CB125 bucket

**hal20308** · 22nd March 2013, 10:35

Originally Posted by Pumba

Dont be so quick to dismis it. I am not sure (and can someone please confirm) that the Lifan engine is the same as the Lonchin?

As I said, I would not be developing it further, but it will get you out on the track on a modern bike with 17 inch rims and the Lonchin/Lifan engines have proven to be competitive and reliable engines

It's the Honda OHV copy rather than the Loncin OHC GL145 copy that is seen in some buckets. It's gone to a new rider from Porirua so, like us a few years ago, it will get him out on track when there's not the $$$$ available for an FXR and we did run it on slicks as well. Although the extra grip started to show up the limitations of the chassis!

So very much a "stepping stone" bike that will always get replaced by something better if the pilot gets the racing bug, but as many have already said, good enough to learn the track and learn how to race for a beginner.

The engine never gave us any trouble in three years of racing at Kaitoke. Key learning for us was to ensure the nylon was in the right places and all the easily-broken bits like levers/bars/pegs were protected so you weren't going home early after a crash.

**all4A50s** · 22nd March 2013, 11:53

Originally Posted by agman

Yea I'd prefer to stray away from Chinese thanks. I'm getting an idea that I should go for an fxr, but I really just wanna get out there and do it!!!

I have seen this bike in action and is def a good starter, especially at that price. I can't remember the bike having any mechanical difficulties and is reasonably competitive (made me improve mine to keep up).

It's a good deal and I'm sure someone will help out getting the bike to you if freighting is an issue.