Hello from Spring Texas

Ceasar1010 · 05-02-2018, 04:05 PM

Hello,

I was a motorcycle rider about 8 years ago but had to sell it to pay for my sons birth. Had a friend with a Grom and I got bit again. After a bunch of thought decided on a Lifan KP Mini 150cc (I had a Ruckus but that doesn't belong here). I am a small 136lb 5' 6" Asian guy so it fits perfect.

Glad to be here and learn and participate.
What does everyone else have? Current project? I want to get an idea of the range of the definition of "China Bikes".

**JerryHawk250** · 05-02-2018, 04:14 PM

Welcome aboard. Nice looking bike.

At 136 lbs that thing should fly.

Weldangrind · 05-03-2018, 11:58 AM

Welcome!
There's no reason we can't talk about your Ruckus; that's what the Other Brands forum is for.

Emerikol · 05-03-2018, 12:06 PM

Welcome to the forum, Ceasar. Most of us have a China bike as a thought experiment of sorts, and have something else in the stable. Cheesy and I both have Ural motorcycles, there's a generous smattering of the big four Japanese brands, some classics, some homebuilds, and pretty much anything else you can think of. All in all, you'll find most of us have China bikes because of the conversations we get to have in the forum, and the real world. They're great conversation starters. Feel free to reach out to anyone with questions, and somebody is sure to pontificate about oil, gear ratios, suspension mods, carb tuning, you name it. There's several lifetimes of info floating around here, and we're always happy to share!

Megadan · 05-03-2018, 12:13 PM

Welcome! I think you made the right choice getting the KP Mini. If I wasn't such a tall fat sasquatch, I would probably get one myself lol.

Many of us here are owners of the Chinese made Enduro bikes sold under various re-branded names. I have an "RPS" Hawk 250, aka the Haosen-Hensim Hawk as my Chinese made mode of transportation.

As Weldagrind said, feel free to talk about your other bikes too. I have a thread on my VFR1200 and previously had one about my GL1000 Goldwing. Many of us are just bike fans in general, nor are we too picky. You definitely won't find too many snobs on this site.

05-02-2018, 04:05 PM	#1
Ceasar1010 Join Date: May 2018 Location: Spring Texas Posts: 117	Hello from Spring Texas Hello, I was a motorcycle rider about 8 years ago but had to sell it to pay for my sons birth. Had a friend with a Grom and I got bit again. After a bunch of thought decided on a Lifan KP Mini 150cc (I had a Ruckus but that doesn't belong here). I am a small 136lb 5' 6" Asian guy so it fits perfect. Glad to be here and learn and participate. What does everyone else have? Current project? I want to get an idea of the range of the definition of "China Bikes".
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05-02-2018, 04:14 PM	#2
JerryHawk250 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Houma, La. Posts: 11,549	Welcome aboard. Nice looking bike. At 136 lbs that thing should fly. __________________ 2023 Lifan Lycan 250 Chopper 2023 Venom Evader 2022 Lifan KPX250 2020 Kawasaki Vulcan S 2004 Honda ST 1300 2016 Black Hawk 250 (sold) Keihin PE30 carb,125 main,38 slow.Pod filter,ported & decked head 10:1 CR,Direct Ignition Coil,15/40Sprockets,NGK DPR8EIX-9,De-Cat,Dual Oil Cooler,Digital Cluster 2016 Cazador180 XL 2014 Coolster150 JerryHawk250.com My YouTube Channel
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05-03-2018, 11:58 AM	#3
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Welcome! There's no reason we can't talk about your Ruckus; that's what the Other Brands forum is for. __________________ 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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05-03-2018, 12:06 PM	#4
Emerikol Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Carrollton, GA Posts: 1,465	Welcome to the forum, Ceasar. Most of us have a China bike as a thought experiment of sorts, and have something else in the stable. Cheesy and I both have Ural motorcycles, there's a generous smattering of the big four Japanese brands, some classics, some homebuilds, and pretty much anything else you can think of. All in all, you'll find most of us have China bikes because of the conversations we get to have in the forum, and the real world. They're great conversation starters. Feel free to reach out to anyone with questions, and somebody is sure to pontificate about oil, gear ratios, suspension mods, carb tuning, you name it. There's several lifetimes of info floating around here, and we're always happy to share! __________________ First Rule of Aviation: -Never Pass Up The Opportunity to Pee I was struggling to get my wife's attention; I sat down on the couch and looked comfortable. That did the trick! My wife says I only have two faults. I don't listen and something else... If at first you don't succeed, try doing it the way I told you to... The Stable: 2005 Yamaha V-Star 650 - SOLD 2015 Suzuki DR 650 2015 RPS Hawk 250 - SOLD 2016 Ural Gear Up
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05-03-2018, 12:13 PM	#5
Megadan Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 7,965	Welcome! I think you made the right choice getting the KP Mini. If I wasn't such a tall fat sasquatch, I would probably get one myself lol. Many of us here are owners of the Chinese made Enduro bikes sold under various re-branded names. I have an "RPS" Hawk 250, aka the Haosen-Hensim Hawk as my Chinese made mode of transportation. As Weldagrind said, feel free to talk about your other bikes too. I have a thread on my VFR1200 and previously had one about my GL1000 Goldwing. Many of us are just bike fans in general, nor are we too picky. You definitely won't find too many snobs on this site. __________________ Hawk Information and Resource guide: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=20331 2018 Hawk 250 - Full Mod list here. http://www.chinariders.net/showpost....62&postcount=1 2024 Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 https://chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=34124
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