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steve longstreth · 11-04-2008, 06:42 PM

whos got the best deal on the new lifan cable clutch 150. sounds like the most realiable thing going so far . and less cutting of frame

Monkeytom · 11-04-2008, 11:37 PM

Just be sure to take some care starting it or you to can have one like mine this happened when it kicked back when starting it..

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Cracked a couple of the teeth on the starter gear the clutch hub sits on and cracked the crankcase too below the bearing.

...mtom

JIMMY · 11-05-2008, 12:39 AM

monkey to that sucks!

Steve, I got mine from t bolt. Vince had to do some work to get me the cable and not the hydro but he will put in the time and get you what you need.

dsrt4 · 11-05-2008, 06:22 AM

You will more than likely still need to grind enough clearance into the swing arm pivot. To clear the back side engine bolt boss.Just do it.....

Dan_Lorenze · 11-05-2008, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by dsrt4

You will more than likely still need to grind enough clearance into the swing arm pivot. To clear the back side engine bolt boss.Just do it.....

No, the Lifan 150 fits right in there, no problem.. You're probably thinking of the YX engines that have the clearance issue on the back motor mount where it meets the swinger.

big pete · 11-05-2008, 09:33 AM

Does the Lifan 150 have the CRF type exhaust port or the KLX type?

T Bolt USA · 11-05-2008, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by big pete

Does the Lifan 150 have the CRF type exhaust port or the KLX type?

crf

Dan_Lorenze · 11-05-2008, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by steve longstreth

whos got the best deal on the new lifan cable clutch 150. sounds like the most realiable thing going so far . and less cutting of frame

Steve, I think you will be really happy with that engine. I also think that a cable version would be more reliable, one less thing to worry about. Vince helped me with my Lifan 150 and did a great job.

The IRK needs to be pulled off the engine and a new stator/flywheel needs to be installed, quick and easy. Make sure that the oil cooler you get actually fits the engine and the person you buy the engine off of knows this. If your engine is coming with a Molkt, a jet kit would be a nice thing to have also. You'll also need a new,wider peg bracket with a kickstand mount for a CRF50, fast 50's has them... Good luck on your build..

Dan

dsrt4 · 11-05-2008, 09:41 AM

I was thinking of the Lifans.I had grind clearence for my 140cc Lifan.Also, The 150cc lifan that we are putting in my Brother in-laws ct- 70 isn't going to fit unless we do the same thing. We just found that out last night..

Dan_Lorenze · 11-05-2008, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by dsrt4

I was thinking of the Lifans.I had grind clearence for my 140cc Lifan.Also, The 150cc lifan that we are putting in my Brother in-laws ct- 70 isn't going to fit unless we do the same thing. We just found that out last night..

Huh......... Mine slipped in no problem... No cutting, no grinding.....

Dan_Lorenze · 11-05-2008, 09:57 AM

Do you have any pics on what you cut?

muxster · 11-05-2008, 10:15 AM

Monkeytom....
That's interesting as I have a 140cc Lifan in my Trail70. I have the same experience but have not damaged the motor yet. If I don't kick it through really slowly then the kick started gets locked up half way down the kick stroke. The motor has alot of compression.
What I have noticed is a little bit of knocking in the middle of the engine in the gear box. Although it is not really bad, I know that it's there and am concerened.

Muxster

dsrt4 · 11-05-2008, 10:15 AM

No I sure don't.... It wasn't much though but the engine mount hole would not line up because of the Casting contacting the swing arm Tabs.... The tab's on the swing arm are what needed a little grinding work.... When he test fit my 140cc he noticed it and it looks to be about the same with his 150cc lifan.It wasn't and isn't a huge deal. Some guys just may run into it some may not...

muxster · 11-05-2008, 10:17 AM

What about those Jialing 160cc cylinder and Piston Kits? Anyone installed one of those on the Lifan 140cc?

Dan_Lorenze · 11-05-2008, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by dsrt4

No I sure don't. I wasn't much though but the engine mount hole would not line up because of the Casting contacting the swing arm Tabs. The tab's on the swing arm are what needed a little grinding work When he test fit my 140cc he noticed it and it looks to be about the same with his 150cc lifan.It wasn't and isn't a huge deal. Some guys just may run into it some may not...

Not sure you needed to grind anything. Once the frame is lined up perfectly with the engine, it will go on... Cool, not worried.. Just trying to help out..

dsrt4 · 11-05-2008, 10:34 AM

In both our cases once the top bolt was in it, everything couldn't be lined up any better. The engine cannot be adjusted except in a downward rotation to meet that bottom hole.

And the swing arm kept that from happening.

shw911 · 11-05-2008, 10:44 AM

MonkeyTom,
What do you mean by "Just be sure to take some care starting it"?
I wouldn't want it to happen to me...

JIMMY · 11-05-2008, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan_Lorenze

Steve, You'll also need a new,wider peg bracket with a kickstand mount for a CRF50, fast 50's has them... Good luck on your build..

