Is it hard for Chinese-made motorcycles to get fixed in America? Like brand Lifan Co?

If you can find parts and a person to do it. A good many bike shops won't touch them with a 10 foot poll.

ssly1 said:

I am thinking about buying a 2007 Lifan GY200 dirt motor bike (200cc Dual-Sport Motorcycle) for $699 on eBay. Would I have a hard time getting parts and getting the motorcycle with chinese parts fixed? Would getting it fixed cost a whole lot more than a regular American motorcycle? Thanks.

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Don't do it at any price.

I own a Tank 250 2i. Biggest mistake I ever made. Can't get parts or help, answers or support from the manufacturer. I had to MAKE parts for my bike. I'm trying to get rid of it and get a REAL bike! I don't think it's a Chinese thing, tho. Just a crappy company with crappy products. Happens in the US all the time...

You did the right thing -- you did some research. People are getting hit with non-existant parts and no tech support all the time. There's a big issue with 50cc scooters from China, too. It's cheap to start out, but it gets worse when the maintenance needs to get done. If you can find a reliable source of parts and labor near you, then consider it. Otherwise, get an older Japanese dirt bike -- but not too old Vintage parts can be as scarce as Lifan parts.

Update!!!

I finally got a part (a metal mirror bracket...a part I had to make earlier) after 6, yes 6, MONTHS!

I'm speechless...

I wouldn't ever buy a chinese bike

ancientmelodies said:

I wouldn't ever buy a chinese bike

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I think I would again...just not the same brand. We'll see...

olds_cool63 said:

I think I would again...just not the same brand. We'll see...

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Problem is alot of the different brand names are produced by the same factory and what a lot of these chinese companies do is change names often so they don't have to do warranty claims or parts.

ancientmelodies said:

Problem is alot of the different brand names are produced by the same factory and what a lot of these chinese companies do is change names often so they don't have to do warranty claims or parts.

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Yeah...I heard that before. The best thing to do is go with an established brand that's been around for awhile. I've seen Lifan bikes sold as so many other brands, it's ridiculous. I'd just go with a real Lifan.

Well I lost a hundred bucks on a minichopper and felt lucky to get out from under. I put gas in it twice and it ate the chrome off the gas cap. I would only buy a chinese bike that the chinese use themselves I mean these people put serious miles on their bikes but like they've always done what they export is always inferior to what they use themselves. If it was just parts that could be fixed but it's the slip shod engineering that can't be overcome, the micro thin plating that goes to rust from ordinary humidity, paint that rubs off when you wipe it, untempered gears, etc, etc. Do not buy Chinese motorcycles. My advice for what it's worth.

Super hard - no support whatsoever

It's the same for all the no name atv, go carts, mini bikes, etc. coming from Japan and China

I bought some scooters years ago and when they broke, we used them for spare parts for the others.... then we through'm out when we used'm all up

L2 Lumpy

Mainland China has shown absolutly no control on the ''quality'' of the bikes being exported..

HOWEVER do not confuse the Tiawanese Kymco Venox with the cheap mainland China products,

They are the #1 scooter maker in Tiawan and # 5 worldwide.
For 40 years was a major parts and small engine manufactor for Honda.
The Kymco Venox basicly a Honda Magna 250/VT250C that was overseas in the 90's.
It has new body panels, larger fuel tank and a new high tec engine that has twin carbs, 4 valves per cylinder that generates 28hp @10,500 rpm (stock). Compare that with any other 250cc...

They also this year introduced it in a fuel injected model which is already overseas.

ancientmelodies said:

I wouldn't ever buy a chinese bike

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This is exactly what we were saying about the Jap bikes in the 60's. Look out in 20 years. By 1970 or so I had to admit Honda was making some nice bikes for the price. By 80ish the others too. I had a 67 Honda and a 72 and 74 Kaw that were really poor quality bikes. Not up to the normal standards for the time.
But look at them now. They are nice and the price shows it. I stopped in a metric shop today to get the Honda spray polish, the best, and looked at prices. Makes the Harleys look like a good deal to me. On the way to my bike a lady was ogaling over my sporty and her man was not too happy that she liked the bike. As for the chinese and korean bikes wait a few years till one stands out as a good one that you can get parts for.

It seems that i am at the right place, i am working in the Lifan Group, if you need lifan bikes or engines, i will be glad to help. , and if you need i can show the picture of Lifan 150cc engine for dirt bikes. haha.

Grace said:

It seems that i am at the right place, i am working in the Lifan Group, if you need lifan bikes or engines, i will be glad to help. , and if you need i can show the picture of Lifan 150cc engine for dirt bikes. haha.

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Hi, Grace. I'm interested in the Lifan LF400. Is it gonna be sold in the US? Is the Lifan factory where you work?

Thanks!

olds_cool63
Custom Cruiser
Custom Sportbike
BOTH metric!

olds_cool63 said:

Hi, Grace. I'm interested in the Lifan LF400. Is it gonna be sold in the US? Is the Lifan factory where you work?

Thanks!

olds_cool63
Custom Cruiser
Custom Sportbike
BOTH metric!

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Hi, I am working in one of Lifan's factories, you know there are almost 11 factories in Lifan Group. LF400 is our new product too, so it is not very mature, we will not export to the foreign countries until we can guarantee the quality. do you have any interest in dirt bikes?

There's NOOOOOOOOOOOO Way!

Check the ip address, I find it very, very hard to believe that someone from China, let alone a factory worker has any access to a computer. The PRC doesn't allow ANY Internet access to its masses... LOL

Grace....

WhoFlungPooh? haha

Grace said:

Hi, I am working in one of Lifan's factories, you know there are almost 11 factories in Lifan Group. LF400 is our new product too, so it is not very mature, we will not export to the foreign countries until we can guarantee the quality. do you have any interest in dirt bikes?

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No Grace...I'm not into dirtbikes. I have a Tank 250 2i sport bike and now I'm looking for a cruiser. I really like the Lifan LF400, so please keep us up to date when it comes to the US.


Thanks!

olds_cool63
Custom Cruiser
Custom Sportbike
BOTH metric!

Grace... Chop Chop

I should have said, they don't allow INTERNET ACCESS. They're allowed computers... but no Internet

Chop Chop