2023 Venom SS3 mini - Page 2

PastorCzo · 05-19-2023, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by herbie

I still have the $100 discount code from Venom if you wanted to get a Ss3, I’d be happy to give it to you Pastor. Thanks for the encouragement, I think I needed that, had kind of a rough day yesterday.

I cannot justify the purchase right now...adulting sucks

herbie · 05-19-2023, 06:38 PM

I completed understand, if I had my way I’d have a garage full of bikes

Unfortunately too many other things take precedence

herbie · 05-22-2023, 05:31 AM

TominMO · 05-22-2023, 12:53 PM

Nice video, thanx.

PastorCzo · 05-22-2023, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by herbie

I honestly cannot stop watching your videos. You should be more popular than wammy boob

herbie · 05-23-2023, 06:54 AM

Thank you Tom and Pastor, I appreciate that!

herbie · 05-29-2023, 06:52 AM

TominMO · 05-29-2023, 12:57 PM

Herbie, I noticed on your website that you have about 8 or 9 vids on the KP Mini. How about a playlist for them?

herbie · 05-29-2023, 05:39 PM

Good Idea Tom, Thank You
Here it is for anyone interested

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...bQcTIc83p2KBlQ

culcune · 06-12-2023, 01:22 PM

The most recent edition of the EPA/DOT certification list for street-legal motorcycles in the US was released in May, and it (still--I think I posted this information on a separate thread) shows a 2024 Lifan KPMini S as being 50 state legal and the bike will have SFI rather than a carb. It lists the engine size as being 149.0 rather than the upgraded SS3's (upgraded from the original KPMini) 149.2cc engine. The transmission will still be a 5-speed.

herbie · 06-13-2023, 07:19 AM

Fuel injection would be a definite plus and I prefer efi anymore. But sometimes there is just something nostalgic about carburetors. Once you get them tuned right they run pretty flawlessly unless of course you live in an area that has nothing but ethanol gas and you leave your bike sit too long

McQueen216 · 06-13-2023, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by JerryHawk250

I would say yes. The KP 150 has more HP.

The Papio is EFI and a six speed. But… it claims 9.4 hp @ 8,500 rpm.

The KP150 claims 12.2hp/8000 RPM.

Do you need EFI? That 6th gear?

culcune · 06-15-2023, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by McQueen216

The Papio is EFI and a six speed. But… it claims 9.4 hp @ 8,500 rpm.

The KP150 claims 12.2hp/8000 RPM.

Do you need EFI? That 6th gear?

I am guessing that Lifan wanted the potentially lucrative California market for this bike. Ironically, when it was first introduced a few years ago, there seemed to be a batch of the bikes that were CARB certified for California. Then, they became 49-state legal with Californians not needing to apply (anymore). Fuel injection was probably able to push it over that last 'hump' for California's sacred CARB blessing. I know there is a fledgling mini-racing scene in the so-called Inland Empire just outside of L.A. and I could see this bike being very competitive now that it is legal again there. When these were first being introduced, there was a press release from Lifan in China showing them in full racing trim with slick tires and no street-legal equipment and I had always thought that American Lifan should promote a one make KPMini budget racing league of sorts.

As far as a 6th...why not, but I doubt it would be a deal-breaker for most without it (it wouldn't be a deal-breaker for me by any means).

TominMO · 06-15-2023, 02:12 PM

My 2024 SS3 wish list:
6th gear
175 or 200cc
EFI

If they did only two of the above, I totally could not help myself, I would have to have one.

**JerryHawk250** · 06-15-2023, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by TominMO

My 2024 SS3 wish list:
6th gear
175 or 200cc
EFI

If they did only two of the above, I totally could not help myself, I would have to have one.

Well the 2024 will have EFI. That's one wish to take off the list.

