People are charging 1799 for a Lifan 200cc

andzman · 07-02-2008, 09:45 AM

I just noticed people are charging at a minimum $1799(without shipping) for a lifan. IS a Lifan worth that much? I know my Roketa needs repairs every other day....

Dragon · 07-02-2008, 10:16 AM

People are finally realizing how wonderful these little machines really are!

greggiez · 07-02-2008, 10:20 AM

8O @ 1899 that price is pretty much the same as a late model used 200-250 CC name brand bike without better quality parts and reliability. If folks start getting too greedy, there goes the chinese bike craze,

andzman · 07-02-2008, 10:20 AM

Don't get me wrong I like my bike but there seem to be a few scumbags taking advantage of the situation if you know what I mean....

Dragon · 07-02-2008, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by andzman

Don't get me wrong I like my bike but there seem to be a few scumbags taking advantage of the situation if you know what I mean....

This is how capitalism works. Supply and demand.

andzman · 07-02-2008, 12:28 PM

Capitalism. That's funny. That's what crack dealers say....

Do you sell these bikes?

AZ200cc · 07-02-2008, 01:03 PM

I don't care how much demand there is, They are not worth that kind of money... I am A China bike fan but I'll buy a used Jap before that.

theENIGMATIC · 07-02-2008, 02:16 PM

Yup I think prices are going up because of the devastation caused by the quake in China....it makes sense......production goes down so companies have to sell less for more in order to profit...you could find a used Jap for around $2000 if you look but China bikes are not all that bad if you dont mind fixing them up from time to time and you take care of them.you can kind of beat up a Jap bike more but other than durability and maybe better mechanical and plastic components....but after a few thousand miles those can start to need replacements as well....the best deals in dualsports are still the China bikes I think, unless you manage to find a sweet Kawasaki 250 priced low, parts for the China bikes are still a major issue though, I wouldnt pay $1800 for a Lifan either although they are very good Im sure......see if you can find a cheaper one, mine was $900, probably not Lifan quality but very close and very good bike so far!

Dragon · 07-02-2008, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by andzman

Capitalism. That's funny. That's what crack dealers say....

Do you sell these bikes?

No, I'm not a dealer, but I do believe in the enterprenurial spirit of capitalism.

TeamCheap · 07-02-2008, 04:06 PM

I can get a "forgot the name-DOH" dirtbike only, 250cc, inverted forks for......$1000

Dragon · 07-02-2008, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by TeamCheap

I can get a "forgot the name-DOH" dirtbike only, 250cc, inverted forks for......$1000

But Lifan is better.

TeamCheap · 07-02-2008, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragon

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Originally Posted by TeamCheap

I can get a "forgot the name-DOH" dirtbike only, 250cc, inverted forks for......$1000

But Lifan is better.

If thats what they tell you to say then OK (Dragon must be down to his last rice bowl-playing it ultra safe)

Actually the dealer said they were korean but I doubted that and noticed that all the stickers were off of them but I wonder if the crated ones still had the stickers.he has 10 or so and isnt really advertising them so i think they will be there for a while and I may still grab one for a parts bike.

fatboy250 · 07-02-2008, 04:47 PM

That's a bit much when you could get (2) shipped to your address for that amount...I did. $1700 actually. I knew I was getting a good deal when I got the quote, so it may not be possible to get again...BUT I just ordered (2) 2008 Roketa MC-70-150 scooters for $2400, so you may want to shop around these days. Purchasing more than one always helps with the shipping, so if you have a friend to go in with, you can save some money.

http://mrscooters.com/MC-70-150.aspx

lego1970 · 07-02-2008, 06:07 PM

A local dealer here wanted $2400 for a lifan GY5. I told him what they were going for off of ebay and that I could get a 250cc Hi-bird for $1200. He responded that the GY5 was a 250cc and he would lower the price to $1500. This was back in late April shortly after I broke my leg, so I was just window shopping and not serious about buying. Today the same bike is sitting on his lot.

fatboy250 · 07-03-2008, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by lego1970

A local dealer here wanted $2400 for a lifan GY5. I told him what they were going for off of ebay and that I could get a 250cc Hi-bird for $1200. He responded that the GY5 was a 250cc and he would lower the price to $1500. This was back in late April shortly after I broke my leg, so I was just window shopping and not serious about buying. Today the same bike is sitting on his lot.

That's funny! You don't live her in Columbia, SC do you? I had a discussion with a "dealer" with almost the exact scenario before I bought the '06 Roketa.

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andzman Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 51	People are charging 1799 for a Lifan 200cc I just noticed people are charging at a minimum $1799(without shipping) for a lifan. IS a Lifan worth that much? I know my Roketa needs repairs every other day....
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greggiez Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 3	No actually 1899 from a guy named bruce 8O @ 1899 that price is pretty much the same as a late model used 200-250 CC name brand bike without better quality parts and reliability. If folks start getting too greedy, there goes the chinese bike craze,
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AZ200cc Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Show Low Arizona Posts: 2,889	I don't care how much demand there is, They are not worth that kind of money... I am A China bike fan but I'll buy a used Jap before that. __________________ <br />2001 Suzuki DR200SE<br />1997 Suzuki RM250 YIKES<br />1995 Yamaha Breeze 125 daughters<br />1991 Honda XR80r Restored<br />maybe a 2003 Yamaha TTR90
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07-02-2008, 04:47 PM	#13
fatboy250 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: COLUMBIA, SC Posts: 973	That's a bit much when you could get (2) shipped to your address for that amount...I did. $1700 actually. I knew I was getting a good deal when I got the quote, so it may not be possible to get again...BUT I just ordered (2) 2008 Roketa MC-70-150 scooters for $2400, so you may want to shop around these days. Purchasing more than one always helps with the shipping, so if you have a friend to go in with, you can save some money. http://mrscooters.com/MC-70-150.aspx __________________ 2008 Jonway MC-70-150 2007 Roketa DB-07B (RSM-200E) 2006 Roketa DB-07A (RSX-200E) 1995 Kawasaki Concours (ZG1000)
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07-02-2008, 12:28 PM	#6
andzman Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 51	Capitalism. That's funny. That's what crack dealers say.... Do you sell these bikes?
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07-02-2008, 02:16 PM	#8
theENIGMATIC Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 392	Yup I think prices are going up because of the devastation caused by the quake in China....it makes sense......production goes down so companies have to sell less for more in order to profit...you could find a used Jap for around $2000 if you look but China bikes are not all that bad if you dont mind fixing them up from time to time and you take care of them.you can kind of beat up a Jap bike more but other than durability and maybe better mechanical and plastic components....but after a few thousand miles those can start to need replacements as well....the best deals in dualsports are still the China bikes I think, unless you manage to find a sweet Kawasaki 250 priced low, parts for the China bikes are still a major issue though, I wouldnt pay $1800 for a Lifan either although they are very good Im sure......see if you can find a cheaper one, mine was $900, probably not Lifan quality but very close and very good bike so far!
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TeamCheap Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: directly under the earths sun............NOW Posts: 2,302	I can get a "forgot the name-DOH" dirtbike only, 250cc, inverted forks for......$1000
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07-02-2008, 06:07 PM	#14
lego1970 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Blue Springs, Missouri. United States Posts: 505	A local dealer here wanted $2400 for a lifan GY5. I told him what they were going for off of ebay and that I could get a 250cc Hi-bird for $1200. He responded that the GY5 was a 250cc and he would lower the price to $1500. This was back in late April shortly after I broke my leg, so I was just window shopping and not serious about buying. Today the same bike is sitting on his lot.
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