Newbie from WV

jollyroger · 09-21-2008, 04:48 PM

Hey everybody. My name is James. I am 29 years old, and have been riding since age 5. My dad bought me a Honda 50cc bike when I was 5. I live in West Virginia, am married, and have 3 wonderful children. I just recently started riding again after a brief 10 year break. I had a pretty scary accident (was hit by a car), and got scared of riding for a while. The gas prices finally got the best of my fear, though. The wife and I stopped in to look at a scooter at our local dealership. I looked at several scooters, and found one that I really liked. Then, at the back of the showroom, something caught my eye. It was a Qlink Legend. I went over to it, and fell in love. I wanted it so bad.....just didn't quite have the money for it yet. I waited. And waited. And when I finally got the means to get this bike....they were sold out and had no idea when more were comming in. They did, however, get in this new bike-a Lifan LF 250B. When I saw it, I thought it was a bigger bike than a 250. I also thought it was a Yamaha or Honda. Much to my surprise, it was the same price as the Qlink!! I bought it. Now, 1200km later, I am very happy that I got the Lifan. No problems with it, and it is a great ride. Fuel economy is terriffic, too. I am getting around 96 mpg!! I ride it daily as my work vehicle, rain or shine.

Well, that's me.....

VinceDrake · 09-21-2008, 05:40 PM

Welcome, Welcome!

Just a warning, a bunch of members have foudn that their odometers read in kilometers, even though the speedo is in Miles... You might only be getting 72mpg... If you know what I mean? Might be something to check!

But welcome aboard!

--Vince

jollyroger · 09-21-2008, 05:45 PM

I know about the km's. 96 mpg is the conversion.

jshellito · 09-21-2008, 06:29 PM

Welcome to the club alot of good info to be found here.
And the members are 8) VERY HELPFUL :!:

tigertamer · 09-21-2008, 07:03 PM

Hello, Jollyroger, good to see you again :wink:

Thanks for donating the Vista Cruiser, it is probably the best mod I have done so far!

People here are friendly indeed, this is the best forum in my opinion.

Make yourself at home, and enjoy the information here

Best of luck,
Montani Semper Liberi,
Tigertamer

jollyroger · 09-21-2008, 08:50 PM

Thanks for bringing me over, tiger!!

xf200 · 09-22-2008, 11:44 AM

another hillbilly

where did ya get it from?

jollyroger · 09-22-2008, 08:21 PM

The bike? I got it in Cross Lanes at Scootertown.

09-21-2008, 04:48 PM	#1
jollyroger Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 11	Newbie from WV Hey everybody. My name is James. I am 29 years old, and have been riding since age 5. My dad bought me a Honda 50cc bike when I was 5. I live in West Virginia, am married, and have 3 wonderful children. I just recently started riding again after a brief 10 year break. I had a pretty scary accident (was hit by a car), and got scared of riding for a while. The gas prices finally got the best of my fear, though. The wife and I stopped in to look at a scooter at our local dealership. I looked at several scooters, and found one that I really liked. Then, at the back of the showroom, something caught my eye. It was a Qlink Legend. I went over to it, and fell in love. I wanted it so bad.....just didn't quite have the money for it yet. I waited. And waited. And when I finally got the means to get this bike....they were sold out and had no idea when more were comming in. They did, however, get in this new bike-a Lifan LF 250B. When I saw it, I thought it was a bigger bike than a 250. I also thought it was a Yamaha or Honda. Much to my surprise, it was the same price as the Qlink!! I bought it. Now, 1200km later, I am very happy that I got the Lifan. No problems with it, and it is a great ride. Fuel economy is terriffic, too. I am getting around 96 mpg!! I ride it daily as my work vehicle, rain or shine. Well, that's me.....
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09-21-2008, 05:40 PM	#2
VinceDrake Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Saskatchewan Posts: 491	Welcome, Welcome! Just a warning, a bunch of members have foudn that their odometers read in kilometers, even though the speedo is in Miles... You might only be getting 72mpg... If you know what I mean? Might be something to check! But welcome aboard! --Vince __________________ "Sometimes it is better to say nothing, and let people think you're an idiot, than to open your mouth and prove it."
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09-21-2008, 06:29 PM	#4
jshellito Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Union City PA Posts: 53	Welcome to the club alot of good info to be found here. And the members are 8) VERY HELPFUL :!: __________________ John 2007 Shineray200XYI 2007 Vento Vthunder 250
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09-21-2008, 07:03 PM	#5
tigertamer Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Wheeling, West Virginia Posts: 683	Hello, Jollyroger, good to see you again :wink: Thanks for donating the Vista Cruiser, it is probably the best mod I have done so far! People here are friendly indeed, this is the best forum in my opinion. Make yourself at home, and enjoy the information here Best of luck, Montani Semper Liberi, 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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09-22-2008, 11:44 AM	#7
xf200 Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 67	another hillbilly where did ya get it from? __________________ dual sports - my xf200 -my jeep http://youtube.com/watch?v=hzkOVNXlMeo
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09-21-2008, 05:45 PM	#3
jollyroger Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 11	I know about the km's. 96 mpg is the conversion.
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09-21-2008, 08:50 PM	#6
jollyroger Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 11	Thanks for bringing me over, tiger!!
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09-22-2008, 08:21 PM	#8
jollyroger Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 11	The bike? I got it in Cross Lanes at Scootertown.
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