New rider saying hi.

JoshXpect · 12-11-2019, 09:08 AM

I'm new to riding motorcycles and decided to start with a Lifan X-pect, it's been great so far after 450 miles on it now. Just did it's first break-in oil change, valve adjustment and spark plug gap. Previously put a 17 tooth front sprocket on, and a Niche brand x-ring chain.

Loving it so far though my short inseam of 27-ish inches puts me on the ball of one foot only which when I make noob rider mistakes like stall from a start into a turn get's sketchy, (haven't dropped it from doing that though.)

**JerryHawk250** · 12-11-2019, 10:08 AM

Welcome aboard!

I think you made a wise choice on the Xpect. Lifan has to be one of the best of the china bikes. Don't worry about the noobie stuff. You will only get better at it as you ride and learn. BTW Where did you buy from?

ikeus685 · 12-11-2019, 11:27 AM

Welcome and don't feel alone on the being short in the legs dept. Methinks that is a big reason for the cruiser popularity. I was torn between the Magician and a Vader.. I chose the Vader and don't thing the smaller wheels will be too much an issue.

JoshXpect · 12-11-2019, 11:31 AM

I ordered mine from txpowersports. And the first MCO they sent me was off a number on the VIN so they had to send me the right one after.

Had no problems registering it in Oklahoma once I had the right papers.

Weldangrind · 12-11-2019, 11:40 AM

Welcome, Josh! Do you plan to lower the bike?

JoshXpect · 12-12-2019, 06:37 AM

I'm not planning to lower it any, seems doable enough as it is. Though if or when I decide to eventually get a second bike of some sort I'll probably want something a little bit lower.

culcune · 12-12-2019, 09:26 PM

Welcome!! We will be X-Pecting regular reports on your bike.

wedooit · 12-12-2019, 11:08 PM

Welcome aboard, and congrats!

Walt28Wood · 12-14-2019, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by JoshXpect

I'm new to riding motorcycles and decided to start with a Lifan X-pect, it's been great so far after 450 miles on it now. Just did it's first break-in oil change, valve adjustment and spark plug gap. Previously put a 17 tooth front sprocket on, and a Niche brand x-ring chain.

Loving it so far though my short inseam of 27-ish inches puts me on the ball of one foot only which when I make noob rider mistakes like stall from a start into a turn get's sketchy, (haven't dropped it from doing that though.)

Hope you enjoy. Practice makes perfect. I am a little short myself but I really do love riding my apollo 250..

diyRdie · 12-14-2019, 06:34 PM

Short guy, checking in.
Welcome aboard. Don't worry the noob feel wears off in the first few months. Also, I've dropped my bike so many times I decided keep backup mirrors in the garage now lolol..

JoshXpect · 12-18-2019, 05:02 PM

Decided to take a picture of the efi computer in case someone wanted to see the markings on it. Had to flip the picture because the way it's mounted the writing is upside down.
https://imgur.com/LPpX46B

12-11-2019, 09:08 AM	#1
JoshXpect Join Date: Dec 2019 Posts: 10	New rider saying hi. I'm new to riding motorcycles and decided to start with a Lifan X-pect, it's been great so far after 450 miles on it now. Just did it's first break-in oil change, valve adjustment and spark plug gap. Previously put a 17 tooth front sprocket on, and a Niche brand x-ring chain. Loving it so far though my short inseam of 27-ish inches puts me on the ball of one foot only which when I make noob rider mistakes like stall from a start into a turn get's sketchy, (haven't dropped it from doing that though.)
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JerryHawk250 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Houma, La. Posts: 11,851	Welcome aboard! I think you made a wise choice on the Xpect. Lifan has to be one of the best of the china bikes. Don't worry about the noobie stuff. You will only get better at it as you ride and learn. BTW Where did you buy from? __________________ 2025 Lifan KPT 400 2024 Linhai 300 ATV 4x4 2023 Lifan Lycan 250 Chopper 2023 Venom Evader 2022 Lifan KPX250 2020 Kawasaki Vulcan S (Sold) 2004 Honda ST 1300 (Sold) 2016 Black Hawk 250 (sold) 2016 Cazador180 XL 2014 Coolster150 JerryHawk250.com My YouTube Channel
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12-11-2019, 11:27 AM	#3
ikeus685 Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Coastal Oregon Posts: 154	Vertically challenged Welcome and don't feel alone on the being short in the legs dept. Methinks that is a big reason for the cruiser popularity. I was torn between the Magician and a Vader.. I chose the Vader and don't thing the smaller wheels will be too much an issue.
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Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Welcome, Josh! Do you plan to lower the bike? __________________ 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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culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,056	Welcome!! We will be X-Pecting regular reports on your bike. __________________ "They say that life's a carousel, spinning fast you got to ride it well..." TGB Delivery Scooter 150 TMEC 200 Enduro--carcass is sadly rotting in the backyard
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12-11-2019, 11:31 AM	#4
JoshXpect Join Date: Dec 2019 Posts: 10	I ordered mine from txpowersports. And the first MCO they sent me was off a number on the VIN so they had to send me the right one after. Had no problems registering it in Oklahoma once I had the right papers.
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12-12-2019, 06:37 AM	#6
JoshXpect Join Date: Dec 2019 Posts: 10	I'm not planning to lower it any, seems doable enough as it is. Though if or when I decide to eventually get a second bike of some sort I'll probably want something a little bit lower.
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wedooit Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 794	Welcome aboard, and congrats! __________________ A family that works together, plays together, shoots and trains together, and sleds together, stays together. Second amendment! SkiDoo sleds, NOW 2 TTR225, and a BMS250. A couple of quotes (we are not farmers) "I don't get off the farm much" "Am too old school" I call the china bikes "the china syndrome".
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12-14-2019, 06:34 PM	#10
diyRdie Join Date: May 2019 Location: Rockford, IL Posts: 98	Short guy, checking in. Welcome aboard. Don't worry the noob feel wears off in the first few months. Also, I've dropped my bike so many times I decided keep backup mirrors in the garage now lolol.. __________________ Good judgment comes from experience, and often experience comes from bad judgment. MY BIKE'S THREAD
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12-18-2019, 05:02 PM	#11
JoshXpect Join Date: Dec 2019 Posts: 10	Decided to take a picture of the efi computer in case someone wanted to see the markings on it. Had to flip the picture because the way it's mounted the writing is upside down. https://imgur.com/LPpX46B
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