XTreme Posted April 26 Share Posted April 26 Today may well have been the last ride of my Sixties as rain is forecast for the weekend. Incredible that I've ridden through my Teens, Twenties, Thirties, Forties, Fifties, and Sixties without suffering Death and Dismemberment! In fact, I've never even managed to break a bone or get laid up in Hospital. And I've never totaled any of the 67 bikes, or made an Insurance claim. It seems that nothing went according to the script......I'll have to try harder I suppose! Anyway, this run was to Juan Cortes in Baza to get my centre stand fitted! So here's some stuff from the showroom.......and I have to say that the Rieju Aventura was spectacular! It really ticked all the boxes........except for one! The engine! In case you weren't aware, Rieju are a long established Spanish company who in the past had mainly used Yamaha engines! Now they're using fucking Chinkies! So they've got this stunning looking machine......and then they fuck it all up by sticking a POS Chinkie motor in it! And here's the end result of the trip......centre stand fitted! And it was fitted for free as a birthday present! I also got hugs and kisses from the young lady in the office as well. Passed hundreds of bikes going in the opposite direction on the way back.....all headed to the MotoGP in Jerez! Much as I'd love to be living the dream back there with you guys......I think I'll keep suffering it out over here! 4 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckster Posted April 26 Share Posted April 26 I have heard that 500 motor is up to Japanese quality, it is well tested and in use in the Fantic where it has got good reviews. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckster Posted April 26 Share Posted April 26 That shock linkage is a disgrace, absolutely filthy. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted April 26 Author Share Posted April 26 Just now, Buckster said: That shock linkage is a disgrace, absolutely filthy. I know......you couldn't see it that clearly when it was on the side stand! I'll be dealing with that! 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted April 26 Author Share Posted April 26 4 minutes ago, Buckster said: I have heard that 500 motor is up to Japanese quality, it is well tested and in use in the Fantic where it has got good reviews. Apparently it has two fuel tanks and a 600 mile range! https://www.advpulse.com/adv-news/rieju-unveils-500cc-adventure-bike-with-600-mile-range/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckster Posted April 26 Share Posted April 26 Just now, XTreme said: Apparently it has two fuel tanks and a 600 mile range! https://www.advpulse.com/adv-news/rieju-unveils-500cc-adventure-bike-with-600-mile-range/ That would last you two years. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckster Posted April 26 Share Posted April 26 What is the warranty on the Rieju? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted April 26 Author Share Posted April 26 5 minutes ago, Buckster said: What is the warranty on the Rieju? 3 years! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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busabeast Posted April 26 Share Posted April 26 1 hour ago, XTreme said: 3 years so it would see me out! See you're hankering after a Rieju now... you couldn't buy it today and you'll never have to fill it up again.. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckster Posted April 26 Share Posted April 26 20 minutes ago, XTreme said: 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted April 26 Author Share Posted April 26 Be my guest if you want to be a guinea pig for them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckster Posted April 26 Share Posted April 26 27 minutes ago, XTreme said: Be my guest if you want to be a guinea pig for them! So did you see the Rieju? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted April 26 Share Posted April 26 The Reiju Aventura engine is pretty much a straight up copy of the Honda CB500 engine from what I've read. Some of the cycle parts on that bike look pretty well manufactured too. Not too sure about the twin tanks though! If the bike is as frugal as the CB500s, then a single 20 litre tank would be enough? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted April 26 Author Share Posted April 26 1 hour ago, Tango said: The Reiju Aventura engine is pretty much a straight up copy of the Honda CB500 engine from what I've read. The critical word there is "copy" Bob. Like I bought a genuine Honda stand, whereas I could have paid half the price on Amazon for a copy. But with something structural like that I wasn't taking any chances. Same goes for the engine! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted April 26 Share Posted April 26 49 minutes ago, XTreme said: The critical word there is "copy" Bob. Like I bought a genuine Honda stand, whereas I could have paid half the price on Amazon for a copy. But with something structural like that I wasn't taking any chances. Same goes for the engine! But where was the engine in your bike made, Pete? I can't remember where the engine in the Reiju is made. Loncin? Anyway, the thing that really worries me on a lot of the Chinese bikes is the 3000 mile/ 5000km service interval! Why is that necessary? Hmmmmm? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckster Posted April 26 Share Posted April 26 40 minutes ago, Tango said: But where was the engine in your bike made, Pete? I can't remember where the engine in the Reiju is made. Loncin? Anyway, the thing that really worries me on a lot of the Chinese bikes is the 3000 mile/ 5000km service interval! Why is that necessary? Hmmmmm? His engine is made in Thailand by ladyboys. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted April 26 Author Share Posted April 26 38 minutes ago, Tango said: But where was the engine in your bike made, Pete? The bike was assembled in Thailand, but AFAIK the complete engine gets shipped from Japan. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted April 26 Share Posted April 26 50 minutes ago, Tango said: But where was the engine in your bike made, Pete? I can't remember where the engine in the Reiju is made. Loncin? Anyway, the thing that really worries me on a lot of the Chinese bikes is the 3000 mile/ 5000km service interval! Why is that necessary? Hmmmmm? The service intervals on the Chinky that i had were, according to the handbook, every 3000 miles, never bothered me because it only covered 4000 miles during my ownership of 5 years. But the guy at the dealer told me, put good synthetic oil in it and it would be good for 6000 miles.. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted April 26 Author Share Posted April 26 51 minutes ago, Clive said: The service intervals on the Chinky that i had were, according to the handbook, every 3000 miles, never bothered me because it only covered 4000 miles during my ownership of 5 years. But the guy at the dealer told me, put good synthetic oil in it and it would be good for 6000 miles.. Every 8K miles / 12800K kms for mine! The major inspection where you check the valve clearances is every 16K miles / 25600 kms. I had the oil and filter changed at 15500 kms and 18800 kms.....next one will be done around 22200 kms. (I just passed 21K today) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted April 26 Share Posted April 26 15 minutes ago, XTreme said: Every 8K miles / 12800K kms for mine! The major inspection where you check the valve clearances is every 16K miles / 25600 kms. I had the oil and filter changed at 15500 kms and 18800 kms.....next one will be done around 22200 kms. (I just passed 21K today) As said, I never got to a 2nd service. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted April 26 Author Share Posted April 26 1 hour ago, XTreme said: Every 8K miles / 12800K kms for mine! The major inspection where you check the valve clearances is every 16K miles / 25600 kms. I had the oil and filter changed at 15500 kms and 18800 kms.....next one will be done around 22200 kms. (I just passed 21K today) @Tango....the Rieju Aventura needs an oil change every 5000km, valve check every 10000km. Bit of a difference from the Honda! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted April 26 Share Posted April 26 1 hour ago, XTreme said: @Tango....the Rieju Aventura needs an oil change every 5000km, valve check every 10000km. Bit of a difference from the Honda! Yes, Pete, you've got to wonder why they need an oil change that frequently! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted April 26 Share Posted April 26 Oooooooooh look !! Phil's new bike ................. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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