08 AL GY-5 from motoxtreme + my experience so far - Page 2

jwe · 07-21-2008, 11:47 AM

I think the green looks sweet.

I have to find the rest of the plastic I need before I can find out tho.

coleary15 · 07-21-2008, 12:32 PM

hey jwe...how did u get that awesome metallic green?

jwe · 07-21-2008, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coleary15

hey jwe...how did u get that awesome metallic green?

That is a photoshopped image. I did it to see how my bike would look green and thought I would share it.

jwe · 07-21-2008, 10:07 PM

Went for a longer ride today with a friend (he was on a 600 suzuki), to compare speedometer readings. Mine matched his +/- 1mph.

Total trip was 20 miles. Bike did great and RPMs seemed to be around 7500 at 60mph. (update katoranger)

However

At about mile 18 I noticed my TACH was not working, at mile 19 I noticed it was working again but was reading high. Upon turning the bike off the TACH needle stayed at 3000 rpm :(

So I gently tapped the side of the TACH - needle fell off.

Upon closer inspection the part of the needle that slides over the square "piece" that rotates was broken (half missing). :(

07-22-2008, 09:24 AM

It sounds to me like you have a gray market seat. That is a shame because those seats are nowhere near as comfortable as the ones bearing the Lifan name.

The sooner these gray market seats are off our bikes, the better!!!

psst ~ I'm just kidding!

jwe · 07-23-2008, 08:36 PM

had me for a second

Rode the bike to work today, nice day for riding except for the wind, I really need to get a windshield.

Took my cover off the other day to check my front sprocket.
Front = 17 tooth
Rear = 46 tooth

Painted spare white side covers black, will post pics later.

jwe · 07-25-2008, 03:36 PM

On the way home yesterday I inadvertently got the bike over 60MPH on a downhill stretch and the front wheel started (i don't want to say wobble so) to get a little "squirrely".

I have checked and tightened the spokes.

Any thought?

katoranger · 07-25-2008, 04:12 PM

It may just be the tires. Also make sure you have the correct tire pressure.

Allen

AZ200cc · 07-25-2008, 05:04 PM

can You wobble the wheel by hand?

Cal25 · 07-25-2008, 05:35 PM

I had a difficult time getting the stock front tire to seat in the propper location on the rim. Had a spot on the tire thad rode a little lower in the rim. But my problem was more of a hop than a wobble.

jwe · 07-25-2008, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AZ200cc

can You wobble the wheel by hand?

Yes. If I am going 50+ (haven't tried it all speeds) and pull the handlebars to either side the same thing happens, which in turn makes me quit pulling so that I don't wreck it.

jwe · 07-26-2008, 08:34 PM

Going over the bike tonight and noticed 1 minor problem and 1 major one.

Minor:
upper left side of air box has a hole with metal insert for mounting but
there is no place to mount it, as in no hole for a bolt to be used in ??

Major:
I had noticed some black stuff on the right side of the starter before but
had attributed it to chain lube "spraying" off. However, tonight I noticed
the clamp around the muffler where the 2 sections meet was a little loose
so I tightened it up, started the bike and poof, there is exhaust shooting
out. It is shooting out right at the motor and starter.

How can one fix this??

jwe · 07-29-2008, 09:17 PM

Did my first MPG check today :(

only getting 51 MPG

any thoughts?

katoranger · 07-30-2008, 09:01 AM

How are riding it? Off-road. City traffic.

I ride in suburban conditions so I am moving most of the time. 73mpg after filter and exhuast mods with 108 main jet.

Allen

jwe · 07-30-2008, 11:08 AM

I am using it to commute. 10 miles, 2 lane road, 55 most of the time with 2 stop lights.

Any thoughts would be great.

07-25-2008, 04:12 PM	#23
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	It may just be the tires. Also make sure you have the correct tire pressure. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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07-25-2008, 05:04 PM	#24
AZ200cc Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Show Low Arizona Posts: 2,889	can You wobble the wheel by hand? __________________ <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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07-26-2008, 08:34 PM	#27
jwe Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 32	Exhaust Prob Going over the bike tonight and noticed 1 minor problem and 1 major one. Minor: upper left side of air box has a hole with metal insert for mounting but there is no place to mount it, as in no hole for a bolt to be used in ?? Major: I had noticed some black stuff on the right side of the starter before but had attributed it to chain lube "spraying" off. However, tonight I noticed the clamp around the muffler where the 2 sections meet was a little loose so I tightened it up, started the bike and poof, there is exhaust shooting out. It is shooting out right at the motor and starter. How can one fix this?? __________________ 08 AL LF200-GY5
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07-30-2008, 09:01 AM	#29
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	How are riding it? Off-road. City traffic. I ride in suburban conditions so I am moving most of the time. 73mpg after filter and exhuast mods with 108 main jet. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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07-21-2008, 11:47 AM	#16
jwe Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 32	I think the green looks sweet. I have to find the rest of the plastic I need before I can find out tho.
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07-21-2008, 12:32 PM	#17
coleary15 Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 127	hey jwe...how did u get that awesome metallic green?
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07-21-2008, 10:07 PM	#19
jwe Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 32	Went for a longer ride today with a friend (he was on a 600 suzuki), to compare speedometer readings. Mine matched his +/- 1mph. Total trip was 20 miles. Bike did great and RPMs seemed to be around 7500 at 60mph. (update katoranger) However At about mile 18 I noticed my TACH was not working, at mile 19 I noticed it was working again but was reading high. Upon turning the bike off the TACH needle stayed at 3000 rpm :( So I gently tapped the side of the TACH - needle fell off. Upon closer inspection the part of the needle that slides over the square "piece" that rotates was broken (half missing). :(
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07-22-2008, 09:24 AM	#20
Guest Posts: n/a	It sounds to me like you have a gray market seat. That is a shame because those seats are nowhere near as comfortable as the ones bearing the Lifan name. The sooner these gray market seats are off our bikes, the better!!! psst ~ I'm just kidding!
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07-23-2008, 08:36 PM	#21
jwe Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 32	had me for a second Rode the bike to work today, nice day for riding except for the wind, I really need to get a windshield. Took my cover off the other day to check my front sprocket. Front = 17 tooth Rear = 46 tooth Painted spare white side covers black, will post pics later.
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07-25-2008, 03:36 PM	#22
jwe Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 32	On the way home yesterday I inadvertently got the bike over 60MPH on a downhill stretch and the front wheel started (i don't want to say wobble so) to get a little "squirrely". I have checked and tightened the spokes. Any thought?
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07-25-2008, 05:35 PM	#25
Cal25 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Terrell and Grapevine Tx. Posts: 1,585	I had a difficult time getting the stock front tire to seat in the propper location on the rim. Had a spot on the tire thad rode a little lower in the rim. But my problem was more of a hop than a wobble.
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07-29-2008, 09:17 PM	#28
jwe Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 32	Did my first MPG check today :( only getting 51 MPG any thoughts?
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07-30-2008, 11:08 AM	#30
jwe Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 32	I am using it to commute. 10 miles, 2 lane road, 55 most of the time with 2 stop lights. Any thoughts would be great.
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