FINALLY took the plunge...

TheOtherRide · 03-12-2007, 11:18 AM

I ordered a Viva 200GY on Friday from www.dirtbikeswholesale.com I haven't heard much about these bikes, other than Fashby's comments, but I couldn't beat the price! Keeping my fingers crossed that this bike works out.

We don't have many dealers here in Montana. Spring is finally here & I couldn't wait any longer!

fatboy250 · 03-12-2007, 11:51 AM

Doesn't this come with the OHC engine?

BTW I couldn't get the link to work

Glad you're riding!

Jason

gyjoe · 03-12-2007, 12:42 PM

Congratulations on your bike purchase. There are several members here who have Vivas and are happy with them. I don't know what part of Montana you are from, but your elevation may be high enough to require a slight carb adjustment (see Tech Info section) as these bikes seem to be set up at the factory for operation at lower elevations.

gyjoe · 03-12-2007, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheOtherRide

www.dirtbikeswholesale.com.

I think if you edit this to remove the dot at the very end, it will work.

Akonababe · 03-12-2007, 02:32 PM

We have two vivas that we got last december. We have about 1300km on them and they are running great. We are happy with ours, they have OHV engines. We had one speedo cable brake but just replaced it with the universal from jc whitney. We also put 45 teeth rear sprockets instead of the 56 that came with them. Got the sprokets at bike bandit. Now we cruise on the highway or off road here on the big island of hawaii and have lots of fun. We go from sea level to 4100 feet elevation regularly and never had to adjust our carbuerators. So have fun.

mdsuave13 · 03-12-2007, 07:42 PM

thats awesome, congrats and i hope if you have any questions you wont hesistate to ask us.. we are a big happy family here.. we all get along very well.. except no one likes me ;-) haha..

ambassador · 03-12-2007, 08:29 PM

Glad to have another rider here, any questions feel free to ask, we are one big happy family of China bikers, more like a gang...

Savage · 03-12-2007, 10:00 PM

What's the difference between the Viva 200 and the Lifan 200 engine?
Pros/Cons?
Thanks

ambassador · 03-12-2007, 10:06 PM

They seem to be the same, I'll post more in a min...

Savage · 03-12-2007, 10:12 PM

Does the Lifan not have OHV?

cycleway4 · 03-13-2007, 04:04 PM

congratulations on the Viva.....they look great.....

Yes,...the Lifan has the pushrod/OHV engine

Savage · 03-13-2007, 09:29 PM

I hear the 07 Lifan GY-5's are coming with a counterbalanced engine and fork guards...

TheOtherRide · 03-15-2007, 12:48 PM

Hey, guys, thanks for all your support. I'm sure I'll be on here more once the bike gets here. Lots of good info on this site...and lots of good people!

I fixed the link...nothing like leaving out an entire part of the URL...too excited, I guess.

The hardest part is the waiting! :wink:

ambassador · 03-15-2007, 01:49 PM

Waiting sucks but it's worth it, good price on that bike though...

liverchip · 03-15-2007, 03:26 PM

Congratz and welcome to the club!

03-12-2007, 11:18 AM	#1
TheOtherRide Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Montana Posts: 403	FINALLY took the plunge... I ordered a Viva 200GY on Friday from www.dirtbikeswholesale.com I haven't heard much about these bikes, other than Fashby's comments, but I couldn't beat the price! Keeping my fingers crossed that this bike works out. We don't have many dealers here in Montana. Spring is finally here & I couldn't wait any longer! __________________ ~Pauli~ Former 2006 Viva VX200SX owner
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03-12-2007, 11:51 AM	#2
fatboy250 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: COLUMBIA, SC Posts: 973	Doesn't this come with the OHC engine? BTW I couldn't get the link to work Glad you're riding! Jason __________________ 2008 Jonway MC-70-150 2007 Roketa DB-07B (RSM-200E) 2006 Roketa DB-07A (RSX-200E) 1995 Kawasaki Concours (ZG1000)
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03-12-2007, 12:42 PM	#3
gyjoe Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Duluth, MN Posts: 230	Congratulations on your bike purchase. There are several members here who have Vivas and are happy with them. I don't know what part of Montana you are from, but your elevation may be high enough to require a slight carb adjustment (see Tech Info section) as these bikes seem to be set up at the factory for operation at lower elevations. __________________ 2006 Lifan LF200GY-5
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03-12-2007, 02:32 PM	#5
Akonababe Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Douglas, Arizona Posts: 154	We have two vivas that we got last december. We have about 1300km on them and they are running great. We are happy with ours, they have OHV engines. We had one speedo cable brake but just replaced it with the universal from jc whitney. We also put 45 teeth rear sprockets instead of the 56 that came with them. Got the sprokets at bike bandit. Now we cruise on the highway or off road here on the big island of hawaii and have lots of fun. We go from sea level to 4100 feet elevation regularly and never had to adjust our carbuerators. So have fun. __________________ Ride hard and have FUN!!!!
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03-12-2007, 07:42 PM	#6
mdsuave13 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: ellicott city, Maryland Posts: 857	thats awesome, congrats and i hope if you have any questions you wont hesistate to ask us.. we are a big happy family here.. we all get along very well.. except no one likes me ;-) haha.. __________________ My name is Justin, my friends call me Stix. 2008 Kawasaki KLR650 Candy Lime Green ______________________________ I am the official China bike registration Guru For the State of Maryland..... HA.
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ambassador Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bradenton, Florida Posts: 1,200	Glad to have another rider here, any questions feel free to ask, we are one big happy family of China bikers, more like a gang... __________________ 06 Lifan 200 GY-5
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03-12-2007, 10:00 PM	#8
Savage Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 732	What's the difference between the Viva 200 and the Lifan 200 engine? Pros/Cons? Thanks
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ambassador Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bradenton, Florida Posts: 1,200	They seem to be the same, I'll post more in a min... __________________ 06 Lifan 200 GY-5
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03-12-2007, 10:12 PM	#10
Savage Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 732	Does the Lifan not have OHV?
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03-13-2007, 04:04 PM	#11
cycleway4 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 269	congratulations on the Viva.....they look great..... Yes,...the Lifan has the pushrod/OHV engine __________________ <div>Steve 2006 Roketa DB-07A/RSX-200E 2008 Roketa 250 Scooter 2019 Brozz 250
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03-13-2007, 09:29 PM	#12
Savage Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 732	I hear the 07 Lifan GY-5's are coming with a counterbalanced engine and fork guards...
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03-15-2007, 12:48 PM	#13
TheOtherRide Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Montana Posts: 403	Hey, guys, thanks for all your support. I'm sure I'll be on here more once the bike gets here. Lots of good info on this site...and lots of good people! I fixed the link...nothing like leaving out an entire part of the URL...too excited, I guess. The hardest part is the waiting! :wink: __________________ ~Pauli~ Former 2006 Viva VX200SX owner
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03-15-2007, 01:49 PM	#14
ambassador Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bradenton, Florida Posts: 1,200	Waiting sucks but it's worth it, good price on that bike though... __________________ 06 Lifan 200 GY-5
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liverchip Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mystery Spot Posts: 1,223	Congratz and welcome to the club! __________________ 2009 XR650L Big Red Pig Tusk bar risers 2007 X-Moto(Jetmoto) GY250 --mods--- 15/40 sprockets UNI Pod Filter 2007 Shineray TMS 200XYi--Betsy Betsy Mods:______________________ Acerbis DHH headlight FMF Powercore pipe Uni Pod Filter
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