06 Lifan 200GY $500 fixer upper

yellowxj · 12-08-2010, 07:13 PM

Just bought my 200GY5 ($500

) and doing a preflight inspection found the rear sprocket was loose. Wondered if there was any write up about taking it apart. I'm sure I'll be ok once I put the wrenches too it but any education is helpful before I start. Just want to tighten it up right? Just have to fix that, do some headlight repair, repaint the plastic (PO painted it flat black), fix the floppy kickstart, and ....fix the throttle...excited son was twisting the throttle back further and further and HEY that shouldnt spin all the way around...broke the plastic that holds the throttle cable in place.

SpudRider · 12-08-2010, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by yellowxj

Just bought my 200GY5 ($500

) and doing a preflight inspection found the rear sprocket was loose. Wondered if there was any write up about taking it apart. I'm sure I'll be ok once I put the wrenches too it but any education is helpful before I start. Just want to tighten it up right? Just have to fix that, do some headlight repair, repaint the plastic (PO painted it flat black), fix the floppy kickstart, and ....fix the throttle...excited son was twisting the throttle back further and further and HEY that shouldnt spin all the way around...broke the plastic that holds the throttle cable in place.

Welcome to these forums, XJ; we are glad you joined us!

Congratulations on acquiring your GY5; it sounds as if you got a good deal.

Perhaps the rubber bushings that hold the sprocket studs are loose. I own a Yamaha clone, not a Honda clone such as yours, so I will defer to the Honda guys when they respond.

Krylon Fusion is great spray paint for your bike's plastic.

You can probably find a throttle tube on eBay.

Spud

roketa200E5 · 12-08-2010, 07:33 PM

yellowxj,

Sprocket can get loose? I better check mine too. I don't have a check list or know enough to make one yet.

katoranger · 12-08-2010, 08:21 PM

Welcome. On the sprockets. It was well known for the studs that bolt to the sprocket to shear off. Also the rubber parts fail due to cheap china rubber.

The sprocket should be held on with a large c-clip.

http://www.bikebandit.com/houseofmot...m2988#sch20077

Sprocket may have a small amount of play after installed.

The parts are available from honda

yellowxj · 12-08-2010, 09:17 PM

THANKS. If I'm reading the rear wheel picture right the bolts that go thru the sprocket fit in to bushings in the rear hub so for the sprocket to have a little play is ok. Just means the bushings are a little worn? Cool. Hope to upgrading the sprocket soon any way...

Now Ive got to figure out the head light...bulbs missing and the connector is broken...headlight is broken on one side where it bolts to the mounting bracket/cowl...thinking about some LED driving lights for low beams and a small off road light for high...I can probably make it all fit...fabrication time...

BillR · 12-08-2010, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by yellowxj

I can probably make it all fit...fabrication time...

Key phrase for a Chinabike owner...

A few of us have converted to H-4 base headlight bulbs...get one of those bases at the local salvage yard :wink: .
Good luck with the fixes.
Bill R

katoranger · 12-09-2010, 08:55 AM

Send me a PM. I may have some parts left that you can use. I have a 42T? rear sprocket. Got the whole rear wheel if you are interested. A few other pieces too. This is all from BillRs bike that I parted.

Allen

yellowxj · 12-09-2010, 06:16 PM

Thanks, got a lot checked out today..got the throttle fixed, adjusted the clutch, painted bits and pieces, took the battery out, added water, and put a hard charge on the battery...put it back on and POW...electric starter works now...then I put a 55w off road light on as a head light BUT...it was really dim at idle...when I revved the bike the light got brighter and brighter and POW...lights out...dont know if it was a old bulb (in an old light...its matching light had already blown)...put an LED tail light bulb in...works great but no running light...related to the head light? Nothing else went POW...son hopped on his Honda and we raced around the pastures for a bit...bike did great. (He just outgrew his china 50cc bike's...got a flawless honda 70 for $500 for him)

Thanks, for the parts offer...I'll be passing through the ATL day after x-mas...heading up to Blue Ridge for a wedding...

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SpudRider · 12-09-2010, 08:03 PM

You got a lot accomplished today; your bike looks good, XJ!

Spud

Jim · 12-09-2010, 08:20 PM

Looks good

Weldangrind · 12-10-2010, 11:41 AM

You're bike looks really good. I'm diggin' the flat black.

I wonder if 55 watts is a little much for the headlight switch and dimmer. I had 18 watt bulbs in my Gio Beast atv, and I intend to swap them for something brighter, but I'll use a relay to protect the switch and wiring. What wattage was the stock bulb?

yellowxj · 12-10-2010, 08:54 PM

Dont know..it was missing..doubt if it was more than 55 watts though...I cant imagine the bike putting out enough to blow the bulb...regular running light (tail light) isnt working either...time to take it to the alien workshop...its probe time

Weldangrind · 12-10-2010, 11:31 PM

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time to take it to the alien workshop...its probe time

Tears in my eyes!

