New Eagle 250

Cheryl · 04-05-2008, 12:39 PM

Just got a new Lifan 250. They call it the Eagle 250. I got it to save on gas and it has a 27" seat height. Since I'm only 5'0" tall, that comes in handy.
I got the thing assembled, but I'm having problems with the carb. It won't idle. Runs great at higher RPM's.
I also got saddle bags for accessories. The quality control is pretty bad. The holes on the frame don't match up with the attachment points on the bike.
I haven't licensed it yet, so I can't really take it out of my neighborhood. I hope to get the right paperwork next week.

katoranger · 04-05-2008, 01:14 PM

Welcome to the forum. Is that a street bike or a scooter?

The idle probably needs to be turned up/needle raised in carb too.

Allen

Cheryl · 04-05-2008, 02:07 PM

It's a street bike. Kinda in the same category as a Honda Rebel 250.
Actually I made a typo. I got the bike "in the box" and my neighbor helped me to assemble it.
When I first fired it up, I smelt varnish. So I was kinda thinkin' that there was so old gas in it. Maybe the low idle jet is clogged. I bought some Chevron Techron this morning and gave it a healthy dose. It seems to be getting better, but still has a ways to go. It bogs down when you first give it gas unless you're running at a higher rpm.
It also came with a broken brake light switch. The dealer/seller has already sent a new switch.
It still needs so tweaking, but I'm hopeful.

katoranger · 04-05-2008, 02:10 PM

The varnish smell may be the coating on the exhaust/engine burning off.

Your carbs most likely needs some tuning. The idle is probably set too low and the carb needle needs to be raised. I am not sure if the street bikes use the same carbs.

The bog is probably the lean issue from the needle to low. The factory sets them that way for emissions.

Allen

Cheryl · 04-05-2008, 02:25 PM

The carb is a Mikuni. The bowl is located on the side, not bottom. The "exhaust" or outlet is on the bottom and Y's down to feed both cylinders. Weird.

It only has one screw adjustment. I guess that's the idle. I really don't see a fuel/air adjustment. There is a little slot in the body of the carb. It's recessed like a set screw and gold/brass colored. I figure that's a jet. I really don't want to mess with that.

What's a good idle speed? The bike doesn't have a tach. How do you suggest measuring the idle speed? I know a good bit from reading, but don't have a lot of practical hands on.

panamarandy · 04-05-2008, 06:38 PM

welcome

Cheryl · 04-06-2008, 11:09 AM

My owners manual recommends changing the oil at 1000km. I see in the discussions people changing it much sooner. Any suggestions from the community?
Also, I don't have a dealer nearby. Where can I purchase a filter?

DirtRoadKing · 04-06-2008, 01:36 PM

Welcome, Cheryl...

kczukiman · 04-06-2008, 03:33 PM

Hello and welcome from Missouri.Good luck with your new ride.I'm sure you will enjoy it after you get the carb adjusted.

Cheryl · 04-09-2008, 10:41 PM

I got my tag and registration today. No problems what so ever!!!
I had to get a bill of sale and Cert of Origin from the vendor, but no problems.
Hopefully I can finish up the final details of getting the thing ready to ride and put some miles on it this weekend.

kaboom · 04-10-2008, 01:31 AM

Welcome!!

katoranger · 04-10-2008, 08:15 AM

Welcome again. I would change it after about 100kms. Then every 1000klms.

Allen

ejcycles · 04-10-2008, 09:11 AM

Hi Cheryl

Welcome to ChinaRiders!!!
From the other posts your bike is like a Yamaha Route66/Virago 250 or American Lifan C25/LF250. If you have questions feel free to contact me.

Cheryl · 04-14-2008, 07:49 AM

Thanks ejcycles. I'll keep you in mind.

