Haven't been here in a while, sold the lifan today.

mdsuave13 · 03-10-2008, 07:21 PM

So after a year of ownership with no problems (minus the titling of the bike) i have to say that i sadly sold the lifan. I decided to upgrade to an 08 KLR650 as i really would like to do more long distance riding. Now that money is more available, i am able to do that.

I have to say that i had a great time with the chinabike, and it will be missed.

Jim · 03-10-2008, 07:24 PM

I think they are probably all good choices, the KLR seems like a great bike for the price, and looks great.

AZ200cc · 03-10-2008, 07:27 PM

You decided to step Waaaaaay up...Going to be a huge differance.

mdsuave13 · 03-10-2008, 07:36 PM

i know.. i had to triple take my lifan sitting on the persons trailer as it rolled off into the sunset.. luckily a very nice lady purchased it to ride with her BF (assumed) he has a dr650 and he does mostly fire roads. She just wanted to share in the experience with him i think.

I referred her to here, her name is kelly, i dunno if you will see her on here though.. didn't seem like an internet savvy person.

I am excited to get the new bike though, i feel that last season on the lifan got me warmed up for something bigger and faster and better for long distance, although i will miss the lil guy for bombing around town, and getting looks of jealousy and admiration from all the people in cages. (don't worry, i kept the mohawk helmet for the new one

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mdsuave13 · 03-10-2008, 07:47 PM

Jim · 03-10-2008, 07:52 PM

It was a good looking bike, whats the mohawk helmet?

mdsuave13 · 03-10-2008, 08:22 PM

my Zamp Moto-x helmet has a huge red mohawk on it, it gave me looks galore

I have to keep it, i'll match my red KLR just fine

plus i like the non visor Motox helmet for street riding anyways (i just wear motorcycle oakleys to keep the bugs and stones outta my eyes.

n8zuz · 03-10-2008, 08:36 PM

Where's the XR650L in that poll?

culcune · 03-10-2008, 08:38 PM

Good to see you back, but why no posts for the last 10 years or so? I could have registered that sucker in AZ for you...What was the final official word from the DMV, and where did you buy it from?

MATT · 03-10-2008, 09:12 PM

I just purchased a drz 400s. I gotta say it is a pretty mean machine. Wheelies are definately not a problem and the suspension is sweet. The 400 will suposedly do between 95 and 100 and it also weighs a 100 lbs less than the klr(400lbs is way to heavy to much of anything offroad). I would definatly consider the 400 its quite a leap from the lf200gy5

fatboy250 · 03-11-2008, 09:22 AM

How many miles did you end up with after a year?

Jason

mrhyak · 03-11-2008, 09:24 AM

I was just wondering why all of the choices are 650's? I'd consider the 400's if you plan to do much trail/off-road stuff since I hear the 650's are pretty heavy.

Good luck.

45_acp · 03-11-2008, 11:37 AM

I like the DR650, but it is mostly my personal opinion. Good luck!

45_acp.-

gyjoe · 03-11-2008, 12:24 PM

Here's a little info on both:http://multisurfacemotorcycling.com/index.htm

fatboy250 · 03-11-2008, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 45_acp

I like the DR650, but it is mostly my personal opinion.

Same here.

