ebay?

coolguydave · 02-16-2007, 08:29 PM

i was looking at this bike on ebay and i am thinking of buying it. what do you guys think? is it an american lifan?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Other...92943218QQrdZ1

blimpman · 02-16-2007, 08:56 PM

This is an American Lifan

After some Blimpman Customization

Quote:

Originally Posted by coolguydave

i was looking at this bike on ebay and i am thinking of buying it. what do you guys think? is it an american lifan?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Other...92943218QQrdZ1

culcune · 02-16-2007, 10:56 PM

That is not an American Lifan. It is sold by one of the workers/principals of T-Motorsport. Not a bad dealer, I am pretty sure, at least according to a few of the members who have bought bikes from T-motorsports, or their ebay auctions, but you are on your own for warranty issues and putting it together, registration, etc.

Bruce of EJ Cycles or Tom of RPM can clarify this, but I am fairly certain that an American Lifan dealer cannot sell bikes on ebay, over the internet, etc. I am sure there are exceptions, such as shipping whole assembled bikes with a proper bike shipper, but I don't think an American Lifan dealer can ship an un-assembled crated Lifan product to a customer. Bruce or Tom?

sheadouglas · 02-16-2007, 10:56 PM

Those knobbies look just SICKENING! Nice look there. I am gonna get me some like that for my spring/summer trail rides.

sheadouglas · 02-16-2007, 10:57 PM

How the heck do you post pictures in your comments like that?

culcune · 02-16-2007, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by sheadouglas

How the heck do you post pictures in your comments like that?

Ancient Chinese secret....

amad · 02-17-2007, 12:01 AM

I just bought a that same bike from that same dealer. It is a good bike, and they were very helpful when I had a little trouble getting it registered. Although it didn't come with instructions, it wasn't too hard to assemble. I would recommend them.

coolguydave · 02-18-2007, 09:17 PM

amad- did the bike come completely disassembled? or partially? im a mechanic so i can figure things out pretty quickly, but im new to bikes.

amad · 02-18-2007, 09:44 PM

It came with the front wheel off, the back wheel and brake off, the headlight assembly off and the instrument cluster off. Without instructions, it took several times putting the axles through to figure out which spacers go where and figuring out the brakes. Me and another guy put it completely together in about 3 hours. Then it took longer to go over and adjust everything and locktite it.

ambassador · 02-18-2007, 11:22 PM

Hey Dave,
I bought my 06 Lifan GY-5 from the same place, T-motorsports off E-bay $1205 to my door... It came in a steel crate, drop shipped and had to assemble myself(wheels, handlebars, fender) not hard at all... It is not an American Lifan, it's a re-badged grey market TMS Lifan, meaning Lifan or Choquiong(whatever) built these bikes for TMS to their selling specs, I may be wrong but I know I'm close..Anyway, It's a good bike, just follow the bike prep thread and build it right and you should have no problems..
MCO issues, it is not filled out and you need to have this done, myself and others haven't had any issues getting this done, depends what your state wants... I have a gallery of my bike and what I have done to it, I just got it in Jan., go check it out.. Hope this helps you...

coolguydave · 02-19-2007, 01:27 AM

what on the MCO has to be filled out? and did the seller send you a bill of sale?
thanx

ambassador · 02-19-2007, 09:48 AM

I know in my State, FLA. They required that the back top be filled out and a federal odometer reading at time of sale.. I just faxed them the forms DMV gave me, they filled them out and faxed them back..
I used my reciept from Paypal as my bill of sale.. Hope this helps as all states are different...

dlunt · 02-19-2007, 09:52 PM

I have been happy with my "Non-American" Lifan (when you think about it aren't they all...)

It has been a good value for the money. Fun to ride and fairly easy to maintain. I didn't buy from that "dealer" and would not recommend who I got mine from.

I also would say that it is well worth the few hundred extra to buy from an official American Lifan Dealer if you have one near. That way if there is an issue you will have easy access, quick access to help and parts.

Although I haven't had problems getting the few parts I have needed.

ambassador · 02-19-2007, 10:44 PM

I do agree, B&M is the way to go and from Blimpman's post it seems that the China revolution might take off sooner or later...

I am very happy with my bike and it was well worth the price..I think that the info I have given and received just from this site alone has made my China bike/Motorcycling hobby more fun than it ever could have been..

Hell, I need warmer weather...

blimpman · 02-20-2007, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by ambassador

Hell, I need warmer weather...

My gawd man .... you live in Florida.... Come up to NE Ohio from Turkey Day till Easter.... I'll show you some cold....

