New guy from Ohio

Kurt Franz · 10-13-2013, 08:45 AM

Traded another bike for a 06 Lifan Gy2. Engine runs fine, vibrates nicely, rear disc brake locks up after riding ten minutes or so, needs a rear rack, front rim needs straightened a bit, street tires need to come off, plastics are mostly cracked, and the chain needs replaced.

Should be a fun cheap project to keep me occupied over the winter

if anyone has any spare parts or advice, please fire away

Kurt Franz
1979 Yamaha dt 175
2008 Kawasaki klr 650
2004 Kawasaki kdx200

katoranger · 10-13-2013, 09:29 AM

Welcome. Sounds like common issues.

Kurt Franz · 10-13-2013, 10:34 AM

Yes that appears to be so with the exception of the rear brake locking up. In all my years of owning bikes never had this issue - drum or disc. Understanding that there are a few different things that could cause this malady, what seems to be the common one on these odd little bikes? My initial suspect is that anti lock mechanism that I have never in my 49 years seen before.

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SpudRider · 10-13-2013, 02:15 PM

Welcome; we are glad you joined us.

I suspect the brake fluid level is too high. After the brakes warm up from use, the fluid expands in the master cylinder. Check the brake fluid level, and remove some fluid if necessary.

FastDoc · 10-13-2013, 02:20 PM

Welcome.

You have successfully acquired many of the most common issues. Next on the list is the muffler falling off, the battery falling out, and the CDI going Tango Uniform.

All easy fixes or preventable with reinforcement.

The rear brake issue is also common. It happened to the GY I currently have. The brake fluid is likley overfilled as Spud suggests.

SpudRider · 10-13-2013, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Kurt Franz

Traded another bike for a 06 Lifan Gy2. Engine runs fine, vibrates nicely, rear disc brake locks up after riding ten minutes or so, needs a rear rack, front rim needs straightened a bit, street tires need to come off, plastics are mostly cracked, and the chain needs replaced.

Should be a fun cheap project to keep me occupied over the winter

if anyone has any spare parts or advice, please fire away

Kurt Franz
1979 Yamaha dt 175
2008 Kawasaki klr 650
2004 Kawasaki kdx200

I think you will enjoy this project. If you have time, please start a thread on your project bike in our Dual Sport Forum.

Please do post photographs of your bike; we love photos.

Check the engine mounting bolts; they might be loose and causing some extra vibration.

You shouldn't have problems finding a rear rack or plastic for you bike.

Is the rim bent, or is the wheel simply out of true? If you decide not to repair the wheel, spare wheels are readily available, both new, and used.

You were wise to check our Free Classifieds Forum.

I really like the reduced maintenance, long life, and overall lower cost of O-ring drive chains. I have received excellent service from the low-priced, KMC 428UO drive chains.

http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=10597
http://tw200forum.com/forum/general-...g-chain-4.html

SpudRider · 10-13-2013, 02:35 PM

By the way, Kurt, you are in the company of several other KRL650 fans/owners on these forums.

MICRider · 10-13-2013, 04:00 PM

Hi Kurt!
Nice stable of bikes in your sig, I'm another one of those KLR guys

Weldangrind · 10-13-2013, 09:53 PM

Welcome Kurt!

X3 on the over-filled master cylinder reservoir. Now is a good time to simply flush out the goo for some quality DOT3. BTW, if there is an ABS device, dump it. I don't trust them.

I'd love to see your DT175! Son of Weldangrind and I resurrected a '78 MX175 a few years ago.

SpudRider · 10-13-2013, 09:59 PM

Yes, I was also going to tell you to dump the "ABS" device, but I forgot.

Kurt Franz · 10-14-2013, 12:21 PM

Thanks for all of the responses/advice. I will post a few pics when I get a chance. Also, I think I will try the KMC 428UO drive chain that was recommended. I would imagine that a few links would need to be removed when running a small rear sprocket - as the one on my bike appears to have. I did not get around to counting the teeth, but I am certain it is in the 40ish range. Definitely not 56ish....

KF

10-13-2013, 08:45 AM	#1
Kurt Franz Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 23	New guy from Ohio Traded another bike for a 06 Lifan Gy2. Engine runs fine, vibrates nicely, rear disc brake locks up after riding ten minutes or so, needs a rear rack, front rim needs straightened a bit, street tires need to come off, plastics are mostly cracked, and the chain needs replaced. Should be a fun cheap project to keep me occupied over the winter if anyone has any spare parts or advice, please fire away Kurt Franz 1979 Yamaha dt 175 2008 Kawasaki klr 650 2004 Kawasaki kdx200
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10-13-2013, 09:29 AM	#2
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Welcome. Sounds like common issues. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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10-13-2013, 02:15 PM	#4
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Welcome; we are glad you joined us. I suspect the brake fluid level is too high. After the brakes warm up from use, the fluid expands in the master cylinder. Check the brake fluid level, and remove some fluid if necessary. __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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10-13-2013, 02:20 PM	#5
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Welcome. You have successfully acquired many of the most common issues. Next on the list is the muffler falling off, the battery falling out, and the CDI going Tango Uniform. All easy fixes or preventable with reinforcement. The rear brake issue is also common. It happened to the GY I currently have. The brake fluid is likley overfilled as Spud suggests. __________________ Happy to serve.
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10-13-2013, 02:35 PM	#7
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	By the way, Kurt, you are in the company of several other KRL650 fans/owners on these forums. __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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10-13-2013, 10:34 AM	#3
Kurt Franz Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 23	Yes that appears to be so with the exception of the rear brake locking up. In all my years of owning bikes never had this issue - drum or disc. Understanding that there are a few different things that could cause this malady, what seems to be the common one on these odd little bikes? My initial suspect is that anti lock mechanism that I have never in my 49 years seen before. This Kf
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10-13-2013, 04:00 PM	#8
MICRider Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 3,274	Hi Kurt! Nice stable of bikes in your sig, I'm another one of those KLR guys
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10-13-2013, 09:53 PM	#9
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Welcome Kurt! X3 on the over-filled master cylinder reservoir. Now is a good time to simply flush out the goo for some quality DOT3. BTW, if there is an ABS device, dump it. I don't trust them. I'd love to see your DT175! Son of Weldangrind and I resurrected a '78 MX175 a few years ago. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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10-13-2013, 09:59 PM	#10
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Yes, I was also going to tell you to dump the "ABS" device, but I forgot. __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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10-14-2013, 12:21 PM	#11
Kurt Franz Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 23	Thanks for all of the responses/advice. I will post a few pics when I get a chance. Also, I think I will try the KMC 428UO drive chain that was recommended. I would imagine that a few links would need to be removed when running a small rear sprocket - as the one on my bike appears to have. I did not get around to counting the teeth, but I am certain it is in the 40ish range. Definitely not 56ish.... KF
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