Forum: Dealer & Distributor Discussion
03-07-2012, 12:45 AM
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Replies: 4
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Thanks, folks. I'll keep looking. I want to...
Thanks, folks. I'll keep looking. I want to ride my bikes, not spend all the time fixing stuff, or dealing with poor build quality. It's too bad that I can't just ship my Lifan 125 back. It's...
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Forum: Dealer & Distributor Discussion
03-01-2012, 08:40 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,746
allsportsride on ebay?
Hello China Riders,
I'm currently looking into getting a new Lifan when I go back to America again, but don't want a repeat of the fake Lifan I bought several years ago which died at 800 miles.
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Forum: Sightings
01-11-2012, 01:38 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,130
Chinese Bollin 150cc at Mt Dandenong, Australia
Hello China riders,
I've just gotten back from a quick trip to Melbourne, where the decent year round weather (and over $5/gal gas) makes riding popular. I saw a lot of new Hyosung bikes for sale...
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Forum: Street
11-21-2011, 01:04 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,567
Jinlun from Motorcycles-scooters.com?
Hello, I've given up on exporting my 2009 Lifan 125cc China bike from China to the US, as it is too new to be exempt from DOT/EPA bureaucracy. It's provided me with about 2400km of (mostly) trouble...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
06-13-2010, 02:49 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,944
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Forum: New Member Introductions
06-11-2010, 07:54 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,944
pictures of my bike...will post more soon
here are some pictures of my new bike. riding it home in the rain diritied it a bit...but dirty bikes don't stick out here, and that's what it's all about sometimes.
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Forum: New Member Introductions
05-23-2010, 10:15 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,944
Hello from Dalian Liaoning China
Hello, China riders.
I've not been riding for awhile, having moved from Arizona to rainy Ireland, then to Dalian China. The weather here is a lot better, making me miss riding back home.
I...
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Forum: Sightings
11-11-2008, 06:44 AM
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Replies: 0
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Dublin Ireland Lifan 250
Hello, I saw a maroon LF250 this morning in Dublin, Ireland. It's nice to see that these bikes are certified in Europe.
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Forum: Pit/Pocket Bikes & Scooters
05-19-2008, 02:02 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 5,840
katoranger, nice choice with Honda. I rode a...
katoranger, nice choice with Honda. I rode a 110cc in Penang, Malaysia where they still are sold new for about $900-$1100. The street bikes are all painted black over there, and have the 4 speed...
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Forum: Street
04-08-2008, 12:02 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,861
km/miles.
if your speedometer maxes out at 140 and not 85, it's in km, as is the odometer. if you want to really check, 1 mile = 1.6 km...check the mileage at one mile post on us-1, and see if more than one...
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Forum: Street
04-07-2008, 05:05 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,861
Cheryl,
You can get the gas tank off rather...
Cheryl,
You can get the gas tank off rather easily removing the bolt under the seat, then sliding it off. You should take out the 4 bolts holding the "fuel pump" (vacuum activated) and it can be...
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Forum: Street
04-07-2008, 01:09 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,959
ya, culcune, that's probably the main cause of...
ya, culcune, that's probably the main cause of malfunction. what i may be doing in the near future is something more extreme. i'm thinking of keeping the stock transmission (it's still ok, and...
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Forum: Street
04-07-2008, 10:35 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,959
time to give up for now.
Well, I've gotten the engine completely apart, and decided to scrap the bike. I bought a 2002 Virago on Saturday, and used a lot of parts from the Lifan to update the Virago. All of the places I...
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Forum: Street
04-02-2008, 05:58 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,959
Ya, I thought of using Yamaha engine. The...
Ya, I thought of using Yamaha engine. The problem with that is the cost. Even a wrecking yard engine will run $1200. I'll keep this forum updated as to what I decide to do, and how well it works. ...
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Forum: Street
04-02-2008, 12:36 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,959
Good & Bad news, got engine apart.
Well, my good friend who had worked on cars & bikes for over 50 years helped me pull my engine, and take it apart. Apparently, the bearings on the crank were junk / defective from the beginning, and...
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Forum: Street
03-26-2008, 01:41 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,959
engine
Does anyone know if I can take a Yamaha Virago short block and use it to overhaul this engine?
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Forum: Street
03-24-2008, 06:48 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,959
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Forum: Street
03-24-2008, 03:31 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,959
LF250 V-twin engine problems.
I recently did a 1300km oil change on my LF250. I'm trying to ensure I change oil every 600-700km until I know how this bike will run. I cleaned out the filter element, and there were lots of small...
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Forum: Dealer & Distributor Discussion
03-10-2008, 05:32 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 5,911
T-motorsports
I had no issues whatsoever with T-motorsports. They look to be a family-run outfit, and a bit understaffed, but took care of warranty claims quickly and efficiently. My TMS250 currently has 1200 km...
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