Lifan 200 help...

coalmineR · 12-09-2011, 09:18 PM

I have a custom bike with a Lifan 200 engine. I parked the bike about six months ago and it was running fine at the time. Today I brought it out and tried to fire it up. Someone messed with it where it was being stored and left the ignition on. I replaced the spark plug, coil, gasoline, oil, and charged the battery. Bottom of the story is I can't get it to kick start or start with the electric start. I really don't know what the problem could be.

Any suggestions?

Weldangrind · 12-09-2011, 10:19 PM

Welcome!

The most likely cause that comes to mind is old fuel. I'd drain out the old gas and fill it with good stuff and try again. If you're mechanically minded, I'd also recommend that you remove the carb, remove the float bowl and clean it with aerosol carb cleaner.

If you've never changed the plug, now's a good time. Buy a new NGK and give that a try.

Brockway · 03-03-2012, 08:49 AM

Just to cover a seemingly stupid base, did you check the kill switch? Alot of smaller bikes will still spin the starter with it off, but it won't ever spark.

12-09-2011, 09:18 PM	#1
coalmineR Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 1	Lifan 200 help... I have a custom bike with a Lifan 200 engine. I parked the bike about six months ago and it was running fine at the time. Today I brought it out and tried to fire it up. Someone messed with it where it was being stored and left the ignition on. I replaced the spark plug, coil, gasoline, oil, and charged the battery. Bottom of the story is I can't get it to kick start or start with the electric start. I really don't know what the problem could be. Any suggestions?
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12-09-2011, 10:19 PM	#2
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Welcome! The most likely cause that comes to mind is old fuel. I'd drain out the old gas and fill it with good stuff and try again. If you're mechanically minded, I'd also recommend that you remove the carb, remove the float bowl and clean it with aerosol carb cleaner. If you've never changed the plug, now's a good time. Buy a new NGK and give that a try. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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03-03-2012, 08:49 AM	#3
Brockway Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sicily, but from Texas Posts: 56	Just to cover a seemingly stupid base, did you check the kill switch? Alot of smaller bikes will still spin the starter with it off, but it won't ever spark.
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