The OFFICIAL DS bike prep thread - Page 4

Jim · 04-19-2007, 11:58 PM

Hey Ambassador, thanks for the tips, yeah mine came from a shop, the guy knows what he's doing so it should be good anyways, but I already had that off and greased up the speedo cable which was already lubricated, and the unit at the front axle seemed fine, I didn't dissasemble it but I had it apart... Also I've loctite a few bolts (axle, footpegs, anything I've had off) and checked the rest, I also check them regularily... Got the wheel all seated properly now too

Thanks too everyone here, and to frostbite for setting this up

IronFist · 04-27-2007, 02:53 AM

If your bike comes with stickers that are really hard to get off, Ambasador has a pic of my bike with sticker on the gas tank. Would not come off. Use a hair dryer and peel with finger nail. 30 seconds tops. The glue from stickers comes right off with butter. I think wd40 works too.

Jim · 04-27-2007, 04:19 AM

I use dirt grease and wax remover, works great.

AZ200cc · 05-25-2007, 12:30 AM

OK, I keep reading about moving the needle down in the carb..What exactly will I gain by doing that? More power, Or more top speed?
I live at 7000 ft ASL..Will that matter? And if there is a thread on this already please point me in the rigtht direction..Thanks.

Oh and my labels will not come off, They clearcoated over them

Looks like it's time to sand the bike down

fatboy250 · 06-13-2007, 10:21 AM

Dielectric Grease all connectors

http://www.chinariders.net/modules.p...&p=18384#18384

John_Allen · 09-26-2007, 11:55 PM

Iâ€™m sure this has been asked an answered, but I canâ€™t find it anywhere. I know I need to oil my air filter, but I donâ€™t know where it is. Can someone point me to a thread or better yet a picture, and instructions for this? Sorry, Iâ€™m still a big newbie, but learning a lot. (I have a Roketa DB-07)

Thanks for the help.

katoranger · 09-27-2007, 03:42 PM

Most of the time under the sidecover or seat. Find the carburetor and then look at the attached box opposite of engine. The filter is in there.

Allen

John_Allen · 09-27-2007, 10:16 PM

katoranger

thanks, found it and done!

John

Tinker · 10-30-2007, 12:23 PM

I have been fixing little things on my 07 Lifan GY-5, most recently it was the front disk brake pads. The front pads would drag on the rotor causing vibration and unpleasant noise. When I would yank hard on the front brake it would stop for a while. So I used anti squeal compound (more or less glue) on the back of the pad to stick it to the brake piston. I also replaced the stock caliper bolts with new ones from the hardware store. The oem bolts were very crappy and I am surprized that these bolts did not strip the aluminium threads tapped in the caliper. Brake works great now, motor is breaking in nice and I am getting 100 mpg!

Just added a 2nd bike to the fleet a Honda 2001 xr650l $525 salvage title flood bike. Runs good after flushing out motor, carb may need rebuild.

walkingdude · 03-09-2008, 09:56 PM

I found the rear turn signals on my LF200gy-5 almost invisible during daylight hours and replaced the smallish bulbs with standard 1156 Sylvania long life bulbs, both front and back. Made a huge difference for $1.75 per bulb.

Gimpdiggity · 04-03-2008, 01:20 AM

I think a proper break-in procedure should be added to the list.

http://www.ntnoa.org/enginebreakin.htm

They have a good one.

I think one of the problems that many people have with these bikes is that they just start riding them after they get them. They don't have any concern for what is necessary to get the engine running at it's best.

A correct break-in could help solve many of the issues these bikes have.

dieselhead · 05-16-2008, 12:54 AM

BEFORE you ride, check and REMOVE exess brake fluid from your disk brake resivoirs!! Both my GY5 and ATV were completely filled. After a few minutes riding, the petal "play" disappeared and I could smell the disk cooking!! :oops: You have to have air space in the resivoir.

HiBirdRed · 05-21-2008, 05:00 PM

Regarding the Initial Checklist - I've seen a couple threads that mention doing a good initial lube job on the clutch cable. Anyone concur or have additional comment?

I'm new to the Forum and am about to receive my 1st bike - 200cc Hi-Bird DS. I've appreciated all the helpful info and look forward to contributing. My only other enduro frame of reference is an 85 Honda XL 250 - had it in High School...GREAT bike, but for the $$ I'm excited to see what China will do to the motorcycle industry in the US - seems to be gaining momentum.

Cheers!

IronFist · 05-21-2008, 05:16 PM

Regarding the Initial Checklist - I've seen a couple threads that mention doing a good initial lube job on the clutch cable. Anyone concur or have additional comment?

I concur

Death85e · 05-21-2008, 06:21 PM

I agree !!! Without hesitation you should lube all of the cables as part of the initial setup/prep.
I did this for my wifes bike but did not do it for mine and was deffinately surprised at the difference it made. Her cables including the clutch were much smoother and easier to pull than mine.

