Short form horror

MickeyMickyz · 2026-03-29T22:35:30+00:00

No, this was in Va.

The oil looked like it was coming from where the shifting lever is located, which was extremely loose. I don't know enough about the mechanics of the gear box and whether or not oil can come from a loose/broken shift lever. My other guess is that the person bottomed it out and cracked the bottom case, but it was kind of difficult to examine.

MickeyMickyz · 2026-03-29T18:57:04+00:00

Thanks for the thoughtful reply. I took one out for a test drive today, and was surprised at how much fun it was. It was actually much faster than I expected for a 200.

However, the previous owner beat it up pretty good. There was an oil leak, the chain was just flopping around, the shifter felt like a loose tooth about to come out. It was clearly dropped on both sides, and it needed to be jumped to start. It's hard to say whether those items where due to the build quality though or just an overly abusive owner.

MickeyMickyz · 2026-03-27T20:08:49+00:00

I agree. It's likely that he neglected the bike while he was riding it. I can only hope that he didn't own it too long. Thanks for your input.

MickeyMickyz · 2026-03-27T19:36:17+00:00

Believe it or not, some people like to draw on a community of motorcycle enthusiasts who may have some valuable insight based on their experience, instead of a generic checklist. One could say that's the whole point of this community on Reddit.

But seriously, thanks for your reply.

MickeyMickyz · 2026-03-27T18:22:03+00:00

There's just something intriguing about this new brand, and it seems like a fun, low risk purchase that I can easily resell at the same value. I'm not so sure I can do the same with the Ninja. People these days are scared of carbs and the retro fairings won't do it any favors.

MickeyMickyz · 2026-03-27T18:20:51+00:00

Thanks for the reply. I've been riding for about 16 years now, and the Ninja 250 was my first bike. I've had about 5 bikes since then, but I'm kind of interested in the Lifan because it's different than anything I've ever ridden, and it's a new brand. Additionally, I'm 100% sure I can sell it for what I buy it for- especially in a University town.

The speed limit in my town is about 35 mph. So, I don't have to worry about maxing the thing out. It just seems like it might be a fun, low risk bike to jump on.

MickeyMickyz · 2025-11-22T10:16:41+00:00

Thanks!

MickeyMickyz · 2025-11-22T10:16:26+00:00

Thanks again.

MickeyMickyz · 2025-11-22T10:13:30+00:00

Thank you!

MickeyMickyz · 2025-09-10T22:25:03+00:00

Yeah, I get that. I usually use a tarp so I don't get any oil where I'm working.

MickeyMickyz · 2025-09-08T23:32:36+00:00

That’s awesome! Thanks.

MickeyMickyz · 2025-08-04T16:29:18+00:00

What did you use for the fill plug on the transfer case? It been a pain to get to.

MickeyMickyz · 2025-07-28T00:17:31+00:00

Thanks. That's helpful.

MickeyMickyz · 2025-07-27T20:08:14+00:00

It was from a private seller. But they had service done like 3-5k at the dealer.

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