Hey Gang

joe · 09-27-2008, 09:59 AM

I just bought a 2008 Lifan LF200-GY5, in May. I have been coming here off and on for a second opinion in my buying stages and to see if anyone else has had a similar problem with there bikes. I am looking forward into discussing information on your forums.

I mostly use my bike as a work car since it gets such good gas mileage and I will occasionally I will take it off road one the local logging trails in the Black Hills. It is geared a little high for the steep hills and I am planning on changing the gears in the spring. Any advice?

katoranger · 09-27-2008, 11:14 AM

Welcome Joe.

The GY5 is a good bike.

Allen

AZ200cc · 09-27-2008, 11:40 AM

Welcome, First time anyone has ever said these bikes are geared too high

Normally they come with a dinner plate of a rear sprocket.

katoranger · 09-27-2008, 04:24 PM

I would either move the front sprocket down to a 15T or purchase a 50T rear. You don't want to gear too low unless you only ride off-road.

A front can be swapped out easily if you want to change back and forth.

Allen

panamarandy · 09-27-2008, 10:41 PM

welcome to the boards............

tigertamer · 09-28-2008, 07:47 AM

Welcome aboard, Brother

Tigertamer

09-27-2008, 09:59 AM	#1
joe Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Black Hills, SD Posts: 5	Hey Gang I just bought a 2008 Lifan LF200-GY5, in May. I have been coming here off and on for a second opinion in my buying stages and to see if anyone else has had a similar problem with there bikes. I am looking forward into discussing information on your forums. I mostly use my bike as a work car since it gets such good gas mileage and I will occasionally I will take it off road one the local logging trails in the Black Hills. It is geared a little high for the steep hills and I am planning on changing the gears in the spring. Any advice?
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09-27-2008, 11:14 AM	#2
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Welcome Joe. The GY5 is a good bike. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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09-27-2008, 11:40 AM	#3
AZ200cc Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Show Low Arizona Posts: 2,889	Welcome, First time anyone has ever said these bikes are geared too high Normally they come with a dinner plate of a rear sprocket. __________________ <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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09-27-2008, 04:24 PM	#4
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I would either move the front sprocket down to a 15T or purchase a 50T rear. You don't want to gear too low unless you only ride off-road. A front can be swapped out easily if you want to change back and forth. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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09-27-2008, 10:41 PM	#5
panamarandy Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: panama city, florida Posts: 353	welcome to the boards............ __________________ 2007 Tank Vision R-3 2005 Quinqi Scooter
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09-28-2008, 07:47 AM	#6
tigertamer Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Wheeling, West Virginia Posts: 683	Welcome aboard, Brother Tigertamer __________________ 07 H-D XL883C 06 LF 200GY-5 Yin and Yang CAUTION Obey The Traffic Regulation. Always Wear a Helmet. Don't Ride After Drinking Wine. Before Operation, Read The Owners Manual Carefully.
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