I hammered my Lifan!

SpeedSouth · 04-16-2008, 04:48 PM

I had a nice little story all typed out about my ride today, but something happened and I lost it all before I got it posted. I'm too lazy to type it all again, so I'll offer the short version, and my appologies.

I took a ride today, about 45 miles round trip, making it the longest ride on my new Lifan.

I went to a Johnny Pag dealer that isn't too far away and looked at those sweet machines.

I also took some pictures of my ride without the graphics and after the tank plastic had been hammered. Rustoleum Hammered Finish paint is what I used. I think it looks pretty good but it's not quite dark enough for my taste. I may try another coat or something different completely.

The only problem I had on my ride today was not recognizing the need to switch to the reserve fast enough, so I had to hit the shoulder to switch and refire. There was a station only a block away where I managed to squeeze $10 into the tiny tank. 8O

More (larger) pictures here - http://s88.photobucket.com/albums/k1...fanHammerRide/

It was a beautiful day for a ride. Nice and sunny, temps in the upper 60's. Every rider I passed, waved.

panamarandy · 04-16-2008, 05:01 PM

that first picture looks identical to my Tank Vision, other than I dont have those saddle bags.

culcune · 04-16-2008, 05:04 PM

I can't see the photo, but I am guessing it's their 300 Raptor. A little on the expensive side, asking price-wise, but Johnny Pag seem to be on the up and up for Chinese.

SpeedSouth · 04-16-2008, 05:34 PM

Yea, they have one black and one silver Raptor....plus one Spyder in the reddish orange color.

I was quoted a nice price for his 07's, but I agree the asking price is a bit much. I think it strikes a nice middle ground between the cheap and the overpriced, though....considering it offers a look/style that can't otherwise be had in this price range, and the quality appears to be there.

It sounds really good, too.

Jim · 04-20-2008, 03:43 AM

Ever think of painting the white side covers too? Though... they do stand out and make you more visible.

SpeedSouth · 04-20-2008, 09:21 PM

I think about painting those panels a lot!

Which is why they haven't been painted yet, I guess. I can't make up my mind. My hemet is a base white with graphics, so I'd kind of like to keep a little white on it somewhere.

I'm still kicking around ideas.

Edit: I quit kicking and settled on this...

Jim · 04-25-2008, 11:37 PM

Looks good

Cal25 · 04-25-2008, 11:51 PM

Really sharp there!

SpeedSouth · 04-26-2008, 04:05 PM

Thanks guys!

04-16-2008, 04:48 PM	#1
SpeedSouth Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Atlanta, Ga Posts: 710	I hammered my Lifan! I had a nice little story all typed out about my ride today, but something happened and I lost it all before I got it posted. I'm too lazy to type it all again, so I'll offer the short version, and my appologies. I took a ride today, about 45 miles round trip, making it the longest ride on my new Lifan. I went to a Johnny Pag dealer that isn't too far away and looked at those sweet machines. I also took some pictures of my ride without the graphics and after the tank plastic had been hammered. Rustoleum Hammered Finish paint is what I used. I think it looks pretty good but it's not quite dark enough for my taste. I may try another coat or something different completely. The only problem I had on my ride today was not recognizing the need to switch to the reserve fast enough, so I had to hit the shoulder to switch and refire. There was a station only a block away where I managed to squeeze $10 into the tiny tank. 8O More (larger) pictures here - http://s88.photobucket.com/albums/k1...fanHammerRide/ It was a beautiful day for a ride. Nice and sunny, temps in the upper 60's. Every rider I passed, waved. __________________ 2008 American Lifan LF200 GY-5 (930 km) - Sold 2007 Kawasaki EX250 - Sold 2006 Kawasaki EX650R - My new ride! 2005 Kawasaki EX250 - A new project
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04-16-2008, 05:01 PM	#2
panamarandy Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: panama city, florida Posts: 353	that first picture looks identical to my Tank Vision, other than I dont have those saddle bags. __________________ 2007 Tank Vision R-3 2005 Quinqi Scooter
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04-16-2008, 05:04 PM	#3
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,035	I can't see the photo, but I am guessing it's their 300 Raptor. A little on the expensive side, asking price-wise, but Johnny Pag seem to be on the up and up for Chinese. __________________ "They say that life's a carousel, spinning fast you got to ride it well..." TGB Delivery Scooter 150 TMEC 200 Enduro--carcass is sadly rotting in the backyard
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04-16-2008, 05:34 PM	#4
SpeedSouth Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Atlanta, Ga Posts: 710	Yea, they have one black and one silver Raptor....plus one Spyder in the reddish orange color. I was quoted a nice price for his 07's, but I agree the asking price is a bit much. I think it strikes a nice middle ground between the cheap and the overpriced, though....considering it offers a look/style that can't otherwise be had in this price range, and the quality appears to be there. It sounds really good, too. __________________ 2008 American Lifan LF200 GY-5 (930 km) - Sold 2007 Kawasaki EX250 - Sold 2006 Kawasaki EX650R - My new ride! 2005 Kawasaki EX250 - A new project
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04-20-2008, 03:43 AM	#5
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	Ever think of painting the white side covers too? Though... they do stand out and make you more visible. __________________ "Be excellent to each other" "We are all human. Let's start to prove it!"
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04-20-2008, 09:21 PM	#6
SpeedSouth Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Atlanta, Ga Posts: 710	I think about painting those panels a lot! Which is why they haven't been painted yet, I guess. I can't make up my mind. My hemet is a base white with graphics, so I'd kind of like to keep a little white on it somewhere. I'm still kicking around ideas. Edit: I quit kicking and settled on this... __________________ 2008 American Lifan LF200 GY-5 (930 km) - Sold 2007 Kawasaki EX250 - Sold 2006 Kawasaki EX650R - My new ride! 2005 Kawasaki EX250 - A new project
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04-25-2008, 11:37 PM	#7
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	Looks good __________________ "Be excellent to each other" "We are all human. Let's start to prove it!"
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04-25-2008, 11:51 PM	#8
Cal25 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Terrell and Grapevine Tx. Posts: 1,585	Really sharp there!
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04-26-2008, 04:05 PM	#9
SpeedSouth Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Atlanta, Ga Posts: 710	Thanks guys! __________________ 2008 American Lifan LF200 GY-5 (930 km) - Sold 2007 Kawasaki EX250 - Sold 2006 Kawasaki EX650R - My new ride! 2005 Kawasaki EX250 - A new project
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