:wink: :wink: :wink:

02-16-2007, 08:29 PM	#1
coolguydave Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8	ebay? i was looking at this bike on ebay and i am thinking of buying it. what do you guys think? is it an american lifan? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Other...92943218QQrdZ1
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02-16-2007, 10:56 PM	#3
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,035	That is not an American Lifan. It is sold by one of the workers/principals of T-Motorsport. Not a bad dealer, I am pretty sure, at least according to a few of the members who have bought bikes from T-motorsports, or their ebay auctions, but you are on your own for warranty issues and putting it together, registration, etc. Bruce of EJ Cycles or Tom of RPM can clarify this, but I am fairly certain that an American Lifan dealer cannot sell bikes on ebay, over the internet, etc. I am sure there are exceptions, such as shipping whole assembled bikes with a proper bike shipper, but I don't think an American Lifan dealer can ship an un-assembled crated Lifan product to a customer. Bruce or Tom? __________________ "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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02-18-2007, 09:44 PM	#9
amad Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tennessee Posts: 59	It came with the front wheel off, the back wheel and brake off, the headlight assembly off and the instrument cluster off. Without instructions, it took several times putting the axles through to figure out which spacers go where and figuring out the brakes. Me and another guy put it completely together in about 3 hours. Then it took longer to go over and adjust everything and locktite it. __________________ 2007 United Motors DTF-200, 2007 Ninja 650R 2007 Suzuki Boulevard M50
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02-19-2007, 09:52 PM	#13
dlunt Join Date: May 2006 Location: Camby, Indiana Posts: 494	I have been happy with my "Non-American" Lifan (when you think about it aren't they all...) It has been a good value for the money. Fun to ride and fairly easy to maintain. I didn't buy from that "dealer" and would not recommend who I got mine from. I also would say that it is well worth the few hundred extra to buy from an official American Lifan Dealer if you have one near. That way if there is an issue you will have easy access, quick access to help and parts. Although I haven't had problems getting the few parts I have needed. __________________ 2006 Flywing(Jianshe)100 2002 Suzuki DR650
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02-16-2007, 10:56 PM	#4
sheadouglas Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Hattiesburg, Mississippi Posts: 349	Those knobbies look just SICKENING! Nice look there. I am gonna get me some like that for my spring/summer trail rides.
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02-16-2007, 10:57 PM	#5
sheadouglas Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Hattiesburg, Mississippi Posts: 349	How the heck do you post pictures in your comments like that?
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02-17-2007, 12:01 AM	#7
amad Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tennessee Posts: 59	I just bought a that same bike from that same dealer. It is a good bike, and they were very helpful when I had a little trouble getting it registered. Although it didn't come with instructions, it wasn't too hard to assemble. I would recommend them.
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02-18-2007, 09:17 PM	#8
coolguydave Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8	amad- did the bike come completely disassembled? or partially? im a mechanic so i can figure things out pretty quickly, but im new to bikes.
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02-18-2007, 11:22 PM	#10
ambassador Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bradenton, Florida Posts: 1,200	Hey Dave, I bought my 06 Lifan GY-5 from the same place, T-motorsports off E-bay $1205 to my door... It came in a steel crate, drop shipped and had to assemble myself(wheels, handlebars, fender) not hard at all... It is not an American Lifan, it's a re-badged grey market TMS Lifan, meaning Lifan or Choquiong(whatever) built these bikes for TMS to their selling specs, I may be wrong but I know I'm close..Anyway, It's a good bike, just follow the bike prep thread and build it right and you should have no problems.. MCO issues, it is not filled out and you need to have this done, myself and others haven't had any issues getting this done, depends what your state wants... I have a gallery of my bike and what I have done to it, I just got it in Jan., go check it out.. Hope this helps you...
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02-19-2007, 01:27 AM	#11
coolguydave Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8	what on the MCO has to be filled out? and did the seller send you a bill of sale? thanx
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02-19-2007, 09:48 AM	#12
ambassador Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bradenton, Florida Posts: 1,200	I know in my State, FLA. They required that the back top be filled out and a federal odometer reading at time of sale.. I just faxed them the forms DMV gave me, they filled them out and faxed them back.. I used my reciept from Paypal as my bill of sale.. Hope this helps as all states are different...
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02-19-2007, 10:44 PM	#14
ambassador Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bradenton, Florida Posts: 1,200	I do agree, B&M is the way to go and from Blimpman's post it seems that the China revolution might take off sooner or later... I am very happy with my bike and it was well worth the price..I think that the info I have given and received just from this site alone has made my China bike/Motorcycling hobby more fun than it ever could have been.. Hell, I need warmer weather...
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