Dragon 3/4 Mini Chopper Project Resurrection

jlbateman333 · 07-18-2013, 10:17 AM

I am going to start working on my mini chopper I have had for 2 years. Life has been busy and I put it off. I am going to strip it and have it repainted as the paint is peeling and doesnt look that good. I will try to post progress. Anyone have any tips on wiring or anything please feel free to share. I am excited to get this road worthy and legal to ride.

Weldangrind · 07-18-2013, 10:36 AM

If it runs reliably, I wouldn't make any changes to the wiring at this time. Since you're not riding a dual sport, you're not subjecting the harness to much shock (no pun intended).

Looking forward to this build!

jlbateman333 · 07-18-2013, 10:40 AM

It runs good but the wiring I need done is blinkers and tailights to make it legal here in indiana. Not very good with hooking stuff up. It has a headlight but everytime you hit a bump it goes out which I figure is the cheap china wiring.

Weldangrind · 07-18-2013, 11:04 AM

I bet it's the headlight plug. If you remove the plug from the headlight, you might be able to make the connectors a little tighter, maybe with a small screwdriver.

It would be easiest to install signals by buying a new wiring harness. If you could find a China dual sport harness for cheap, you could extract everything you need for signals, and then substitute signals that suit your chopper.

jlbateman333 · 07-18-2013, 12:30 PM

Does forklift not post on this board anymore

Weldangrind · 07-19-2013, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by jlbateman333

Does forklift not post on this board anymore

Not for a long time.

david3921 · 07-22-2013, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

I bet it's the headlight plug. If you remove the plug from the headlight, you might be able to make the connectors a little tighter, maybe with a small screwdriver.

It would be easiest to install signals by buying a new wiring harness. If you could find a China dual sport harness for cheap, you could extract everything you need for signals, and then substitute signals that suit your chopper.

There are probably two plugs; one at the light (3 prong) and one at the harness. I had trouble with the harness one and eliminated it by connecting the wires before and after the plug. I soldered them to make sure the connections were good.

jlbateman333 · 08-04-2013, 08:50 AM

Gonna start tearing down the chopper today. Have a couple guys offer to sand blast and paint it for me for free. Just wondering if anyone has a wiring diagram for this or close to it. Thanks and stay tuned.

jlbateman333 · 08-04-2013, 05:43 PM

Well she is all stripped down except for the forks

jlbateman333 · 08-07-2013, 02:06 PM

Dropped the seat pan, back fender, and tank off for paint. Just need to drop frame off for sandblasting. It's going to be pwdercoat black. Getting excited

Weldangrind · 08-08-2013, 12:24 AM

The frame coating will be tough as nails.

jlbateman333 · 08-08-2013, 06:57 AM

Yeah kinda worried about that.

jlbateman333 · 08-08-2013, 10:01 AM

I am trying to access a wiring diagram for this bike on here but every time I click link it takes me back to beginning. Anybody know why?

Weldangrind · 08-09-2013, 02:32 PM

Yes, it's because of the recent upgrade. Try using the search function, which should take you directly to the page you seek.

jlbateman333 · 08-11-2013, 01:07 PM

Anyone know where I can find a clutch sensor for the Lifan 200cc on this. I've googled and only found 1 place that only sells to dealers. None on ebay

07-18-2013, 10:17 AM	#1
jlbateman333 Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 26	Dragon 3/4 Mini Chopper Project Resurrection I am going to start working on my mini chopper I have had for 2 years. Life has been busy and I put it off. I am going to strip it and have it repainted as the paint is peeling and doesnt look that good. I will try to post progress. Anyone have any tips on wiring or anything please feel free to share. I am excited to get this road worthy and legal to ride.
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07-18-2013, 10:36 AM	#2
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	If it runs reliably, I wouldn't make any changes to the wiring at this time. Since you're not riding a dual sport, you're not subjecting the harness to much shock (no pun intended). Looking forward to this build! __________________ 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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07-18-2013, 11:04 AM	#4
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I bet it's the headlight plug. If you remove the plug from the headlight, you might be able to make the connectors a little tighter, maybe with a small screwdriver. It would be easiest to install signals by buying a new wiring harness. If you could find a China dual sport harness for cheap, you could extract everything you need for signals, and then substitute signals that suit your chopper. __________________ 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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08-08-2013, 12:24 AM	#11
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	The frame coating will be tough as nails. __________________ 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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08-09-2013, 02:32 PM	#14
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Yes, it's because of the recent upgrade. Try using the search function, which should take you directly to the page you seek. __________________ 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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07-18-2013, 10:40 AM	#3
jlbateman333 Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 26	It runs good but the wiring I need done is blinkers and tailights to make it legal here in indiana. Not very good with hooking stuff up. It has a headlight but everytime you hit a bump it goes out which I figure is the cheap china wiring.
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07-18-2013, 12:30 PM	#5
jlbateman333 Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 26	Does forklift not post on this board anymore
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08-04-2013, 08:50 AM	#8
jlbateman333 Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 26	Gonna start tearing down the chopper today. Have a couple guys offer to sand blast and paint it for me for free. Just wondering if anyone has a wiring diagram for this or close to it. Thanks and stay tuned.
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08-07-2013, 02:06 PM	#10
jlbateman333 Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 26	Dropped the seat pan, back fender, and tank off for paint. Just need to drop frame off for sandblasting. It's going to be pwdercoat black. Getting excited
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08-08-2013, 06:57 AM	#12
jlbateman333 Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 26	Yeah kinda worried about that.
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08-08-2013, 10:01 AM	#13
jlbateman333 Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 26	I am trying to access a wiring diagram for this bike on here but every time I click link it takes me back to beginning. Anybody know why?
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08-11-2013, 01:07 PM	#15
jlbateman333 Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 26	Anyone know where I can find a clutch sensor for the Lifan 200cc on this. I've googled and only found 1 place that only sells to dealers. None on ebay
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