Lifan X-Pect 2024 Maintenance Log

AcidicLactate · Yesterday, 08:05 PM

I'm aware the log is terribly short, but I wanted to go ahead and post what all I've done and noticed so far with this bike. Overall, she's been really fun and surprisingly reliable. But time will tell how reliable she can be. (Named her Ryuko btw lol.)

Also, I will proudly take roasting for a terrible maintenance so far...Gotta learn somehow... Thanks in advance.

Motorcycle Maintenance Log
To-Do:
• Fix hole in tail
• Replace stripped bolt in clutch
• Replace cracked mirror
• Check Valve Clearances
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08/21/2024
Miles: 0 (Bought brand new)
• Changed the oil (Type: 15w-40 Mobile Diesel oil)
• Adjusted valve clearance
• Regreased all bearings (Type: RedNTacky)
• Made a hole in tail for wireless kill switch
• Added 2oz of CounterAct tire beads to each wheel
• Added a usb charger and cigarette lighter port
• Replaced mirrors (One cracked after it fell out of package)
• Added grease to edge of air filter to make a better seal (Type: RedNTacky)
• Put an anime figure on the front for décor
• Adjusted rear brake to respond immediately
• Greased the throttle to prevent sticking (Type: RedNTacky)
• Added some Loctite to bolts.
• Replaced stock chain (and adjusted slack)
• Cleaned and lubed chain
• Adjusted spark plug gap
• Replaced headlight
Notes:
One of the screws in the clutch lever stripped.
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9/20/2024
Miles: 5
• Removed the wireless kill switch (Clearance issues)
Notes:
Will fix the hole in the tail.
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10/8/2024
Mile: 55
• Replaced oil with Mobil 4 stroke V-twin motorcycle oil 20w-50 (1 quart)
• Added Lucas Heavy Duty Oil Stabilizer (1/10 quart)
Notes:
I noticed that the oil was rather cloudy. I decided to play it safely and replace the oil early. Fairly sure the issue is riding it for such short distances every day. (<1.5 Mile Trip, One way, twice a day.) Emulsification caused condensation to build in the motor oil causing cloudiness, at least, I think. Will start to ride the bike for an additional 30 minutes for each short trip taken that day. Or at least at the end of the week ride it for that total time. Noticing some idle issues, maybe need to adjust the valve? I’m pretty sure I heard ticking from the engine, I will check it tomorrow.

Yesterday, 08:05 PM	#1
AcidicLactate Join Date: Jul 2024 Posts: 4	Lifan X-Pect 2024 Maintenance Log I'm aware the log is terribly short, but I wanted to go ahead and post what all I've done and noticed so far with this bike. Overall, she's been really fun and surprisingly reliable. But time will tell how reliable she can be. (Named her Ryuko btw lol.) Also, I will proudly take roasting for a terrible maintenance so far...Gotta learn somehow... Thanks in advance. Motorcycle Maintenance Log To-Do: • Fix hole in tail • Replace stripped bolt in clutch • Replace cracked mirror • Check Valve Clearances ________________________________________ 08/21/2024 Miles: 0 (Bought brand new) • Changed the oil (Type: 15w-40 Mobile Diesel oil) • Adjusted valve clearance • Regreased all bearings (Type: RedNTacky) • Made a hole in tail for wireless kill switch • Added 2oz of CounterAct tire beads to each wheel • Added a usb charger and cigarette lighter port • Replaced mirrors (One cracked after it fell out of package) • Added grease to edge of air filter to make a better seal (Type: RedNTacky) • Put an anime figure on the front for décor • Adjusted rear brake to respond immediately • Greased the throttle to prevent sticking (Type: RedNTacky) • Added some Loctite to bolts. • Replaced stock chain (and adjusted slack) • Cleaned and lubed chain • Adjusted spark plug gap • Replaced headlight Notes: One of the screws in the clutch lever stripped. ________________________________________ 9/20/2024 Miles: 5 • Removed the wireless kill switch (Clearance issues) Notes: Will fix the hole in the tail. ________________________________________ 10/8/2024 Mile: 55 • Replaced oil with Mobil 4 stroke V-twin motorcycle oil 20w-50 (1 quart) • Added Lucas Heavy Duty Oil Stabilizer (1/10 quart) Notes: I noticed that the oil was rather cloudy. I decided to play it safely and replace the oil early. Fairly sure the issue is riding it for such short distances every day. (<1.5 Mile Trip, One way, twice a day.) Emulsification caused condensation to build in the motor oil causing cloudiness, at least, I think. Will start to ride the bike for an additional 30 minutes for each short trip taken that day. Or at least at the end of the week ride it for that total time. Noticing some idle issues, maybe need to adjust the valve? I’m pretty sure I heard ticking from the engine, I will check it tomorrow.
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