14 years later..

Peterson · 01-02-2022, 10:03 PM

Hello all.

According to the "Welcome", my last visit to this site was April 22, 2008. Unbelievable.

I still have the Lifan GY200-5 Dual Sport that I purchased back in 2008. It sits in one corner of my garage, covered, unused. It now has 1,989 (km?), and yesterday was the first time that I hooked a battery up and started it in probably two or more years. Started easily, and ran / idled as well as it ever did.

I'm just trying to figure out what I should do with it. It is of course still in excellent condition cosmetically except for some surface rust on the spoke nipples (not sure why rust showed up there, my garage is heated?) I have a title, and it was last licensed for the road in 2009.

Should I try to sell it, or keep it? I'd like to see someone else enjoy it instead of just taking up space in the garage. Anyone have any thoughts?

Thanks all. J - West Virginia, USA.

China Rider 27 · 01-02-2022, 11:16 PM

Ride it!

Badluck · 01-03-2022, 05:40 AM

If it's been that long, I'd sell it. I'm guessing you have something else you like to ride more.

Peterson · 01-03-2022, 08:17 AM

I'm kind of a "long termer" when it comes to motorcycles. I also have a 1976 Suzuki GT500 that I bought in 1986 when I was in high school. I used to ride both bikes but life, kids, etc. all took their place over the last few years.

If I was going to sell it, what do you think it may be worth? I'm not sure that is what I want to do, but I'd like to see someone use it.

**JerryHawk250** · 01-03-2022, 09:08 AM

Welcome Back! I'm sure there would be some interested here on the forum. At least most of these members know what to expect with what they are buying.

Peterson · 01-03-2022, 09:12 AM

Jerry. Thanks. I purchased the Lifan for two reasons; I always liked dual sport bikes, and the price! I'm just kind of torn about what to do with it. I always get the urge to ride it in the winter time for some reason.

Bruces · 01-03-2022, 09:25 AM

Depending on how much snow West Virginia gets ,why not ride it in the winter when you get the urge ? There isn’t much value in your bike $$ wise anyway ,you might as well use it (probably after you replace those ancient tires ) .

Peterson · 01-03-2022, 09:34 AM

Bruce. I agree on the value and tire thing; part of the reason I've kept it I guess. I live in the mountains, so we get snow here, but I'm kind of a fair weather biker now. I grew up in Canada and remember riding with my friend on a GS400 on snowy roads though.

Question... the bike needs a battery. What is the proper size / specification? I know it had a sealed battery but it is long gone.

**JerryHawk250** · 01-03-2022, 09:36 AM

I agree with Bruces, Ride it. I'm the same way with my Hawk. Even though I don't ride it as much as I used too, It's always fun to go take it out ever nice in a while on the trails. I don't think I'll ever get rid of the hawk no matter how much I ride or don't ride it.

Thumper · 01-03-2022, 09:37 AM

We finally got cold weather and snow here in KC. I was not riding very often this fall. I started it this weekend, and it instantly popped to life in the garage with half choke.

The fact that I can't ride it now without the front wheel, and it's so cold might make me want to ride it more!

You don't know what you've got 'til it's gone! Well, not available anyway!

I will get the new Shinko 524 mounted when I get the new tube later this week. I might just have to bundle up and try a snow test this weekend! Slipping around

Peterson · 01-03-2022, 10:06 AM

Thumper... no wheel? Get one of those skis that fit the front!

Bruces · 01-03-2022, 10:19 AM

No idea on the battery ,but since you are one of those displaced crazy canuk fellers (been told they are the only real men left since the caveman ! ) you pretty much have to ride your bike in the snow this winter .

Peterson · 01-03-2022, 10:39 AM

We Canadians are hearty folk... haha

Thumper · 01-03-2022, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Peterson

Thumper... no wheel? Get one of those skis that fit the front!

Not a bad idea, and can be done...even as an attachment to swap out in Jan/Feb/march for some Winter escapades!

Anything is possible-this one is ~$500 kit from Ali Express. I like the side mounted disk brake on the top drive shaft over the tread:

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Peterson · 01-03-2022, 06:23 PM

[QUOTE=Thumper;370910]Not a bad idea, and can be done...even as an attachment to swap out in Jan/Feb/march for some Winter escapades!

Anything is possible-this one is ~$500 kit from Ali Express. I like the side mounted disk brake on the top drive shaft over the tread:

Attachment 26243

I like it!

