I actually own a Hanway Muscle 50 , it also has a 50cc Lifan engine. i must admit that its pretty great. and since i dont need a motorcycle licence, its a lot of fun, great sound too.
How can a good god fearing man promote and give money to China when they have 15 million people in concentration camps right now and committing mass genocide for what a group of there citizens faith is
I just realized he's really hyping this bike up as being so awesome and then revealed that he's a salesman that just bought every one of them coming into the country... I'd be saying it's awesome too lol
Maybe it is that awesome, as a beginner bike, that has some style. Hell, I myself ruin the secret of the VTX 1800, every time someone asks me about mine. Think about it. It still sets the bar for 0 to 60 for a facoltory v twin, a decade after it went out of production, and held the fastest quarter mile time for two years, until the M 109 came along. And still beats that M 109 to 60, no less. And you can find them for $3,000 or less, easily. Mine was 3k OTD in 2015, with less than 20k on the clock, and is dead reliable, even at 16 years old. Nothing wrong with having enough faith in a product, to purchase as many as you can, and sell them, so the rest of the people can enjoy them. It's the American dream. Next part is in reply to the second comment. On religion, hey, hs has faith, and there's nothing wrong with that. Been doing my share of praying as well lately. Just ended up homeless, wife and I had to ask a friend for help, sleeping on the floor, and trying to rebuild again. I had a foot injury that was almost healed blow out, trying to pack up what we kept to store it, and the bone is showing. We are still working, and fighting, to make it. I'm keeping the wound clean, resting as much as I can, treating it, keeping clean bandages on it, and praying to God himself that I don't have to lose my foot. But she is my top priority, and her safety and health are my job. We WILL make it. My faith tells me 2 things. God won't hand you more to bear than what He knows you can, and we are working to get back on our feet again. And He helps those who help themselves. This ain't nothin'. Ain't the end, but a new beginning. We've been through worse, and when we needed it, He provided a hand up. All we had to do was reach for it, and do our part of the lifting. Sean exemplirlfies this in his life, faith, and success. He shares the Word, to help others going through hardship, to keep going, ask for help, and that they can make it, and further share their own blessings. To pay it forward by being that hand up. We need more of that these days.
@@eviertelify if you don’t like the video and knowing he “sells” religion, well you’re making him even more money by simply clicking on the video. He gets your view even if you only watched for 1 second. He still makes the commission that your contribute too. Making a comment? You’re making it that much more popular. If you don’t like this stuff. Unsub, and stop watching. Personally, I like his content.
@@llerradish pretty much what I’m getting from that saying is you can push the limits on a slow bike rather than not using the full potential of a fast bike.
Lifan is pretty famous in Vietnam for the engine toughness, with a 250cc it could carry about 300kg(or more) of stuffs when you're moving somewhere else, it's also cheap but reliable,easy to fix,cheap components to replace too, I've happened to work with one of lifan heavy duty cargo tricycle before and MAN,that thing got a kick
I own a lifan kp mini 150cc, it's a grom clone basically. It's reliable and you're right about the parts, getting replacements is simple. Maintenance is also minimal and easy to do, just a youtube tutorial about carburetors and you can uninstall and disassemble it easily for cleaning etc. Nice bikes, good engines, worth the money.
@@ForTheOmnissiah How many miles do you have on it? What's the farthest you've ridden it? How many miles will the engine go before it needs to be rebuilt? Can't claim its reliable without this information.
And even if you tell them what it's like, the words always fall short. Nothing like that moment, when you and the bike become one, and speed doesn't matter, in that moment. Nothing matters, but keeping the connection. One being, that has found itself, and its harmony, that once you reach that moment of zen, you will always be driven to seek it. When you and the machine become one, body and soul, you will never give it up. Best addiction I have ever had, even after 40 years, and my favorite one to share.
@@yolostardust1526 Amen. Getting back into riding after an accident, losing my girlfriend, and her unborn child, and spending 5 years 8n the bottle, saved my life. It gave me something to take my kid off my divorce, a few years later. And it got me and mom back on speaking terms, and closer than we had been since I was a kid. It gave my wife and her daughter something to bond with me, and brought us closer with those family rides. You can never outrun what's nipping at you, but you can keep it behind you in the moment. It makes things clear, and makes what you are dealing with easier to manage. Getting back on my bike was the driving force, along with my wife and daughter, that kept me from giving up, when I became an amputee. 16 years later, down half a foot, with only 4 toes left, I still ride. I still ride from NY to Cleveland, pick my daughter up, while my son in law is at work, and spend the day with her. My wife and I get on her Vulcan and my VTX, pick a direction, and just go. Right now, we are crashing in a friend's basement, trying to rebuild and start over. The bikes are what keeps us safe. As is the love of a brother, who he and his wife took us in, when we needed it most, who we also ride with. And yes, things are turning around, and going well. You are in our prayers as well, for continued good fortune.
@@kevinfox500 XD meant to remove my comment as i was overly explicit about my personal experience with motorcycles, but i felt inspired by what you posted to write some deep words about the relationship a person can have with riding. for me, it was, and is a religious passage
And an even bigger tha k you, and we will not forget, to those that paid the ultimate price, fighting for those who could not fight for themselves. Semper Fi Chief. 13 years, and we still miss you. You came home in 45, and we were blessed to have you with us, but your brothers were waiting for you, when you got Home. See you again some day Father, Friend, Mentor, and Teacher. It was an honor becoming part of your clan, and having the time we had. Even though it was too short. All Gave Some. Some Gave All.
I've been having a midlife crisis since hitting 45 and have been looking for a smaller-engine bike to start learning on and ride around town on. There are more options than there are stars in the skies and as an old guy learning something completely new, I feel like a baby trying to navigate a bottle lol Your video might have just helped me find the EXACT bike for me because the price is great (I have 5 kids), it has just enough vroom vroom, and I love the look of it! Thank you, brother, god bless you!
@@d-nice2866 for me in NYC/NJ area, that is just fast enough to get on the highway while crossing the bridge or tunnel. But I wouldn't want to cruise more then an exit or two.
Just because someone is a salesman doesn’t mean you can’t trust them or the products they endorse, especially as the owner, he wouldn’t have bought a bunch of them if they were pieces of shit, it’s a 3200$ brand new bike, you can’t expect too much lmao
Love small bikes, love your channels . Thanks so much guys you are an inspiration to me in New Zealand! God bless and keep safe! Maybe one day I'll get to meet you!
