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03-28-2016, 02:54 PM | #1 |
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I'm new.. and need some help
Hey. I think I used to be on the old boards but I'm here now and looking for some help. I have a 2008 Linhai Aeolus 300. Here's my questions:
1. Is it true that my bike (Aeolus 300) is really a 260 cc engine? A. threads referencing a linhai 260 would mean "my bike", correct? B. Is Aeolus 300 the same as Mainstreet 300? I need to replace the front right shock as it has leaked a lot of fluid. I found the parts list found it to be part # 40502. I remember the old boards talking up "Jim at Sunright" as the "Go To Guy"... 2 weeks ago, I tried ordering the part from Ralph @ Sunright and I don't think he even placed an order at all. He said I'd get it in 3 days but I've not been charged anything. I called back last week and he said "he'd look into it and call me back". What a joke... 2. Is SUNRIGHT even legit anymore? What does it take to place an order? 3. Is there *anywhere else* in the USA that will take my US dollars in exchange for the part I need in a reasonable time frame and not treat me like I'm a distraction? 4. Is this part *really specific* to my bike or are shocks for bike types interchangeable? The names of these bikes seem to be interchangeable and can be confusing to a newbee. So, I'm just trying to get a part that will fit and also read threads that would actually be pertinent to me. Thanks for anyone who can offer some helpful advice. I WANNA RIDE! Help me get my bike fixed! thanks.. |
03-29-2016, 12:40 AM | #2 | |
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I find this and yet it is even confusing to me... (and I've been around a while... though admittedly not so much with Chinese scooters but I do try to be informed about them) Ad copy says 300cc, but specifications state 275cc http://www.gekgo.com/linhai-gas-scooters.html And! it is just as confusing with the info on the Mainstreet 260 which states that it uses a 300cc Yamaha engine. I begin to get a sense of your confusion. Anyway, with more digging I find these 2 sites: http://www.scrappydogscooters.com/LH...257___275.html And this one; which seems to have parts for your bike. http://www.scootertronics.com/linhai...ter-parts.html There is a phone number you can call to order parts. And I clicked on "body controls" and got the "DIAMO TOURISTA" Parts catalog... Looks like the Aeolus, just with a different badge. The catalog shows part# and code. Looks like the code # is the same for the Aoelus 300. PART # 05-028-05A02 CODE 40502 RIGHT FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER ASSY Seems to cover most everything with part #s and such. Looks like you'd need to call to check on parts availability and prices. HTH
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03-29-2016, 02:18 PM | #3 |
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Thanks for the reply! Also, thanks for digging into the scootertronics site. Glad you can see how confusing this can be. I think you are correct that 300 and 260 are not the same. I remember now that the 300cc is actually 275cc - just rounded up.. Either way, unless you deal with this stuff on a daily basis it's more than a little confusing.
Plus the part I need isn't related to the engine anyway, and a lot of these bikes look identical.. So, that's why I can't understand the difficulty in grabbing a front right shock. I'd bet it's the same part for most bikes but I'm hoping an expert can weigh in here on that thought... I called scrappydog yesterday and they only offer the parts that they have on their website. So no dice... but the guy said I could probably get it from Yamaha. I checked there but the part is $350+!!!!! No thanks... I was hoping that some of the regulars here could point me to a reliable shop that they've dealt with personally. If that shop is sunright then I guess I don't know the secret there and would appreciate some insight. Last edited by zippy75; 03-29-2016 at 03:10 PM. |
03-29-2016, 02:24 PM | #4 |
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just tried calling scootertronics. number goes to voicemail... voicemail is full... can't leave a message.
has anyone had any luck with this place? http://www.partsatv.com/Linhai-LH300cc-s/95.htm |
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