[Mr Anonymous]

Hey guys, do any of you know if Lifan is a good brand or not? Need to know as I am looking to buy a motorbike soon.

[tommyc225]

If you've never heard of it, probably not. Stick to brands you've heard of, especially for your first bike, or you will have problems down the road.

Edited:

Obvious brands like Aprilia, Honda and Yamaha are your best bet.

[***zer0***]

I know a guy who had a lifan pitbike, 125cc.

It broke down every second ride.

Edited:

No personal experience tho, might be that he had a raped one (bought used for cheap)

[DPKiller]

Gahhh wish this thread would stop appearing.
Every time I see it my brain says "Lifespan of 125cc Motorcycles".

What the fuck brain!

[KillerTele]

I have a Lifan 125cc pitbike engine, it's absolute rubbish. I've driven not even 500 kilometers and my valves have adjusted themselves, so it miss fires and just sucks overall.

[alx12345]

Ive heard that the motor are reliable, but its a chinese 50/50 crap shoot on whether any given engine (or bike) was assembled correctly. The recommended way to make a Lifan last is to take it apart and re-assemble it making sure everything is tightened down properly.

[IPK]

alx12345 posted:

Ive heard that the motor are reliable, but its a 50/50 crap shoot on whether any given engine (or bike) was assembled correctly. The recommended way to make a Lifan last is to take it apart and re-assemble it making sure everything is tightened down properly.

This.