JerryHawk250's Lifan KPX250

[Discoveror]

Originally Posted by SlowMotion

... too long clutch and brake levers.

Before buying anything, I would try moving the levers INWARD on the bars; this may require moving around some other bar 'perch'.

After adjusting the levers for your index-finger reach, using the lever-END provides more leverage ... and a softer lever pull. I'd see if you like that, FIRST.


Thanks for the candid and comprehensive user report; it's valuable ...

Enjoy ...

[SlowMotion]

Discoveror,

I like the way you think. I do not think that moving the location of the stock levers will suit me. When I broke off half of my brake lever, I found that I was just as happy with half of the lever, and maybe shorter levers would not break when the bike tips over. It seems that the tall kickstand, and my carelessness in choosing a good spot to park, combine to make the bike fall over on the right side. Interestingly, it happens after many seconds of standing upright and after I start to walk away. Humiliating! So, shorter levers more care when parking are my goals.

[cartel250cc]

Hey guys,

I recently purchased the Lifan KPX 250. While riding my clutch stopped engaging. I went ahead and took the cover off and noticed the top push rod was missing? I purchased a new one from CSC Motors for the TT250, It appeared to be the right part. However once putting the rod in my clutch cover will not close and the clutch cable is so tight im unable to adjust it at all. Im not sure if im doing the wrong repairs or not. I have a video showing the part and clutch plate issue.

Venom Motorsports hasnt been able to help me mutch. I would really love to get back up and riding again. Any advise?

[JerryHawk250]

Originally Posted by cartel250cc

Hey guys,

I recently purchased the Lifan KPX 250. While riding my clutch stopped engaging. I went ahead and took the cover off and noticed the top push rod was missing? I purchased a new one from CSC Motors for the TT250, It appeared to be the right part. However once putting the rod in my clutch cover will not close and the clutch cable is so tight im unable to adjust it at all. Im not sure if im doing the wrong repairs or not. I have a video showing the part and clutch plate issue.

Venom Motorsports hasnt been able to help me mutch. I would really love to get back up and riding again. Any advise?

That should be under warranty. Have to tried contacting American Lifan? I would reach out the Venom again. It's not like them to not take care of an issue right away.

[cartel250cc]

Hey Jerry,

I am on the phone with them now. I followed the service guide you had listed and requested if they could find me a new top rod. but they have no really been helpful. Said they would get back to me but its been weeks now. Had the bike for less than 2 weeks and i cant ride it due to a top rod missing now.

its been really tough here in Georgia to even find a mechanic willing to look at the bike so im having to figure everything out by myself.

I love the bike, but repairs and guidance for it has been so tough. definitely disappointing.

Is it possible I could pay you for virtual advisement so i can outline the issue?

[JerryHawk250]

Originally Posted by cartel250cc

Hey Jerry,

I am on the phone with them now. I followed the service guide you had listed and requested if they could find me a new top rod. but they have no really been helpful. Said they would get back to me but its been weeks now. Had the bike for less than 2 weeks and i cant ride it due to a top rod missing now.

its been really tough here in Georgia to even find a mechanic willing to look at the bike so im having to figure everything out by myself.

I love the bike, but repairs and guidance for it has been so tough. definitely disappointing.

Is it possible I could pay you for virtual advisement so i can outline the issue?

Which rod are you talking about? The rod in the center of the clutch? It has to be the correct rod to work like it supposed to.

My concern is where did the rod go to?

I'm sure Venom is probably trying to locate parts from American Lifan. Here's a link to the service manual that might help. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C-W...usp=drive_link

[cartel250cc]

@jerryhawk yeah the top rod is what i need. i actually sent venom a photo of the service manual and they still can not find that piece. I went and purchased one from TT250 but it was too large.

I literally had the 250cc for 10 days. was riding one day and when i tried to throttle the gas the bike would not move. did some digging and took the clutch cover off. oiled up the plates so they werent sticking. thats when i noticed the top rod was not there? I am not sure if I lost upon reassembly or not. either or Venom hasnt been much help and no mechanics here in Georgia are willing to service chinese bikes due to getting the parts troubles?

needless to say my bike has been sitting now for almost a month. very frustrating to say the least

[PeanutRG]

Originally Posted by cartel250cc

@jerryhawk yeah the top rod is what i need. i actually sent venom a photo of the service manual and they still can not find that piece. I went and purchased one from TT250 but it was too large.

I literally had the 250cc for 10 days. was riding one day and when i tried to throttle the gas the bike would not move. did some digging and took the clutch cover off. oiled up the plates so they werent sticking. thats when i noticed the top rod was not there? I am not sure if I lost upon reassembly or not. either or Venom hasnt been much help and no mechanics here in Georgia are willing to service chinese bikes due to getting the parts troubles?

needless to say my bike has been sitting now for almost a month. very frustrating to say the least

I'd be concerned about where the other rod went. If it was engaging before... something was there. You don't want to put it back together then have something worse happen...

[bigapple]

Originally Posted by cartel250cc

I literally had the 250cc for 10 days.

needless to say my bike has been sitting now for almost a month. very frustrating to say the least

Did VENOM or Lifan help you fix the issue with your motorcycle?
I'm seriously considering getting one, but hearing about your bike sitting for a month makes me think about opting for a used Japanese brand instead

[TominMO]

Originally Posted by jeffrey

If you remove the top engine mount on the head it will give a little more room to adjust the intake valve.

From the pic of the head in post 15, it looks like the access port is offset to the right, so this might not be all that necessary.

[Thumper]

Originally Posted by jeffrey

Thumper, people use that type of petcock on Honda CT70`s when they put bigger engines on them. The Honda has a two outlet gas tank one for on and one for reserve. Hope this help`s.

Exactly what I thought... two selectable inputs, one from each lobe of the tank. Sure looks like a reserve! I haven't run out, but will test at some point

[JerryHawk250]

Todays big update. I installed my license plate, snapped a picture then closed the door. Damn rain won't go away. They are so ready to go out and play. It just breaks my heart to see those sad eyes.

[JerryHawk250]

Originally Posted by jeffrey

It was nice to see you finally got to ride it for a while.

It sure was. I needed my wind therapy.

[JerryHawk250]

Thanksgiving morning Mod. I installed the wind deflector this morning.

[Zapkin]

Looks great on there!