First Problem with the bike and more beach pics

Suprsignet · 04-06-2008, 11:07 AM

I got my first problem with the bike. The factory had warned me about this possibly being an issue with the plastic gas tank and the paint they used to paint it. I guess the tank doesn't like the paint very much and has started to bubble and flake off in one spot. The factory also said that if this is a problem they will send me a new tank with new paint(different cemical make-up) as they're still looking for the right combo. The side pannels and fenders have no issues.

If I did get the red and black bike this wouldn't be a problem because it uses colour infused plastics.

Here are some more pics of the bike from the beach trip today. We used our trip to test the new small soft bags.

warrior91 · 04-06-2008, 11:42 AM

At least it is only cosmetic...I personally would scotch brite the tank and paint on some fresh camo...But I do not live in the same time zone as the factory...lol

Jim · 04-06-2008, 01:19 PM

I really like this one:

About the tank, I remember some people who painted their lifan tank side panels having the same issue, I think because the gas sort of vents through the plastic tank, and that caused the paint to bubble, when they got the paint right though it was fine... Good luck with the new tank.

Mountainwolf · 04-06-2008, 01:36 PM

I love your bike, and what a great place to ride. Excellent pictures as well.

Wolf

maf119l · 04-06-2008, 03:20 PM

After painting use a good clear coat finish.What size is that tank

elroyjetsn · 04-06-2008, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim

I really like this one:

That's one whale of a sandbar- miles across 8O

iMoose · 04-06-2008, 05:41 PM

Maybe I missed it but, can we get these bikes in the USA? From who?
How much? HELP! I would order one tomorrow! Ooooo, do they have a 250?

Suprsignet · 04-06-2008, 06:56 PM

Yeah Moose, this bike can be had with a 250. Shineray is also going to relaease a dirt only bike soon with a wated cooled 250 dohc and six speed tranny.

Still no word on when it'll make it into a street bike.

Suprsignet · 04-06-2008, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elroyjetsn

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim

I really like this one:

That's one whale of a sandbar- miles across 8O

That's not the sad it is the beach. It's a big, big beach and the wide angle lens streches it out a bit. It is about 300m from tree line to shore.

We're going to be camping on the beach next Saturday

Suprsignet · 04-06-2008, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maf119l

After painting use a good clear coat finish.What size is that tank

This is from something being under the paint or the paint not adhearing to plastic correctly. Bike builders have had this problem with plastics for a long time. Hense the use of coloured plastics. The factory is still trying to fix the problem with this model.

The tank is 21L or 5.6 us gallons

katoranger · 04-10-2008, 09:38 AM

Send me your old tank please.

Allen

Dragon · 04-10-2008, 09:50 AM

I'm still waiting for the contact information to buy that bike in the States.

iMoose · 04-10-2008, 05:04 PM

You'd think some dealer would have heard all the buzz this bike caused and try to get some. They'd sell every bike they brought ashore the instant word got out. I keep putting off buying a bike until I hear if this one can be had. Especially in a 250!
Hello? Hot cakes anyone?

culcune · 04-10-2008, 05:20 PM

I think we would have seen these already in the US if the bike was EPA certified (for "off-road only" :wink: ) or EPA/DOT for 49 states (Kalifeinsteins need not apply!). Suprignet, find out when they will at least make it to North America (Canada/US/Mexico)

liverchip · 04-10-2008, 11:27 PM

Dual rear shocks? Wow shades of a 70's dirt bike.

04-06-2008, 11:07 AM	#1
Suprsignet Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 88	First Problem with the bike and more beach pics I got my first problem with the bike. The factory had warned me about this possibly being an issue with the plastic gas tank and the paint they used to paint it. I guess the tank doesn't like the paint very much and has started to bubble and flake off in one spot. The factory also said that if this is a problem they will send me a new tank with new paint(different cemical make-up) as they're still looking for the right combo. The side pannels and fenders have no issues. If I did get the red and black bike this wouldn't be a problem because it uses colour infused plastics. Here are some more pics of the bike from the beach trip today. We used our trip to test the new small soft bags.
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04-06-2008, 11:42 AM	#2
warrior91 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: N.E. Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 679	At least it is only cosmetic...I personally would scotch brite the tank and paint on some fresh camo...But I do not live in the same time zone as the factory...lol __________________ '91 Yamaha Warrior- stage 2 '83 Honda ATC 70 '08 Yongjiang 125cc mx (Loncin) '08 Yongjiang 150cc atv (Jinlong)
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04-06-2008, 01:19 PM	#3
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	I really like this one: About the tank, I remember some people who painted their lifan tank side panels having the same issue, I think because the gas sort of vents through the plastic tank, and that caused the paint to bubble, when they got the paint right though it was fine... Good luck with the new tank. __________________ "Be excellent to each other" "We are all human. Let's start to prove it!"
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04-06-2008, 05:41 PM	#7
iMoose Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Seminole,FL Posts: 141	Maybe I missed it but, can we get these bikes in the USA? From who? How much? HELP! I would order one tomorrow! Ooooo, do they have a 250?
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04-06-2008, 06:56 PM	#8
Suprsignet Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 88	Yeah Moose, this bike can be had with a 250. Shineray is also going to relaease a dirt only bike soon with a wated cooled 250 dohc and six speed tranny. Still no word on when it'll make it into a street bike.
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04-10-2008, 09:50 AM	#12
Dragon Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tejas Posts: 834	I'm still waiting for the contact information to buy that bike in the States.
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iMoose Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Seminole,FL Posts: 141	You'd think some dealer would have heard all the buzz this bike caused and try to get some. They'd sell every bike they brought ashore the instant word got out. I keep putting off buying a bike until I hear if this one can be had. Especially in a 250! Hello? Hot cakes anyone?
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04-10-2008, 05:20 PM	#14
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,035	I think we would have seen these already in the US if the bike was EPA certified (for "off-road only" :wink: ) or EPA/DOT for 49 states (Kalifeinsteins need not apply!). Suprignet, find out when they will at least make it to North America (Canada/US/Mexico) __________________ "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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04-10-2008, 11:27 PM	#15
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