Hello from Florida

Ulyrider · 09-03-2009, 06:36 PM

I just traded a jetski for a Lifan LF200GY-2. It had a broken exhaust stud and the carb was pretty well varnished from sitting. I spent the last couple of days working on it. I completely removed the engine so it would be easier to drill out the broken stud. It appeared that the previous owner broke off an easy-out in the stud, which made this a lot tougher job than it should have been. Anyway, got it all put back together and adjusted. Only had time to put 20 miles on it, but it looks like it will be a fun little trail and around town bike.

I, also, have a Buell XB12X Ulysses (hence my screen name) and two NP50GL Top Tank bikes that I installed 110cc engines in.

Seems to be a great site here. Look forward to being a member.

Weldangrind · 09-03-2009, 08:24 PM

Welcome!

Drilling out an easy out is no fun. Glad it worked out for you.

Please show us photos of your other bikes in the "Other Stuff" category.

Cheers!

Ulyrider · 09-03-2009, 09:43 PM

Drilling didn't work out too well. Ended up using a cutting wheel and trimmed back a bit of the aluminum from around the stud. Then welded a bolt to the short piece of the stud sticking out. Gently removed using a wrench, heat and penetrating oil.

TurboT · 09-03-2009, 10:22 PM

Welcome!

..ahh, broken off easy outs! Not so easy outs then are they?!

In my former career I just wished the broken studs would be just that, but noo, always a broken easyout inside the broken stud. Times like these I'm happy to not be there anymore.

panamarandy · 09-04-2009, 10:08 PM

welcome from another Florida rider..

crhunter · 09-05-2009, 01:15 AM

Welcome Florida...

SpudRider · 09-06-2009, 01:04 AM

Welcome!

Spud

09-03-2009, 06:36 PM	#1
Ulyrider Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Tampa Bay Area Posts: 9	Hello from Florida I just traded a jetski for a Lifan LF200GY-2. It had a broken exhaust stud and the carb was pretty well varnished from sitting. I spent the last couple of days working on it. I completely removed the engine so it would be easier to drill out the broken stud. It appeared that the previous owner broke off an easy-out in the stud, which made this a lot tougher job than it should have been. Anyway, got it all put back together and adjusted. Only had time to put 20 miles on it, but it looks like it will be a fun little trail and around town bike. I, also, have a Buell XB12X Ulysses (hence my screen name) and two NP50GL Top Tank bikes that I installed 110cc engines in. Seems to be a great site here. Look forward to being a member.
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09-03-2009, 08:24 PM	#2
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Welcome! Drilling out an easy out is no fun. Glad it worked out for you. Please show us photos of your other bikes in the "Other Stuff" category. Cheers! __________________ 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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09-04-2009, 10:08 PM	#5
panamarandy Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: panama city, florida Posts: 353	welcome from another Florida rider.. __________________ 2007 Tank Vision R-3 2005 Quinqi Scooter
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09-05-2009, 01:15 AM	#6
crhunter Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Langley, BC Posts: 48	Welcome Florida... __________________ ____________________________________ "How often have I said to you that when you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth?"
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09-06-2009, 01:04 AM	#7
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Welcome! Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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09-03-2009, 09:43 PM	#3
Ulyrider Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Tampa Bay Area Posts: 9	Drilling didn't work out too well. Ended up using a cutting wheel and trimmed back a bit of the aluminum from around the stud. Then welded a bolt to the short piece of the stud sticking out. Gently removed using a wrench, heat and penetrating oil.
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09-03-2009, 10:22 PM	#4
TurboT Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Surrey, B.C., Canada Posts: 2,185	Welcome! ..ahh, broken off easy outs! Not so easy outs then are they?! In my former career I just wished the broken studs would be just that, but noo, always a broken easyout inside the broken stud. Times like these I'm happy to not be there anymore.
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