Hello from Sunny, FLA...

[ambassador]

Hey everyone,
I just ordered a 2006 Lifan 200gy-5 the other day and it should be here by the end of the week. I want to thank all of you for sharing all the information on these china bikes, you guy's helped me make up my mind to get one. I am 36, Happily divorced with 3 children, twin 8 yr.old girls and a 2.5 yr.old girl, my girlfriend supports my addiction to anything with 2 wheels and a motor and is even thinking of getting one herself. I don't see why people would bash these bikes and their riders, this is a very affordable option for those who don't have $5000 to drop on a jap bike, i've always felt that it's not what you ride it's that you ride. That being said, thank's again and I hope to post some pics of the building process soon(got a big bottle of the blue loc-tite)...

P.S. Bike's I have Owned: Suzuki JR50, Honda ATC125, Honda ATC200X, Honda XR200R, Yamaha Virago, Honda Shadow, Harley-Davidson 883 Sportster. I always liked the XR the best..

[John22j]

Originally Posted by ambassador

Honda ATC125, Honda ATC200X

Hey, you said passion for 2 wheels, what are these doing in there.

Welcome to the board - and yet another member who can enjoy living where you ride year round.

[frostbite]

Hey, you said passion for 2 wheels, what are these doing in there. Laughing[/code]

Careful, the Honda 200x is, in my opinion, one of the best ATV's ever made.

[John22j]

I guess they sell those 3 wheel goldwings now, so society must feel it's safe to ride an old ATC as well :wink: ... heck, they were always safe as long as you knew what you were doing.

[ambassador]

Sorry, I should have said, anything with wheels and a motor.
Frostbite, I had an 86 200X, full suspension, red, white and blue, that thing was a beast and alot of fun, can't believe they outlawed them.. I got some old polaroids of it i'll scan them and try to post.

[ambassador]

The ATC's with no suspension could be dangerous at higher speeds, on uneven terrain sometimes the back end would start to bounce around and you were just along for the ride at that point.. I do agree though, if you knew what you were doing and kept safety in mind, they were fine.

[frostbite]

Frostbite, I had an 86 200X, full suspension, red, white and blue, that thing was a beast and alot of fun, can't believe they outlawed them..

I had an '85, loved that bike.

[culcune]

Originally Posted by John22j

I guess they sell those 3 wheel goldwings now, so society must feel it's safe to ride an old ATC as well :wink: ... heck, they were always safe as long as you knew what you were doing.

I think it was a combination of the "investigative" news show "60 minutes" that killed the 3 wheelers. Yeah, they showed the country that these bikes were dangerous for drunken riders, underage riders, and helmet-less riders, or a combination of all three! Ironically, a week or two after showing us the "dangers" of ATC's, they went to Italy to ride along with the Lamborghini factory drivers on public roads at 150+ mph; yes, this must be safer, because.....?

[blimpman]

Originally Posted by ambassador

Hey everyone,
I just ordered a 2006 Lifan 200gy-5 the other day and it should be here by the end of the week. ........

Welcome!! You find alot of friendly China Bike riders here that can give a wealth of info on these bikes. If you have any questions just ask!! Post some pictures when you get it OK?

[ambassador]

I plan on taking many pictures of the whole building process and have some mods already planned ie. paint, new tubes, battery box etc.
Glad to find people that enjoy there china bikes, the guys over on ThumperTalk don't seem to understand and are not willing to learn about these.. It really doesn't look too different from my old XR, engine looks the same.

[blimpman]

Originally Posted by ambassador

Glad to find people that enjoy there china bikes, the guys over on ThumperTalk don't seem to understand and are not willing to learn about these.. It really doesn't look too different from my old XR, engine looks the same.

Everyone has their own attitude about motorcycles... some are more open than others....

[FMYStreetRacer]

welcome. i'm in florida as well but you already knew that from the thumpertalk thread. nice to see you over here. when you get your bike done we need to go for a ride.

i'll be up your way a bit this year with my car at the track. shooting for 11's on stock suspension and a factory wheel. might be there real soon with my buddy's 2.3 turbo pinto. he's trying to break my times .

[ambassador]

Turbo Pinto, need you say more....

[ejcycles]

Hi ambassador
Welcome to ChinaRiders!

I've always felt that it's not what you ride it's that you ride

I couldn't agree more!! I have a 1973 {with 75 cosmetics} Yamaha RD350 and still to this day get harassed because it's a "Rice Burner" 2-Stroke. That's Ok it shows these kids of today that we had Screamers back in the 70's also! Many of us can help with parts, knowledge and up-dates etc., Have fun and stay healthy! 200X I had one of those also Super fast 200cc three wheeler! I loved it!!!

Ride Wild and Fly Like an Eagle! 8O
Bruce