Luggage Rack for Lifan X-Pect

orangeisnon · 04-27-2023, 09:48 AM

Hi all.
I wanted to share my finding regarding the luggage rack I have on my X-Pect. There have been a few threads on the topic with no real conclusion, so hopefully this helps someone out one day.
I just finished installing this a few days ago. It isn't a bad job if you have access to a welder and a few hours. I did have to remove the seat, battery, all of the rear plastics, and exhaust to get the rack mounted. The rack has 6 mounting holes, 2 of which don't line up with anything on this bike and aren't used. The passenger handles are removed, and the plastics need to be trimmed in a few places. I didn't take any pictures of the process - sorry - but it's not rocket surgery. The most difficult part was that the exhaust needed to be extended by about 3-1/2" so it would fit between the tire and rack. The plastic heat shield was removed and I opted to cut off the screw tabs for it. I'm going to need to pull it back off and paint it soon. Luckily it can still slide out just fine with the rack installed.
The rack I used was bought on eBay from a seller in Ukraine. There seems to be a couple of similar companies in the area making/selling these. It was listed as "Honda XR125L, XR150 COMPLETE RACK LUGGAGE CARRIER SYSTEM WHOLE-WELDED BIKE BLACK". I believe racks for the Bashan 250 Storm are the exact same product, but I can't 100% confirm this.
Just to give you an idea of the quality of these racks, I have a 65L aluminum top case on my bike (ridiculous I know). Using the factory mounting points the thing wobbled to the point I thought it was going to snap the frame from repeated bending. With this rack there is no flex whatsoever. I also have a set of those Rockbros Amazon soft bags that fit perfectly on the side square things. It keeps them away from the exhaust.
I'm happy to answer any questions or provide more photos - after I wake up.

Megadan · 04-27-2023, 10:04 AM

Awesome work! If it works on the Xpect then it should basically work for most of the Hawk style bikes. These will now be sold out and out of stock over the summer lol.

04-27-2023, 09:48 AM	#1
orangeisnon Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: Eastern CT Posts: 15	Luggage Rack for Lifan X-Pect Hi all. I wanted to share my finding regarding the luggage rack I have on my X-Pect. There have been a few threads on the topic with no real conclusion, so hopefully this helps someone out one day. I just finished installing this a few days ago. It isn't a bad job if you have access to a welder and a few hours. I did have to remove the seat, battery, all of the rear plastics, and exhaust to get the rack mounted. The rack has 6 mounting holes, 2 of which don't line up with anything on this bike and aren't used. The passenger handles are removed, and the plastics need to be trimmed in a few places. I didn't take any pictures of the process - sorry - but it's not rocket surgery. The most difficult part was that the exhaust needed to be extended by about 3-1/2" so it would fit between the tire and rack. The plastic heat shield was removed and I opted to cut off the screw tabs for it. I'm going to need to pull it back off and paint it soon. Luckily it can still slide out just fine with the rack installed. The rack I used was bought on eBay from a seller in Ukraine. There seems to be a couple of similar companies in the area making/selling these. It was listed as "Honda XR125L, XR150 COMPLETE RACK LUGGAGE CARRIER SYSTEM WHOLE-WELDED BIKE BLACK". I believe racks for the Bashan 250 Storm are the exact same product, but I can't 100% confirm this. Just to give you an idea of the quality of these racks, I have a 65L aluminum top case on my bike (ridiculous I know). Using the factory mounting points the thing wobbled to the point I thought it was going to snap the frame from repeated bending. With this rack there is no flex whatsoever. I also have a set of those Rockbros Amazon soft bags that fit perfectly on the side square things. It keeps them away from the exhaust. I'm happy to answer any questions or provide more photos - after I wake up. Attached Thumbnails __________________ 2022 Lifan X-Pect Eastern CT "Not really a people person"
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04-27-2023, 10:04 AM	#2
Megadan Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 8,030	Awesome work! If it works on the Xpect then it should basically work for most of the Hawk style bikes. These will now be sold out and out of stock over the summer lol. __________________ Hawk Information and Resource guide: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=20331 2018 Hawk 250 - Full Mod list here. http://www.chinariders.net/showpost....62&postcount=1 2024 Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 https://chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=34124
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