The OFFICIAL DS bike prep thread

frostbite · 07-28-2006, 08:25 PM

I've just added a new bike prep checklist to the content section. Please post any additions/suggestion/corrections to this thread.

Thanks,

ohbowhntr · 07-29-2006, 06:12 PM

USE LOCK-TITE and LOCK-WASHERS!!!!!!

ADD LOCK WASHERS TO THE EXHAUST SHIELDS!!!!

ADD LOCK WASHERS AND LOCK-TITE TO THE BATTERY BOX!!!!!

RE-WIRE or TAPE ALL EXPOSED ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS!!!!!

CHECK CHAIN TENSION!!!!

ENJOY THOROUGHLY!!!!!

Beerslayer · 08-01-2006, 12:36 AM

Check the gas tank for crud before filling it with fuel for the first time. If it doesn't pass the white glove test, take it off and rinse it out before filling.

dlunt · 08-01-2006, 10:22 PM

Check to verify that the rear disc brake is not adjusted too tight. It will swell and start tightening while riding. It will slow the bike down and smoke the brakes.

HotelRed · 08-08-2006, 03:15 PM

Look at the license plate holder where it bolts to the fender. Consider placing a piece of metal on the underside. One of my bolts pulled through.
(Roketa RSM 200).
John

frostbite · 08-09-2006, 12:02 PM

Ensure to apply a thin layer of grease to the seal of the odometer housing on the front hub (LF200GY-2). Otherwise the rotation on the dry rubber seal will cause tearing.

dlunt · 08-09-2006, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by frostbite

Ensure to apply...

Have you been reading the manual? :twisted:

frostbite · 08-09-2006, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Have you been reading the manual? :Twisted Evil

Manuals? We don't need no stinking manuals....

shadowred · 08-11-2006, 11:23 AM

wrong forum...my bad

frostbite · 08-18-2006, 07:59 PM

I've updated the DS Prep list with the additions mentioned above.

Keep'em coming....

fashby · 09-09-2006, 10:29 PM

Make sure you grease the swing arm bolt. My Viva GY200 had a grease fitting for this, but it wasn't welded correctly. I had to disassemble the rear suspension to grease it.

frostbite · 09-12-2006, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Make sure you grease the swing arm bolt.

Done. Thanks for the tip.

NewEnglandTrails · 09-15-2006, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dlunt

Quote:

Originally Posted by frostbite

Ensure to apply...

Have you been reading the manual? :twisted:

I still havent figured out their twisted perversion of the english language in their manuals yet. lol

gyjoe · 09-18-2006, 11:27 AM

Tape the electrical connectors together so they cannot pull apart. The problem area on my GY-5 was in the wiring bundle behind the headlight fairing. It is a tight fit to get all the connectors into the protective vinyl boot, and on mine the locking tabs would get pressed and the connectors would come apart. Also on the Lifan GY-5, check the grease seal on the right side of the rear axle. The inside diameter is too large (27mm), allowing dirt to have direct access to the bearing. Others have suggested replacing it with a 25mm inside diameter (size of seal is 25x47x7) and it seems to be the right fit. I had a hard time finding one locally but did get one from bikebandit.com. Lube the cables when you get the bike. I thought my clutch seemed catchy and cheap-feeling until I woke up and lubed it like I should have in the first place. Now it feels and works great. Make sure your headlight fairing is insulated from vibration. Mine had good rubber bushings for the mounting screws on the sides, but the mounting strap on the underside of the fairing was only provided with a rubber washer for the outside and not where the strap attaches on the inside of the fairing, providing a direct route for vibration to the headlight bulb. Some have had problems with headlight life, and this could be one thing that is causing a problem. The rubber chain slider works at first, but mine will be worn through to the mounting screw within the first 500 miles. Start looking for a more wear-and friction resistant material (such as nylon) to replace it with.

fashby · 09-21-2006, 06:30 PM

My Viva GY200 has a 28x47x7 seal and the shaft measures 25mm.

I found this web site that has many different sizes.

http://www.metricoilseal.com/seal.htm

Called and ordered 25x47x7 oil seal for 9.00 and 7.95 shipping. Kind of expensive, but the part was good quality and even has a tension spring around the seal.

Here is a picture it fit perfectly.

http://www.chinariders.net/gallery2/...g2_itemId=1202
http://www.chinariders.net/gallery2/...g2_itemId=1197

Thanks for the tip! This definitely needs to be replaced. This should be added to the bike prep list.

