Lifan Parts

norsk · 10-10-2014, 08:58 PM

I need a seat for a Lifan TMS200GY-5 ideally in black or red.

I need other parts too;
*airbox
*kick starter
*left side panel

Any help is appreciated

culcune · 10-10-2014, 10:40 PM

Try Hooper Imports www.hooperimports.com

If they can't get it, a few members have used taobao from China. Taobao is sort of like a Chinese Ebay. I can't figure it out for the life of me, but some members swear by it. Member 'Humanbeing' lives in China and knows his way around taobao as far as ordering parts, but the trick is to find a taobao agent who handles your order for you. From what I understand, the parts are quite low-cost as compared to ordering from a place (actually, probably only ONE place) like Hooper.

Others will chime in, too...

Welcome!!

SpudRider · 10-10-2014, 11:11 PM

Welcome; we are glad you joined us.

Besides Taobao and Hooper Imports, you might also check eBay for those parts.

katoranger · 10-11-2014, 10:47 AM

Ebay or Taobao is probably the best bet for those parts.

SpudRider · 10-11-2014, 12:54 PM

I agree.

For some reason, Larry Hooper seems to have problems getting parts lately.

culcune · 10-11-2014, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpudRider

I agree.

For some reason, Larry Hooper seems to have problems getting parts lately.

He should use taobao!!

norsk · 10-11-2014, 09:44 PM

Thank you for your suggestions, much appreciated!

Translating Taobao is fun isn't it?

In the meantime the warehouse manager for Hooper Imports has emailed me saying he has the parts in stock. He only works on Saturdays so it might take a while to place the order and have them delivered.

I'll let you know how it goes

If the seat doesn't show up soon for my Lifan I'll ride it standing up!

katoranger · 10-12-2014, 03:38 PM

Larry probably has some parts yet. I had a bunch of seats, but sold them all.

norsk · 10-13-2014, 04:33 PM

Yahoo

I found a company in Texas who have the parts in stock. They replied quickly, accept Paypal and deliver within 10 days.

redoakcycles.com

Share with anyone else struggling to find Lifan parts.

Have fun!

SpudRider · 10-13-2014, 04:35 PM

That's great! Thanks for posting the link.

http://redoakcycles.com/

culcune · 10-13-2014, 04:40 PM

Glad to read this! This makes sense because American Lifan (the unofficial/official Lifan importer--at least they felt they were the official-est importer until Larry Hooper sued them successfully after they served him with cease and desist orders trying to question his Lifan import business; he imported bikes and parts at the time, directly from Lifan) were located in Texas, so these guys might have been the people who picked up after them, so to speak.

There are rumors that Lifan will once again start selling product here in the US, this time their headquarters will be somewhere in the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area.

Weldangrind · 10-14-2014, 01:17 AM

Welcome Norsk! Thanks for posting the link.

10-10-2014, 08:58 PM	#1
norsk Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 3	Lifan Parts I need a seat for a Lifan TMS200GY-5 ideally in black or red. I need other parts too; airbox kick starter *left side panel Any help is appreciated
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10-10-2014, 10:40 PM	#2
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,035	Try Hooper Imports www.hooperimports.com If they can't get it, a few members have used taobao from China. Taobao is sort of like a Chinese Ebay. I can't figure it out for the life of me, but some members swear by it. Member 'Humanbeing' lives in China and knows his way around taobao as far as ordering parts, but the trick is to find a taobao agent who handles your order for you. From what I understand, the parts are quite low-cost as compared to ordering from a place (actually, probably only ONE place) like Hooper. Others will chime in, too... Welcome!! __________________ "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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10-10-2014, 11:11 PM	#3
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Welcome; we are glad you joined us. Besides Taobao and Hooper Imports, you might also check eBay for those parts. __________________ 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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10-11-2014, 10:47 AM	#4
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Ebay or Taobao is probably the best bet for those parts. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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10-11-2014, 12:54 PM	#5
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	I agree. For some reason, Larry Hooper seems to have problems getting parts lately. __________________ 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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10-11-2014, 09:44 PM	#7
norsk Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 3	Lost in translation Thank you for your suggestions, much appreciated! Translating Taobao is fun isn't it? In the meantime the warehouse manager for Hooper Imports has emailed me saying he has the parts in stock. He only works on Saturdays so it might take a while to place the order and have them delivered. I'll let you know how it goes If the seat doesn't show up soon for my Lifan I'll ride it standing up!
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10-12-2014, 03:38 PM	#8
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Larry probably has some parts yet. I had a bunch of seats, but sold them all. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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10-13-2014, 04:33 PM	#9
norsk Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 3	200GY-5 parts found Yahoo I found a company in Texas who have the parts in stock. They replied quickly, accept Paypal and deliver within 10 days. redoakcycles.com Share with anyone else struggling to find Lifan parts. Have fun!
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10-13-2014, 04:35 PM	#10
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	That's great! Thanks for posting the link. http://redoakcycles.com/ __________________ 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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10-13-2014, 04:40 PM	#11
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,035	Glad to read this! This makes sense because American Lifan (the unofficial/official Lifan importer--at least they felt they were the official-est importer until Larry Hooper sued them successfully after they served him with cease and desist orders trying to question his Lifan import business; he imported bikes and parts at the time, directly from Lifan) were located in Texas, so these guys might have been the people who picked up after them, so to speak. There are rumors that Lifan will once again start selling product here in the US, this time their headquarters will be somewhere in the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area. __________________ "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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10-14-2014, 01:17 AM	#12
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Welcome Norsk! Thanks for posting the link. __________________ 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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