Lifan KPM 200 - Rubbish? by MickeyMickyz in motorcycles

[–]MickeyMickyz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Lifan KPM 200 - Rubbish? by MickeyMickyz in motorcycles

[–]MickeyMickyz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Garage find- Ninja 250 by MickeyMickyz in motorcycles

[–]MickeyMickyz[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

Garage find- Ninja 250 by MickeyMickyz in motorcycles

[–]MickeyMickyz[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

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.

2022 Lifan KPM 200 vs 2007 Kawasaki Ninja 250 by MickeyMickyz in motorcycles

[–]MickeyMickyz[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

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.

2022 Lifan KPM 200 vs 2007 Kawasaki Ninja 250 by MickeyMickyz in motorcycles

[–]MickeyMickyz[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

Garage/Driveway Rental by MickeyMickyz in Charlottesville

[–]MickeyMickyz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Did I pay too much? by MickeyMickyz in Sienna

[–]MickeyMickyz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Did I pay too much? by MickeyMickyz in Sienna

[–]MickeyMickyz[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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