X-Pect Backroad Development - Page 8

Zapkin · 12-16-2022, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Boatguy

Not likely. The entire rear wheel assembly falls apart in your hands once you loosen everything.

It’s a pita to get back on actually.

The reason I asked is because I think I saw someone of Youtube mention their X-pect came with the rear sprocket lock tited to hell and back.

TominMO · 12-16-2022, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Zapkin

am I likely to need a heat gun to get the rear sprocket off my x-pect to switch it out?

No. It is probably assembled with a drop of red Loctite, but it breaks loose with a bit of effort. Reassemble with blue Loctite.

b3n · 01-04-2023, 10:33 AM

Great thread! As I was looking at the pictures, I had a feeling that I've seen this bike before, or something very similar to it.

One of my favorite bikes from my younger years that I could never afford back then, the Honda XR 125 L. That bike had the CG125 OHV engine but no fuel injection.
I think they were never sold in the US.

And compare the Lifan.

I think these are pretty much the same bike!

ProDigit · 07-19-2024, 10:56 PM

2.5 years later, and mine has arrived.
It's definitely been interesting to read up on all improvements suggestions.
The wheel ball bearings is interesting. I would probably pry the rubber gasket out of the wheel bearing, and add some grease to it.
The bearings aren't too expensive, and if they fail, can be replaced.

The airbox filter for us in Florida, makes no difference. The air here is clean.
I would definitely not seal up the airbox, or use a sponge intake. if anything, I would replace it with a pod filter, and get rid of the airbox; for the simple reason that if the fuel injection is based on the maf sensor, it might adjust the mapping depending on the intake airflow, but that's just presuming if it works like that.
If not, making it run only a bit leaner.
Changing the intake to a more free flow, like a pod filter, shouldn't change much on the ratio. Changing the exhaust may.
Sealing up the intake and using a sponge filter will only restrict airflow.
Maybe ok if you want to run a bit richer, but doesn't improve performance.

As far as gearing goes, I got a similar 18t (with 4mm spline width instead of 5mm), which I want to install. I just will have to file off the splines on the sprocket.
If not, I'll try to install a 34, 32, or 30t rear.
The engine got the power to push the bike to 70-75mph at much lower rpms.

07-19-2024, 10:56 PM	#109
ProDigit Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 206	2.5 years later, and mine has arrived. It's definitely been interesting to read up on all improvements suggestions. The wheel ball bearings is interesting. I would probably pry the rubber gasket out of the wheel bearing, and add some grease to it. The bearings aren't too expensive, and if they fail, can be replaced. The airbox filter for us in Florida, makes no difference. The air here is clean. I would definitely not seal up the airbox, or use a sponge intake. if anything, I would replace it with a pod filter, and get rid of the airbox; for the simple reason that if the fuel injection is based on the maf sensor, it might adjust the mapping depending on the intake airflow, but that's just presuming if it works like that. If not, making it run only a bit leaner. Changing the intake to a more free flow, like a pod filter, shouldn't change much on the ratio. Changing the exhaust may. Sealing up the intake and using a sponge filter will only restrict airflow. Maybe ok if you want to run a bit richer, but doesn't improve performance. As far as gearing goes, I got a similar 18t (with 4mm spline width instead of 5mm), which I want to install. I just will have to file off the splines on the sprocket. If not, I'll try to install a 34, 32, or 30t rear. The engine got the power to push the bike to 70-75mph at much lower rpms. __________________
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01-04-2023, 10:33 AM	#108
b3n Join Date: Dec 2022 Location: NH Posts: 10	Great thread! As I was looking at the pictures, I had a feeling that I've seen this bike before, or something very similar to it. One of my favorite bikes from my younger years that I could never afford back then, the Honda XR 125 L. That bike had the CG125 OHV engine but no fuel injection. I think they were never sold in the US. And compare the Lifan. I think these are pretty much the same bike!
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