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Weldangrind · 09-29-2010, 01:56 AM

With all respect to our good friend Allen, can we be sure that the pins in your 400 are the same as the pins in his 200? You may wish to dismantle and measure to confirm prior to ordering. Once you provide us with stud and bushing dimensions, we can confirm that yours are the same.

Also, does Bike Bandit carry actual Honda parts? For the quality difference, I'd be inclined to buy the pins over the counter at a Honda dealer, considering the torque of your 400. The Honda pins will definitely be good quality; not sure about the origin of Bike Bandit stuff.

daddy469 · 09-29-2010, 08:55 AM

Oh, this isn't for the 400 it is for the Lifan

. The 400 is way more industrial strength (until you hit a dog ear really hard with a hammer

).

Daddy 8)

Weldangrind · 09-29-2010, 11:12 AM

My mistake. Back to your regularly scheduled tech.

katoranger · 09-29-2010, 06:26 PM

I would visit the local honda shop armed with those part numbers too.

Bikebandit is not the cheapest, but great parts schematics.

daddy469 · 09-29-2010, 06:38 PM

lol funny I should look at this forum as I was googleing the local Honda joint! Thx again Kato

Daddy 8)

culcune · 09-29-2010, 07:45 PM

I think I had the same problem when my old Jetmoto 200 wouldn't shift anymore--it was actually too long of a clutch cable! I had parted some parts of it out (the GY 200s were new at the time and parts--body and engine--were hard to come by) and the guy who bought what was left of the bike, and created his own frankenbike said it was just too long of a clutch cable or something to that effect.

Brainsquishy · 09-29-2010, 08:35 PM

I had a quick look at my bolts today as well. The plate they sit in is loose, so I guess mine are sheared off as well. I will be able to get a better look in a day or so. Need to find some hidden loonies and toonies somewhere for my bolts.

TurboT · 09-29-2010, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Brainsquishy

I had a quick look at my bolts today as well. The plate they sit in is loose, so I guess mine are sheared off as well. I will be able to get a better look in a day or so. Need to find some hidden loonies and toonies somewhere for my bolts.

Check your old favorite jacket pockets. It works for me normally! Just found 5 bones worth of change the other day in one of my former mainstays!

daddy469 · 09-29-2010, 10:33 PM

Bike Bandit looks like the place to get them for me. They prices between Bike Bandit and the local Honda place is pretty close, although with tax I can save $11.change by getting them online in spite of shipping.

Best quote from one of the 3 honda dealers:
"According to the computer we haven't sold a set of those in 3 years. Note here says it was for some kind of chinese knock off....".

Good times

Daddy 8)

FastDoc · 09-30-2010, 01:05 AM

Best quote from one of the 3 honda dealers:
"According to the computer we haven't sold a set of those in 3 years. Note here says it was for some kind of chinese knock off....".

No kidding? 8O

Weldangrind · 09-30-2010, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by TurboT

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Originally Posted by Brainsquishy

I had a quick look at my bolts today as well. The plate they sit in is loose, so I guess mine are sheared off as well. I will be able to get a better look in a day or so. Need to find some hidden loonies and toonies somewhere for my bolts.

Check your old favorite jacket pockets. It works for me normally! Just found 5 bones worth of change the other day in one of my former mainstays!

Check the Chesterfield (our dear American friends won't have a clue what that means).

TurboT · 09-30-2010, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

Check the Chesterfield (our dear American friends won't have a clue what that means).

I haven't heard that 'term' in years. Brought me back to my childhood.

That bit about the dealer saying 'some chinese knock off..' is really quite funny.

BillR · 09-30-2010, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by TurboT

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

Check the Chesterfield (our dear American friends won't have a clue what that means).

I haven't heard that 'term' in years. Brought me back to my childhood.

First thing I thought of was a "Chesterfield" style sofa...is that right???

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Originally Posted by TurboT

That bit about the dealer saying 'some chinese knock off..' is really quite funny.