I have had one of these for almost a year. I have ridden motorcycles from harley wide glides to suzuki Hayabusa's. I have to agree with this review this motorcycle is fun to ride and own. What it lacks in power it makes up for in styling and handling. I use mine mostly for commuting and playing on the back roads. I have however replace that ginormous muffler with a custom made exhaust and muffler for a better sound. The KPM will maintain 65 mph no problem. Top speed tested with gps 72. Not bad considering it's only a 200cc motorcycle. I get asked all the time what the heck is it and people are genuinely interested. Stay safe and keep the rubber side down.
Your channel has been a blessing. Love the focus on Christ. I’ve learned so much about past and present bikes. I haven’t owned a bike since the 70’s when in the Navy. My wife’s’ brother was killed on a bike years before we married so she’s been anti-bike since then (over 30 years of marriage). We put three kids through college and now that our children have flown the nest, she’s given me the green light for a bike. I’ve waited a long time. I’m approaching 65. Maybe a small cafe bike would be a great starting point. It’s like I’m new to riding lol. God bless and thank you for the videos.
Lifan has been around for a long time, I remember their "automatic" road bikes and their many enduro/dual sports. They seem to run about 50-100cc behind per regular cc of the big 4//6 names.. I used to get called to do reviews for the one local owned shop that sold them when I lived in the city-WBPA. I rode everything they had around the parking lot and area whenever I stopped in. I thought they were decent but very underpowered and needed various things retightened, etc. They had a 600cc auto that was pretty popular, they really had some power once you got the r's up passed 10k. Lifan has been around awhile and as long as you are mechanically inclined they will last you, as long as you don't mind rebuilding/replacing this or that from time to time. I have a ton of pics of their bikes from back in the mid 2000's when the shops were popping up all over the city to service and sell them for like 1-4 years, then they all dried up.
@@jaxd7206 where I ordered the bike actually turned out to be a scam. I got my money back but they did scam me.. 10 months later, I did get a bike. But I got a Royal Enfield Hunter 350 instead. Highly recommend.
I have been working in China for 3 years now. They have awesome looking, super reliable bikes. They often get a bad rap by uninformed people. Good job punting the unusual... Awesome.
This is out of place..Yes they have reliable bikes in China because they have parts, service and dealer support..in the US there are a handful of dealerships that will allow you to drop off a Chinese bike for service.. that is US and Canada..there are plenty of garbage bikes in Mexico.. copies made by Mexican manufacturers like Italika.. great for 200-1000 miles then the decline begins.. once China bites the bullet and starts in major markets like California, Texas, Nevada.. get bikes on the road and have a service network that doesn't make riding a Chinese motorcycle like riding a unicorn
I recently order this bike from Orion Powersports online. When it arrived it was immediately giving a check engine light flash indicator related to the oxygen sensor. The battle that I'm having now is getting parts to do the repair myself. The downside is the distributor will only send parts to an authorized dealer, and the closes one to me is 98 miles. It's a fun bike to ride, but if parts start going bad, you may find yourself between a rock and a hard play like me.
I see the comments about him repping the bike only cause he just bought every one of these bikes that just entered the country, but I really think he actually likes the bike and just is making the video to show people how cool it is and how well it fits the niche.
Me: “Hey, check out this bike.” Wife: “No.” Me: “Hey, can I get this bike.” Wife: “No.” Me: “Hey, check out these Bikes and Beards videos about this bike.” Wife: “Oh, that is a cool bike. You should get it.”
Blessing fam!! I just wanted to say that I’ve been watching many video from you guys and I’m a fan great info. Sad I can’t purchase a bike from you guys now. I looked at you guys website and you guys are closed. I was looking for a first bike for months. You guys helped me make my decision. Thank you!!
Sean: If I were to buy one of those from you, I’d have to know it was not one of the two already assembled. Wheelies, clutch dumps, 0-60 tests and top speed tests before break-in and all on the cheap oil that ships in these. 😂 Jokes aside, this is a really nice bike for the money. I’ve got a Lifan dual sport and I’m really happy with it. I suspect all 40 will be sold pretty fast. Good luck, sir!
Okay I’m sold, this will be my first bike at 60 years old and it looks a lot tamer than most bikes. People are saying that I will outgrow the bike but I’m not trying to go around the tracks… I just want to experience riding without breaking the bank.
It's more fun to ride a small bike fast, than a fast bike slow. Been riding since I was 5, and daily a VTX 1800c, but I still ride mom's old XS 650, and enjoy the hell out of it. My wife does as well. She dalies a 90 VT 1100, and just started riding my 1600 Vulcan. We crank on the night ones, we risk our licenses and life. We can push the snot out of our little bikes, and almost never break the speed limit. Same with the matched set of Ruckus scooters. Same wind, different classes of fun.
Is it sad to say that I watch this videos so many times I already know when your making a left and a right and how to get to the highway where you are...
There's nothing wrong with carburetors. They are a well developed technology that can be repaired easily. Fuel injection is not at all necessary for a 200 CC machine. Its like a back-up camera on a motorcycle.
This bike is way cool. Like a Super Cub with a few extra gears. Perfect for scooter riders who want the motorcycle experience without the fears of dumping the bike.
I rode one of these for my MSF course today. It was actually a ton of fun. Pros: - second gear zips, then the power falls off after about 35mph - looks cool - has great disc brakes Cons: - seat is super uncomfortable - shift and gear lever are really cheap - gear indicator was broken and didn’t give a correct name on the right gear or whether or not I was in neutral (might be because students broke it) - shifter lever was super jacked up and I couldn’t get it into neutral without turning it off. Also probably student abuse related, but it only had 300 miles in it. It was still the best looking bike and the fastest bike in the group of Honda rebels and small cc nighthawks. Finding out it’s only $3,200 is actually a pretty sweet deal though.
Hey Shaun, loved this video. If you could review a good budget friendly intermediate cafe racer I'm sure a lot of people could benefit greatly from that. Love the content and I'm happy that you are always able to give great reviews while being truthful and not a sellout like some other channels can be
I like the bike and get what its meant for being a 200cc and all. That being said It would be cool to see a version with a bigger engine for those who graduate from a beginner bike.
