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Post by georgewhyte on Jul 20, 2005 16:03:19 GMT
Anyone know the difference between a TAISHAN
And a Baotian,
I reckon the same scooter with a different sticked, or is one better.
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Post by Ginger Phil on Jul 20, 2005 16:06:14 GMT
Different cosmetics and that's about it.
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Post by georgewhyte on Jul 20, 2005 16:08:37 GMT
Different cosmetics (how do you mean)
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Post by Ginger Phil on Jul 20, 2005 16:09:49 GMT
They look different but underneath they're the same bikes built around the same design.  |
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Post by georgewhyte on Jul 20, 2005 16:10:52 GMT
what about engine and what would you buy if buying
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Post by Ginger Phil on Jul 20, 2005 16:14:24 GMT
I think the engines are 99% the same. If I was buying again I'd go for a retro-style Baotian like that Union Jack one. |
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Post by stevieh on Jul 20, 2005 18:07:25 GMT
The union jack one (if you mean on ebay) is made by Giantco, still chinese i know.
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Post by onamission1989 on Jul 20, 2005 18:17:20 GMT
My retro (bt50qt11) is made my baotian, i think baotian on the whole are better as they have disc brakes
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Post by georgewhyte on Jul 20, 2005 19:02:56 GMT
I think Baotian is getting the best vote
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Post by Ginger Phil on Jul 20, 2005 20:14:39 GMT
The union jack one (if you mean on ebay) is made by Giantco, still chinese i know. Oh yeah.  I'd still choose a retro Baotian and plaster union jack stickers all over it. ;D Am I right in saying Baotian are not really meant to be on sale in the UK?  What Bike magazine list every bike manufacturer who are legitimately available over here but Baotian are not listed so maybe it's only these eBay companies who are importing them? |
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Post by georgewhyte on Jul 21, 2005 13:00:37 GMT
yes they are legal in this country but must be imported so yes and no
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Post by Ginger Phil on Jul 21, 2005 14:03:27 GMT
So really they're not "officially" available in this country.  |
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Post by weeyin on Jul 21, 2005 16:05:56 GMT
I was in one of the main motorbike dealers in Glasgow last weekend and a Yamaha Rep came in and showed us the sales figures for 2005 for scooters, Baotian is the top selling brand in the UK at the moment so recon we're on to winners!
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Post by scooterboy on Jul 21, 2005 17:35:04 GMT
They must have sold loads of Taishans & Baotians on ebay.
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Post by georgewhyte on Jul 21, 2005 21:31:27 GMT
on ebay iv enqiered each seller of tashan and boation 9 of then selling 20 per week
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Post by Ginger Phil on Jul 22, 2005 13:30:15 GMT
on ebay iv enqiered each seller of tashan and boation 9 of then selling 20 per week I can quite believe that. If you do a search on ebay for Baotian (tick the box which says Search item and description) then hundreds will show up, there must be about 30 Taishans up for sale right now too. |
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I'd still choose a retro Baotian and plaster union jack stickers all over it. ;D 
