What's up from lewisville Texas New rider here

Shadowfetus · 03-19-2011, 03:59 PM

What's up guys, just recently found this forum and decided to join. I have a couple of newbie questions that I'm sure have been answered before. I'm taking the course next week and am buying an American Lifan LF200iii GS because it's within my price range at the moment and seems like a good starter bike, only thing is I have yet to see hardly any reviews for the bike. Anyone have experience with it? I Plan on using highway a decent amount but heard this thing redlined at like 75? I'm 20 and weigh about 145-150 I don't know if that matters or not. Anyways sorry for all the questions I just don't wanna invest in the wrong thing early on. Thanks in advance guys!![/list]

Cal25 · 03-19-2011, 04:27 PM

First of all, welcome to the site.

I dont have any experience with that bike but I cant remember hearing any negatives on it. Forum member SNAKE used to have one in Houston.

Glad you are taking the course.

Redline would be around 7500-8000 I would imagine for it being a single cylinder.

Shadowfetus · 03-19-2011, 04:49 PM

Thanks man I appreciate it, after I take the two day basic course am I good to go? So should I be ok on the highway with it? Buddy of mine was concerned that I would have a hard time keeping up with traffic. Thanks for the feedback!

Cal25 · 03-19-2011, 06:46 PM

Have you already bought a bike? If you have not bought a bike, consider a used Kawasaki Ninja 250. Good solid bike with more horsepower.

Shadowfetus · 03-19-2011, 07:43 PM

I have not bought it yet actually, I'll go check out the ninja thanks alot man

Shadowfetus · 03-19-2011, 08:02 PM

The ninja 250 looks good for sure, only problem is no used ones are available where I am. Looking at getting an 09 from a dealership but it's about 2 grand more than I would pay for the lifan lol nice to have options though as I am new to bikes and don't know what exactly to look for to begin with.

katoranger · 03-19-2011, 08:22 PM

Welcome. The lifan will have trouble above 65mph. They are not really freeway bikes. 75 is probably the max.

I second the used ninja. I have seen plenty in the sub 2K range.

Cal25 · 03-19-2011, 08:27 PM

http://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/mcd/2242107829.html

http://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/mcy/2259133315.html

http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/mcy/2273040551.html

http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/mcy/2238262052.html

Dont forget, prices are always negotaible.

katoranger · 03-19-2011, 08:27 PM

Not sure what deals they are offering on the lifan, but anything over $1300 is probably too much.

These would be good choices. Even found a reasonable 500r in there.

http://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/mcy/2273199836.html

http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/mcy/2273040551.html

http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/mcy/2272203993.html

http://dallas.craigslist.org/mdf/mcy/2260425496.html

Cal25 · 03-19-2011, 08:28 PM

JINX!!!

katoranger · 03-19-2011, 08:31 PM

I think we got some of the same bikes. The ninja 250 is such a bargain.

We are recommending this bike due to the intended riding you mentioned and also it will be very reliable and low maintenance. The lifan WILL require attention.

SpudRider · 03-19-2011, 09:05 PM

Welcome!

I agree with the others; the 200cc, Lifan motorcycle is not powerful enough to ride safely on the freeway.

I also agree, both the Kawasakai Ninja 250R, and the Ninja 500R are much better suited for your intended riding.

Spud

Weldangrind · 03-19-2011, 11:02 PM

Welcome!

Also glad you took the course; that's a good decision.

JTCAndrew · 03-19-2011, 11:11 PM

As a previous Ninja 250R Owner - I agree with the above - Much FASTER, and you'll have no problem on the freeway with it. Definately maintenance free - Almost. Very reliable. I would love to own a 2009 or newer Ninja 250R Becuase they have improved so much since 08. I hated to part with mine, but a divorce drove me to get rid of her.

