Going to try the new Hummer G4

[rodbox5]

I think we may be giving Dreamrider an easy ride - if you'll excuse the pun.

If you think about it, they sold every bike they advertised on e-bay - and at a comparitively high price, based on the fact that they were supposed to be OHC models.

I looked at their feedback sales history and on average they've sold these bikes for around $1350 a piece - that's well over the odds for a Chinese dirt bike. Not to mention they are the most expensive shippers in Australia for dirt bikes.

Cibbie - you're lucky they are offering you parts - because everybody else I've spoken to is getting sweet F/A in compensation.

I therfore think it only right to forward a complaint to e-bay - and I've sent mine today.

That said - I'm pretty happy with the bike's construction and anyway, all may not be lost.

I'm planning to fit a hot OHC engine from Bataycan - but am waiting to hear if it will bolt directly into a pushrod bed without too many hassles.

I'll let everyone know how it goes.

[Archie]

Originally Posted by CibbyDoc

Hi all,

I was basically told the same thing. Dreamrider are struggling to stay in business but help out with some parts for those that feel wrong done by.

My No (that I assumed was a frame number) is located on the steering head housing - stamped inn. Starts with an "LD6Y" number.

So my VIN is this plus the engine model number....Yes?

Allied...It dosnt seem too promising. I tried to get a promise of a similiar price if I purchase a new one off them within 12 months and even that was too hard (Son talking about buying one).

Going with my son to Pacific Park and camping till saturday. So that should see the beast completely run in now...will let you know how it goes. Have a safe and happy christmas all.

Cheers Doc

Your frame number is your VIN and the ZS167FMM + numbers under the engine is "The engine number"

Merry Christmas to all.

[Archie]

Originally Posted by rodbox5

I think we may be giving Dreamrider an easy ride - if you'll excuse the pun.

If you think about it, they sold every bike they advertised on e-bay - and at a comparitively high price, based on the fact that they were supposed to be OHC models.

I looked at their feedback sales history and on average they've sold these bikes for around $1350 a piece - that's well over the odds for a Chinese dirt bike. Not to mention they are the most expensive shippers in Australia for dirt bikes.

Cibbie - you're lucky they are offering you parts - because everybody else I've spoken to is getting sweet F/A in compensation.

I therfore think it only right to forward a complaint to e-bay - and I've sent mine today.

That said - I'm pretty happy with the bike's construction and anyway, all may not be lost.

I'm planning to fit a hot OHC engine from Bataycan - but am waiting to hear if it will bolt directly into a pushrod bed without too many hassles.

I'll let everyone know how it goes.

Hi Rod, just topped the baby up with fresh castrol active 4 oil as you use and recommend and she puurrrrrssssssss. Starts up and gets into idle much quicker than the other oil,sounds great with less tappet noise, found and cleaned the screen, but didn't go as far as the filter....it's internal but how and where is it? Another dahhhhhhh ???the manual sucks as u know, anyhow merry xmas to ya and thank you for the great input and help as always.

[rodbox5]

I'm going to take a few photos over the next day of so and paste them on this thread, to show my bike and some of the mods I've completed.

Maybe all the Hummer owners could do the same - and since there seems to be a fair number of us, use this thread as a Hummer owner's general goss & tech page.

[Archie]

Originally Posted by rodbox5

I'm going to take a few photos over the next day of so and paste them on this thread, to show my bike and some of the mods I've completed.

Maybe all the Hummer owners could do the same - and since there seems to be a fair number of us, use this thread as a Hummer owner's general goss & tech page.

Sounds like a great idea Rod,I guess we are all alone as far as dreamrider goes, so all the help and input from ourselves shall have to do. I'll get a few pics sorted out on the lighting and switchbox setup for the rec reg.

