I broke the Lifan

Ceasar1010 · 08-01-2018, 04:50 PM

I had it floored and held down the clutch while riding high speeds. Valve float? Well , for sure I broke something so I got to get it to the dealer. That 2 year warranty should come in handy now.

If ANYONE can identify that metal sleeve that came out of the valve cover.

2LZ · 08-01-2018, 05:18 PM

If it's still ticking, did you check the lash on the exhaust valve? I know you were unable to pull the valve cover. Dropping some motor mounts should cure that.

I'd definitely not mention to the dealer about screaming down the road and pulling the clutch in WFO. That could get him around the warranty.

Hopefully it's just the other valve adjustment.

culcune · 08-01-2018, 05:52 PM

Your videos pop up in my feed on youtube, including the one above, but haven't had time to watch it. I think the dealer will figure it out, and it should be under warranty, is my guess.

Chinabike · 08-01-2018, 06:11 PM

Isn't the sleeve thing a spacer (one of two) that slip over the engine rods.

pete · 08-02-2018, 04:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Chinabike

Isn't the sleeve thing a spacer (one of two) that slip over the engine rods.

yes.. possably a locating dowl...

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Chinabike · 08-02-2018, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by pete

yes.. possably a locating dowl...

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Yep that's the name. I'm pretty sure that's what it is.
but how would that come off unless it wasn't on....just sitting in engine?

2LZ · 08-02-2018, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Chinabike

Yep that's the name. I'm pretty sure that's what it is.
but how would that come off unless it wasn't on....just sitting in engine?

He pulled it out on the end of a strong magnet. Odds are, he sucked it right out of a bolt hole, would be my guess.

08-01-2018, 04:50 PM	#1
Ceasar1010 Join Date: May 2018 Location: Spring Texas Posts: 117	I broke the Lifan I had it floored and held down the clutch while riding high speeds. Valve float? Well , for sure I broke something so I got to get it to the dealer. That 2 year warranty should come in handy now. If ANYONE can identify that metal sleeve that came out of the valve cover.
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08-01-2018, 05:18 PM	#2
2LZ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Volcano, Ca Posts: 7,092	If it's still ticking, did you check the lash on the exhaust valve? I know you were unable to pull the valve cover. Dropping some motor mounts should cure that. I'd definitely not mention to the dealer about screaming down the road and pulling the clutch in WFO. That could get him around the warranty. Hopefully it's just the other valve adjustment. __________________ "Light a fire for a man, and you heat him for a day. Light a man on fire, and you heat him for the rest of his life." 2007 Suzuki DRZ400S (SM convert) 2009 Q Link XP 200 1967 BSA B25 250cc Starfire 2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2023 Royal Enfield Scram 411 1948 Royal Enfield Model G 350
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08-01-2018, 05:52 PM	#3
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,035	Your videos pop up in my feed on youtube, including the one above, but haven't had time to watch it. I think the dealer will figure it out, and it should be under warranty, is my guess. __________________ "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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08-01-2018, 06:11 PM	#4
Chinabike Join Date: Jan 2018 Posts: 361	Isn't the sleeve thing a spacer (one of two) that slip over the engine rods.
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