2LZ · 12-11-2010, 01:14 AM

500.00!? 8O
Smokin deal! Wow!

katoranger · 12-11-2010, 09:02 AM

It may have been AC voltage going to the bulb.

I will gone at Christmas, but if you are interested in parts let me know. I may be able to put them someplace for you.

Allen

12-08-2010, 07:13 PM	#1
yellowxj Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 79	06 Lifan 200GY $500 fixer upper Just bought my 200GY5 ($500 ) and doing a preflight inspection found the rear sprocket was loose. Wondered if there was any write up about taking it apart. I'm sure I'll be ok once I put the wrenches too it but any education is helpful before I start. Just want to tighten it up right? Just have to fix that, do some headlight repair, repaint the plastic (PO painted it flat black), fix the floppy kickstart, and ....fix the throttle...excited son was twisting the throttle back further and further and HEY that shouldnt spin all the way around...broke the plastic that holds the throttle cable in place.
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12-08-2010, 08:21 PM	#4
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Welcome. On the sprockets. It was well known for the studs that bolt to the sprocket to shear off. Also the rubber parts fail due to cheap china rubber. The sprocket should be held on with a large c-clip. http://www.bikebandit.com/houseofmot...m2988#sch20077 Sprocket may have a small amount of play after installed. The parts are available from honda __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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12-09-2010, 08:55 AM	#7
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Send me a PM. I may have some parts left that you can use. I have a 42T? rear sprocket. Got the whole rear wheel if you are interested. A few other pieces too. This is all from BillRs bike that I parted. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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12-09-2010, 08:03 PM	#9
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	You got a lot accomplished today; your bike looks good, XJ! 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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12-09-2010, 08:20 PM	#10
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12-08-2010, 07:33 PM	#3
roketa200E5 Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 234	yellowxj, Sprocket can get loose? I better check mine too. I don't have a check list or know enough to make one yet.
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12-08-2010, 09:17 PM	#5
yellowxj Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 79	THANKS. If I'm reading the rear wheel picture right the bolts that go thru the sprocket fit in to bushings in the rear hub so for the sprocket to have a little play is ok. Just means the bushings are a little worn? Cool. Hope to upgrading the sprocket soon any way... Now Ive got to figure out the head light...bulbs missing and the connector is broken...headlight is broken on one side where it bolts to the mounting bracket/cowl...thinking about some LED driving lights for low beams and a small off road light for high...I can probably make it all fit...fabrication time...
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12-09-2010, 06:16 PM	#8
yellowxj Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 79	Thanks, got a lot checked out today..got the throttle fixed, adjusted the clutch, painted bits and pieces, took the battery out, added water, and put a hard charge on the battery...put it back on and POW...electric starter works now...then I put a 55w off road light on as a head light BUT...it was really dim at idle...when I revved the bike the light got brighter and brighter and POW...lights out...dont know if it was a old bulb (in an old light...its matching light had already blown)...put an LED tail light bulb in...works great but no running light...related to the head light? Nothing else went POW...son hopped on his Honda and we raced around the pastures for a bit...bike did great. (He just outgrew his china 50cc bike's...got a flawless honda 70 for $500 for him) Thanks, for the parts offer...I'll be passing through the ATL day after x-mas...heading up to Blue Ridge for a wedding... [img] Uploaded with ImageShack.us[/img]
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12-10-2010, 11:41 AM	#11
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	You're bike looks really good. I'm diggin' the flat black. I wonder if 55 watts is a little much for the headlight switch and dimmer. I had 18 watt bulbs in my Gio Beast atv, and I intend to swap them for something brighter, but I'll use a relay to protect the switch and wiring. What wattage was the stock bulb? __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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12-10-2010, 08:54 PM	#12
yellowxj Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 79	Dont know..it was missing..doubt if it was more than 55 watts though...I cant imagine the bike putting out enough to blow the bulb...regular running light (tail light) isnt working either...time to take it to the alien workshop...its probe time
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12-11-2010, 01:14 AM	#14
2LZ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Volcano, Ca Posts: 7,112	500.00!? 8O Smokin deal! Wow! __________________ "Light a fire for a man, and you heat him for a day. Light a man on fire, and you heat him for the rest of his life." 2007 Suzuki DRZ400S (SM convert) 2009 Q Link XP 200 1967 BSA B25 250cc Starfire 2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2023 Royal Enfield Scram 411 1948 Royal Enfield Model G 350
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12-11-2010, 09:02 AM	#15
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	It may have been AC voltage going to the bulb. I will gone at Christmas, but if you are interested in parts let me know. I may be able to put them someplace for you. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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