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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 09-18-2012, 02:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 769
Posted By benjamin550
Help with tires sizes/ tube sizes

Hey,

I'm buying some new tubes and tires, and I have been searching around online for a few conversion charts to help me understand which tires/ tubes I can by. My bike is 2.75-21 Front and...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-19-2012, 02:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,330
Posted By benjamin550
Thanks for the suggestions guys. I brought back...

Thanks for the suggestions guys. I brought back some foam form the US (like what you find in camping mats) and used that, but I didnt end up with something I liked and I ran out of foam/ spray...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-16-2012, 01:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,330
Posted By benjamin550
Unfortunately having a custom seat made is not...

Unfortunately having a custom seat made is not possible here. Also, buying foam is not possible here, not the kind to do this at least.

I basically just did a poor job of reshaping it, and dont...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-15-2012, 06:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,330
Posted By benjamin550
Seat emergency... HElP!

So... I got the wise Idea to reshape my horribly uncomfortable seat on my Lifan and I have sort of mucked it up a bit. Does anyone know where to find a spare seat? Its a 200cc LIfan gy-5a. Im going...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-12-2012, 10:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,111
Posted By benjamin550
I think i might just find someone who can weld...

I think i might just find someone who can weld here and draw something up and hope for the best. Unfortunately bothe of those wouldnt work because they use the shock mounts as attach points and my...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-09-2012, 05:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,111
Posted By benjamin550
Ive emailed them to see if we can maybe find some...

Ive emailed them to see if we can maybe find some brackets that come close to fitting my Lifan.

Kohl
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-09-2012, 05:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,111
Posted By benjamin550
Im looking at these, if I could just figure out...

Im looking at these, if I could just figure out which ones to order for my bike...

http://www.dbzproducts.com/
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-09-2012, 11:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,111
Posted By benjamin550
Its not really style im concerned with, its more...

Its not really style im concerned with, its more an issue of capacity. That, and i prefer side bags because if I put a bag on the back, it messes me up when im getting on the bike. Im short.

kohl
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-08-2012, 01:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,294
Posted By benjamin550
Thanks Fisher, I found it. That was way easier...

Thanks Fisher, I found it. That was way easier than what I thought I was going to have to do. 8O
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-08-2012, 12:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,294
Posted By benjamin550
Fisher, Yeah, removing it from the...

Fisher,

Yeah, removing it from the motorcycle. I looked pretty hard and I didnt see a pull cord. Ill check again.

Kohl
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-08-2012, 12:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,111
Posted By benjamin550
Saddle/ side bags for Lifan GY-5A. Custom or otherwise...

I'm looking to add some side bags to my Lifan. Ive debated having someone here in Haiti build a little frame that I could bolt on and then install my bags of choice. Does anyone have any advice on...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-08-2012, 12:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,294
Posted By benjamin550
Removing the seat on my Lifan GY-5A

I finally gathered up all the necessary materials to reshape my very uncomfortable seat on my Lifan, but I cant figure out how to get it off. I got the front tab, and the middle one, but the rear tab...
Forum: Video and Pics 05-07-2012, 07:59 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,993
Posted By benjamin550
Thanks for watching everybody! Indeed, Haiti...

Thanks for watching everybody!

Indeed, Haiti is not known for its infrastructure. Still, every morning, I am pleasantly surprised to see how normal life can be. Tired parents dragging their...
Forum: Video and Pics 05-07-2012, 04:15 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,993
Posted By benjamin550
My daily commute: Port-au-Prince, Haiti.

This is my daily commute to work, filmed with GoPro mounted to my helmet.

https://vimeo.com/41580118

Kohl
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-16-2012, 01:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,242
Posted By benjamin550
UPDATE- I followed Katorangers advice...

UPDATE-

I followed Katorangers advice adjusted the clip on the needle. First I went 2 notches down (all the way). I think I was feeling optimistic. It cranked right up from a cold start and...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-10-2012, 05:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,242
Posted By benjamin550
Sweet, thanks! Will do that this weekend. Will...

Sweet, thanks! Will do that this weekend. Will this affect overall performance i.e. making it run too rich at all RPMs. Once its warm it does seem to run decently.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-10-2012, 02:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,242
Posted By benjamin550
Spud- he already told me about those. I plan on...

Spud- he already told me about those. I plan on buying one but not for at least a few months till i make a trip from haiti back to the US. I was hoping to find a good solution until then.
...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-10-2012, 01:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,242
Posted By benjamin550
Carb problems- Lifan 200 GY-5A- Hard to start

I have a new (600KM) Lifan 200 and the carburetor seems to not be working well. After the bike has been sitting for an hour or so, it is very hard to start and requires lots of choke, and starting it...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 03-30-2012, 03:37 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,336
Posted By benjamin550
Fast Doc- No worries, Our trip in september...

Fast Doc-

No worries, Our trip in september is sort of booked as far as hotels/hostels and then crashing on friends couches any ways. BUT, if we plan it a little in advanced, then I could get a...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 03-30-2012, 03:05 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,336
Posted By benjamin550
Well, Im half serious and half kidding. The...

Well, Im half serious and half kidding. The reality is in Haiti a motorcycle can be one of the absolute best ways to get around, both in the city and out. In the city, a motorcycle can take hour hour...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 03-30-2012, 09:01 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,336
Posted By benjamin550
Hey guys. I havent bought it yet. Im still...

Hey guys. I havent bought it yet. Im still weighing my options. Because it is on the more expensive side (1700.00 vs 1200 for a lesser built dual sport) It may be sitting a while. Ill make up my...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 03-28-2012, 02:24 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,336
Posted By benjamin550
FastDoc- Come on down! Its a beautiful country...

FastDoc- Come on down! Its a beautiful country and very fun by motorcycle. Do you do medical missions?

What would be the downfall to taking a bike like this Offroad? Suspension too stiff?
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 03-28-2012, 12:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,336
Posted By benjamin550
Should I buy a Zongshen Motard 200 TriaX? Off road?

Hello,

I recently purchased a lifan 200 GY-5A in Haiti and I am really loving it. But the other day I came across this guy.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7065/6878069800_23dcfd888c_z.jpg...
Forum: New Member Introductions 03-25-2012, 04:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,524
Posted By benjamin550
Excellent! Thanks weldangrind, that is perfect....

Excellent! Thanks weldangrind, that is perfect. Will be checking the valve clearance first chance I have some free time this week. Although I have no idea where to find a feeler gauge down here. I...
Forum: New Member Introductions 03-24-2012, 11:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,524
Posted By benjamin550
Thanks! I am a photojournalist and I'm...

Thanks!

I am a photojournalist and I'm working with a Haitian based news agency. We do documentaries and short films as well as daily reporting too. I've been here 7 months now and so far very...
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