Concerns with buying a China bike - Page 3

emt1581 · 05-17-2022, 01:11 PM

I've had the itch to buy a Lifan/Hawk/etc. for YEARS because they are so cheap (despite recent price increases).

What historically held me back was the poor quality when looking at parts/assembly. However, that seems to have improved dramatically in the past year or two.

Right now my problems are:

1. No one within 50 miles will work on them.

2. Mechanics that are willing to try tell me it's very hard to find parts after a year or so of any given model coming out. I was told they might make certain parts for a 2022 model for a year or two and then the parts dry up and have to be custom made.

So really the lack of support is what is causing me to hesitate. At the same time, aside from needing to pull the engine or work on a transmission, I pretty much do all of my own work on my current bike (1986 VS700). Brakes, fork seals, oil change, battery, clutch cable/fluid, etc. I've rarely needed any mechanic to help. But again, I'm stuck if it would come to that point.

I'm curious what advice the community has on the issue of support for these?

Thanks!!

05-17-2022, 01:11 PM	#1
emt1581 Join Date: Nov 2020 Posts: 28	Concerns with buying a China bike I've had the itch to buy a Lifan/Hawk/etc. for YEARS because they are so cheap (despite recent price increases). What historically held me back was the poor quality when looking at parts/assembly. However, that seems to have improved dramatically in the past year or two. Right now my problems are: 1. No one within 50 miles will work on them. 2. Mechanics that are willing to try tell me it's very hard to find parts after a year or so of any given model coming out. I was told they might make certain parts for a 2022 model for a year or two and then the parts dry up and have to be custom made. So really the lack of support is what is causing me to hesitate. At the same time, aside from needing to pull the engine or work on a transmission, I pretty much do all of my own work on my current bike (1986 VS700). Brakes, fork seals, oil change, battery, clutch cable/fluid, etc. I've rarely needed any mechanic to help. But again, I'm stuck if it would come to that point. I'm curious what advice the community has on the issue of support for these? Thanks!!
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