my minibike

[zadok]

this is my 2005 lifan minibike tell me wat you think

Wow! Inverted forks and check out the size of that headlight!
Welcome to K.B, Mark.

[jaybee]

kool 4 a bit of fun yeah, just looking at the lifan ad in the latest Motorcycle Trader , the Delta is that a copy of a Yam Virago XV250 ?
What is Lifan where are they from ' how well built are they

[skidMark]

they are very similar to the yamaha yes but there are some things that are different but yes very similar looking bikes i would assume the lifan is based off the yamaha ....they are made in china and are the biggest exporter from china...in all honesty they are very well built ..im weighing up maybe buying a delta myself

[XTC]

The 250 v-twin only got a very average write up in kiwi rider mag (that's putting it nicely) If lifan can sort the quality probs it may be a good learner bike...

[skidMark]

what quality probs?

[Sensei]

this is my 2005 lifan minibike tell me wat you think

Have the original model Z50A Now has Big bore ported & runs on Avgas

[XTC]

what quality probs?

Spoken like some one who sells them...?
KR test speaks of "sloppy gear box", "brake light switch fell apart", "various plastic and rubber parts started to work loose" "What is not debateable is that build quality issues must be addressed first" Based on those quotes from the KR test I for one would not buy one..... Maybe it's just me?

The Z50 copy does look cool tho... I have the fore runner to the Honda Z50 in my attic. It's a 1968 QA50.....

[skidMark]

ill have to read that review for myself i think they sound like issues that would need rectifing.....i assemble all the new lifans for lifan new zealand but have only started recently...it's um interesting to say the least trying to put together a delta by yourself rying to lift the thing up to put the wheels on is a 2 man job at least haha

[skidMark]

they are very affordable bike though....so you can't expect them to be perfect consider the cost of a brand new lifan to the cost of a brand new japanese brand motorbike the difference is huge

[skidMark]

Have the original model Z50A Now has Big bore ported & runs on Avgas

nice how fast does it go ...because i hear the z 50's are like 5 hp if i recall right?

[TLDV8]

[skidMark]

awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[zadok]

Yowza! Looks like a death trap! Awesome.

[skidMark]

it's awesome even tho theres no way in hell u would get me riding that thing lol

[XTC]

ill have to read that review for myself i think they sound like issues that would need rectifing.....i assemble all the new lifans for lifan new zealand but have only started recently...it's um interesting to say the least trying to put together a delta by yourself rying to lift the thing up to put the wheels on is a 2 man job at least haha

I know what you mean.... I had to assemble a FJR1300 they come without the front wheel attached also and are a prick to get out of the crate.