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Bucktorious · 04-09-2009, 10:11 PM

It probably isn't the best idea, but I'm thinking of spending a few bucks on a Lifan 125 to use while I finish tinkering and turning the stock atc 70 into an 88(cleaning, redoing most things) I know the motor will mount correctly, but will the head rub on the front fender or tire?

tree18is · 04-11-2009, 10:33 PM

Ive seen the motor in a couple trikes, It will rub the fender but not the tire.
most guys cut it short like the FMX big bikes.
Im planning on the same motor and will probably do a re inforced rubber flap idea to keep wet stuff from touching my hot motor. (lost one 70 that way)

as for the 125 idea, Im gonna do it and there really isnt a better way than with hoopers 125 manual clutch, electric start and kick so you wont ever get stuck some where.

its 501 shipped to my door, But im sure ill be happy and I havnt read to many bad things about the motor. I was told to make sure you either get the All up or all down tranny. but due to the distirib's wanting to make them more desirable , they have them "just like your big bike" with one down three up which is supposedly a weaker design. either way your gonna get a head ache inless you do the 88 to the 70 like you plan.
my 50 has been great for four years with its Takagewa big bore setup.

good luck with your hunting. post up anything you find.

Gotlabs · 04-13-2009, 05:47 PM

You should check out SGR USA, he has the lifan 125 (kick only) for 289$. Electric isn't all that, unless you're old.

biggyb12 · 04-14-2009, 02:58 PM

Just put a 125 in my atc 70 i think my frames bent a little but you would probably have to cut the fender some but it rips now well worth a little fender trimming!

fatcaaat · 04-14-2009, 03:01 PM

tbolt has a big electric start motor as well...

tree18is · 04-15-2009, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Gotlabs

You should check out SGR USA, he has the lifan 125 (kick only) for 289$. Electric isn't all that, unless you're old.

just ordered mine! great deal!
the only thing I see that will need replacing is the ingnition looks really cheap, and the kickstarter and shifter.
rest of motor looks good from what I can tell.

tree18is · 04-15-2009, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fatcaaat

tbolt has a big electric start motor as well...

who's T BOLT?

tmas · 04-15-2009, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tree18is

who's T BOLT?

A planet minis vendor.Ask for Vince.
tmas

dirtbkr188 · 04-15-2009, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tree18is

who's T BOLT?

Click on the logo...

BUZZ 50s BROTHERHOOD · 04-16-2009, 08:46 AM

fender will have to be trimmed and it would makes sense to use a electric start motor in the atc 70 as the kick start will hit the rear fender......

Bucktorious · 04-16-2009, 09:25 PM

I think I'm going to use some fabricating skills to put a pull starter on the motor. I hope it works

Gotlabs · 04-17-2009, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by BUZZ 50s BROTHERHOOD

fender will have to be trimmed and it would makes sense to use a electric start motor in the atc 70 as the kick start will hit the rear fender......

I have a kick start on mine, but I took the fenders off. It looks mo' better that way.

04-09-2009, 10:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
Bucktorious PM Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Minnesota Posts: 82	Thinking about a lifan motor It probably isn't the best idea, but I'm thinking of spending a few bucks on a Lifan 125 to use while I finish tinkering and turning the stock atc 70 into an 88(cleaning, redoing most things) I know the motor will mount correctly, but will the head rub on the front fender or tire?

04-11-2009, 10:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
tree18is 1st Gear Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Antonio tx Posts: 148	Re: Thinking about a lifan motor Ive seen the motor in a couple trikes, It will rub the fender but not the tire. most guys cut it short like the FMX big bikes. Im planning on the same motor and will probably do a re inforced rubber flap idea to keep wet stuff from touching my hot motor. (lost one 70 that way) as for the 125 idea, Im gonna do it and there really isnt a better way than with hoopers 125 manual clutch, electric start and kick so you wont ever get stuck some where. its 501 shipped to my door, But im sure ill be happy and I havnt read to many bad things about the motor. I was told to make sure you either get the All up or all down tranny. but due to the distirib's wanting to make them more desirable , they have them "just like your big bike" with one down three up which is supposedly a weaker design. either way your gonna get a head ache inless you do the 88 to the 70 like you plan. my 50 has been great for four years with its Takagewa big bore setup. good luck with your hunting. post up anything you find.

04-13-2009, 05:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
Gotlabs PM Newbie Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fred burg, VA Posts: 55	Re: Thinking about a lifan motor You should check out SGR USA, he has the lifan 125 (kick only) for 289$. Electric isn't all that, unless you're old.

04-14-2009, 02:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
biggyb12 PM Newbie Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Almond, NY Posts: 88	Re: Thinking about a lifan motor Just put a 125 in my atc 70 i think my frames bent a little but you would probably have to cut the fender some but it rips now well worth a little fender trimming!

04-14-2009, 03:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
fatcaaat 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 3,780	Re: Thinking about a lifan motor tbolt has a big electric start motor as well...

04-16-2009, 08:46 AM	#10 (permalink)
BUZZ 50s BROTHERHOOD 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: south wales..uk Posts: 1,069 My Mood:	Re: Thinking about a lifan motor fender will have to be trimmed and it would makes sense to use a electric start motor in the atc 70 as the kick start will hit the rear fender......

04-16-2009, 09:25 PM	#11 (permalink)
Bucktorious PM Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Minnesota Posts: 82	Re: Thinking about a lifan motor I think I'm going to use some fabricating skills to put a pull starter on the motor. I hope it works

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