I have 2 Chinese bikes and I love them. An adventure bike and a retro like the lifan. I hope you manage to get over people’s preconceptions and sell them. Cheap to buy and maintain and perfect if you want to learn about working on your own bike. They are the same spec and most of the time the same factories as japanese bikes. Yes, quality can be a bit lower than your traditional brands and you risk getting a lemon, but owning 2 or 3 bikes for the price of a traditionally branded one really makes up for it. Once you are out of guarantee any half decent mechanic can work on them as the technology is basic. Don’t keep your hopes up for a worshop manual, although i got lucky finding quite decently close ones for both of my bikes. Spares can be difficult to find in your local dealership, but in my case I can find everything i need on the internet. No, i am not Chinese or a stooge. Here in france small capacity chinese bikes greatly outsell traditional brands, and i have a feeling it is the case in other european countries like the uk, where i lived previously.
2:06 there's never been a good option for a brand new cafe bike. He's right. $10k is not a good option. That's not entry level. That what was part of the topic.
My two cents he csc a great little bike guys over at revzilla did a review thought highly of it that being said having there support could be great over some other places you could get lifan, but after that I think the lifan the better bike, it’s looks better to me, it’s liquid cooled as opposed to the csc air cooled, 6 speed gearbox instead of 5. I haven’t rode both so that’s all the commentary I can do
I just order mine with custom pipes and is on the way! about 7 days of waiting and I'm already getting this amazing feeling like a little bratty kid wanting his toy right FREAKING NOW!😎
This bike reminds me of my first bike. 1972 Yammaha RD 350 2 stroke. But my top speed was 55mph. This bike was a blast. It could actually stand up straight if you popped the clutch at a stop with both feet on the grond.
I think it's awesome that you bought a bunch of these bikes. It's an affordable way for some younger people who want to get into riding to do it without breaking the bank. There are also a lot of man bun having, latte drinking hipsters that need a cafe racer to complete their look 😂😂
@@DenerWerb I think switching to EFI and getting new tooling probably helped. My 04 was probably built on machines that hadn't been updated in a while and the previous owner probably neglected maintenance-
Lifan has been in the US for years. I know for at least 15+ years.The joke has always been that you need to check every single bolt before riding, because they aren't all tightened down and you never know which ones are loose.
I have a question on this particular motorcycle I am 6'4 weigh about 230 lb one of my questions is I am an amputee I was hit by a truck on a motorcycle and want to get back into riding and this seems like the right speed for me ,so I just want to know if you what your ideas are on this and if you could elaborate thanks
I'd kill for one of these. I've been meaning to buy one. But I'm currently unable to ride at all due to breaking my ankle on my dirtbike. As soon as I can ride again, you best belive I'm buying my first road bike and getting out there and cruising.
My first road bike was a 1975 XL250 Honda endro. Think it was a XL but I'm not sure about that any more. Unimportant, I had big fun on that bike and to this day I like dual sport/endro bikes. The small displacement bike are fun around town etc. They aren't for epic trips. I have 2001 Valkyrie if I want to go two up with my wife for hundreds of miles which we do or for that matter if I want to go ride for hours in the country. The Valkyrie does what it does very well and people are fascinated with it. It catches eyes. The other side of that is, it is a big heavy bike, sometimes light and slow is just as fun. The closet city to me is Savannah Ga and if I lived there I would have some sort of a cheap cafe racer. I don't need 900 cc for an around town bike.
Just bought my husband the blue one through your link. WOO!🥳 Hope he lets me try it out. Lol. Thank you so much for the video/info/link! It’s exactly what he was looking to add to our (ever growing) collection. So excited!! ❤️👍
Those actually look good. I like the look of the 400cc naked. But for 5k with fees I'd rather buy an MT03 for 5k. I know the mt03 will run for many years and I bet it runs better in every way possible
@@TylerGibsonSIRdipsALOT69 I don’t disagree. I’ve been contemplating buying a bike like this for my wife. She has been riding the mini bikes to get a feel for 2 wheels. She wants to move to a real bike, I won’t let her ride mine as I don’t want them dropped...
@@Chocolate_dragon if you watched srk/bikesandbeards much you may have seen the hawk 250. Thats a great on/offroad bike for a newer rider. I personally have a hawk 250 with around 5k miles with minimal problems. However, CSC has the tt250 which is a counterbalanced and much more refined hawk 250. Parts are much easier to access along with the reputable company
@@TylerGibsonSIRdipsALOT69 unless she's super short statured. I know, short people can ride big bikes (Joslin Snow), I'm usually the guy telling people to go look her up for short rider skills...BUT.. If she's both short AND new... Hawk might be a bit tall to handle. Magician is good choice for that if they like the looks. But hands down the SG250 from CSC is a near perfect choice.
Sean - keep the awesome videos coming. I see you currently have a HD XR1200 in inventory and hope you feature it in a video in the future. I have a 2012 XR1200x and they are awesome machines that not many people know about
Seen this bike on your Bikes & Beards channel was amazing to see something so good looking and inexpensive that can be shipped by MAIL. After hearing you talk about the company's history and how they own predator motors , makes me think can you convert this to a jockey shift/ tank shift? Does it have a centrifugal clutch? Like the predatoredator motor?
So crazy, stumbled apon your channel from looking up Honda trails... liked your video and loved how you incorporate scripture into each one💪🏽🙌🏽 started watching more of your videos and realized I know some of the roads you are driving! Haha small world, I'm from the York area. Keep up the great videos and God bless !
Any way i could order a white color bike but have you include the spoked wheels instead of those one piece black ones? if you could do that i could love to place an order ive been looking for a slower bike i could still ride around with my other buddies that have scooters, im tired of riding wide open at all times and barely hitting 30 mph... if you could help me out with the wheel option i would be soo grateful... god bless, -peter joseph
@@collinbetten5631 most of these lifan, taotao, and hawk motorcycles are honda cg clone motors, even if they do go, parts are dirt cheap, i've put 1200 miles on an air cooled one with no problem so far. yeah theyre quirky machines but they're no worse than any cbr250, ninja 250, anything of that size, they're not bad honestly.
@@collinbetten5631 you don't need luck as long as you know how yo adjust carbs, and valves. As long as you can do that these motors will easily cross that 50k km mark.
