Hello from Kansas! - Page 2

Rago · 12-23-2009, 12:07 PM

See I already learned something. Now if I could just figure out why my electric start doesn't work.

FastDoc · 12-24-2009, 11:59 AM

I like the instrument panel. Don't think I've seen one quite like it before. Nice bike

Rago · 12-24-2009, 01:55 PM

Thanks. I noticed that the Trailmaster 200 looks almost identical with different stickers.

http://qjlehi.tripod.com/id10.html

So I've noticed that some people look at Chinese bikes as one big brand instead of several small brands, but I really don't know what the thinking behind that is? Does that mean that Lifan, Zhongshen, etc. are all made by one parent company or does it mean that parts exchange between companies?

FastDoc · 12-24-2009, 02:58 PM

I put them in three major categories:

Zongs (Yamaha-oids), Q's (Suzuki-oids) and Lifan like motorcycles. There are about a dozen importers/distributers/resellers of the Lifanoids. Most are 200cc OHV engines and very similar except for decals, and sometimes subtle bodywork differences.

Zongs and Q's are distinct, although even that gets cloudy. For instance an older Q, the Sierra, I believe, was made by Zong. Also, Q does not really make the bikes, they are made by a firm called Quingue or something like that. That firm also makes Suzuki's less than 200cc. So, it's complicated.

I think your bike is a Lifanoid, but I'm not sure from the picture. If it is, it has some different parts like the handlebar gear ind instruments.

Rago · 12-24-2009, 03:12 PM

Look at the pics in the link for the Trailmaster & it is identical other than graphics. If it is a "Lifanoid" this means I should be looking for Lifan replacement parts when the time comes, correct? Now that you pointed it out, my bike does look suspiciously similar to the Lifan pics I've seen other than the headlight.

Sorry for all of the questions. I used search & did find answers to a few things I was wondering about, I'm just addicted to knowledge when I get into something

. Hopefully one day I can return the favor by answering questions for other newbs.

SpudRider · 12-25-2009, 06:52 PM

Welcome! That is a very good looking motorcycle.

It does appear that your motorcycle is Lifan clone, and it should employ Lifan/Honda parts.

Spud

EmplEh_DoG · 03-08-2010, 05:23 PM

that's an awesome looking little bike!

Rago · 03-08-2010, 10:18 PM

Thanks for the compliment. It's actually bigger than it appears. I have a 32" inseam & my feet barely touch the ground. I love the thing though.

12-24-2009, 11:59 AM	#17
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I like the instrument panel. Don't think I've seen one quite like it before. Nice bike __________________ Happy to serve.
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12-24-2009, 02:58 PM	#19
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I put them in three major categories: Zongs (Yamaha-oids), Q's (Suzuki-oids) and Lifan like motorcycles. There are about a dozen importers/distributers/resellers of the Lifanoids. Most are 200cc OHV engines and very similar except for decals, and sometimes subtle bodywork differences. Zongs and Q's are distinct, although even that gets cloudy. For instance an older Q, the Sierra, I believe, was made by Zong. Also, Q does not really make the bikes, they are made by a firm called Quingue or something like that. That firm also makes Suzuki's less than 200cc. So, it's complicated. I think your bike is a Lifanoid, but I'm not sure from the picture. If it is, it has some different parts like the handlebar gear ind instruments. __________________ Happy to serve.
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12-25-2009, 06:52 PM	#21
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Welcome! That is a very good looking motorcycle. It does appear that your motorcycle is Lifan clone, and it should employ Lifan/Honda parts. Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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03-08-2010, 05:23 PM	#22
EmplEh_DoG Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: SW Kansas Posts: 20	that's an awesome looking little bike! __________________ Timmy - 2007 American Lifan LF200GY-5 / My fun toy
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12-23-2009, 12:07 PM	#16
Rago Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 80	See I already learned something. Now if I could just figure out why my electric start doesn't work.
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12-24-2009, 01:55 PM	#18
Rago Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 80	Thanks. I noticed that the Trailmaster 200 looks almost identical with different stickers. http://qjlehi.tripod.com/id10.html So I've noticed that some people look at Chinese bikes as one big brand instead of several small brands, but I really don't know what the thinking behind that is? Does that mean that Lifan, Zhongshen, etc. are all made by one parent company or does it mean that parts exchange between companies?
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12-24-2009, 03:12 PM	#20
Rago Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 80	Look at the pics in the link for the Trailmaster & it is identical other than graphics. If it is a "Lifanoid" this means I should be looking for Lifan replacement parts when the time comes, correct? Now that you pointed it out, my bike does look suspiciously similar to the Lifan pics I've seen other than the headlight. Sorry for all of the questions. I used search & did find answers to a few things I was wondering about, I'm just addicted to knowledge when I get into something . Hopefully one day I can return the favor by answering questions for other newbs.
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03-08-2010, 10:18 PM	#23
Rago Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 80	Thanks for the compliment. It's actually bigger than it appears. I have a 32" inseam & my feet barely touch the ground. I love the thing though.
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