CSMoto
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CFMoto is Chinese and they have been around for quite some time now, since the 80's I believe. They manufacture engines for KTM and other companies.
They are definitely growing in popularity with their focus on bang for the buck.
My BIL/SIL have two ‘20 CForce600’s and a ZForce 950 that have been fine.
My wife and I ride Hondas and Kawasaki but I was looking at a new UForce 600 (UTV with bed) for around the property and occasional trail riding. They seem well built.
My BIL/SIL have two ‘20 CForce600’s and a ZForce 950 that have been fine.
My wife and I ride Hondas and Kawasaki but I was looking at a new UForce 600 (UTV with bed) for around the property and occasional trail riding. They seem well built.
That's the one I'm looking at. They are like $5k cheaper than comparable Kawasakis without having to add a winch and hard top.
I have heard great things about them. Hard to beat for what you get at the price point and the dealer network has grown a lot over the last few years. General maintenance looks much easier than my Can-Am's.
Bought a 2024 in November 2023, no issues at all. I liked all the items it came with that are extra on other brands, winch, roof, mirrors, storage bins. I added front and rear bumpers, front and rear windshield, rear hitch. Saved thousands under other brands.
Can you source wear parts for it? Things like the belt or clutches?
Can O'Riley's have a belt at the store in a few hours or so you have to go to a dealer hours away from where you camped for the weekend?
Can O'Riley's have a belt at the store in a few hours or so you have to go to a dealer hours away from where you camped for the weekend?
Yes they have a pretty good dealer system for a powersports product line. I have 3 dealers all 35 miles from me in rural WV. Yesterday I visited a dealer to look at a used one. Looked good in the pics but was in rough shape in person. Small dealer where they guys do parts and sales. They are also a Yamaha and Polaris dealer. The guy told me they have much less problems with the csmoto. 10-40 oil and regular GL gear oil is used in the gear boxes so no special oils like Polaris. The engine is under the bed for easy access. I can get a new 25 UForce 600 for 12k out the door. Only things I need are a windshield and a mounting plate for my snow plow. Also there is a lot of aftermarket stuff for them like clutches and high performance ECU's.
Looks like they are not popular here yet. Nearest dealer is over 100 miles away from me. With traffic that would make for an all day trip.
Our Can Am book shows alternative oils that can be used instead of dealer stuff .
Odd. How can they sell stuff to stay in business?
That's what I was wondering. Nothing for buyers to look at.
Well I picked up a new 25 UForce 600. It has a painted(automotive paint) hood black in color. It looks really good. On my first ride in the woods I discovered that's not such a good idea. Briars, branches etc rubbing against it make you cringe. Like driving a new car in the woods. Going to ceramic coat it and try not to worry about it. It really is a well engineered and put together machine. Bosch fuel injection with direct injectors.
For breaking in, I'm supposed to keep it at 1/4th throttle for the first 20 hrs. but you can't move very much with that. It needs 4-4500 rpms to go 8-10 mph.
Not only is it $4-5k cheaper than the big 3 it comes with roof, side mirrors, led headlights, winch, power steering and lots of storage under the seats and dash. It has all kinds of attachment points for any accessory you might want.
Definitely check these machines out if you are in the market for one.
For breaking in, I'm supposed to keep it at 1/4th throttle for the first 20 hrs. but you can't move very much with that. It needs 4-4500 rpms to go 8-10 mph.
Not only is it $4-5k cheaper than the big 3 it comes with roof, side mirrors, led headlights, winch, power steering and lots of storage under the seats and dash. It has all kinds of attachment points for any accessory you might want.
Definitely check these machines out if you are in the market for one.
I have a 21 CF moto Cforce 600 touring (2 up ATV) I bought new in March of 21.
It's been a great machine, no issues or break downs.
Mines been a multi purpose machine, a mix of trail riding, hauling firewood with a trailer and deer hunting.
It's really exceeded my expectations.
A comparable unit from Polaris or Canam were more money for a base model, and this came with a winch, aluminum wheels, power steering and LED lighting.
It's been a great machine, no issues or break downs.
Mines been a multi purpose machine, a mix of trail riding, hauling firewood with a trailer and deer hunting.
It's really exceeded my expectations.
A comparable unit from Polaris or Canam were more money for a base model, and this came with a winch, aluminum wheels, power steering and LED lighting.
Don't be super worried about the 1/4 throttle break in. It's hard to keep them moving with any speed with that amount of throttle.
I wouldn't advise long periods of wide open throttle, but I also wouldn't worry about going to half or 3/4 throttle to get going.
Just drive it gently the first couple hundred miles.
Change all the fluids out after 200 miles, engine and differential fluid.
It's normal to have a little metallic glitter during break in.