This was great and I'll tell you why for me personally. I've been looking at smaller bikes because it's been a while since I've ridden. And I was really considering buying one of these Lowe's CC cafe racers. When you showed me your acceleration, I immediately decided that I needed a higher cc bike because that was always what was missing on scoots, even the 250s. Every other reviewer on 250s and smaller say how much fun they are, but I do want some get up and go. Really good looking bike though. I'd buy one of these in a 500
I had a Chinese motorcycle. It was garbage. The clutch kept hanging up and the carburetor was junk. It never ran right. That's what happens when you make something as cheap as possible (which is what the Chinese are famous for). This bike is not worth buying. I was wondering why Sean was so crazy about them until he said he bought 40 to sell.
You probably bought one of the worst brands, lifan is waaaaay better than other china brands and is continuing to improve their bikes while keeping them affordable
I hope you have one of these bikes left when my son gets out of jail soon, he wants SO BAD to ride with me and his little brother, and I think he’ll like this one, and I’ll get to teach him to ride like I taught my other son. Love you guys!
@@vashspecter Fortnine actually recently did a nice video on contaminants and particulates in a few new motors. Most of them were varying levels of fine, the Chinese one was absolute garbage and will 100% wear down super fast. I'd be surprised if it had good compression at 10k miles and any at all at 20k. Honestly, it might be fine but I'd call it a gamble for sure.
Get Your Cafe Racer for $3200 here: bikesandbeardsgear.com/collections/lifan-kpm-200
I actually own a Hanway Muscle 50 , it also has a 50cc Lifan engine. i must admit that its pretty great. and since i dont need a motorcycle licence, its a lot of fun, great sound too.
You should have hung a right at 9:48. Cool one lane Bridge down there.
Where is the kpr?
How can a good god fearing man promote and give money to China when they have 15 million people in concentration camps right now and committing mass genocide for what a group of there citizens faith is
@@paulkenney1074 how do you think China gets the price so cheap, slave labor…
“You’ll buy an old honda, take it apart, and never put it back together” i feel personally attacked right now 😂
Don't worry you'll get it back together soon 😂
Me too 🤣
Lol
hahahahahahah
You’re not the only one brother 😂😂
I just realized he's really hyping this bike up as being so awesome and then revealed that he's a salesman that just bought every one of them coming into the country... I'd be saying it's awesome too lol
Maybe it is that awesome, as a beginner bike, that has some style. Hell, I myself ruin the secret of the VTX 1800, every time someone asks me about mine. Think about it.
It still sets the bar for 0 to 60 for a facoltory v twin, a decade after it went out of production, and held the fastest quarter mile time for two years, until the M 109 came along. And still beats that M 109 to 60, no less.
And you can find them for $3,000 or less, easily. Mine was 3k OTD in 2015, with less than 20k on the clock, and is dead reliable, even at 16 years old.
Nothing wrong with having enough faith in a product, to purchase as many as you can, and sell them, so the rest of the people can enjoy them.
It's the American dream.
Next part is in reply to the second comment.
On religion, hey, hs has faith, and there's nothing wrong with that. Been doing my share of praying as well lately. Just ended up homeless, wife and I had to ask a friend for help, sleeping on the floor, and trying to rebuild again. I had a foot injury that was almost healed blow out, trying to pack up what we kept to store it, and the bone is showing. We are still working, and fighting, to make it. I'm keeping the wound clean, resting as much as I can, treating it, keeping clean bandages on it, and praying to God himself that I don't have to lose my foot. But she is my top priority, and her safety and health are my job. We WILL make it.
My faith tells me 2 things. God won't hand you more to bear than what He knows you can, and we are working to get back on our feet again. And He helps those who help themselves.
This ain't nothin'. Ain't the end, but a new beginning. We've been through worse, and when we needed it, He provided a hand up. All we had to do was reach for it, and do our part of the lifting. Sean exemplirlfies this in his life, faith, and success. He shares the Word, to help others going through hardship, to keep going, ask for help, and that they can make it, and further share their own blessings. To pay it forward by being that hand up.
We need more of that these days.
@@kevinfox500 praying for you and your wife. Your faith will not go unrewarded!
Among the Chinese brands, Lifan's not too bad to be honest. Could be WAY worse for being Chinese!
@@eviertelify if you don’t like the video and knowing he “sells” religion, well you’re making him even more money by simply clicking on the video. He gets your view even if you only watched for 1 second. He still makes the commission that your contribute too. Making a comment? You’re making it that much more popular. If you don’t like this stuff. Unsub, and stop watching.
Personally, I like his content.
@@SeanTemple68 Thank you. We will pray for you and yours as well.
Old saying - It's more fun to ride a slow bike fast than a fast bike slow.
The one problem with that old saying is, you can't ride a slow bike fast because it's a slow bike.
@@llerradish pretty much what I’m getting from that saying is you can push the limits on a slow bike rather than not using the full potential of a fast bike.
I rather have a rari than a Honda Civic
I like this saying!
@@llerradish in a straight line yeah, but just about any motorcycle can be fun in the turns
Lifan is pretty famous in Vietnam for the engine toughness, with a 250cc it could carry about 300kg(or more) of stuffs when you're moving somewhere else, it's also cheap but reliable,easy to fix,cheap components to replace too, I've happened to work with one of lifan heavy duty cargo tricycle before and MAN,that thing got a kick
Amazon $2900
I own a lifan kp mini 150cc, it's a grom clone basically. It's reliable and you're right about the parts, getting replacements is simple. Maintenance is also minimal and easy to do, just a youtube tutorial about carburetors and you can uninstall and disassemble it easily for cleaning etc. Nice bikes, good engines, worth the money.
Vietnam is also flat and you don't drive as fast or far.
There are lots of variables to consider.
@@ForTheOmnissiah How many miles do you have on it?
What's the farthest you've ridden it?
How many miles will the engine go before it needs to be rebuilt?
Can't claim its reliable without this information.
Deadbolt realibility is nice a lad from the middle of America
This video just cost me $3,200. For the price it’s absolutely worth it so long as the reliability and fuel efficiency is accurate.
So, how is it?
do u think any saddle bags would fit on it ?
@@fabinravindran3684 I love mine!
Amazon $2900
@@eugene7518 Do you know of any other places to buy one? I'm not finding it on Amazon or anywhere else.
