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Post by rapidjim on May 26, 2013 9:16:19 GMT -6
[replyingto=ellpee]ellpee[/replyingto]Yes all Ice Bear machines do come from the Ice Bear Distributor in CA. However, there are some larger dealers that have bought containers of machines and do have stock left over from previous years. Mostly in 150cc machines
Part of what you are paying for is service. Some dealers out there don't offer it. If you have a warranty issue you have to get the parts from the dealer you bought the machine from. Some dealers will give you the run around or not even answer or return your call. Also, what if you need technical advise? The Ice Bear Distributor will refer you back to the dealer you bought it from or me. I do a lot of tech support for Ice Bear for customers who can not get any info from the dealer they bought from. So I do know what I am talking about when it comes to non support from some online dealers.
I will not mention the name of these dealers, because I have a policy not to bad mouth other dealers by name.
Jim
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Post by rapidjim on May 26, 2013 8:19:28 GMT -6
Memorial Day is a very special day for me. A day of reflection on days gone by and a reminder to all of those that have given so much, even their lives so that all can enjoy the freedoms that we all have.
One thing we all share is that we all have a family member somewhere in our family tree that has served.
My American Legion will once again be spending the day going 7 different cemeteries to honor those that have gone before us. Our local Pastor will read the names of those that have pasted, our Color Guard will fire a 21 gun salute and finally our bugler will play taps. As the former Commander I can tell you it is a very moving ceremony and does make one think.
Please take a moment this weekend to reflect and remember our past and present service men and women.
Jim USAF Msgt Retired 1971-1991
Please take a moment and watch:
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Post by rapidjim on May 25, 2013 11:44:58 GMT -6
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Post by rapidjim on May 16, 2013 7:18:17 GMT -6
The other day, Ice Bear was doing some warehouse cleanup and found 3 sets of the hard to find rebuild kits for the early 150 trannys with reverse. Kits have everything shown except the case gasket. The only other thing you would need is the 6004 center shaft bearing that was not used in production models.   (picture curtisy of Wildman) PM me if you need a set. Jim/Owner Rapid Repair |
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Post by rapidjim on May 16, 2013 7:17:21 GMT -6
If it is for an Ice Bear trike give me a call
Jim/Owner
Rapid Repair
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Post by rapidjim on May 14, 2013 15:00:35 GMT -6
davec: please encrypt that "chickmagnet" part -- I have a wife to deal with here.  What Dave meant to say was that the women like them too (   ( wink wink nod nod) LOL Jim |
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Post by rapidjim on Apr 6, 2013 9:58:21 GMT -6
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Post by rapidjim on Mar 14, 2013 9:41:49 GMT -6
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Young Pup
by: rapidjim - Mar 14, 2013 7:05:58 GMT -6
Post by rapidjim on Mar 14, 2013 7:05:58 GMT -6
A duded-up city rider walks into a seedy tavern in Sturgis , SD. He sits at the bar and notices a grizzled old biker with his arms folded, staring blankly at a full bowl of chili.
After fifteen minutes of just sitting there staring at it, the newby rider bravely asks the old biker, 'If you ain't gonna eat that, mind if I do?'
The old veteran of a thousand rides slowly turns his head toward the young pup and says, 'Nah, you go ahead.'
Eagerly, the guy wearing the shiny new leather fashions reaches over and slides the bowl into his place and starts spooning it in with delight. He gets nearly down to the bottom of the bowl and notices a dead mouse in the chilli. The sight was very shocking and he immediately barfed up the chili back into the bowl.
The old biker quietly says, 'Yep, that's as far as I got, too.'
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Zodiacs
by: rapidjim - Mar 12, 2013 20:47:38 GMT -6
Post by rapidjim on Mar 12, 2013 20:47:38 GMT -6
There are still a few Zodiacs available in Black and Burgandy.
Jim/Owner
Rapid Repair
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Post by rapidjim on Mar 10, 2013 9:25:30 GMT -6
Be very leary of Dong Fang. They have had issues in the past esp with their trikes. Parts were/are hard to get your hands on. That is one of the reasons Ice Bear quit handleing their trikes.
Jim/Owner
Rapid Repair
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Post by rapidjim on Mar 10, 2013 9:21:42 GMT -6
I have not heard any reports back that the rear decks are still cracking on the Modified Tornados and Magnums. The mods they did really seemed to do the trick. The Compellers have a long wheelbase and cracking was not a wide spread issue as I remember. Then again the Compeller was not a hot seller.
Jim/Owner
Rapid Repair
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Post by rapidjim on Mar 9, 2013 8:54:45 GMT -6
Ice Bear has changed the way the rear decks mounts and have done extensive mods on the adding rubber mounting and engine mounts, since Mike bought his. Not sure how much has been done to the Compeller. The Compeller is not a huge seller. I will have to call and find out. Here is the link to what was done on the Magnum thescooterprofessor.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=3wheel&action=display&thread=1143Jim/Owner Rapid Repair |
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Post by rapidjim on Mar 8, 2013 8:46:13 GMT -6
Ice bear is the only Manufacturer of the conventional ( 2 wheels in back). They have a US patent.
If I remember correctly the Jonway 244cc is a CF Moto style motor. I have worked on a few of them and I am not impressed. Saying this may get some reaction, but that is my opinion and others may have different opinions. Just like some like Fords and some like Chevys. I can say that Roketa also uses the Linihai Clone ( like Ice Bear) in some of their machines. That motor has been around for a very long time. I do not get many calls nor in shop repairs for motor issues in the IB trikes.
Jim
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Post by rapidjim on Mar 4, 2013 10:52:25 GMT -6
If Interested give me a call and I can help you out.
Jim/Owner
Rapid Repair
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