05-19-2023, 06:38 PM	#17
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05-22-2023, 05:31 AM	#18
herbie Join Date: May 2019 Location: Illinois Posts: 867	Nibbi install __________________ 2022 Venom KPR 200 Red- the fastest color 16t and 46t sprockets, NGK Iridium CPR8EAIX-9, aftermarket full exhaust system. Top speed 81GPS 2023 Venom SS3 KP mini 150– Nibbi carb, Nibbi air filter, aftermarket muffler, decat 2022 Venom Ghost chopper 250 1997 Honda GL1500 Goldwing 1978 Kawasaki KL250 https://youtube.com/@herbiesgarage681
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05-22-2023, 12:53 PM	#19
TominMO Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: De Soto, MO Posts: 1,976	Nice video, thanx. __________________ 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. Nope, finally retired. 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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05-23-2023, 06:54 AM	#21
herbie Join Date: May 2019 Location: Illinois Posts: 867	Thank you Tom and Pastor, I appreciate that! __________________ 2022 Venom KPR 200 Red- the fastest color 16t and 46t sprockets, NGK Iridium CPR8EAIX-9, aftermarket full exhaust system. Top speed 81GPS 2023 Venom SS3 KP mini 150– Nibbi carb, Nibbi air filter, aftermarket muffler, decat 2022 Venom Ghost chopper 250 1997 Honda GL1500 Goldwing 1978 Kawasaki KL250 https://youtube.com/@herbiesgarage681
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05-29-2023, 06:52 AM	#22
herbie Join Date: May 2019 Location: Illinois Posts: 867	First Ride after upgrades __________________ 2022 Venom KPR 200 Red- the fastest color 16t and 46t sprockets, NGK Iridium CPR8EAIX-9, aftermarket full exhaust system. Top speed 81GPS 2023 Venom SS3 KP mini 150– Nibbi carb, Nibbi air filter, aftermarket muffler, decat 2022 Venom Ghost chopper 250 1997 Honda GL1500 Goldwing 1978 Kawasaki KL250 https://youtube.com/@herbiesgarage681
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05-29-2023, 12:57 PM	#23
TominMO Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: De Soto, MO Posts: 1,976	Herbie, I noticed on your website that you have about 8 or 9 vids on the KP Mini. How about a playlist for them? __________________ 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. Nope, finally retired. 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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05-29-2023, 05:39 PM	#24
herbie Join Date: May 2019 Location: Illinois Posts: 867	Venom SS3 KP mini playlist Good Idea Tom, Thank You Here it is for anyone interested https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...bQcTIc83p2KBlQ __________________ 2022 Venom KPR 200 Red- the fastest color 16t and 46t sprockets, NGK Iridium CPR8EAIX-9, aftermarket full exhaust system. Top speed 81GPS 2023 Venom SS3 KP mini 150– Nibbi carb, Nibbi air filter, aftermarket muffler, decat 2022 Venom Ghost chopper 250 1997 Honda GL1500 Goldwing 1978 Kawasaki KL250 https://youtube.com/@herbiesgarage681
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06-12-2023, 01:22 PM	#25
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,056	The most recent edition of the EPA/DOT certification list for street-legal motorcycles in the US was released in May, and it (still--I think I posted this information on a separate thread) shows a 2024 Lifan KPMini S as being 50 state legal and the bike will have SFI rather than a carb. It lists the engine size as being 149.0 rather than the upgraded SS3's (upgraded from the original KPMini) 149.2cc engine. The transmission will still be a 5-speed. __________________ "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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06-13-2023, 07:19 AM	#26
herbie Join Date: May 2019 Location: Illinois Posts: 867	Fuel injection would be a definite plus and I prefer efi anymore. But sometimes there is just something nostalgic about carburetors. Once you get them tuned right they run pretty flawlessly unless of course you live in an area that has nothing but ethanol gas and you leave your bike sit too long __________________ 2022 Venom KPR 200 Red- the fastest color 16t and 46t sprockets, NGK Iridium CPR8EAIX-9, aftermarket full exhaust system. Top speed 81GPS 2023 Venom SS3 KP mini 150– Nibbi carb, Nibbi air filter, aftermarket muffler, decat 2022 Venom Ghost chopper 250 1997 Honda GL1500 Goldwing 1978 Kawasaki KL250 https://youtube.com/@herbiesgarage681
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06-15-2023, 02:12 PM	#29
TominMO Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: De Soto, MO Posts: 1,976	My 2024 SS3 wish list: 6th gear 175 or 200cc EFI If they did only two of the above, I totally could not help myself, I would have to have one. __________________ 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. Nope, finally retired. 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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