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2012 Cleveland CycleWerks Tha Misfit Review - Video

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schizuki · 03-12-2012, 12:01 PM

I was done at "built in China."

[BTW, buy some wind guards for the microphones.]

The_AirHawk · 03-12-2012, 02:50 PM

I applaud CCW for the things they got "right" on the moto. Sad that this day and age, one must go to China, Inc. to outsource any complex machine to make it "affordable".

One understands completely why this bike is Hecho en Chine, but one does not have to like that fact.

That said, I really like the looks and pricepoint of this moto.

I have an opinion on why the modified bike suffered the inconsistent idle-gremlins that plagued it, that is unrelated to the actual work done to make it faster, but I will not go into that now.

schizuki · 03-12-2012, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by The_AirHawk

Sad that this day and age, one must go to China, Inc. to outsource any complex machine to make it "affordable".

But it won't be "reliable."

I have no beef with global markets. I have a beef with junk.

jmdonald · 03-12-2012, 05:29 PM

Did I miss the gratuitous wheelie photo? Looks like someone has done their product manager homework or at least took product management 101. How you guys held that thing in the turns without ASC I'll never know. Suffice to say, nice review.

Huss · 03-12-2012, 05:57 PM

Thanks for the review.

They sell these down the street from me, and I was kinda jazzed but a little worried by possible quality issues. I've been burnt by the crapola Stella 150 4T scoot (made in India) that I bought last year. Your test of Tha Misfit showing leaking forks, iffy fueling, wobbly needles etc made me realise why I prefer to pay more for better bikes.

The Spaceman · 03-13-2012, 06:22 AM

You guys need one of those furry microphone covers. The noise on the video was so bad I couldn't watch it.

The_AirHawk · 03-13-2012, 08:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by schizuki

But it won't be "reliable."

I have no beef with global markets. I have a beef with junk.

I guess I was making the assumption that was a "given". China still has a ways to go to compete on the World Stage in any other category than "produce mass quantities".

It's not even so-much that they can do things more inexpensively than anyone else nowadays, either - I was just reading a trade-article where some manufacturers are leaving China for the Phillipines for Cheap labour.

Sure sucks when you run out of Dissidents and Prison-Slaves that you can force to work for nothing.....

The Spaceman · 03-14-2012, 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by The_AirHawk

Sure sucks when you run out of Dissidents and Prison-Slaves that you can force to work for nothing.....

Yeah, but think of the executive bonuses and EPS that slave labor puts on the bottom line!

seruzawa · 03-14-2012, 09:57 AM

Another thing on these Chinese bikes to consider. A couple of years back I was getting a tire at an accessories shop and some guy was there with a broken rim from a Chinese dirt bike. The rim had a odd non-standard of spokes and no accessory wheels would fit. No parts support. His only options were to find another one of the cheap shyt bike in a junkyard or just buy a new one.

You can keep the cheap mainland Chinese shyt.

03-12-2012, 10:14 AM	#1
Administrator Administrator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: On My Bike Posts: 0	2012 Cleveland CycleWerks Tha Misfit Review - Video Original Article: 2012 Cleveland CycleWerks Tha Misfit Review - Video Please discuss the Motorcycle.com article 2012 Cleveland CycleWerks Tha Misfit Review - Video in our Motorcycle Forums below. Use the reply button to let others know your comments or feedback on the article. Constructive criticism is always appreciated, along with your thoughts and personal opinions on the bikes and products we have tested.

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schizuki Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Just hangin' in Milan with Clara Posts: 4,999	I was done at "built in China." [BTW, buy some wind guards for the microphones.] __________________ *Reverēre meam auctōritātem* "Drew Ryun applied [to the IRS] for permanent non-profit status for a group called 'Media Trackers' in July 2011. Fifteen months later, he’d heard nothing. So he applied again under the eco-friendly name of 'Greenhouse Solutions,' and was approved in three weeks." Last edited by schizuki : 03-12-2012 at 12:04 PM.

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The_AirHawk Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Leanin' Tower O' P-P-P-P-POWAAAAAAAAA!!!! Posts: 11,426	I applaud CCW for the things they got "right" on the moto. Sad that this day and age, one must go to China, Inc. to outsource any complex machine to make it "affordable". One understands completely why this bike is Hecho en Chine, but one does not have to like that fact. That said, I really like the looks and pricepoint of this moto. I have an opinion on why the modified bike suffered the inconsistent idle-gremlins that plagued it, that is unrelated to the actual work done to make it faster, but I will not go into that now. __________________ *Parfois, on fait pas semblant* Sometimes, it's not pretend Oderint Dum Metuant Let them hate so long as they fear политики предпочитают безоружных крестьян Politicians Prefer Unarmed Peasants Nothing to see here, Citizen. Move along now... Last edited by The_AirHawk : 03-12-2012 at 02:54 PM.

03-12-2012, 05:29 PM	#5
jmdonald Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mission Viejo Posts: 1,224	Wtfo Did I miss the gratuitous wheelie photo? Looks like someone has done their product manager homework or at least took product management 101. How you guys held that thing in the turns without ASC I'll never know. Suffice to say, nice review. __________________ Secede.

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The Spaceman Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 2,391	You guys need one of those furry microphone covers. The noise on the video was so bad I couldn't watch it. __________________ :About 80,000 soaked French spectators received more shocks today than a nun in a cucumber patch."

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03-12-2012, 05:57 PM	#6
Huss Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 254	Thanks for the review. They sell these down the street from me, and I was kinda jazzed but a little worried by possible quality issues. I've been burnt by the crapola Stella 150 4T scoot (made in India) that I bought last year. Your test of Tha Misfit showing leaking forks, iffy fueling, wobbly needles etc made me realise why I prefer to pay more for better bikes.

03-14-2012, 09:57 AM	#10
seruzawa The Toad Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: 8501 ft. Posts: 17,398	Another thing on these Chinese bikes to consider. A couple of years back I was getting a tire at an accessories shop and some guy was there with a broken rim from a Chinese dirt bike. The rim had a odd non-standard of spokes and no accessory wheels would fit. No parts support. His only options were to find another one of the cheap shyt bike in a junkyard or just buy a new one. You can keep the cheap mainland Chinese shyt. __________________ http://www.badmovies.org/movies/deadalive/ I kick @ss for the Lord!