People who don’t ride just don’t get it. The feeling when you are riding is amazing. Open air. Love it
“Wind Therapy” :)
And even if you tell them what it's like, the words always fall short. Nothing like that moment, when you and the bike become one, and speed doesn't matter, in that moment. Nothing matters, but keeping the connection. One being, that has found itself, and its harmony, that once you reach that moment of zen, you will always be driven to seek it. When you and the machine become one, body and soul, you will never give it up.
Best addiction I have ever had, even after 40 years, and my favorite one to share.
Simon
@@yolostardust1526 Amen. Getting back into riding after an accident, losing my girlfriend, and her unborn child, and spending 5 years 8n the bottle, saved my life. It gave me something to take my kid off my divorce, a few years later. And it got me and mom back on speaking terms, and closer than we had been since I was a kid.
It gave my wife and her daughter something to bond with me, and brought us closer with those family rides.
You can never outrun what's nipping at you, but you can keep it behind you in the moment. It makes things clear, and makes what you are dealing with easier to manage.
Getting back on my bike was the driving force, along with my wife and daughter, that kept me from giving up, when I became an amputee. 16 years later, down half a foot, with only 4 toes left, I still ride. I still ride from NY to Cleveland, pick my daughter up, while my son in law is at work, and spend the day with her. My wife and I get on her Vulcan and my VTX, pick a direction, and just go.
Right now, we are crashing in a friend's basement, trying to rebuild and start over. The bikes are what keeps us safe. As is the love of a brother, who he and his wife took us in, when we needed it most, who we also ride with.
And yes, things are turning around, and going well. You are in our prayers as well, for continued good fortune.
@@kevinfox500 XD meant to remove my comment as i was overly explicit about my personal experience with motorcycles, but i felt inspired by what you posted to write some deep words about the relationship a person can have with riding. for me, it was, and is a religious passage
77th anniversary of D day today. Prayers for all those fallen. Thanks to all those who made it back. GOD bless you all.
Amen!
@@BelieveTheMessage Amen!
god bless germany 😉
Respect!
And an even bigger tha k you, and we will not forget, to those that paid the ultimate price, fighting for those who could not fight for themselves.
Semper Fi Chief. 13 years, and we still miss you. You came home in 45, and we were blessed to have you with us, but your brothers were waiting for you, when you got Home.
See you again some day Father, Friend, Mentor, and Teacher. It was an honor becoming part of your clan, and having the time we had. Even though it was too short.
All Gave Some. Some Gave All.
I've been having a midlife crisis since hitting 45 and have been looking for a smaller-engine bike to start learning on and ride around town on. There are more options than there are stars in the skies and as an old guy learning something completely new, I feel like a baby trying to navigate a bottle lol Your video might have just helped me find the EXACT bike for me because the price is great (I have 5 kids), it has just enough vroom vroom, and I love the look of it! Thank you, brother, god bless you!
People, don't get blind-sided of the fact that he is a salesman, trying to sell you something.
I have the bike as a beginner, bought from venom motorsports. Just passed 1000 miles. This thing has been sick and I will never let it go lol
Ill have it as a collection & use it for the city idk about the highway even tho it does highway speed
@@d-nice2866 for me in NYC/NJ area, that is just fast enough to get on the highway while crossing the bridge or tunnel. But I wouldn't want to cruise more then an exit or two.
Just because someone is a salesman doesn’t mean you can’t trust them or the products they endorse, especially as the owner, he wouldn’t have bought a bunch of them if they were pieces of shit, it’s a 3200$ brand new bike, you can’t expect too much lmao
Exactly. And they are total junk. Cheap chinese crap.
Love small bikes, love your channels .
Thanks so much guys you are an inspiration to me in New Zealand!
God bless and keep safe!
Maybe one day I'll get to meet you!
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I have had one of these for almost a year. I have ridden motorcycles from harley wide glides to suzuki Hayabusa's. I have to agree with this review this motorcycle is fun to ride and own. What it lacks in power it makes up for in styling and handling. I use mine mostly for commuting and playing on the back roads. I have however replace that ginormous muffler with a custom made exhaust and muffler for a better sound. The KPM will maintain 65 mph no problem. Top speed tested with gps 72. Not bad considering it's only a 200cc motorcycle. I get asked all the time what the heck is it and people are genuinely interested. Stay safe and keep the rubber side down.
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@@eugene7518 Positive review about something I (presumably) don't like? Must be a bot!
@@jakekaywell5972 Don't be a butthead lol
Your channel has been a blessing. Love the focus on Christ. I’ve learned so much about past and present bikes. I haven’t owned a bike since the 70’s when in the Navy. My wife’s’ brother was killed on a bike years before we married so she’s been anti-bike since then (over 30 years of marriage). We put three kids through college and now that our children have flown the nest, she’s given me the green light for a bike. I’ve waited a long time. I’m approaching 65. Maybe a small cafe bike would be a great starting point. It’s like I’m new to riding lol. God bless and thank you for the videos.
You are right. It has nothing to do with displacement. My 1200cc sportster feels like a death trap on the highway above 70mph.
Lifan has been around for a long time, I remember their "automatic" road bikes and their many enduro/dual sports. They seem to run about 50-100cc behind per regular cc of the big 4//6 names.. I used to get called to do reviews for the one local owned shop that sold them when I lived in the city-WBPA. I rode everything they had around the parking lot and area whenever I stopped in. I thought they were decent but very underpowered and needed various things retightened, etc.
They had a 600cc auto that was pretty popular, they really had some power once you got the r's up passed 10k. Lifan has been around awhile and as long as you are mechanically inclined they will last you, as long as you don't mind rebuilding/replacing this or that from time to time. I have a ton of pics of their bikes from back in the mid 2000's when the shops were popping up all over the city to service and sell them for like 1-4 years, then they all dried up.
I always appreciate the "Words of Wisdom" Scripture's from the Holy Bible, they SOOTH THE SOUL. Thank you my brother
Just found this bike for $1,311. Definitely pulling the trigger now. Thanks for the review man.
We're you able to buy it? How's it serving you so far
@@jaxd7206 where I ordered the bike actually turned out to be a scam. I got my money back but they did scam me.. 10 months later, I did get a bike. But I got a Royal Enfield Hunter 350 instead. Highly recommend.
It’s like a moped
How is it
I actually did buy it. Ended up being scammed. Got my money back. And bought a Royal Enfield Hunter 350. Amazing bike.
I have been working in China for 3 years now. They have awesome looking, super reliable bikes. They often get a bad rap by uninformed people. Good job punting the unusual... Awesome.