Yep, and that owner was honest when he asked for parts... :wink:
Bill R

daddy469 · 09-30-2010, 10:22 AM

Ya, dude @ the parts phone was pretty cool. Sounded like he was under the influence of Mary, but functional nonetheless

Daddy 8)

daddy469 · 10-02-2010, 06:53 PM

Here is a picture of the sheared bolts:

Does anyone know if the new bushings come with the rubber stuff around them? I would think by definition it would, but I can't find any pictures the illustrate it. Also - and this is important - anyone have any tips on how to get the old bushings out?

Daddy 8)

09-29-2010, 01:56 AM	#16
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	With all respect to our good friend Allen, can we be sure that the pins in your 400 are the same as the pins in his 200? You may wish to dismantle and measure to confirm prior to ordering. Once you provide us with stud and bushing dimensions, we can confirm that yours are the same. Also, does Bike Bandit carry actual Honda parts? For the quality difference, I'd be inclined to buy the pins over the counter at a Honda dealer, considering the torque of your 400. The Honda pins will definitely be good quality; not sure about the origin of Bike Bandit stuff. __________________ 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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09-29-2010, 11:12 AM	#18
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	My mistake. Back to your regularly scheduled tech. __________________ 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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09-29-2010, 08:35 PM	#22
Brainsquishy Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 327	I had a quick look at my bolts today as well. The plate they sit in is loose, so I guess mine are sheared off as well. I will be able to get a better look in a day or so. Need to find some hidden loonies and toonies somewhere for my bolts. __________________ Riding a blue plated HSUN 200GY (Otherwise know as a ULIKE 200GY, SUNL 200GY or a VIVA SX200S), a 2010 Gio Mini Hummer 110cc ATV, 2010 Gio T3 Rebel ATV, and a 2002 Kawasaki KLR650, 70cc Katera dirtbike, and a 49cc GIO dirtbike...so far!
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09-30-2010, 01:05 AM	#25
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Best quote from one of the 3 honda dealers: "According to the computer we haven't sold a set of those in 3 years. Note here says it was for some kind of chinese knock off....". No kidding? 8O __________________ Happy to serve.
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09-29-2010, 08:55 AM	#17
daddy469 Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 293	Oh, this isn't for the 400 it is for the Lifan . The 400 is way more industrial strength (until you hit a dog ear really hard with a hammer ). Daddy 8)
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09-29-2010, 06:26 PM	#19
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I would visit the local honda shop armed with those part numbers too. Bikebandit is not the cheapest, but great parts schematics.
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09-29-2010, 06:38 PM	#20
daddy469 Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 293	lol funny I should look at this forum as I was googleing the local Honda joint! Thx again Kato Daddy 8)
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09-29-2010, 07:45 PM	#21
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,035	I think I had the same problem when my old Jetmoto 200 wouldn't shift anymore--it was actually too long of a clutch cable! I had parted some parts of it out (the GY 200s were new at the time and parts--body and engine--were hard to come by) and the guy who bought what was left of the bike, and created his own frankenbike said it was just too long of a clutch cable or something to that effect.
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09-29-2010, 10:33 PM	#24
daddy469 Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 293	Bike Bandit looks like the place to get them for me. They prices between Bike Bandit and the local Honda place is pretty close, although with tax I can save $11.change by getting them online in spite of shipping. Best quote from one of the 3 honda dealers: "According to the computer we haven't sold a set of those in 3 years. Note here says it was for some kind of chinese knock off....". Good times Daddy 8)
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09-30-2010, 10:22 AM	#29
daddy469 Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 293	Ya, dude @ the parts phone was pretty cool. Sounded like he was under the influence of Mary, but functional nonetheless Daddy 8)
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10-02-2010, 06:53 PM	#30
daddy469 Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 293	Here is a picture of the sheared bolts: Does anyone know if the new bushings come with the rubber stuff around them? I would think by definition it would, but I can't find any pictures the illustrate it. Also - and this is important - anyone have any tips on how to get the old bushings out? Daddy 8)
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