What Did You Do To Your Dual Sport Today?

[cycleway4]

Originally Posted by Musictrek

Put an end to the leaking gas cap when I fill a little more than maybe i should. Made in Japan doesn't leak. Crazy though that they are so similar. Japan part on the left.

same here...a great upgrade

[woodsnwater]

Gas cap on your Brozz? Looks different than my recon cap. The 19' caps are not the same as a 20' model?

[tknj99]

Removed the exhaust header and smoothed out the welded bump on the inside... also for shits and giggles i pushed a rod into the cat and it wont budge, thought maybe i could a least poke thru it with alittle force but no beans

[Ozzie]

Changed the headlight (SO bright!), the rear light cluster, built a new leather seat (in which I installed the rear lights! ...photos to come), replaced the side indicators (which also double up as running lights) and then ripped her around town for lunch! She's lookin fiiiiine (https://www.instagram.com/p/CHnwV8lAnea/)

[tknj99]

Installed this tail bag on the rear rack, is a perfect fit and holds all of the items i stored previously in a former mc swingarm bag

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08G7ZKPDW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[JerryHawk250]

Originally Posted by tknj99

Installed this tail bag on the rear rack, is a perfect fit and holds all of the items i stored previously in a former mc swingarm bag

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08G7ZKPDW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I have one of those on my X22R. Works great for small stuff.

[tknj99]

Originally Posted by JerryHawk250

I have one of those on my X22R. Works great for small stuff.

Thanks. Yes i am quite pleased with its shape, and how it matches the contours of the tail rack perfectly, making it look like it belongs there.
I wanted something minimalist and sleek and this one is highly recommended for that purpose and especially at the price point, cant go wrong

[tknj99]

Completed the fork oil change to 15W - increased tension about 20%
Installed Niche 428 X-Ring 128 Link Chain

[goJimH]

The first mods I did (about 10 days ago) was inspired by this youtube video - headlight bulb upgrade and a shifter upgrade.



Upgraded Shifter

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Upgraded Headlight

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Note: I did not opt for the same bulb as the video. I am sure it would have been very bright - however it's life was listed at only 60 hrs...


Valve Adjustment

With help form post here including Megadan comment regarding locating the "T" (Mister T) - I adjusted the valve. And consistent with every Lifan post if have seen - there was zero gap from the factory.

Looking for Mister "T" -











Next up - I plan on changing the front sprocket from 15 to 17 Teeth.

Presently I am at 25 miles. I have been keeping it mostly below 5k RPMS with a few exceptions into 6K RPM territory during break in.

So far I am very impressed with the Lifan Expect and look forward to getting it broke-in so I can stop pampering it.

EFI was important to me in my purchase. EFI engines - even small engines are far less prone to problems caused by alcohol in gas especially mixed with intermittent use.

Some here see it as just one more thing to go wrong or have concerns regarding reliability.

Only time will tell.

[Wild Dog]

Originally Posted by goJimH

Upgraded Headlight

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Note: I did not opt for the same bulb as the video. I am sure it would have been very bright - however it's life was listed at only 60 hrs...

Remove that bulb you are going to melt the headlight housing. These type of headlights are not meant to use 60/55 w bulbs. They need to use 35/35 w bulbs.
Even when Honda, Yamaha, suzuki, Kawasaki use these this type of headlight assembly they use 35/35 w bulbs.

[goJimH]

Originally Posted by Wild Dog

Remove that bulb you are going to melt the headlight housing. These type of headlights are not meant to use 60/55 w bulbs. They need to use 35/35 w bulbs.
Even when Honda, Yamaha, suzuki, Kawasaki use these this type of headlight assembly they use 35/35 w bulbs.

Thank you! Good to know! Good thing I kept the original bulb.

[JerryHawk250]

Get a good LED bulb. It will be brighter and put out way less heat than a standard bulb.

[tknj99]

Installed the Stonemen Full Exhaust. Since I had read up on the install and the challenges involved, i was well prepared to make it work. I didnt bother drilling the flange and instead used my angle grinder to notch out a section in the side of one of the holes. I then tightened the header section down into place, connected and lined up the center section and drilled a hole for the bolt to connect up.
Lastly, i used the grab rail point to insert the bolt with several washers added to make the final connection. I also had to bend the clutch bracket to allow it to move freely.
With the current setup, the mid-pipe is about 1 inch below the airbox and i will have to keep an eye on it to see if it gets impacted or not. I will also have to see about cutting off some of the license plate bracket as its touching the end of the pipe.
Oh and i'll have to buy a spark arrestor to be safe.
I am very happy with the results, i love the deep tone and dont find it to be too loud. It does pop a but on fast decel but nothing obnoxious and i dont mind it. Also, im super happy with the increased performance especially mid-range pull. From the seat of the pants feel, it feels like it increased power by at least 25% which might be in line with 3hp since its mated with airbox snorkel removed, 115 main jet, and NGK Iridium plug. Highly recommended and for $88 its a no brainer.. My last bike, just a slip-on would have set me back $500 and full exhaust a cool grand

[tknj99]

- Changed the front and rear brake fluid.. was a simple task using my oil extractor
- attached stock heat shield to aftermarket exhaust to cover up the bluing of the header pipe

[Kingraider]

Installed some pro taper bars and pro taper clamps and got a rear rack for it and new grips!