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katoranger 06-10-2008 09:05 PM

The front should be the speedo drive on the right side and the spacer on the left side.

My rear will be different than yours.

Allen

jayg 06-10-2008 11:43 PM

Day 2 of build
 
OK, Today I put another 5 hours into the build and today notable progress was made. So far I have a total of 12 straight hours into it. Here is todays progress:

My neighbor helped me move it to a bike stand
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...d/DSC_0018.jpg

Dust cove placement on rear
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...d/DSC_0020.jpg

Rear spacer
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...d/DSC_0019.jpg

Front wheel spacer location
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...d/DSC_0021.jpg

Safety on stand
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...d/DSC_0022.jpg

Front spacer in place
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...d/DSC_0023.jpg

Front wheel is finally on
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...d/DSC_0024.jpg

Front lock washer and lock tight
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...d/DSC_0026.jpg

Finally a free standing LiFan!!!!!
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...d/DSC_0027.jpg

Tomorrow I will drill holes in the front and rear shaft for cotter pins, place lock tight and lock washer on rear sproket, place cotter pin in break swing arm bolt, prep battery, change oil, remove gas tank and clean.

After that the honey do list is waiting...I will post more progress. Thanks for reading.

jayg 06-11-2008 09:33 PM

Battery question
 
I added the enzyme solution to my battery. IS that self charging or do I need to hit it with a trickle charge?
I turn on my key and nothing happens...

ImEazy 06-11-2008 09:56 PM

Re: Battery question
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by jayg
I added the enzyme solution to my battery. IS that self charging or do I need to hit it with a trickle charge?
I turn on my key and nothing happens...

I put mine on a battery tender for a few hours before using it.
Worked like a champ. On the first try the bike started right up.

I had started the bike previously using the kickstarter.

katoranger 06-11-2008 10:28 PM

I believe you need to charge it. Overnight with a trickle type would be best.

Allen

jayg 06-11-2008 10:38 PM

Sounds good the battery states 0.7A for 5-10 hours or 3.0A for 1hr...I am going for the one hour charge.

katoranger 06-11-2008 10:41 PM

That is fine, but the slower rate charge is usually better. If you want to try it to see if it will start use the the fast charge time. You can put it on a slow rate charge later.

Allen

jayg 06-11-2008 11:46 PM

I just noticed that my charger is a 30amp 12v charger not a 3.0. I realized this after I let it charge the battery for about 15 minutes. I may need another battery and I will also get a different charger as well.

katoranger 06-12-2008 11:25 AM

30amps will fry that battery. That would probably start the bike.

You need a 1 amp charger. Slower is better on small batteries.

Allen

jayg 06-12-2008 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by katoranger
30amps will fry that battery. That would probably start the bike.

You need a 1 amp charger. Slower is better on small batteries.

Allen

If I need to replace my battery what kind do I need and where can I get it?

yurkia 06-12-2008 01:18 PM

take yer old into the motorcyle shop and tell em you need a new one. if it's anything like around here, you are going to have to exchange the old one or pay a core charge.

jayg 06-12-2008 06:05 PM

Day 4 of build
 
Ok I need to get a trickle charger and see if my battery still works after my amp error. Also I have some questions in the attached photo about identity of some connectors...Thanks in advance.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...ingHarness.png

katoranger 06-12-2008 10:02 PM

I will have to look on my bike, but I would match the color of the wires coming out of them.

Maybe someone else who has assembled a Gy5 lately can speak up.

Allen

jayg 06-12-2008 11:28 PM

I tried rolling down my drive today and pop starting. The bike choked and sputtered but no success. My battery is on a trickle charge and charged light is on but nothing from the battery. When I turn the ignition on it is dead, no lights etc. I will try to get a new battery tomorrow and see what happens.

katoranger 06-12-2008 11:36 PM

Check the main fuse in the harness and make sure that it is good too.

Your battery may be fine.

The fuse should be in the positive lead near the battery.

If you have a voltmeter check the the battery and see what you get.

If you don't have one spend the $20 at walmart and get a digital one. This probably won't be the last time you need it.

Allen


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