05-25-2007, 12:30 AM	#49
AZ200cc Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Show Low Arizona Posts: 2,889	OK, I keep reading about moving the needle down in the carb..What exactly will I gain by doing that? More power, Or more top speed? I live at 7000 ft ASL..Will that matter? And if there is a thread on this already please point me in the rigtht direction..Thanks. Oh and my labels will not come off, They clearcoated over them Looks like it's time to sand the bike down __________________ <br />2001 Suzuki DR200SE<br />1997 Suzuki RM250 YIKES<br />1995 Yamaha Breeze 125 daughters<br />1991 Honda XR80r Restored<br />maybe a 2003 Yamaha TTR90
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06-13-2007, 10:21 AM	#50
fatboy250 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: COLUMBIA, SC Posts: 973	Dielectric Grease all connectors http://www.chinariders.net/modules.p...&p=18384#18384 __________________ 2008 Jonway MC-70-150 2007 Roketa DB-07B (RSM-200E) 2006 Roketa DB-07A (RSX-200E) 1995 Kawasaki Concours (ZG1000)
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09-26-2007, 11:55 PM	#51
John_Allen Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 35	Air Filter Location Iâ€™m sure this has been asked an answered, but I canâ€™t find it anywhere. I know I need to oil my air filter, but I donâ€™t know where it is. Can someone point me to a thread or better yet a picture, and instructions for this? Sorry, Iâ€™m still a big newbie, but learning a lot. (I have a Roketa DB-07) Thanks for the help.
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09-27-2007, 03:42 PM	#52
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Most of the time under the sidecover or seat. Find the carburetor and then look at the attached box opposite of engine. The filter is in there. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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10-30-2007, 12:23 PM	#54
Tinker Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 8	Working out the bugs I have been fixing little things on my 07 Lifan GY-5, most recently it was the front disk brake pads. The front pads would drag on the rotor causing vibration and unpleasant noise. When I would yank hard on the front brake it would stop for a while. So I used anti squeal compound (more or less glue) on the back of the pad to stick it to the brake piston. I also replaced the stock caliper bolts with new ones from the hardware store. The oem bolts were very crappy and I am surprized that these bolts did not strip the aluminium threads tapped in the caliper. Brake works great now, motor is breaking in nice and I am getting 100 mpg! Just added a 2nd bike to the fleet a Honda 2001 xr650l $525 salvage title flood bike. Runs good after flushing out motor, carb may need rebuild.
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04-19-2007, 11:58 PM	#46
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	Hey Ambassador, thanks for the tips, yeah mine came from a shop, the guy knows what he's doing so it should be good anyways, but I already had that off and greased up the speedo cable which was already lubricated, and the unit at the front axle seemed fine, I didn't dissasemble it but I had it apart... Also I've loctite a few bolts (axle, footpegs, anything I've had off) and checked the rest, I also check them regularily... Got the wheel all seated properly now too Thanks too everyone here, and to frostbite for setting this up
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04-27-2007, 02:53 AM	#47
IronFist Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Toronto Ontario Canada Posts: 2,585	If your bike comes with stickers that are really hard to get off, Ambasador has a pic of my bike with sticker on the gas tank. Would not come off. Use a hair dryer and peel with finger nail. 30 seconds tops. The glue from stickers comes right off with butter. I think wd40 works too.
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04-27-2007, 04:19 AM	#48
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	I use dirt grease and wax remover, works great.
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09-27-2007, 10:16 PM	#53
John_Allen Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 35	katoranger thanks, found it and done! John
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03-09-2008, 09:56 PM	#55
walkingdude Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver Posts: 35	Turn signal bulbs I found the rear turn signals on my LF200gy-5 almost invisible during daylight hours and replaced the smallish bulbs with standard 1156 Sylvania long life bulbs, both front and back. Made a huge difference for $1.75 per bulb.
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04-03-2008, 01:20 AM	#56
Gimpdiggity Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Jackson/Lansing, Michigan Posts: 74	I think a proper break-in procedure should be added to the list. http://www.ntnoa.org/enginebreakin.htm They have a good one. I think one of the problems that many people have with these bikes is that they just start riding them after they get them. They don't have any concern for what is necessary to get the engine running at it's best. A correct break-in could help solve many of the issues these bikes have.
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05-16-2008, 12:54 AM	#57
dieselhead Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Catskill Mnts NY Posts: 85	BEFORE you ride, check and REMOVE exess brake fluid from your disk brake resivoirs!! Both my GY5 and ATV were completely filled. After a few minutes riding, the petal "play" disappeared and I could smell the disk cooking!! :oops: You have to have air space in the resivoir.
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05-21-2008, 05:00 PM	#58
HiBirdRed Join Date: May 2008 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 12	Initial Assembly Checklist Regarding the Initial Checklist - I've seen a couple threads that mention doing a good initial lube job on the clutch cable. Anyone concur or have additional comment? I'm new to the Forum and am about to receive my 1st bike - 200cc Hi-Bird DS. I've appreciated all the helpful info and look forward to contributing. My only other enduro frame of reference is an 85 Honda XL 250 - had it in High School...GREAT bike, but for the $$ I'm excited to see what China will do to the motorcycle industry in the US - seems to be gaining momentum. Cheers!
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05-21-2008, 05:16 PM	#59
IronFist Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Toronto Ontario Canada Posts: 2,585	Regarding the Initial Checklist - I've seen a couple threads that mention doing a good initial lube job on the clutch cable. Anyone concur or have additional comment? I concur
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05-21-2008, 06:21 PM	#60
Death85e Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: GreenRiver, Utah, ( 4x4 capitol of Utah ) Posts: 95	I agree !!! Without hesitation you should lube all of the cables as part of the initial setup/prep. I did this for my wifes bike but did not do it for mine and was deffinately surprised at the difference it made. Her cables including the clutch were much smoother and easier to pull than mine. __________________ Freedom is not free!!! But it is worth fighting for! Please give your prayers to our men and women that serve to keep our freedoms free.
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