar 26, 2008, 08:36:

doc when you are at the showroom check the make on the larger bikes and you should see the make is still Hyosung...let me know how it goes

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vicshere says on Mar 26, 2008, 08:37:

http://www.hyosungmotorsusa.com/

here you can see the same bikes

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miamimike says on Mar 26, 2008, 08:48:

Doc--I owned a Chinese Scooter until 3 months but after having difficulty with obtaining parts locally at a decent price, I sold my China beater and bought the same CC unit but in a Yamaha. What a difference, starts better and more reliably and the Japanese Carb on the Yamaha makes all the difference in starting and accelerating. Bigger Jets so they don't gum up and get clogged. The Scooter shops on South Beach here in Miami like the Korean Hyosung for their rentals and the manager informed me he has had good luck with his units(korean).

"Wait a minute. What did you just say? You're predicting $4-a-gallon gas? That's interesting. I hadn't heard that." -- Feb. 28, 2008 --George W. Bush, Washington, D.C.

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Ryan619 says on Mar 26, 2008, 16:28:

Hum, move to Colombia...buy motorcycle. Dosn't add up.

I have to say that orange cruiser is nice though. 650.

This is a new duk 848. It costs 12 G's Or a 1098 which is 16.




I would go with Honda Yamaha Suzuki or Kawasaki. Jap's got the m.otorcycles down pat

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Ryan619 says on Mar 26, 2008, 16:47:

Search SunL on google. Thats a chineese motorcycle manufacturer that imports (US), and the bikes are complete garbage. It's like 2 rides (Not months) later something vital in the motorcycle falls or breaks loose. Not good man. Yamaha I am sure is more expensive; although, in the long haul you'll be pleased with it over any Korean/chineese bike. I would pack some heat incase you get mugged. Ja jaja J/K

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docwilliam says on Mar 26, 2008, 17:13:

"Hum, move to Colombia...buy motorcycle. Dosn't add up."

Ryan619, it does not add up because it is not math, it's called transportation. I would really like to have a horse but a cycle seems a bit easyer. The busses are ok, but who out there does not enjoy going out for a ride once and a while?

I will prob. end up with a Japanese 125cc, as i do understand the reliability. The cruisers just look more comfortable, but I also understand that they are a bit flashy. With a 125cc, I may not have to pack heat, as I will fit in better (with the full faced helmit, of course).

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miamimike says on Mar 26, 2008, 20:01:

Doc-here is the perfect Scoot for Colombia, the HumVee of Scooters:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=17020455...

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gringoloid says on Mar 26, 2008, 20:12:

here is a good bike for colombia, so you don't have to worry about huecos.........its also pretty fast for a 410 cubic inch V-Twin.

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DodgerDogs says on Mar 26, 2008, 20:24:

Try here. ( then click on the moto icon )
www.encuentra24.com/clasificados-page-o58221-colombia-770-es.html

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docwilliam says on Mar 27, 2008, 03:13:

miamimike, you were not kidding, that is the hummer of scooters!

gringoloid, looks like a bike that would prevent tailgaiting. hahahaha

thanks DD.

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miamimike says on Mar 27, 2008, 03:52:

IDoc, I'm planning on picking one of those up when I find it used at the price I want to pay.They would be a big hit in Colombia I am sure,,,

"Wait a minute. What did you just say? You're predicting $4-a-gallon gas? That's interesting. I hadn't heard that." -- Feb. 28, 2008 --George W. Bush, Washington, D.C.

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jorgegdiaz says on Mar 27, 2008, 06:21:

DOC,
at http://www.carfax.com/ you can find the origin of car (I`m sure with bikes is the same) with is VIN #
Yamaha, HOnda, Suzuki and Kawasaki have plants in COL. Most of the bikes they sell are assmbled here (small ones, up to 150cc or so). Their service is better and also is way easier to find parts. I hear of problems getting parts for imported cars/bikes.

Man with hole in pocket feel cocky all day.

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mranderson says on Mar 27, 2008, 07:39:

get an enduro. With a good set of street tires they handle very well and are easy to weave through traffic with. They probably handle the bumps much better too.

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jonas says on Mar 27, 2008, 11:07:

I have seen chinese choppers that had a couple handful of miles on the meter and already the turn signals were hanging on the wires, everything seemed to be falling apart. They make them look nice but the quality doesn´t convince me.

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vicshere says on Mar 27, 2008, 11:17:

I agree those Chinese bike may look good but lasting is another thing

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Ryan619 says on Mar 27, 2008, 13:09:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfVX71YqPuQ


This is such a funny video.

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vicshere says on Mar 28, 2008, 05:10:

heres a sweet ride
http://vipermotorcycle.com/diamondback.php

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miamimike says on Mar 28, 2008, 05:52:

Vishere--those made in China Carbs are something else. The scooter shop head mechanic I go to here in Miami tells me that almost always they have to change the original equipment Carbs to a Japanese brand as the smallest dirt particle or old gas(say 2 months old) clogs those supersmall original Jets found on most chinese scoots. You roll the throttle halfway open from a dead stop these chinese Carbs just want to die. They are a lost cause,,,

"Wait a minute. What did you just say? You're predicting $4-a-gallon gas? That's interesting. I hadn't heard that." -- Feb. 28, 2008 --George W. Bush, Washington, D.C.

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vicshere says on Mar 28, 2008, 08:51:

speaking about carbs....I just took off the carbs on my bike the other day...cleaned it all up and running good as new....I was surprised at how simple it is built...the carbs on my 850 Suzuki back home is a nightmare....I wouldn't touch it....then trying to balance the carbs ugggg

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