Andrew :wink:

Shadowfetus · 03-20-2011, 09:48 AM

Dang man woke up to like 10 responses! I will for sure be checking out the ninja as it sounds like a great bike. The overwhelming amount of responses is awesome and I appreciate every one thanks guys! Yeah I had originally chosen a lifan because it's cheap and I could finance and pay it off with the dealership, but it seems wiser to hit up a bigger bike haha

03-19-2011, 03:59 PM	#1
Shadowfetus Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 7	What's up from lewisville Texas New rider here What's up guys, just recently found this forum and decided to join. I have a couple of newbie questions that I'm sure have been answered before. I'm taking the course next week and am buying an American Lifan LF200iii GS because it's within my price range at the moment and seems like a good starter bike, only thing is I have yet to see hardly any reviews for the bike. Anyone have experience with it? I Plan on using highway a decent amount but heard this thing redlined at like 75? I'm 20 and weigh about 145-150 I don't know if that matters or not. Anyways sorry for all the questions I just don't wanna invest in the wrong thing early on. Thanks in advance guys!![/list]
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03-19-2011, 08:22 PM	#7
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Welcome. The lifan will have trouble above 65mph. They are not really freeway bikes. 75 is probably the max. I second the used ninja. I have seen plenty in the sub 2K range. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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03-19-2011, 08:27 PM	#9
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Not sure what deals they are offering on the lifan, but anything over $1300 is probably too much. These would be good choices. Even found a reasonable 500r in there. http://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/mcy/2273199836.html http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/mcy/2273040551.html http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/mcy/2272203993.html http://dallas.craigslist.org/mdf/mcy/2260425496.html __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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03-19-2011, 08:31 PM	#11
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I think we got some of the same bikes. The ninja 250 is such a bargain. We are recommending this bike due to the intended riding you mentioned and also it will be very reliable and low maintenance. The lifan WILL require attention. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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03-19-2011, 09:05 PM	#12
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Welcome! I agree with the others; the 200cc, Lifan motorcycle is not powerful enough to ride safely on the freeway. I also agree, both the Kawasakai Ninja 250R, and the Ninja 500R are much better suited for your intended riding. 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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03-19-2011, 04:27 PM	#2
Cal25 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Terrell and Grapevine Tx. Posts: 1,585	First of all, welcome to the site. I dont have any experience with that bike but I cant remember hearing any negatives on it. Forum member SNAKE used to have one in Houston. Glad you are taking the course. Redline would be around 7500-8000 I would imagine for it being a single cylinder.
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03-19-2011, 04:49 PM	#3
Shadowfetus Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 7	Thanks man I appreciate it, after I take the two day basic course am I good to go? So should I be ok on the highway with it? Buddy of mine was concerned that I would have a hard time keeping up with traffic. Thanks for the feedback!
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03-19-2011, 06:46 PM	#4
Cal25 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Terrell and Grapevine Tx. Posts: 1,585	Have you already bought a bike? If you have not bought a bike, consider a used Kawasaki Ninja 250. Good solid bike with more horsepower.
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03-19-2011, 07:43 PM	#5
Shadowfetus Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 7	I have not bought it yet actually, I'll go check out the ninja thanks alot man
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03-19-2011, 08:02 PM	#6
Shadowfetus Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 7	The ninja 250 looks good for sure, only problem is no used ones are available where I am. Looking at getting an 09 from a dealership but it's about 2 grand more than I would pay for the lifan lol nice to have options though as I am new to bikes and don't know what exactly to look for to begin with.
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03-19-2011, 08:28 PM	#10
Cal25 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Terrell and Grapevine Tx. Posts: 1,585	JINX!!!
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03-19-2011, 11:02 PM	#13
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Welcome! Also glad you took the course; that's a good decision. __________________ 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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03-19-2011, 11:11 PM	#14
JTCAndrew Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Jamestown, PA Posts: 589	As a previous Ninja 250R Owner - I agree with the above - Much FASTER, and you'll have no problem on the freeway with it. Definately maintenance free - Almost. Very reliable. I would love to own a 2009 or newer Ninja 250R Becuase they have improved so much since 08. I hated to part with mine, but a divorce drove me to get rid of her. Andrew :wink:
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03-20-2011, 09:48 AM	#15
Shadowfetus Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 7	Dang man woke up to like 10 responses! I will for sure be checking out the ninja as it sounds like a great bike. The overwhelming amount of responses is awesome and I appreciate every one thanks guys! Yeah I had originally chosen a lifan because it's cheap and I could finance and pay it off with the dealership, but it seems wiser to hit up a bigger bike haha
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