getting bike monday

01-12-2008, 11:38 AM

I plan to ride it home from the dealership which is about 5 or 6 miles. the dealer says they changed the factory oil out with yamalube. should I change the oil immediately and what do you guys recommend as far as breaking in is concerned. thx in advance.

Jim · 01-12-2008, 01:10 PM

Where'd you buy it from, if the dealer changed the oil it should be fine.

AZ200cc · 01-12-2008, 01:19 PM

If it still has the stock spark plug I would change that to an NGK.
Check all the nuts and bolts, other than that enjoy the ride.
Congrats to ya.

01-12-2008, 04:37 PM

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Jim · 01-12-2008, 04:44 PM

I just rode the crap out of mine

But I'm not a mechanic.

As far as deciding, that's completely up to you, I have a sport bike, a cruiser, and a dual sport, the only chinese one is the dual sport. I think it's great because it is versatile and good for whatever you want, you can go in the trails and logging roads, but you can still use it on the road, the other 2 are more limited where they can go, unless your crazy or just don't care

pumpkin · 01-12-2008, 05:16 PM

zapkin, if you are going to wheeling cycles they do change the oil to yamalube but as far as grease ,loc-tite, or anything else on the prep thread you are on your own that includes the sparkplug.at least that was my expieriance with them. also don't buy a plug from them go to a parts store my ngk plug was like $6.

01-12-2008, 05:27 PM

thanks pumpkin..that is indeed who I am going to purchase from. I think for an added fee they will do some additional prep for me. i talked with the guys there and they seem like good people i just wish i could afford some of their more expensive bikes. i am basically gonna use this one to get back and forth from martins ferry Ohio to west liberty state college. gonna save a fortune on gas but probably either kill myself on ice or die of hypothermia for the first couple months. hehe. oh well....

01-12-2008, 05:29 PM

also..check out the suggestions dmoore makes in this thread. have any of you done these things?

http://www.americanlifan.com/lifan3/...topic.php?t=14

IronFist · 01-12-2008, 05:43 PM

I took mine out for a few, 15 minute rides, then let it cool. It was good cause at that time I needed the practice. After that I rode it like I stole it. Just the way I did it. :wink:

knothead · 01-12-2008, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by zapkin

.... or die of hypothermia for the first couple months. hehe. oh well....

I haven't bought anything from them yet, but I'm placing an order Monday.
Wind/waterproof INSULATED Jacket:
http://www.motodirect.com/servlet/Detail?no=289
Pants:
http://www.motodirect.com/servlet/Detail?no=233
and a large tailbag that converts to a daypack... (I'm in school too, this tailpack is just the ticket for books)
http://www.motodirect.com/servlet/Detail?no=108

The prices are killer and I've heard good things about the quality. I might order the saddlebags too.

Jim · 01-12-2008, 08:05 PM

Be careful on ice...

SamM · 01-12-2008, 10:57 PM

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thanks pumpkin..that is indeed who I am going to purchase from. I think for an added fee they will do some additional prep for me. i talked with the guys there and they seem like good people i just wish i could afford some of their more expensive bikes. i am basically gonna use this one to get back and forth from martins ferry Ohio to west liberty state college. gonna save a fortune on gas but probably either kill myself on ice or die of hypothermia for the first couple months. hehe. oh well....

I hope that you don't need any parts for that new bike! At least if you buy the Lifan, Bruce will be able to get them for you!

01-13-2008, 01:45 PM

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katoranger · 01-14-2008, 12:11 PM

Get you parts from Bruce. He will help you with anything.

Careful riding in the winter too.

I warmed up my bike and just rode it. Change the oil after about 100 miles and then you should be good to go.

Allen

01-15-2008, 05:34 PM

Live and learn

01-12-2008, 11:38 AM	#1
Guest Posts: n/a	getting bike monday I plan to ride it home from the dealership which is about 5 or 6 miles. the dealer says they changed the factory oil out with yamalube. should I change the oil immediately and what do you guys recommend as far as breaking in is concerned. thx in advance.
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01-12-2008, 01:10 PM	#2
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	Where'd you buy it from, if the dealer changed the oil it should be fine. __________________ "Be excellent to each other" "We are all human. Let's start to prove it!"
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01-12-2008, 01:19 PM	#3
AZ200cc Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Show Low Arizona Posts: 2,889	If it still has the stock spark plug I would change that to an NGK. Check all the nuts and bolts, other than that enjoy the ride. Congrats to ya. __________________ <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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01-12-2008, 04:44 PM	#5
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	I just rode the crap out of mine But I'm not a mechanic. As far as deciding, that's completely up to you, I have a sport bike, a cruiser, and a dual sport, the only chinese one is the dual sport. I think it's great because it is versatile and good for whatever you want, you can go in the trails and logging roads, but you can still use it on the road, the other 2 are more limited where they can go, unless your crazy or just don't care __________________ "Be excellent to each other" "We are all human. Let's start to prove it!"
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01-12-2008, 05:16 PM	#6
pumpkin Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Westover wv Posts: 443	zapkin, if you are going to wheeling cycles they do change the oil to yamalube but as far as grease ,loc-tite, or anything else on the prep thread you are on your own that includes the sparkplug.at least that was my expieriance with them. also don't buy a plug from them go to a parts store my ngk plug was like $6. __________________ 06 american lifan 200 gy-5
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01-12-2008, 05:27 PM	#7
Guest Posts: n/a	thanks pumpkin..that is indeed who I am going to purchase from. I think for an added fee they will do some additional prep for me. i talked with the guys there and they seem like good people i just wish i could afford some of their more expensive bikes. i am basically gonna use this one to get back and forth from martins ferry Ohio to west liberty state college. gonna save a fortune on gas but probably either kill myself on ice or die of hypothermia for the first couple months. hehe. oh well....
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01-12-2008, 05:29 PM	#8
Guest Posts: n/a	also..check out the suggestions dmoore makes in this thread. have any of you done these things? http://www.americanlifan.com/lifan3/...topic.php?t=14
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01-12-2008, 05:43 PM	#9
IronFist Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Toronto Ontario Canada Posts: 2,585	I took mine out for a few, 15 minute rides, then let it cool. It was good cause at that time I needed the practice. After that I rode it like I stole it. Just the way I did it. :wink:
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01-12-2008, 08:05 PM	#11
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	Be careful on ice... __________________ "Be excellent to each other" "We are all human. Let's start to prove it!"
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01-13-2008, 01:45 PM	#13
Guest Posts: n/a	i decided deleted for the sake of humanity
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01-14-2008, 12:11 PM	#14
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Get you parts from Bruce. He will help you with anything. Careful riding in the winter too. I warmed up my bike and just rode it. Change the oil after about 100 miles and then you should be good to go. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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01-15-2008, 05:34 PM	#15
Guest Posts: n/a	??? Live and learn
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