High Mileage Chinabikes

TominMO · 03-10-2022, 11:15 PM

If you have a high-mileage Chinese motorcycle, let's say at least 10,000 miles/16,000 kilometers, let us know:
year, make and model
number of miles on it
what regular maintenance you have done
what repairs were needed outside of normal maintenance due to age (i.e. not crashes)

TxTaoRider · 03-11-2022, 05:38 AM

There should be a few, as the analog speedometer on most of these seem to keep the odometer reading in "Chinamiles" (similar to KM)-lol.

Mudflap · 03-11-2022, 06:51 AM

I think there is another thread on this somewhere.

My 07 Lifan 200 (CG engine) went 53,000 miles with oil changes, valve adjustments, a clutch, and a few spark plugs. Oil pump chain and balance shaft cushion rubbers we're making noise at that point so I replaced the engine.

2017 Taotao Rhino (CG engine) has over 1300 hours and still runs like new.

Lifan 140cc engine on my old Trail 90 has about 16000 miles. Had to put a helicoil in the sparkplug hole but otherwise just normal maintenance. Also replaced the plastic timing chain roller with a Honda rubber one just to make it quieter.

TominMO · 03-11-2022, 09:48 AM

Found this thread in Dual Sports, from before my time here:
http://www.chinariders.net/showthrea...high%2Amileage

2LZ · 03-11-2022, 11:14 AM

Problem is many older members have faded away, along with their China bikes. Who know how many miles they may have now, if they still have them.
I have over 7500 miles on Q (Suzuki clone) with just oil changes. Still have the original NGK plug I put in it when we bought it. Doesn't burn a drop of oil. Also, I checked the valves annually and have never had to adjust them. Always been in spec.

The poor CG motor in my Rhino has been hammered as a property mule and has giving no real issues.....other than the seat being a complete POS. Finally had to buy another. The thin plastic pan has a difficult time with my 230 pounds.

**JerryHawk250** · 03-11-2022, 11:19 AM

I have close to 9000 real miles on my Hawk. I have three bikes so the Hawk has been transformed into mostly off-road riding the the miles haven't really added up in the past couple of years. The hawk is still going strong. I do take it out around town every once in a while. It's been a very reliable bike.

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TominMO Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: De Soto, MO Posts: 1,871	High Mileage Chinabikes If you have a high-mileage Chinese motorcycle, let's say at least 10,000 miles/16,000 kilometers, let us know: year, make and model number of miles on it what regular maintenance you have done what repairs were needed outside of normal maintenance due to age (i.e. not crashes) __________________ 2021 Lifan Xpect--sold 2022 Lifan KPX 1972 Honda CT90--The Carrot 1969 Honda CT90--The Tomahto Cheesy is the WDK (workplace drama king). Now retired. Nope, back in the saddle. Climate: The Movie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A24fWmNA6lM How our government really works https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjadCd0VRBw Question all authority.....think for yourself
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03-11-2022, 05:38 AM	#2
TxTaoRider Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Flower Mound Texas Posts: 904	There should be a few, as the analog speedometer on most of these seem to keep the odometer reading in "Chinamiles" (similar to KM)-lol. __________________ 2021 Tao Tbr7 - "Lucille" Mods so far- Brozz swingarm, 21" front rim (Bridgestone Tw302 rear/Dunlop D606 front tires), Digital gauge cluster, pz30b pumper carb, after market hand guards, aftermarket brake and clutch levers, round fold away mirrors, Fly handlebars shortened slightly, 13t front sprocket 2009 Q-link Legacy 250 1982 Suzuki GS1100ES - "Jolene"
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03-11-2022, 09:48 AM	#4
TominMO Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: De Soto, MO Posts: 1,871	Found this thread in Dual Sports, from before my time here: http://www.chinariders.net/showthrea...high%2Amileage __________________ 2021 Lifan Xpect--sold 2022 Lifan KPX 1972 Honda CT90--The Carrot 1969 Honda CT90--The Tomahto Cheesy is the WDK (workplace drama king). Now retired. Nope, back in the saddle. Climate: The Movie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A24fWmNA6lM How our government really works https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjadCd0VRBw Question all authority.....think for yourself
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03-11-2022, 11:14 AM	#5
2LZ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Volcano, Ca Posts: 7,092	Problem is many older members have faded away, along with their China bikes. Who know how many miles they may have now, if they still have them. I have over 7500 miles on Q (Suzuki clone) with just oil changes. Still have the original NGK plug I put in it when we bought it. Doesn't burn a drop of oil. Also, I checked the valves annually and have never had to adjust them. Always been in spec. The poor CG motor in my Rhino has been hammered as a property mule and has giving no real issues.....other than the seat being a complete POS. Finally had to buy another. The thin plastic pan has a difficult time with my 230 pounds. __________________ "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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03-11-2022, 11:19 AM	#6
JerryHawk250 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Houma, La. Posts: 11,561	I have close to 9000 real miles on my Hawk. I have three bikes so the Hawk has been transformed into mostly off-road riding the the miles haven't really added up in the past couple of years. The hawk is still going strong. I do take it out around town every once in a while. It's been a very reliable bike. __________________ 2023 Lifan Lycan 250 Chopper 2023 Venom Evader 2022 Lifan KPX250 2020 Kawasaki Vulcan S 2004 Honda ST 1300 2016 Black Hawk 250 (sold) Keihin PE30 carb,125 main,38 slow.Pod filter,ported & decked head 10:1 CR,Direct Ignition Coil,15/40Sprockets,NGK DPR8EIX-9,De-Cat,Dual Oil Cooler,Digital Cluster 2016 Cazador180 XL 2014 Coolster150 JerryHawk250.com My YouTube Channel
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03-11-2022, 06:51 AM	#3
Mudflap Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 1,873	I think there is another thread on this somewhere. My 07 Lifan 200 (CG engine) went 53,000 miles with oil changes, valve adjustments, a clutch, and a few spark plugs. Oil pump chain and balance shaft cushion rubbers we're making noise at that point so I replaced the engine. 2017 Taotao Rhino (CG engine) has over 1300 hours and still runs like new. Lifan 140cc engine on my old Trail 90 has about 16000 miles. Had to put a helicoil in the sparkplug hole but otherwise just normal maintenance. Also replaced the plastic timing chain roller with a Honda rubber one just to make it quieter.
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