Thanks guys, noob w/ a Lifan gy-5

wilserchinarider · 06-03-2010, 01:14 AM

Hi guys, thanks for all the info here. I'm a Jersey shore noob and brought home an 08 Lifan gy5 w/ 190 mi tonight. Asked the teen age owner if he had changed the oil yet, and he confidantly told me there is no oil...it's air cooled...hah. Checked the dip stick and it showed some oil, so I figured WTH in aint dead yet...maybe I got it just in time. The bike cold starts a little rough, the kid said he always plays w/ the idle adjustment during warm up. Apparently, he has been turning the idle up during warm up and then turning it down to ride??? Once warm the bike ran well so I gave him $800 and brought it home. Does this sound like a c-clip carb adjustment??

Drained the oil tonight, didn't look too bad, very slight amount of debris in the screen, but that is not a big surprise....right? Maybe a spark plug as well before I fool w/ the carb.

Anyway, I likely be asking a few questions while I get this thing sorted.
Thanks again,
Mike

Weldangrind · 06-03-2010, 02:20 AM

Welcome Mike!

The dual sport guys will likely chime in soon, but it sounds like the typical restrictive intake and exhaust setup. If you address those items and re-jet, you'll likely have a decent performer.

SpudRider · 06-03-2010, 03:30 AM

Welcome to these forums, Mike.

Depending on how long the bike has been sitting idle, the carburetor might need cleaning.

I moved your thread into the Dual Sport Forum so you can get more exposure, and more advice, for your questions.

If you have time, please post some photos of your bike; we love photos!

Spud

TurboT · 06-03-2010, 03:46 AM

"It's air cooled it doesn't take oil" !!!

That's just plain awesome. I'll be laughing all the way to bed tonight..

Glad it's still runs and it's in someone's hands who knows it needs oil. I'm sure you'll have a good time with it.

Jim · 06-03-2010, 04:04 AM

Yeah that's a good one

Glad it's working, hope you get it tuned up and have a blast with it.

Cal25 · 06-03-2010, 08:59 AM

Lowering the c-clip will generally make cold starting easier. As the engine gets warmer the idle speed will increase. I set my idle with the engine warm and keep a fast idle with the throttle when cold. Spark plug change is a good idea. Some plugs on these bikes have actually been fake NGK's. With only 190 miles, the previous owner did not have time to screw up the oil. Sounds like your good to go.

FastDoc · 06-03-2010, 11:26 AM

You from Joisey? I'm from Joisey!

Grew up in Newark, spent my summers in Bradley Beach. When I went to medical school my mom moved to Pt. Pleasant. I kinda miss the Joisey Shore, but will never miss the Bennies on the Southbound GSP in bumper to bumper traffic all the way to exit 100. :evil:

melissann · 06-03-2010, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by wilserchinarider

Asked the teen age owner if he had changed the oil yet, and he confidantly told me there is no oil...it's air cooled...hah.

scary lol.... but typical. how was he supposed to know if thats what he was told? If someone told me that when I bought my bike I probably would have believed them lol but then I would have looked over manual and/or figured it out while doing visual inspection (Id like to think anyway lol)

welcome to chinariders... this is a great place to meet new friends and people who know a ton about bikes in general

AZ200cc · 06-04-2010, 12:49 AM

Go over every nut and bolt on that bike, You just never know what a kid could, Would, And might think of doing to that bike

06-03-2010, 01:14 AM	#1
wilserchinarider Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 380	Thanks guys, noob w/ a Lifan gy-5 Hi guys, thanks for all the info here. I'm a Jersey shore noob and brought home an 08 Lifan gy5 w/ 190 mi tonight. Asked the teen age owner if he had changed the oil yet, and he confidantly told me there is no oil...it's air cooled...hah. Checked the dip stick and it showed some oil, so I figured WTH in aint dead yet...maybe I got it just in time. The bike cold starts a little rough, the kid said he always plays w/ the idle adjustment during warm up. Apparently, he has been turning the idle up during warm up and then turning it down to ride??? Once warm the bike ran well so I gave him $800 and brought it home. Does this sound like a c-clip carb adjustment?? Drained the oil tonight, didn't look too bad, very slight amount of debris in the screen, but that is not a big surprise....right? Maybe a spark plug as well before I fool w/ the carb. Anyway, I likely be asking a few questions while I get this thing sorted. Thanks again, Mike
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06-03-2010, 02:20 AM	#2
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Welcome Mike! The dual sport guys will likely chime in soon, but it sounds like the typical restrictive intake and exhaust setup. If you address those items and re-jet, you'll likely have a decent performer. __________________ 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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06-03-2010, 03:30 AM	#3
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Welcome to these forums, Mike. Depending on how long the bike has been sitting idle, the carburetor might need cleaning. I moved your thread into the Dual Sport Forum so you can get more exposure, and more advice, for your questions. If you have time, please post some photos of your bike; we love photos! Spud __________________ 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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06-03-2010, 04:04 AM	#5
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	Yeah that's a good one Glad it's working, hope you get it tuned up and have a blast with it. __________________ "Be excellent to each other" "We are all human. Let's start to prove it!"
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06-03-2010, 11:26 AM	#7
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	You from Joisey? I'm from Joisey! Grew up in Newark, spent my summers in Bradley Beach. When I went to medical school my mom moved to Pt. Pleasant. I kinda miss the Joisey Shore, but will never miss the Bennies on the Southbound GSP in bumper to bumper traffic all the way to exit 100. :evil: __________________ Happy to serve.
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06-03-2010, 03:46 AM	#4
TurboT Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Surrey, B.C., Canada Posts: 2,185	"It's air cooled it doesn't take oil" !!! That's just plain awesome. I'll be laughing all the way to bed tonight.. Glad it's still runs and it's in someone's hands who knows it needs oil. I'm sure you'll have a good time with it.
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06-03-2010, 08:59 AM	#6
Cal25 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Terrell and Grapevine Tx. Posts: 1,585	Lowering the c-clip will generally make cold starting easier. As the engine gets warmer the idle speed will increase. I set my idle with the engine warm and keep a fast idle with the throttle when cold. Spark plug change is a good idea. Some plugs on these bikes have actually been fake NGK's. With only 190 miles, the previous owner did not have time to screw up the oil. Sounds like your good to go.
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06-04-2010, 12:49 AM	#9
AZ200cc Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Show Low Arizona Posts: 2,889	Go over every nut and bolt on that bike, You just never know what a kid could, Would, And might think of doing to that bike __________________ <br />2001 Suzuki DR200SE<br />1997 Suzuki RM250 YIKES<br />1995 Yamaha Breeze 125 daughters<br />1991 Honda XR80r Restored<br />maybe a 2003 Yamaha TTR90
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