Just Ordered My Lifan KPX250

[TheBeardedVagabond]

Thanks that is good to hear. I got the chain mentioned above and will probably install when I put the bike together and keep the OG as a back-up. But might wait a little cause I am considering changing the sprockets so may wait a few hundred miles or so to see. Also got 5 qts of break in oil for the first few changes. What oil weight oil are you running in it? 10w40, 15w40, 15w50 or something else?

Also good to hear about he control and dropping it. As this is my first bike and anytime I get into anything I learn everything I can about it. I am actually taking a motorcycle class so hopefully that helps me out a bit. Just wish I didn't need to sit through a full day class and could do just the riding portion.

[IdahoRider]

Originally Posted by TheBeardedVagabond

Thanks that is good to hear. I got the chain mentioned above and will probably install when I put the bike together and keep the OG as a back-up. But might wait a little cause I am considering changing the sprockets so may wait a few hundred miles or so to see. Also got 5 qts of break in oil for the first few changes. What oil weight oil are you running in it? 10w40, 15w40, 15w50 or something else?

Also good to hear about he control and dropping it. As this is my first bike and anytime I get into anything I learn everything I can about it. I am actually taking a motorcycle class so hopefully that helps me out a bit. Just wish I didn't need to sit through a full day class and could do just the riding portion.

I've thought about a sprocket change but I think the gearing is good the way it is for my riding. With the stock gearing you still have to do a fair amount of feathering the clutch under 7 mph on trails and 45 to 50 mph feels plenty fast for me on this bike. Any faster and it doesn't feel very stable and not something I'd want to do hours on end, especially if you've got the bike loaded up.

I think you'll find the class very helpful and continue to practice, it does make a difference. Being able to stop fast, swerve, and cornering are the most important.

I've been using Shell Rotella T4 15w-40. I've seen a lot of rider recommend/endorse it and it also has benefit of being cheap and readily available. $17/gallon good for three oil changes.