Picked up the Lifan Xpect

[TominMO]

Threw a 15T JT front sprocket on the Xpect a couple of days ago, which I suspect is the best gearing overall for this bike. Not too traily, not too streety.

Took it for a ride today. Perfect. The 2.80 ratio gives you 16 MPH indicated at 6000 rpm in 1st, and has enough revs for using all the power in 5th. The stock 3.07 meant you were shifting really early in 1st and were way wound out in 5th at too-low a speed. The 2.47 was fine for city riding but bogged down on the hwy. Could not get much beyond 6K rpm.

Now it will maintain 60 mph up a slight hill, and go 68 down that same hill. All indicated, not GPS, and with rider tucked low.

..........15.........17
42......2.80......2.47
46......3.07......2.71 stock
50......3.33......2.94

[JerryHawk250]

Originally Posted by TominMO

Threw a 15T JT front sprocket on the Xpect a couple of days ago, which I suspect is the best gearing overall for this bike. Not too traily, not too streety.

Took it for a ride today. Perfect. The 2.80 ratio gives you 16 MPH indicated at 6000 rpm in 1st, and has enough revs for using all the power in 5th. The stock 3.07 meant you were shifting really early in 1st and were way wound out in 5th at too-low a speed. The 2.47 was fine for city riding but bogged down on the hwy. Could not get much beyond 6K rpm.

Now it will maintain 60 mph up a slight hill, and go 68 down that same hill. All indicated, not GPS.

..........15.........17
42......2.80......2.47
46......3.07......2.71 stock
50......3.33......2.94

Looks like you found that sweet spot.

[TominMO]

Sold.

[GoodENuff]

Hello everyone, I’m new here and was wondering if anyone could help me? I have an xpect 200 and want to get a skid plate for it. Is there any that will fit, or do I have to make my own?

[TominMO]

Originally Posted by GoodENuff

Hello everyone, I’m new here and was wondering if anyone could help me? I have an xpect 200 and want to get a skid plate for it. Is there any that will fit, or do I have to make my own?

Welcome. Please start your own thread in the Dual Sport subforum, since your question has nothing to do with my thread.

[Thumper]

Originally Posted by GoodENuff

Hello everyone, I’m new here and was wondering if anyone could help me? I have an xpect 200 and want to get a skid plate for it. Is there any that will fit, or do I have to make my own?

Hey there Good nuff'

Well, I guess Tom sold his Expect earlier this Summer (this thread), though you may find useful info on the Lifan Expect (the bike you are talking about) in his defunct thread. He did many upgrades and there is definitely some useful tuning information directly relevant to your bike.

Regarding a skid plate, Tom sold his before finding one, though I am not sure he was looking.

I have looked around this site, and on the web, and the Expect is not specifically noted as applicable to a few generic plates out there. And, like you, I can't find one made for the Expect. I am sorry, but you clearly won't get any help from the OP. But there are lots of us interested in your questions. Welcome to the site!!!

By all means take a few pics and start thread on your Expect. And post your request on a skid plate there. We'd love to see some pics! Expect is a great bike.

[ProDigit]

Originally Posted by TominMO

I was unable to get the front sprocket cover back on, even though I turned the rear wheel to try to finagle it into place. Apparently when installing a 17-tooth, some people don't have to do any surgery on the cover and others do.

For future reference, you can install the 17t and sprocket cover, by loosening the chain. Either take the chain off the rear sprocket, or use the chain gliders to reduce chain tension. The chain has to be mounted on the front sprocket, then install the cover, then install the rear wheel and chain over the sprocket, and tension it.
The sprocket cover can't be mounted with the chain tensioned.