My LF200 GY-5 finally arrived and I got right to it... - Page 2

katoranger · 06-10-2008, 09:05 PM

The front should be the speedo drive on the right side and the spacer on the left side.

My rear will be different than yours.

Allen

jayg · 06-10-2008, 11:43 PM

OK, Today I put another 5 hours into the build and today notable progress was made. So far I have a total of 12 straight hours into it. Here is todays progress:

My neighbor helped me move it to a bike stand

Dust cove placement on rear

Rear spacer

Front wheel spacer location

Safety on stand

Front spacer in place

Front wheel is finally on

Front lock washer and lock tight

Finally a free standing LiFan!!!!!

Tomorrow I will drill holes in the front and rear shaft for cotter pins, place lock tight and lock washer on rear sproket, place cotter pin in break swing arm bolt, prep battery, change oil, remove gas tank and clean.

After that the honey do list is waiting...I will post more progress. Thanks for reading.

jayg · 06-11-2008, 09:33 PM

I added the enzyme solution to my battery. IS that self charging or do I need to hit it with a trickle charge?
I turn on my key and nothing happens...

ImEazy · 06-11-2008, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jayg

I added the enzyme solution to my battery. IS that self charging or do I need to hit it with a trickle charge?
I turn on my key and nothing happens...

I put mine on a battery tender for a few hours before using it.
Worked like a champ. On the first try the bike started right up.

I had started the bike previously using the kickstarter.

katoranger · 06-11-2008, 10:28 PM

I believe you need to charge it. Overnight with a trickle type would be best.

Allen

jayg · 06-11-2008, 10:38 PM

Sounds good the battery states 0.7A for 5-10 hours or 3.0A for 1hr...I am going for the one hour charge.

katoranger · 06-11-2008, 10:41 PM

That is fine, but the slower rate charge is usually better. If you want to try it to see if it will start use the the fast charge time. You can put it on a slow rate charge later.

Allen

jayg · 06-11-2008, 11:46 PM

I just noticed that my charger is a 30amp 12v charger not a 3.0. I realized this after I let it charge the battery for about 15 minutes. I may need another battery and I will also get a different charger as well.

katoranger · 06-12-2008, 11:25 AM

30amps will fry that battery. That would probably start the bike.

You need a 1 amp charger. Slower is better on small batteries.

Allen

jayg · 06-12-2008, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by katoranger

30amps will fry that battery. That would probably start the bike.

You need a 1 amp charger. Slower is better on small batteries.

Allen

If I need to replace my battery what kind do I need and where can I get it?

yurkia · 06-12-2008, 01:18 PM

take yer old into the motorcyle shop and tell em you need a new one. if it's anything like around here, you are going to have to exchange the old one or pay a core charge.

jayg · 06-12-2008, 06:05 PM

Ok I need to get a trickle charger and see if my battery still works after my amp error. Also I have some questions in the attached photo about identity of some connectors...Thanks in advance.

katoranger · 06-12-2008, 10:02 PM

I will have to look on my bike, but I would match the color of the wires coming out of them.

Maybe someone else who has assembled a Gy5 lately can speak up.

Allen

jayg · 06-12-2008, 11:28 PM

I tried rolling down my drive today and pop starting. The bike choked and sputtered but no success. My battery is on a trickle charge and charged light is on but nothing from the battery. When I turn the ignition on it is dead, no lights etc. I will try to get a new battery tomorrow and see what happens.

katoranger · 06-12-2008, 11:36 PM

Check the main fuse in the harness and make sure that it is good too.

Your battery may be fine.

The fuse should be in the positive lead near the battery.

If you have a voltmeter check the the battery and see what you get.

If you don't have one spend the $20 at walmart and get a digital one. This probably won't be the last time you need it.

Allen

06-10-2008, 09:05 PM	#16
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	The front should be the speedo drive on the right side and the spacer on the left side. My rear will be different than yours. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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06-10-2008, 11:43 PM	#17
jayg Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 149	Day 2 of build OK, Today I put another 5 hours into the build and today notable progress was made. So far I have a total of 12 straight hours into it. Here is todays progress: My neighbor helped me move it to a bike stand Dust cove placement on rear Rear spacer Front wheel spacer location Safety on stand Front spacer in place Front wheel is finally on Front lock washer and lock tight Finally a free standing LiFan!!!!! Tomorrow I will drill holes in the front and rear shaft for cotter pins, place lock tight and lock washer on rear sproket, place cotter pin in break swing arm bolt, prep battery, change oil, remove gas tank and clean. After that the honey do list is waiting...I will post more progress. Thanks for reading.
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06-11-2008, 09:33 PM	#18
jayg Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 149	Battery question I added the enzyme solution to my battery. IS that self charging or do I need to hit it with a trickle charge? I turn on my key and nothing happens...
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06-11-2008, 10:28 PM	#20
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I believe you need to charge it. Overnight with a trickle type would be best. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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06-11-2008, 10:41 PM	#22
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	That is fine, but the slower rate charge is usually better. If you want to try it to see if it will start use the the fast charge time. You can put it on a slow rate charge later. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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06-11-2008, 10:38 PM	#21
jayg Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 149	Sounds good the battery states 0.7A for 5-10 hours or 3.0A for 1hr...I am going for the one hour charge.
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06-11-2008, 11:46 PM	#23
jayg Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 149	I just noticed that my charger is a 30amp 12v charger not a 3.0. I realized this after I let it charge the battery for about 15 minutes. I may need another battery and I will also get a different charger as well.
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06-12-2008, 11:25 AM	#24
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	30amps will fry that battery. That would probably start the bike. You need a 1 amp charger. Slower is better on small batteries. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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06-12-2008, 01:18 PM	#26
yurkia Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Franklin, Missouri Posts: 243	take yer old into the motorcyle shop and tell em you need a new one. if it's anything like around here, you are going to have to exchange the old one or pay a core charge. __________________ '09 Kawasaki KLR 650 '07 Zongshen 200cc Dirt Bike K&N cone filter, FMF Powercore Exhaust, Moose Barkbusters & lotta threadlock.
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06-12-2008, 06:05 PM	#27
jayg Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 149	Day 4 of build Ok I need to get a trickle charger and see if my battery still works after my amp error. Also I have some questions in the attached photo about identity of some connectors...Thanks in advance.
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06-12-2008, 10:02 PM	#28
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I will have to look on my bike, but I would match the color of the wires coming out of them. Maybe someone else who has assembled a Gy5 lately can speak up. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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06-12-2008, 11:28 PM	#29
jayg Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 149	I tried rolling down my drive today and pop starting. The bike choked and sputtered but no success. My battery is on a trickle charge and charged light is on but nothing from the battery. When I turn the ignition on it is dead, no lights etc. I will try to get a new battery tomorrow and see what happens.
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06-12-2008, 11:36 PM	#30
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Check the main fuse in the harness and make sure that it is good too. Your battery may be fine. The fuse should be in the positive lead near the battery. If you have a voltmeter check the the battery and see what you get. If you don't have one spend the $20 at walmart and get a digital one. This probably won't be the last time you need it. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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