This is out of place..Yes they have reliable bikes in China because they have parts, service and dealer support..in the US there are a handful of dealerships that will allow you to drop off a Chinese bike for service.. that is US and Canada..there are plenty of garbage bikes in Mexico.. copies made by Mexican manufacturers like Italika.. great for 200-1000 miles then the decline begins.. once China bites the bullet and starts in major markets like California, Texas, Nevada.. get bikes on the road and have a service network that doesn't make riding a Chinese motorcycle like riding a unicorn
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I so appreciate and look forward to the scriptures during your videos! Thanks for sharing the Word and your knowledge of motorcycles! Cool bike!!
me too
I recently order this bike from Orion Powersports online. When it arrived it was immediately giving a check engine light flash indicator related to the oxygen sensor. The battle that I'm having now is getting parts to do the repair myself. The downside is the distributor will only send parts to an authorized dealer, and the closes one to me is 98 miles. It's a fun bike to ride, but if parts start going bad, you may find yourself between a rock and a hard play like me.
I see the comments about him repping the bike only cause he just bought every one of these bikes that just entered the country, but I really think he actually likes the bike and just is making the video to show people how cool it is and how well it fits the niche.
Agree!
As an older person who has never ridden but wants to learn on a starter, this looks perfect.
Did you buy one? I am in the market for a bike right now.
This bike caught me off guard for its speed and mpg lol
Me: “Hey, check out this bike.”
Wife: “No.”
Me: “Hey, can I get this bike.”
Wife: “No.”
Me: “Hey, check out these Bikes and Beards videos about this bike.”
Wife: “Oh, that is a cool bike. You should get it.”
Divorce that woman
Blessing fam!! I just wanted to say that I’ve been watching many video from you guys and I’m a fan great info. Sad I can’t purchase a bike from you guys now. I looked at you guys website and you guys are closed. I was looking for a first bike for months. You guys helped me make my decision. Thank you!!
Sean: If I were to buy one of those from you, I’d have to know it was not one of the two already assembled. Wheelies, clutch dumps, 0-60 tests and top speed tests before break-in and all on the cheap oil that ships in these. 😂
Jokes aside, this is a really nice bike for the money. I’ve got a Lifan dual sport and I’m really happy with it. I suspect all 40 will be sold pretty fast. Good luck, sir!
To confirm... you want a guarantee that Sean did not use Honey in the crankcase ?
Okay I’m sold, this will be my first bike at 60 years old and it looks a lot tamer than most bikes. People are saying that I will outgrow the bike but I’m not trying to go around the tracks… I just want to experience riding without breaking the bank.
Pretty cool bike. Trust me you can outgrow it unlimited amount of mods
How does it run after a young snapper drills holes in the side of the muffler? You know, for that custom exhaust sound.
I have an aftermarket pipe on mine and it sounds amazing. has some nice gurgles and pops at low rpm cruising.
@@danny1djw what exhaust?
It's more fun to ride a small bike fast, than a fast bike slow. Been riding since I was 5, and daily a VTX 1800c, but I still ride mom's old XS 650, and enjoy the hell out of it. My wife does as well. She dalies a 90 VT 1100, and just started riding my 1600 Vulcan.
We crank on the night ones, we risk our licenses and life. We can push the snot out of our little bikes, and almost never break the speed limit. Same with the matched set of Ruckus scooters.
Same wind, different classes of fun.
Is it sad to say that I watch this videos so many times I already know when your making a left and a right and how to get to the highway where you are...
This is my commute to work every day😂he lives close to me
There's nothing wrong with carburetors. They are a well developed technology that can be repaired easily. Fuel injection is not at all necessary for a 200 CC machine. Its like a back-up camera on a motorcycle.
This bike is way cool. Like a Super Cub with a few extra gears. Perfect for scooter riders who want the motorcycle experience without the fears of dumping the bike.
I rode one of these for my MSF course today. It was actually a ton of fun.
Pros:
- second gear zips, then the power falls off after about 35mph
- looks cool
- has great disc brakes
Cons:
- seat is super uncomfortable
- shift and gear lever are really cheap
- gear indicator was broken and didn’t give a correct name on the right gear or whether or not I was in neutral (might be because students broke it)
- shifter lever was super jacked up and I couldn’t get it into neutral without turning it off. Also probably student abuse related, but it only had 300 miles in it.
It was still the best looking bike and the fastest bike in the group of Honda rebels and small cc nighthawks.
Finding out it’s only $3,200 is actually a pretty sweet deal though.
Hey Shaun, loved this video. If you could review a good budget friendly intermediate cafe racer I'm sure a lot of people could benefit greatly from that. Love the content and I'm happy that you are always able to give great reviews while being truthful and not a sellout like some other channels can be
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I WANT ONE!!!!!
Man I love what your doing with your platform.
Words of Wisdom!!!
Keep giving Him the glory!!!
I like the bike and get what its meant for being a 200cc and all. That being said It would be cool to see a version with a bigger engine for those who graduate from a beginner bike.
I have 2 Chinese bikes and I love them. An adventure bike and a retro like the lifan. I hope you manage to get over people’s preconceptions and sell them. Cheap to buy and maintain and perfect if you want to learn about working on your own bike. They are the same spec and most of the time the same factories as japanese bikes. Yes, quality can be a bit lower than your traditional brands and you risk getting a lemon, but owning 2 or 3 bikes for the price of a traditionally branded one really makes up for it. Once you are out of guarantee any half decent mechanic can work on them as the technology is basic. Don’t keep your hopes up for a worshop manual, although i got lucky finding quite decently close ones for both of my bikes. Spares can be difficult to find in your local dealership, but in my case I can find everything i need on the internet. No, i am not Chinese or a stooge. Here in france small capacity chinese bikes greatly outsell traditional brands, and i have a feeling it is the case in other european countries like the uk, where i lived previously.
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“Never been a cafe bike you could just buy”. Ummm, Triumph has entered the chat.
I think the Yamaha XSR900 is a Cafe racer style as well....
or royal enfield.. Or yamaha.. Or suzuki.. or ducati
@@Moeilijk18 exactly.
*angry moto guzzi noises*
2:06 there's never been a good option for a brand new cafe bike. He's right. $10k is not a good option. That's not entry level. That what was part of the topic.