04-05-2008, 12:39 PM	#1
Cheryl Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Key West, FL Posts: 24	New Eagle 250 Just got a new Lifan 250. They call it the Eagle 250. I got it to save on gas and it has a 27" seat height. Since I'm only 5'0" tall, that comes in handy. I got the thing assembled, but I'm having problems with the carb. It won't idle. Runs great at higher RPM's. I also got saddle bags for accessories. The quality control is pretty bad. The holes on the frame don't match up with the attachment points on the bike. I haven't licensed it yet, so I can't really take it out of my neighborhood. I hope to get the right paperwork next week.
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04-05-2008, 01:14 PM	#2
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Welcome to the forum. Is that a street bike or a scooter? The idle probably needs to be turned up/needle raised in carb too. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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04-05-2008, 02:10 PM	#4
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	The varnish smell may be the coating on the exhaust/engine burning off. Your carbs most likely needs some tuning. The idle is probably set too low and the carb needle needs to be raised. I am not sure if the street bikes use the same carbs. The bog is probably the lean issue from the needle to low. The factory sets them that way for emissions. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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04-06-2008, 01:36 PM	#8
DirtRoadKing Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 146	Welcome, Cheryl... __________________ 2001 HD Roadking 2008 Hi-Bird/Ricardo http://www.chinariders.net/gallery2/...g2_itemId=8088
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04-10-2008, 08:15 AM	#12
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Welcome again. I would change it after about 100kms. Then every 1000klms. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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04-05-2008, 02:07 PM	#3
Cheryl Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Key West, FL Posts: 24	It's a street bike. Kinda in the same category as a Honda Rebel 250. Actually I made a typo. I got the bike "in the box" and my neighbor helped me to assemble it. When I first fired it up, I smelt varnish. So I was kinda thinkin' that there was so old gas in it. Maybe the low idle jet is clogged. I bought some Chevron Techron this morning and gave it a healthy dose. It seems to be getting better, but still has a ways to go. It bogs down when you first give it gas unless you're running at a higher rpm. It also came with a broken brake light switch. The dealer/seller has already sent a new switch. It still needs so tweaking, but I'm hopeful.
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04-05-2008, 02:25 PM	#5
Cheryl Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Key West, FL Posts: 24	The carb is a Mikuni. The bowl is located on the side, not bottom. The "exhaust" or outlet is on the bottom and Y's down to feed both cylinders. Weird. It only has one screw adjustment. I guess that's the idle. I really don't see a fuel/air adjustment. There is a little slot in the body of the carb. It's recessed like a set screw and gold/brass colored. I figure that's a jet. I really don't want to mess with that. What's a good idle speed? The bike doesn't have a tach. How do you suggest measuring the idle speed? I know a good bit from reading, but don't have a lot of practical hands on.
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04-05-2008, 06:38 PM	#6
panamarandy Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: panama city, florida Posts: 353	welcome
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04-06-2008, 11:09 AM	#7
Cheryl Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Key West, FL Posts: 24	My owners manual recommends changing the oil at 1000km. I see in the discussions people changing it much sooner. Any suggestions from the community? Also, I don't have a dealer nearby. Where can I purchase a filter?
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04-06-2008, 03:33 PM	#9
kczukiman Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Independence,Missouri Posts: 1,049	Hello and welcome from Missouri.Good luck with your new ride.I'm sure you will enjoy it after you get the carb adjusted.
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04-09-2008, 10:41 PM	#10
Cheryl Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Key West, FL Posts: 24	I got my tag and registration today. No problems what so ever!!! I had to get a bill of sale and Cert of Origin from the vendor, but no problems. Hopefully I can finish up the final details of getting the thing ready to ride and put some miles on it this weekend.
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04-10-2008, 01:31 AM	#11
kaboom Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: north NY Posts: 40	Welcome!!
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04-10-2008, 09:11 AM	#13
ejcycles Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 11481 State Route 44 Mantua, Ohio 44255 Posts: 1,112	Hi Cheryl Welcome to ChinaRiders!!! From the other posts your bike is like a Yamaha Route66/Virago 250 or American Lifan C25/LF250. If you have questions feel free to contact me. __________________ Thanks, Bruce @ Endless Journey Cycles "Phone Calls Only" ~330-274-0098~ Hours: Tue.-Fri. 10:00-6:00 Sat. 10:00-4:00 EST. Dealer for: Lifan, Crossrunner ATVs. http://www.endlessjourneycycles.net
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04-14-2008, 07:49 AM	#14
Cheryl Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Key West, FL Posts: 24	Thanks ejcycles. I'll keep you in mind.
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