Hongdou Urban DZ125

Linxx87 · L Plate Warrior Joined: 04 Oct 2010 Karma :

Hi all new here looking for some assistance..

Just recently passed cbt and purchased one of these chinese Hongdou Urban Dz125 read alot of reviews some bad some good depends on your view to chinese metal.
i know the build quality is poor and welds messy but for under 500 quid i was happy.

Anywase back to subject im looking to upgrade this bike with racing carb, airfilter, exaust, and ufo headlights and handgrip protectors but dont no where to start looking for parts that might i say might fit it.
there webby only stocks replacement parts and i would like to personalise it a little if anyone can hwlp with parts that may fit and some webbys that would be great as im a noob to the bike world.

example would honda Dr parts fit??? Hmmm please help guys

Many Thanks Biker noob

Andy Embarassed

c_dug · Super Spammer Joined: 04 Sep 2007 Karma :

If you had spare money (to spend on customising) you should have spent it on something Japanese or European.
Trying to "tune" what will in all likely hood probably be an already unreliable bike is only going to make it worse.

I recommend spending the money on a decent set of tyres (Chinese rubber is invariably crap) and on some thread lock and anything else likely to make the bike future proof.

Sorry to rain or your parade, but at the end of the day a slow but reliable bike will be better than something with a bunch of performance parts, but doesn't move.
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Nexus Icon · World Chat Champion Joined: 26 Aug 2010 Karma :

I don't want this to sound in any way sarcastic or condescending, after all it's your money and your choice how to spend it, but where's the logic in buying a cheap 'n' cheerful bike and then spunking loads of cash on it for no appreciable gains?

IMO, you'd be better off saving the cash towards your full licence and next bike. Use the Hongdou to get yourself some road and maintenance experience.