I think the honda rebel is one of the best looking cruiser out there, you're crazy!
Did I hear a cross country challenge coming up? 🤭🤭 would be sick to see you and Craig riding one cross country
Cross country on a 200cc naked bike? That would be the worst ride.
@@kalel33 🤣 its interesting to say the least..
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How's it compared to the CSC SG250?
My two cents he csc a great little bike guys over at revzilla did a review thought highly of it that being said having there support could be great over some other places you could get lifan, but after that I think the lifan the better bike, it’s looks better to me, it’s liquid cooled as opposed to the csc air cooled, 6 speed gearbox instead of 5. I haven’t rode both so that’s all the commentary I can do
These are great looking bikes but there doesn’t seem to be many replacement/modification part options in the market for them.
there is now!
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I just order mine with custom pipes and is on the way! about 7 days of waiting and I'm already getting this amazing feeling like a little bratty kid wanting his toy right FREAKING NOW!😎
This bike reminds me of my first bike. 1972 Yammaha RD 350 2 stroke. But my top speed was 55mph. This bike was a blast. It could actually stand up straight if you popped the clutch at a stop with both feet on the grond.
I did that on a test ride on that bike in 73; scared me to death. Bought a Plymouth instead. :)
My '77 RD400 Yamaha could do 98mph. Not terrifying at all. Harley humiliator.
Where do you buy this?
this is so much cooler than the other lifan that kinda looked like a sport bike and 200cc for a city bike is more than enough
Good luck getting parts for these in the future....Lifan filed for bankruptcy and was purchased by Geely (which is not a motorcycle manufacturer...)
Would love to see a bang for your buck side by side comparison between this bike and the csc sg250.
The link doesn’t take me to the bike only shows accessories
I think it's awesome that you bought a bunch of these bikes. It's an affordable way for some younger people who want to get into riding to do it without breaking the bank. There are also a lot of man bun having, latte drinking hipsters that need a cafe racer to complete their look 😂😂
Man bun having, americano chugging sun of a gun reporting 😸
I don't drink latte but don't attack the man bun 😭
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Have you heard of the Kymco spade 150. I have one and it’s has the cafe style smaller bike. I haven’t been able to really fine any videos on it
Man... Royal Enfield is killing with those twins. Got me one as my first bike, and it’s really cool
Are they reliable enough to make it around the block without dying? My Bullet had to be towed home too many times, never buying another RE.
@@TellYouHwaet I’ve only put 2k miles in it yet. But so far so good 😊
@@DenerWerb I think switching to EFI and getting new tooling probably helped. My 04 was probably built on machines that hadn't been updated in a while and the previous owner probably neglected maintenance-
Somehow got a guy selling a kpm easily in the $1,800 resale used condition for $800 perfect first bike for me.
Pretty decent
I would love to see a video on cleaning and detailing a bike
Lifan has been in the US for years. I know for at least 15+ years.The joke has always been that you need to check every single bolt before riding, because they aren't all tightened down and you never know which ones are loose.
You can buy another great cafe bike for $3,500 more the Royal Enfield Continental GT 650. $5,999
Yeah ,and it has real British heritage
@@liana.chawngthu I would prefer the Lifan
Or a used Thruxton for like $4k
I have a question on this particular motorcycle I am 6'4 weigh about 230 lb one of my questions is I am an amputee I was hit by a truck on a motorcycle and want to get back into riding and this seems like the right speed for me ,so I just want to know if you what your ideas are on this and if you could elaborate thanks
Great reviews man. Thanks for sharing the verses from the Bible. Respect!!!
Honda Rebels not looking cool is news to me, I think they look super nice
I'd kill for one of these. I've been meaning to buy one. But I'm currently unable to ride at all due to breaking my ankle on my dirtbike. As soon as I can ride again, you best belive I'm buying my first road bike and getting out there and cruising.
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Have you ever did a review of a CSC SG 250. A cafe bike for 2,200.00
Chinese bikes are always having problems with the suspensions tho and they tend to wobble at 100kph
I have one and no it doesn't. Had it for 2 years so far.
My first road bike was a 1975 XL250 Honda endro. Think it was a XL but I'm not sure about that any more. Unimportant, I had big fun on that bike and to this day I like dual sport/endro bikes. The small displacement bike are fun around town etc. They aren't for epic trips. I have 2001 Valkyrie if I want to go two up with my wife for hundreds of miles which we do or for that matter if I want to go ride for hours in the country. The Valkyrie does what it does very well and people are fascinated with it. It catches eyes. The other side of that is, it is a big heavy bike, sometimes light and slow is just as fun. The closet city to me is Savannah Ga and if I lived there I would have some sort of a cheap cafe racer. I don't need 900 cc for an around town bike.
Mine was a 75 xl 100 and I rode it till the wheels fell off
"Craig is super old" - lol
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New to bike riding what should I get as beginner motorcycle Honda grom or this bike?
Seen this over on Bikes and Beards pretty sweet, can’t believe you bought the lot of them 😂
I don’t even ride motorcycles and I enjoyed this video. That looks fun!
Just bought my husband the blue one through your link. WOO!🥳 Hope he lets me try it out. Lol. Thank you so much for the video/info/link! It’s exactly what he was looking to add to our (ever growing) collection. So excited!! ❤️👍
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@@eugene7518 nope, definitely not. Lol. & he was thrilled! It’s a great little bike.
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@@eugene7518 ok. Thanks. Don’t need another one.
@@eugene7518 Amazon is actually charging $299 for shipping, & $2,969 for the bike
Would the mirrors hit the gas tank when you make a u turn? Just curious
Bruh the 2021 Honda rebels look 🔥
The Rebel 1100 is freaking awesome!
do you still have this bike in stock next year?
do you ship motorbikes to the Philippines?
I'd rather have this instead of a 125cc Grom...
Yep. Just sold our two Z125s about 6 months ago. & just bought one of these. You are definitely correct!
Would you recommend this or the Honda Grom?
At that price point, you should look into the CSC SG250. Great reviews on that bike, along with the company.
Those actually look good. I like the look of the 400cc naked. But for 5k with fees I'd rather buy an MT03 for 5k. I know the mt03 will run for many years and I bet it runs better in every way possible
@@Chocolate_dragon i agree with the 400s, butbthe price of the 250s is very fair for the price and class
@@TylerGibsonSIRdipsALOT69 I don’t disagree. I’ve been contemplating buying a bike like this for my wife. She has been riding the mini bikes to get a feel for 2 wheels. She wants to move to a real bike, I won’t let her ride mine as I don’t want them dropped...
