Are Lifan transmissions prone to popping out of gear?

ChopperCharles · 10-29-2020, 01:37 PM

I'm curious if Lifan motors have a history of transmission problems. Specifically, popping out of gear under load. The SSR Buccaneer has the Lifan copy of the XV250 motor in it, and there are several people complaining of it popping out of third or fourth gear, especially when the shift was not clean. I've found that clutch adjustment and whether the linkage is wobbly or not can cause improper engagement, and every now and then mine will pop out of 3rd or 4th when I'm hard on the throttle. Some people have this popping out problem all the time, while mine is pretty rare.

Searching google, I've found no mention of the Yamaha XV250 (Virago/V-Star 250) ever doing this for anyone.

So, is this because of inferior metal gears? Obviously there's some difference here. Do other Lifan motors have this problem?

Charles.

10-29-2020, 01:37 PM	#1
ChopperCharles Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: RDU, NC Posts: 677	Are Lifan transmissions prone to popping out of gear? I'm curious if Lifan motors have a history of transmission problems. Specifically, popping out of gear under load. The SSR Buccaneer has the Lifan copy of the XV250 motor in it, and there are several people complaining of it popping out of third or fourth gear, especially when the shift was not clean. I've found that clutch adjustment and whether the linkage is wobbly or not can cause improper engagement, and every now and then mine will pop out of 3rd or 4th when I'm hard on the throttle. Some people have this popping out problem all the time, while mine is pretty rare. Searching google, I've found no mention of the Yamaha XV250 (Virago/V-Star 250) ever doing this for anyone. So, is this because of inferior metal gears? Obviously there's some difference here. Do other Lifan motors have this problem? Charles.
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