I've heard from my first lender and I was denied....  So now I "?" whether to try another lender or try to just save the cash on my own....

Hey drummerben, who'd you get to finance?  I was just askin' cause you said you had trouble getting financed.

Well this seems like a large group.  :cry:  
I've been doing some research on the Zongshen.  It seems like a great starter bike! I was wondering however what kind of gas mileage it really gets.
Some places say 100+mpg some say 120mpg.  Which is closer.

These places I've been looking also say that top speed is dependent on weight, so I was wondering how much you fellas weigh so that I might know if it'll go faster with me.  I'm a small frame guy, 120-130lbs...

Well I hope to become a good member of this forum, all I need is my bike.  I think I can get one for about $1500-$1700, assuming the person I talked to is legit.
I'll check in later, and I'll let y'all know just as soon as I get my ride!