@@Chocolate_dragon if you watched srk/bikesandbeards much you may have seen the hawk 250. Thats a great on/offroad bike for a newer rider. I personally have a hawk 250 with around 5k miles with minimal problems. However, CSC has the tt250 which is a counterbalanced and much more refined hawk 250. Parts are much easier to access along with the reputable company
@@TylerGibsonSIRdipsALOT69 unless she's super short statured. I know, short people can ride big bikes (Joslin Snow), I'm usually the guy telling people to go look her up for short rider skills...BUT..
If she's both short AND new... Hawk might be a bit tall to handle. Magician is good choice for that if they like the looks.
But hands down the SG250 from CSC is a near perfect choice.
I am a big guy. New rider.. would i be able to put suspension shocks po n it to hold my LBs 420... ??? Or is there a better bike for me out there
Sean - keep the awesome videos coming. I see you currently have a HD XR1200 in inventory and hope you feature it in a video in the future. I have a 2012 XR1200x and they are awesome machines that not many people know about
Would this be like great for riding to school and work? School is kinda far but theres the freeway or a Main Street that goes all the way just slower
Seen this bike on your Bikes & Beards channel was amazing to see something so good looking and inexpensive that can be shipped by MAIL.
After hearing you talk about the company's history and how they own predator motors , makes me think can you convert this to a jockey shift/ tank shift?
Does it have a centrifugal clutch? Like the predatoredator motor?
Yes
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@@eugene7518 with shipping 3200.
So crazy, stumbled apon your channel from looking up Honda trails... liked your video and loved how you incorporate scripture into each one💪🏽🙌🏽 started watching more of your videos and realized I know some of the roads you are driving! Haha small world, I'm from the York area.
Keep up the great videos and God bless !
Damn I own the KP Mini 150. I've been eyeing at getting one of these. 😍 simple bare bones and cheap.
Where do you take it when it is broken? Are parts available on Amazon or any stores?
Do more of these chinese bike challenges awesome videos by the way.....
Have you ever ridden a suzuki tu250x, and how does this stack up?
Now I need one as my first step to getting a lotus! 😉
I just bought one these bikes because of your video and grabbed a pair of gloves it's going to be my first bike
Lot,s love from India ❤❤❤❤❤
Hello in 🇮🇳 India 🇮🇳
Love from Mississippi USA 🇺🇸
Any way i could order a white color bike but have you include the spoked wheels instead of those one piece black ones? if you could do that i could love to place an order ive been looking for a slower bike i could still ride around with my other buddies that have scooters, im tired of riding wide open at all times and barely hitting 30 mph...
if you could help me out with the wheel option i would be soo grateful... god bless,
-peter joseph
"These bikes are amazing we bought 40 of them"
Hmmmm
Engines will be broken by 10k miles if they make it that far
@@collinbetten5631 they can cross 50k kilometres easily, no wonder why Lifans are so popular In Bangladesh
@@collinbetten5631 most of these lifan, taotao, and hawk motorcycles are honda cg clone motors, even if they do go, parts are dirt cheap, i've put 1200 miles on an air cooled one with no problem so far. yeah theyre quirky machines but they're no worse than any cbr250, ninja 250, anything of that size, they're not bad honestly.
@@VenomClawzmy taotao scooters engine died at 2.5k miles after I did an oil change every 500 miles. Good luck with yours
@@collinbetten5631 you don't need luck as long as you know how yo adjust carbs, and valves. As long as you can do that these motors will easily cross that 50k km mark.
This was great and I'll tell you why for me personally.
I've been looking at smaller bikes because it's been a while since I've ridden. And I was really considering buying one of these Lowe's CC cafe racers. When you showed me your acceleration, I immediately decided that I needed a higher cc bike because that was always what was missing on scoots, even the 250s.
Every other reviewer on 250s and smaller say how much fun they are, but I do want some get up and go.
Really good looking bike though. I'd buy one of these in a 500
Man i would love this bike..
I had a Chinese motorcycle. It was garbage. The clutch kept hanging up and the carburetor was junk. It never ran right. That's what happens when you make something as cheap as possible (which is what the Chinese are famous for). This bike is not worth buying. I was wondering why Sean was so crazy about them until he said he bought 40 to sell.
You probably bought one of the worst brands, lifan is waaaaay better than other china brands and is continuing to improve their bikes while keeping them affordable
I hope you have one of these bikes left when my son gets out of jail soon, he wants SO BAD to ride with me and his little brother, and I think he’ll like this one, and I’ll get to teach him to ride like I taught my other son. Love you guys!
Best wishes to your son on a good life when he gets out. Tell him to always keep his head up and believe in himself
@@backyardbraaapn1017 Thank you. Happy 4th‼️
Nice. A bummer you got the CST magsport rubbers though. The Timsun 822 looks much better on it
Perfect commuter, I’m putting $65 in gas a week in my truck 😂😂
Appears you may break even on the cost of the bike within a year, maybe faster if gas prices continue to go up.
I hope you don’t mind me by asking. What headset do you use? It sounds very clear. I want to buy one for my helmet but not sure what is best
It gets 100+mpg, and I have a CDL, so who cares if doesn't go super fast.
Careful Iccarus, that’s a whole lot of common sense. 👍🏍💭
100mpg and only needs a rebuild every 10 fill ups!
@@BloodPlusPwn wait really? Lmao
Was looking into doing the same shit tbh
@@vashspecter Fortnine actually recently did a nice video on contaminants and particulates in a few new motors. Most of them were varying levels of fine, the Chinese one was absolute garbage and will 100% wear down super fast. I'd be surprised if it had good compression at 10k miles and any at all at 20k. Honestly, it might be fine but I'd call it a gamble for sure.
Link says not available..I dig this little starter bike. And the price...is there a better link?
Name of it ?
It's not cool when you can't see the wing mirrors 😂
Selling cheapo 1982 Honda Cb900c 10 speed! Sitting in my garage dead battery, bad carbs/ Carb otherwise... any suggestions on a price to ask?
Can't wait to pick up chicks on this bike 😅
I’ll be the chick 🐥
Hehe
I still be the chick 🥵😅🤣