Dan

Dan,

My 150 also fit right into my KO CT70. Also my peg mount went right on. It clears the clutch cover by about a 1/4 inch and it's not bent. Lucky?

Kurlon · 11-05-2008, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by muxster

What about those Jialing 160cc cylinder and Piston Kits? Anyone installed one of those on the Lifan 140cc?

The Lifan 150 uses a 15mm wrist pin, so the piston in TB's kit won't work. I've got to make some measurements to see if Akunar's piston with some minor case modding will work instead.

steve longstreth · 11-05-2008, 02:54 PM

dan is that a honda 70 side cover ? thats pretty neat

11-04-2008, 06:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
steve longstreth 1st Gear Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 175 My Mood:	best deal on a lifan 150 whos got the best deal on the new lifan cable clutch 150. sounds like the most realiable thing going so far . and less cutting of frame

11-04-2008, 11:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
Monkeytom PM Newbie Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Gold Coast Australia Posts: 59	Re: best deal on a lifan 150 Just be sure to take some care starting it or you to can have one like mine this happened when it kicked back when starting it... Cracked a couple of the teeth on the starter gear the clutch hub sits on and cracked the crankcase too below the bearing....mtom

11-05-2008, 12:39 AM	#3 (permalink)
JIMMY 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: temecula ca Posts: 572 My Mood:	Re: best deal on a lifan 150 monkey to that sucks! Steve, I got mine from t bolt. Vince had to do some work to get me the cable and not the hydro but he will put in the time and get you what you need.

11-05-2008, 06:22 AM	#4 (permalink)
dsrt4 1st Gear Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: St Louis Mo Posts: 181 My Mood:	Re: best deal on a lifan 150 You will more than likely still need to grind enough clearance into the swing arm pivot. To clear the back side engine bolt boss.Just do it.....

11-05-2008, 09:33 AM	#6 (permalink)
big pete 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Norcal Posts: 866	Re: best deal on a lifan 150 Does the Lifan 150 have the CRF type exhaust port or the KLX type?

11-05-2008, 09:41 AM	#9 (permalink)
dsrt4 1st Gear Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: St Louis Mo Posts: 181 My Mood:	Re: best deal on a lifan 150 I was thinking of the Lifans.I had grind clearence for my 140cc Lifan.Also, The 150cc lifan that we are putting in my Brother in-laws ct- 70 isn't going to fit unless we do the same thing. We just found that out last night..

11-05-2008, 09:57 AM	#11 (permalink)
Dan_Lorenze 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Moorpark CA Posts: 451	Re: best deal on a lifan 150 Do you have any pics on what you cut?

11-05-2008, 10:15 AM	#12 (permalink)
muxster 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Redondo Beach, Ca. Posts: 471 My Mood:	Re: best deal on a lifan 150 Monkeytom.... That's interesting as I have a 140cc Lifan in my Trail70. I have the same experience but have not damaged the motor yet. If I don't kick it through really slowly then the kick started gets locked up half way down the kick stroke. The motor has alot of compression. What I have noticed is a little bit of knocking in the middle of the engine in the gear box. Although it is not really bad, I know that it's there and am concerened. Muxster

11-05-2008, 10:15 AM	#13 (permalink)
dsrt4 1st Gear Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: St Louis Mo Posts: 181 My Mood:	Re: best deal on a lifan 150 No I sure don't.... It wasn't much though but the engine mount hole would not line up because of the Casting contacting the swing arm Tabs.... The tab's on the swing arm are what needed a little grinding work.... When he test fit my 140cc he noticed it and it looks to be about the same with his 150cc lifan.It wasn't and isn't a huge deal. Some guys just may run into it some may not... Last edited by dsrt4; 11-05-2008 at 10:24 AM.

11-05-2008, 10:17 AM	#14 (permalink)
muxster 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Redondo Beach, Ca. Posts: 471 My Mood:	Re: best deal on a lifan 150 What about those Jialing 160cc cylinder and Piston Kits? Anyone installed one of those on the Lifan 140cc?

11-05-2008, 10:34 AM	#16 (permalink)
dsrt4 1st Gear Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: St Louis Mo Posts: 181 My Mood:	Re: best deal on a lifan 150 In both our cases once the top bolt was in it, everything couldn't be lined up any better. The engine cannot be adjusted except in a downward rotation to meet that bottom hole. And the swing arm kept that from happening.

11-05-2008, 10:44 AM	#17 (permalink)
shw911 "Eating Ramen" Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,894	Re: best deal on a lifan 150 MonkeyTom, What do you mean by "Just be sure to take some care starting it"? I wouldn't want it to happen to me...

11-05-2008, 02:54 PM	#20 (permalink)
steve longstreth 1st Gear Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 175 My Mood:	Re: best deal on a lifan 150 dan is that a honda 70 side cover ? thats pretty neat

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