Quality standard
The 18-point PDI, filmed per VIN
A bike that was never started in China becomes your problem at destination. Every unit passes this list on camera before it is crated, and you open the folder before the container seals.
| # | Check | What pass looks like | What happens on fail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VIN & engine number match against order sheet | Both numbers legible, stamped (not stickered), and identical to the PI line and packing list. | Any mismatch: unit is set aside until the factory corrects paperwork. It never ships under the wrong number. |
| 2 | Fluids filled: engine oil, brake fluid, coolant | Oil on the dipstick mark, brake reservoirs at max, coolant at the cold line (liquid-cooled models). | Low or missing fluid is filled and noted; a leak found afterwards fails the unit. |
| 3 | Cold start + 3-minute idle | Starts within two attempts from cold, idle settles and holds; no knocking, rattling or smoke after 30 seconds. | Hunting idle, persistent smoke or mechanical noise: unit fails and goes back to the factory technician. |
| 4 | Throttle response & return | Revs rise cleanly and the throttle snaps closed by spring alone. | Sticky return or hesitation: cable/EFI checked; unit re-tested. |
| 5 | Run through all gears on stand or test strip | Every gear engages with the clutch, no false neutrals, neutral light works. | Missed gear or grinding: fails. |
| 6 | Front & rear brake actuation and free play | Firm lever/pedal, correct free play, wheel locks on the stand. | Spongy lever or no bite: bled and re-tested, or fails. |
| 7 | ABS warning-light self-check (ABS models) | Light on at ignition, off after the wheel turns. | Light stays on: fault code read; unit fails until cleared. |
| 8 | Suspension compression check, fork seal inspection | Smooth stroke, no oil film on stanchions, no knocking at full extension. | Weeping seal: replaced before crating. |
| 9 | Wheel spoke tension / rim runout spot check | Even tone across spokes; rim runs true within visible tolerance. | Loose spokes are tensioned; bent rim fails. |
| 10 | Chain tension & lubrication | Slack within the factory spec, chain lubed, sprockets undamaged. | Adjusted on the spot. |
| 11 | All lights: head (high/low), brake, indicators, plate | Every lamp works; indicators flash at normal rate. | Bulb/LED replaced from stock. |
| 12 | Horn, kill switch, side-stand sensor | Horn sounds; kill switch stops the engine; side stand cuts the engine in gear (where fitted). | Fixed or fails. |
| 13 | Dash functions & odometer reading recorded | Speedo, fuel gauge, warning lights, clock; odometer reading written on the per-VIN sheet. | A dash fault is a factory return. |
| 14 | Fastener torque spot check: axles, handlebar clamp, engine mounts | Marked with paint after torque; wheels and bars cannot be moved by hand. | Loose fasteners torqued; stripped threads fail. |
| 15 | Fuel system: no leaks at tap, lines, carb/injector body | Dry after idle test; no fuel smell around the tank. | Leak = fail. |
| 16 | Cosmetic inspection: paint, plastics, welds photographed | Four-side photos plus close-ups of any mark; welds even, no cracked plastics. | Damage beyond a minor scuff: part replaced, or the unit is declined. |
| 17 | Accessories & toolkit contents verified against packing list | Mirrors, toolkit, manual, keys (two), spare fuses, charger for e-motos. | Missing items added before crating. |
| 18 | Full walk-around video per VIN, uploaded before crating | One continuous clip showing VIN, start, idle, lights, brakes, gears and the cosmetic walk-around. | No video, no shipment. You receive the folder link before the balance is due. |
Where it happens
At the factory or our consolidation point in Chongqing, before crating, by our staff, not the factory’s own QC alone.
How you see it
A shared folder, one video per VIN, plus the per-VIN sheet with odometer reading and notes. Sent with the loading report, before the balance.
Then, at your end
After assembly, run the short destination PDI. It takes ten minutes and it is what makes a claim provable.
A supplier who resists filming PDI is answering a question you have not asked yet. Our full vetting checklist applies to us too.
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