07-28-2006, 08:25 PM	#1
frostbite Join Date: May 2006 Location: Fredericton, NB, Canada Posts: 1,744	The OFFICIAL DS bike prep thread I've just added a new bike prep checklist to the content section. Please post any additions/suggestion/corrections to this thread. Thanks, __________________ Frostbite "The beatings will continue until moral improves" Last edited by SpudRider; 06-08-2013 at 01:22 AM.
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07-29-2006, 06:12 PM	#2
ohbowhntr Join Date: May 2006 Location: OHIO Posts: 61	USE LOCK-TITE and LOCK-WASHERS!!!!!! ADD LOCK WASHERS TO THE EXHAUST SHIELDS!!!! ADD LOCK WASHERS AND LOCK-TITE TO THE BATTERY BOX!!!!! RE-WIRE or TAPE ALL EXPOSED ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS!!!!! CHECK CHAIN TENSION!!!! ENJOY THOROUGHLY!!!!! __________________ ~~ DOUG ~~
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08-01-2006, 10:22 PM	#4
dlunt Join Date: May 2006 Location: Camby, Indiana Posts: 494	Check to verify that the rear disc brake is not adjusted too tight. It will swell and start tightening while riding. It will slow the bike down and smoke the brakes. __________________ 2006 Flywing(Jianshe)100 2002 Suzuki DR650
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08-09-2006, 12:02 PM	#6
frostbite Join Date: May 2006 Location: Fredericton, NB, Canada Posts: 1,744	Ensure to apply a thin layer of grease to the seal of the odometer housing on the front hub (LF200GY-2). Otherwise the rotation on the dry rubber seal will cause tearing. __________________ Frostbite "The beatings will continue until moral improves"
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08-11-2006, 11:23 AM	#9
shadowred Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Scotland Posts: 38	Help with Idle speed wrong forum...my bad
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08-01-2006, 12:36 AM	#3
Beerslayer Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 188	Check the gas tank for crud before filling it with fuel for the first time. If it doesn't pass the white glove test, take it off and rinse it out before filling.
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08-08-2006, 03:15 PM	#5
HotelRed Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Payson, AZ Posts: 53	Look at the license plate holder where it bolts to the fender. Consider placing a piece of metal on the underside. One of my bolts pulled through. (Roketa RSM 200). John
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08-18-2006, 07:59 PM	#10
frostbite Join Date: May 2006 Location: Fredericton, NB, Canada Posts: 1,744	I've updated the DS Prep list with the additions mentioned above. Keep'em coming.... __________________ Frostbite "The beatings will continue until moral improves"
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09-09-2006, 10:29 PM	#11
fashby Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Orlando Posts: 22	Make sure you grease the swing arm bolt. My Viva GY200 had a grease fitting for this, but it wasn't welded correctly. I had to disassemble the rear suspension to grease it.
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09-18-2006, 11:27 AM	#14
gyjoe Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Duluth, MN Posts: 230	Tape the electrical connectors together so they cannot pull apart. The problem area on my GY-5 was in the wiring bundle behind the headlight fairing. It is a tight fit to get all the connectors into the protective vinyl boot, and on mine the locking tabs would get pressed and the connectors would come apart. Also on the Lifan GY-5, check the grease seal on the right side of the rear axle. The inside diameter is too large (27mm), allowing dirt to have direct access to the bearing. Others have suggested replacing it with a 25mm inside diameter (size of seal is 25x47x7) and it seems to be the right fit. I had a hard time finding one locally but did get one from bikebandit.com. Lube the cables when you get the bike. I thought my clutch seemed catchy and cheap-feeling until I woke up and lubed it like I should have in the first place. Now it feels and works great. Make sure your headlight fairing is insulated from vibration. Mine had good rubber bushings for the mounting screws on the sides, but the mounting strap on the underside of the fairing was only provided with a rubber washer for the outside and not where the strap attaches on the inside of the fairing, providing a direct route for vibration to the headlight bulb. Some have had problems with headlight life, and this could be one thing that is causing a problem. The rubber chain slider works at first, but mine will be worn through to the mounting screw within the first 500 miles. Start looking for a more wear-and friction resistant material (such as nylon) to replace it with. __________________ 2006 Lifan LF200GY-5
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09-21-2006, 06:30 PM	#15
fashby Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Orlando Posts: 22	My Viva GY200 has a 28x47x7 seal and the shaft measures 25mm. I found this web site that has many different sizes. http://www.metricoilseal.com/seal.htm Called and ordered 25x47x7 oil seal for 9.00 and 7.95 shipping. Kind of expensive, but the part was good quality and even has a tension spring around the seal. Here is a picture it fit perfectly. http://www.chinariders.net/gallery2/...g2_itemId=1202 http://www.chinariders.net/gallery2/...g2_itemId=1197 Thanks for the tip! This definitely needs to be replaced. This should be added to the bike prep list.
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