Is there any difference at all?

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m42duster

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I'm 63, I have owned a couple CT200U's. I just like the looks of them. Anyhow, I decided I wanted another one. During my search, I came across a sale ad from Dunhams.

The sale ad looked like a regular red CT200U, but the seat and advertisement called it the Viper HS200. When did the rebrand happen. Is it truly the same bike? I bought it anyway for $599 on sale. $200 off.

I got a display model. Once I looked it over at home, I noticed the front fork had absolutely no washers installed. Just the neck bolt and nut. It was finger tight. The front wheel was loose. There was no washers on either side of the hub. I called manager today and complained. Told her they best check the other ones on the floor. Can't get good help anymore.
Once I installed the washers and torqued everything down, it ran like a top.
 
RobertC

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Hello @m42duster , welcome to the Oldminibikes.com forum !

I am not certain, but think it's probably re-badged as a Viper, for Dunham's.

I didn't know Coleman did that, but it was commonplace practice back in our youth, during the heyday of mini bikes.

Glad you looked it over and got it sorted.

Ride it, and enjoy it !
 
SAS289

SAS289

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Can't believe that they still make them. May be getting close to 10 years since they came out. The early 200U's were orange.

I'm wondering if they are using the same engine. Does yours have a Hisun sticker on the gas tank?
 
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m42duster

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SAS289 said:
Can't believe that they still make them. May be getting close to 10 years since they came out. The early 200U's were orange.

I'm wondering if they are using the same engine. Does yours have a Hisun sticker on the gas tank?
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On the Coleman page, it lists retailers that sell the bike. All still use the Viper moniker. Maybe that name appeals to a certain demographic.
 
SAS289

SAS289

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m42duster said:
Yes, Hisun.
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Nothing wrong with the Hisun 196's.

The bike in the picture is nearly 8 years old. Last year I built the 196 and included a 3/4" crankshaft for the torque converter. Very nice power and a lot of low end with an 8 tooth sprocket.

I chose to cut the chain guard bracket and use a straight up riser. The other choice that most guys take is a forward riser. With the forward riser you do not need to cut the bracket off.

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m42duster

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SAS289 said:
Nothing wrong with the Hisun 196's.

The bike in the picture is nearly 8 years old. Last year I built the 196 and included a 3/4" crankshaft for the torque converter. Very nice power and a lot of low end with an 8 tooth sprocket.

I chose to cut the chain guard bracket and use a straight up riser. The other choice that most guys take is a forward riser. With the forward riser you do not need to cut the bracket off.

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Nice looking. Is that OEM color? I like that color. Told my wife I was repainting mine for a winter project. I was going with a camo scheme, but that color is sweet.
 
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