Grandpa needs help

[Rudcar]

Just got a Lifan 250 cc from a friend but we don't know what model it is.
It's a 1995. First 3 vin numbers are: LF3. I think is a Delta model but not sure. Thanks in advance.

[makenzie71]

A picture says a lot.

[SpudRider]

Just got a Lifan 250 cc from a friend but we don't know what model it is.
It's a 1995. First 3 vin numbers are: LF3. I think is a Delta model but not sure. Thanks in advance.
Welcome to these forums; we are glad you joined us! :) Do you have a street bike?

Spud :)

[Rudcar]

You are right, makenzie71. I will post a picture tomorrow (it's night now). Thanks, SpudRider for the welcome. I have a street bike, just trying to find out what it is. Picture tomorrow.

[SpudRider]

You are right, makenzie71. I will post a picture tomorrow (it's night now). Thanks, SpudRider for the welcome. I have a street bike, just trying to find out what it is. Picture tomorrow.
You're welcome, Rudcar. I am moving this thread to the Street Forum, where you are more likely to get informed resposes to your questions. :)

Spud :)

[ejcycles]

Hi Rudcar

Where are you located?

LF3 = Lifan.

This will tell the year for sure. What is the 10th digit in the VIN?

[Rudcar]

Thanks for the change SpudRider. :wink:
Ejcycles, I am in Homestead, FL. The 10 vin numbers are:
LF3PCN0G66
Originally in this forum I posted it was a 1995 Lifan. My mistake, it's a 2005.
I am trying to post a picture of the bike but I am a newbe and do not know how?

[dmmcd]

Thanks for the change SpudRider. :wink:
Ejcycles, I am in Homestead, FL. The 10 vin numbers are:
LF3PCN0G66
Originally in this forum I posted it was a 1995 Lifan. My mistake, it's a 2005.
I am trying to post a picture of the bike but I am a newbe and do not know how?

Actually, according to the VIN it's a 2006... (10th digit is the year code, 6=2006)

[SpudRider]

Thanks for the change SpudRider. :wink:
Ejcycles, I am in Homestead, FL. The 10 vin numbers are:
LF3PCN0G66
Originally in this forum I posted it was a 1995 Lifan. My mistake, it's a 2005.
I am trying to post a picture of the bike but I am a newbe and do not know how?
You're welcome. :) You can learn to post photos on these forums by reading the following thread. ;)

http://www.chinariders.net/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=6240

Spud :)

[katoranger]

It must be one of these.

http://www.hirtmotorsports.com/images/DSCF1322.JPG

[SilveradoSS]

Thats a darn good looking bike if that is the right one. I found a link to this bike also: http://www.bikez.com/motorcycles/lifan_250-4_2006.php

[ejcycles]

The bike that katoranger posted a picture of is a 2008+ Lifan LF 250-B.

[Rudcar]

This is a photo of the bike. Anybody knows the year and where I could get a manual for it. Thanks guys for teaching me how to post a pic.


http://i1096.photobucket.com/albums/g330/rudcar/IMG_0017.jpg[/img]
being old does not mean you know everything.

[Qingdao]

A 95 china bike is a VINTAGE china bike :lol:


I know its a 2005 just sayin

[ejcycles]

Hi Rudcar

That is a 2006 Lifan LF250. What manual do you need? If you want a service/repair manual you can get one at any Yamaha Dealer for a Route66, Virago 250, V-Star250. The Yamaha bikes are all the same. The Lifan uses over 90% the same parts... Hmmm... who makes the Yamaha??? LOL

[SpudRider]

Hi Rudcar

That is a 2006 Lifan LF250. What manual do you need? If you want a service/repair manual you can get one at any Yamaha Dealer for a Route66, Virago 250, V-Star250. The Yamaha bikes are all the same. The Lifan uses over 90% the same parts... Hmmm... who makes the Yamaha??? LOL
Thanks for posting the helpful information, Bruce. :) Indeed, who does manufacture some of the Yamaha motorcycles? ;) The engine in my Zongshen 200GY-2 is almost an exact copy of the Yamaha, 196cc-223cc, engine block engines. I even put a Yamaha, XT200 cyclinder head on my Zongshen engine when I rebuilt the top end of it at 31,500 miles. ;)

If this bike is such a close clone of the Yamaha bikes you mentioned, I bet it represents an excellent value! :D

Spud :)

[Rudcar]

Thank you Bruce. I will check with Yamaha. That is very interesting information.
I have to check my Ford van and see if it was made in Russia or maybe...Afghanistan?? 8O