I'm inclined to disagree. There's a very long, ongoing, thread on the C90club forum just for Riders Cub clones, in addition to the later Zeths ones. No they aren't the same build quality as the old Hondas but they are far from being the crock of sh** you imply. There are many that have done decent mileages now and still turn up on C90club events. The gearboxes AFAIK haven't given any issues, probably because they are direct copies of the 3 speed semi auto Honda boxes. I believe that some of the Chinese 4 speed boxes in the Wave/innova clones have given issues, though decent ones from Lifan & Loncin seem to be far better built.Jaz wrote: ↑Tue Nov 06, 2018 5:22 am The clones are standard no-brand Chinese fare - quick rot cycle parts, disintegrating rubber, exploding gearboxes, flaky electrics (I recall one that was delivered in a crate as new that had clearly had a wiring fire), Wensleydale bearings etc. etc. You also get the benefit of 'improvements' like the different sized brake on the front - now that no-one's importing the bikes any more (apart from the odd container load here and there) spares will potentially become a problem. Obviously you'll meet someone who had one that worked but caveat emptor applies here, and paying more than two-digit sums for one is not recommended.
You are absolutely correct about the brake drum. I can't get my head round why anyone thought that was a good idea.
... and the masses of C90club and cubchat members, still riding them anywhere and everywhere.