View Poll Results: Upgrading to a big D/S, which would you choose?
08 KLR650	11	40.74%
Pre 08 KLR650	5	18.52%
DR650	11	40.74%
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03-10-2008, 07:21 PM	#1
mdsuave13 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: ellicott city, Maryland Posts: 857	Haven't been here in a while, sold the lifan today. So after a year of ownership with no problems (minus the titling of the bike) i have to say that i sadly sold the lifan. I decided to upgrade to an 08 KLR650 as i really would like to do more long distance riding. Now that money is more available, i am able to do that. I have to say that i had a great time with the chinabike, and it will be missed. __________________ My name is Justin, my friends call me Stix. 2008 Kawasaki KLR650 Candy Lime Green ______________________________ I am the official China bike registration Guru For the State of Maryland..... HA.
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03-10-2008, 07:24 PM	#2
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	I think they are probably all good choices, the KLR seems like a great bike for the price, and looks great. __________________ "Be excellent to each other" "We are all human. Let's start to prove it!"
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03-10-2008, 07:27 PM	#3
AZ200cc Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Show Low Arizona Posts: 2,889	You decided to step Waaaaaay up...Going to be a huge differance. __________________ <br />2001 Suzuki DR200SE<br />1997 Suzuki RM250 YIKES<br />1995 Yamaha Breeze 125 daughters<br />1991 Honda XR80r Restored<br />maybe a 2003 Yamaha TTR90
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03-10-2008, 07:36 PM	#4
mdsuave13 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: ellicott city, Maryland Posts: 857	i know.. i had to triple take my lifan sitting on the persons trailer as it rolled off into the sunset.. luckily a very nice lady purchased it to ride with her BF (assumed) he has a dr650 and he does mostly fire roads. She just wanted to share in the experience with him i think. I referred her to here, her name is kelly, i dunno if you will see her on here though.. didn't seem like an internet savvy person. I am excited to get the new bike though, i feel that last season on the lifan got me warmed up for something bigger and faster and better for long distance, although i will miss the lil guy for bombing around town, and getting looks of jealousy and admiration from all the people in cages. (don't worry, i kept the mohawk helmet for the new one ) __________________ My name is Justin, my friends call me Stix. 2008 Kawasaki KLR650 Candy Lime Green ______________________________ I am the official China bike registration Guru For the State of Maryland..... HA.
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03-10-2008, 07:47 PM	#5
mdsuave13 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: ellicott city, Maryland Posts: 857	__________________ My name is Justin, my friends call me Stix. 2008 Kawasaki KLR650 Candy Lime Green ______________________________ I am the official China bike registration Guru For the State of Maryland..... HA.
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03-10-2008, 07:52 PM	#6
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	It was a good looking bike, whats the mohawk helmet? __________________ "Be excellent to each other" "We are all human. Let's start to prove it!"
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03-10-2008, 08:22 PM	#7
mdsuave13 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: ellicott city, Maryland Posts: 857	my Zamp Moto-x helmet has a huge red mohawk on it, it gave me looks galore I have to keep it, i'll match my red KLR just fine plus i like the non visor Motox helmet for street riding anyways (i just wear motorcycle oakleys to keep the bugs and stones outta my eyes. __________________ My name is Justin, my friends call me Stix. 2008 Kawasaki KLR650 Candy Lime Green ______________________________ I am the official China bike registration Guru For the State of Maryland..... HA.
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03-10-2008, 08:36 PM	#8
n8zuz Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: West Michigan Posts: 17	Where's the XR650L in that poll? __________________ 03' Honda XR650L, Had:93' Honda XLR250R Baja, '71 BMW R60/5, '81 Honda CM400C Custom, '79 Honda CR125 Elsinore, '82 Honda ATC 185S, '72 Honda 90 and others<br />
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03-10-2008, 08:38 PM	#9
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,035	Good to see you back, but why no posts for the last 10 years or so? I could have registered that sucker in AZ for you...What was the final official word from the DMV, and where did you buy it from? __________________ "They say that life's a carousel, spinning fast you got to ride it well..." TGB Delivery Scooter 150 TMEC 200 Enduro--carcass is sadly rotting in the backyard
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03-10-2008, 09:12 PM	#10
MATT Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 83	I just purchased a drz 400s. I gotta say it is a pretty mean machine. Wheelies are definately not a problem and the suspension is sweet. The 400 will suposedly do between 95 and 100 and it also weighs a 100 lbs less than the klr(400lbs is way to heavy to much of anything offroad). I would definatly consider the 400 its quite a leap from the lf200gy5
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03-11-2008, 09:22 AM	#11
fatboy250 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: COLUMBIA, SC Posts: 973	How many miles did you end up with after a year? Jason __________________ 2008 Jonway MC-70-150 2007 Roketa DB-07B (RSM-200E) 2006 Roketa DB-07A (RSX-200E) 1995 Kawasaki Concours (ZG1000)
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03-11-2008, 09:24 AM	#12
mrhyak Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hyak, WA Posts: 448	I was just wondering why all of the choices are 650's? I'd consider the 400's if you plan to do much trail/off-road stuff since I hear the 650's are pretty heavy. Good luck. __________________ 1985 Kawasaki Tecate-3 1997 Ural Sportsman 2WD 1980 Yamaha XS1100 2005 TANK Trail 200 2009 Lifan LY110GY-3 (2)
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03-11-2008, 11:37 AM	#13
45_acp Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chile Posts: 4	I like the DR650, but it is mostly my personal opinion. Good luck! 45_acp.-
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03-11-2008, 12:24 PM	#14
gyjoe Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Duluth, MN Posts: 230	Here's a little info on both:http://multisurfacemotorcycling.com/index.htm __________________ 2006 Lifan LF200GY-5
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