01-02-2022, 10:03 PM	#1
Peterson Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 11	14 years later.. Hello all. According to the "Welcome", my last visit to this site was April 22, 2008. Unbelievable. I still have the Lifan GY200-5 Dual Sport that I purchased back in 2008. It sits in one corner of my garage, covered, unused. It now has 1,989 (km?), and yesterday was the first time that I hooked a battery up and started it in probably two or more years. Started easily, and ran / idled as well as it ever did. I'm just trying to figure out what I should do with it. It is of course still in excellent condition cosmetically except for some surface rust on the spoke nipples (not sure why rust showed up there, my garage is heated?) I have a title, and it was last licensed for the road in 2009. Should I try to sell it, or keep it? I'd like to see someone else enjoy it instead of just taking up space in the garage. Anyone have any thoughts? Thanks all. J - West Virginia, USA.
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01-03-2022, 09:08 AM	#5
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01-03-2022, 09:36 AM	#9
JerryHawk250 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Houma, La. Posts: 11,588	I agree with Bruces, Ride it. I'm the same way with my Hawk. Even though I don't ride it as much as I used too, It's always fun to go take it out ever nice in a while on the trails. I don't think I'll ever get rid of the hawk no matter how much I ride or don't ride it. __________________ 2023 Lifan Lycan 250 Chopper 2023 Venom Evader 2022 Lifan KPX250 2020 Kawasaki Vulcan S (Sold) 2004 Honda ST 1300 2016 Black Hawk 250 (sold) Keihin PE30 carb,125 main,38 slow.Pod filter,ported & decked head 10:1 CR,Direct Ignition Coil,15/40Sprockets,NGK DPR8EIX-9,De-Cat,Dual Oil Cooler,Digital Cluster 2016 Cazador180 XL 2014 Coolster150 JerryHawk250.com My YouTube Channel
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01-02-2022, 11:16 PM	#2
China Rider 27 Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: PNW Posts: 982	Ride it!
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01-03-2022, 05:40 AM	#3
Badluck Join Date: Jun 2021 Posts: 80	If it's been that long, I'd sell it. I'm guessing you have something else you like to ride more.
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01-03-2022, 08:17 AM	#4
Peterson Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 11	I'm kind of a "long termer" when it comes to motorcycles. I also have a 1976 Suzuki GT500 that I bought in 1986 when I was in high school. I used to ride both bikes but life, kids, etc. all took their place over the last few years. If I was going to sell it, what do you think it may be worth? I'm not sure that is what I want to do, but I'd like to see someone use it.
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01-03-2022, 09:12 AM	#6
Peterson Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 11	Jerry. Thanks. I purchased the Lifan for two reasons; I always liked dual sport bikes, and the price! I'm just kind of torn about what to do with it. I always get the urge to ride it in the winter time for some reason.
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01-03-2022, 09:25 AM	#7
Bruces Join Date: May 2018 Posts: 1,588	Depending on how much snow West Virginia gets ,why not ride it in the winter when you get the urge ? There isn’t much value in your bike $$ wise anyway ,you might as well use it (probably after you replace those ancient tires ) .
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01-03-2022, 09:34 AM	#8
Peterson Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 11	Bruce. I agree on the value and tire thing; part of the reason I've kept it I guess. I live in the mountains, so we get snow here, but I'm kind of a fair weather biker now. I grew up in Canada and remember riding with my friend on a GS400 on snowy roads though. Question... the bike needs a battery. What is the proper size / specification? I know it had a sealed battery but it is long gone.
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01-03-2022, 09:37 AM	#10
Thumper Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Kansas City Posts: 2,404	We finally got cold weather and snow here in KC. I was not riding very often this fall. I started it this weekend, and it instantly popped to life in the garage with half choke. The fact that I can't ride it now without the front wheel, and it's so cold might make me want to ride it more! You don't know what you've got 'til it's gone! Well, not available anyway! I will get the new Shinko 524 mounted when I get the new tube later this week. I might just have to bundle up and try a snow test this weekend! Slipping around
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01-03-2022, 10:06 AM	#11
Peterson Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 11	Thumper... no wheel? Get one of those skis that fit the front!
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01-03-2022, 10:19 AM	#12
Bruces Join Date: May 2018 Posts: 1,588	No idea on the battery ,but since you are one of those displaced crazy canuk fellers (been told they are the only real men left since the caveman ! ) you pretty much have to ride your bike in the snow this winter .
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01-03-2022, 10:39 AM	#13
Peterson Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 11	We Canadians are hearty folk... haha
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01-03-2022, 06:23 PM	#15
Peterson Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 11	[QUOTE=Thumper;370910]Not a bad idea, and can be done...even as an attachment to swap out in Jan/Feb/march for some Winter escapades! Anything is possible-this one is ~$500 kit from Ali Express. I like the side mounted disk brake on the top drive shaft over the tread: Attachment 26243 I like it!
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