[rodbox5]

OK - Here's my Hummer:

http://www.miniriders.com.au/forum/a...d=119916579 1

Here's the 56 tooth rear sprocket I fitted along with a DID chain:

http://www.miniriders.com.au/forum/a...d=119916579 1

Here's a 14mm x 1,5 tpi castellated axle nut and pin I fiited, as a more secure alternative to the original Cinese fastener:

http://www.miniriders.com.au/forum/a...d=119916579 1

This shows where the sprocket nuts were catching on the back of the swing arm, when the axle nut was tightened to the recommended 60Nm:

http://www.miniriders.com.au/forum/a...d=119916579 1

To fix the problem, I put a 16mm stainless washer over the axle shaft, between the side of the swing arm and the sprocket side wheel spacer you can see in the photo. This mod also centered up the sprocket in the chain - which was an added bonus.

[bLaDeY]

It doesn't look as though the attachment links are working. I'm looking forward to them

[CibbyDoc]

Hey Guys,

Rod....great idea. Your attachments no worky. Try photobucket.com works for me.

These bikes MUST be getting very popular as even Motoxtrail.com are making sticker kits for them...nice too...check em out.

It appears Dreamrider are done and dusted...no reply emails lately at all. Atomic are now selling this model so I have made an inquiry about spares support.

I ride pretty hard on this bike as I am used to bigger hondas and yam so I guess I am bound to have some problems and have.

Some of the common ones are:

1: Fork tube protectors are too long and on full compression (over ruts and jumps) will hit the front fender and crack it...pain when riding..makes a loud noise too.
BROKEN BRAKELINE BRACKET - FORK PROTECTOR HITS IT
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g1...ineBracket.jpg
BROKEN FENDER FROM FORK PROTECTOR HIT
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g1...ckedFender.jpg
DAMAGE FROM FORK PROTECTOR HITTING FENDER
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g1...ctorDamage.jpg

2: Wire loom conectors are somewhat a loose fit, especially the ones under the tank that lead to the coil. In muddy conditions and river crossings will get wet and mudcaked and cause bike to misfire badly. Suggest waterproofing with good insulation tape....this problem caused me a lot of pain and I stripped the carb and cleaned it before I picked up on it. Checking the connections made no difference as it lets SO much water and dirt in. (WILL GET SOME PHOTOS SOON OF THIS)

3: Air filter box is too tight/short for length (tube that connects air intake on carb to airbox) and can cause seperation from the airbox. I made up a bracket and moved it forward 15mm to solve the problem. Its a shite airbox and we prob need an alternative filter in it as when I cleaned my carb the air intakes where filthy....the filter is NOT pre oiled, so be warned and oil prior to riding...I just use 2 stroke oil and have for 30 years with great results or you can use these fancy new spray on oils (which are prob just diluted 2 stroke oil anyway).
BRACKET INSTALLED INTO AIRBOX
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g1...boxBracket.jpg

4: On full compression (over jumps, climbing river banks, log crossing - which it does well actually, etc) the rear wheel rubs against the exhaust bracket.....gives you afright at first. Then you get used to it.
RUB AREA ON EXHAUST BRACKET
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g1...ketTyreRub.jpg

5: Rear brakeline rubs on tyre over ruts etc and wears the line and the rough braided brakline actually wears away the frame as you can see in the photo. As yet I cant find a solution to this but it really needs to be sorted...any ideas? I WAS THINKING OF PERHAPS TURNING THE BANJO AROUND SO TH LINE STICKS OUT RATHER THAN IN.
WEAR ON REAR BRAKELINE


6: Adjusters on rear shock inaccessible whilst riding. I have not been able to find a screwdriver with a small enough angle to ne able to adjust these settings which control rebound and damping....pain more than anything.
REBOUND ADJUSTER

DAMPING ADJUSTER - I THINK?


7: The frame at the front base of the motor has 2 open square section steel tubes which let in tonnes of water. Fine when riding as it will drain out the back of the tubes but when back at camp and it rains the angle of the bike on the stand lets the water sit in the tube...not that great an idea for frame integrity. I sealed it with some silicone.
FRAME WATER TRAP
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g1...aterTrap-1.jpg


Thats about it for now. Anything else from a ride tomorrow and I'll post.

Cheers Doc

[rodbox5]

Hi folks,

My pictures got wiped off my mini-riders attachment board - reason unknown.

I've tried it again to see if it works - Please let me know if it doesn't.

[Wildman]

Great info,will have to make a few changes to mine.
Have only had it out once so far but it seems quite good.