I’m a Houston dweller too and as much as i need a car i want a bike, already been looking into groms and the type of mods used to make them faster (hwy 45 & 59 are speed zones lol) and this seems way better for half the price. Keep recording vids!!
Lifan bikes are china top notch , don't let the brand fool you. They make vehicles , generators , bikes among other stuff as well as parts for Honda. This is why their engines are so reliable.
Your comment is old so IDK if youll even see this.. however not only do they make parts for Honday, I HEARD they have a patton or the rights or something to re produce a Honda engine from like 30 years ago.. any truth to this that you know of?
@@mega-hb4re I was on Reddit and read plenty of 25 to 35k mile testimonies on STOCK Lifan 150... Simply incredible if you ask me! You can buy a Lifan 150 motor so cheap! While its not the best, my KP mini is better than any other grom CLONE I have owned or seen.. The biggest plus being the frame and 3rd engine mount.. when being compared to something like say.. A boom vador 125 .. which I used to own.. Its almost like riding a grom.. Still cheap quality crap but with some love and care I think shell be good to me. I have never been so confident in another china bike.. I would really like to try one of the 250cc Dual Sports next.. Thanks for confirmation on that... Thats actually a rather big deal IMO for them to be reproducing an old Honda engine.. even 30 years ago hondas were still damn near bullet proof from the stories I have heard.
What are you getting for top speed in each gear after the sprocket change? Or does it only affect the final drive and top speed in 5th gear only? I am considering doing this mod too as I do want the lower gears to be taller too, would this help in that situation?
it does extend each gear. on my 140cc 4sp pit bike 1st gear was almost useless it was soo torquey and short. I went from 14t to 17t but didnt get to tune the top end ever to see the difference. 1,2, and 3 were much more manageable.
no its the revolutions of the tires. if you changed tire diameter, yes. but not gear change. that only changes how the torque is multiplied. but, some motors dont have the clearance around the front sprocket so make sure it'll fit. the lifan engine is not a run of the mill china pit bike motor.
Has any one tried to convert the carb over to fuel injection with a conversion kit? Im very interested in the bike and am doimg lots of research on it.
How would a 5’10 guy do on this model? Also can you do another video on the lifan x-pect I’m looking at buying one soon. Wanna see how many miles I can get on it
@@SmallEngineVelocity mine was just intake exhaust lightened primary big throttle body and manifold racing spark plug and hoedar ecu. This is heavily modified ruclips.net/video/xMtl0qG88WA/видео.html
I haven’t rode the cafe but I hear it’s the same as the KPR200 with some changes to the shifting (improved). I can’t make that call but I can say the KPR200 is spectacular
I think the Front is a 14 tooth? Any bike, unless way under geared, will shrug off speed close to red line up hills etc.. While it would be taller I think a plus one on the front tooth would be better. Also a carb change too. Going form a stock 27mm to 30mm carb would be better for near red line performance.For other than interstate riding I am impressed by the 150 mini. I am the first one in my state of NJ. It bodes well in traffic and is an absolute blast. I have had sever cops in cars take doubletakes and watch them as I pass going the other way. The swing their heads and start diving to make a U turn then to realize it has a plate. It is hysterical to say the least.
Thats great you are a first. American Lifan asked me to see if we can do a track day here in Houston. Get a bunch of there bikes and people rip the crap out of them. Im really glad you like it. Its a fun bike when its not being run over by a truck when parked!
I just got mine a few days ago I immediately had to change the clip position one notch richer it was a pain , I used a tiny washer the size of a normal needles c clip . Worked perfectly . The carb otherwise seems fine . I noticed 5th gear is quite tall and I myself am looking for a 38 tooth instead of the 36 it comes with , it should help with acceleration and give it the revs to hit 70mph easily instead of struggling around 65 ish
I guess I need to explain a bit more before people gripe about what I'm saying ... when riding in 4th or 5th gear the bike tends to not want to rev out I haven't red lined it too gear riding yet and I've tried , the gearing seems to hold it back , it falls short of the redline at about 6 thousand rpm 5th gear pegged , I suppose going downhill my results may change but I speak for flat ground. My deduction is a few teeth in the back will give it what it needs ,any help with the 38 tooth sprocket would be appreciated
Its a good choice for the price. What was the reason for the sale of the Grom? Not that the Lifan is so cheap you can throw it away but it is a good build quality for the $$. There is a guy on youtube who has one and he only drives it every once in a while and loves it.
😫 why doesn’t the grom have a 5-speed! They sell them (they cost a fortune) but they have the same exact final drive which means it’s a no go & waste of money to me.....
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I’m a Houston dweller too and as much as i need a car i want a bike, already been looking into groms and the type of mods used to make them faster (hwy 45 & 59 are speed zones lol) and this seems way better for half the price. Keep recording vids!!
It is way better
Lifan bikes are china top notch , don't let the brand fool you. They make vehicles , generators , bikes among other stuff as well as parts for Honda. This is why their engines are so reliable.
Your comment is old so IDK if youll even see this.. however not only do they make parts for Honday, I HEARD they have a patton or the rights or something to re produce a Honda engine from like 30 years ago.. any truth to this that you know of?
@@_BlueCollarGamer that's correct to my understanding, the biked are crap but the engines are pretty tough
@@mega-hb4re I was on Reddit and read plenty of 25 to 35k mile testimonies on STOCK Lifan 150... Simply incredible if you ask me! You can buy a Lifan 150 motor so cheap! While its not the best, my KP mini is better than any other grom CLONE I have owned or seen.. The biggest plus being the frame and 3rd engine mount.. when being compared to something like say.. A boom vador 125 .. which I used to own.. Its almost like riding a grom.. Still cheap quality crap but with some love and care I think shell be good to me. I have never been so confident in another china bike.. I would really like to try one of the 250cc Dual Sports next.. Thanks for confirmation on that... Thats actually a rather big deal IMO for them to be reproducing an old Honda engine.. even 30 years ago hondas were still damn near bullet proof from the stories I have heard.
impressive,try working aerodynamics into it to increase speed to 67mph
I always add a front sprocket with +1 tooth.
What are you getting for top speed in each gear after the sprocket change? Or does it only affect the final drive and top speed in 5th gear only? I am considering doing this mod too as I do want the lower gears to be taller too, would this help in that situation?
it does extend each gear. on my 140cc 4sp pit bike 1st gear was almost useless it was soo torquey and short. I went from 14t to 17t but didnt get to tune the top end ever to see the difference. 1,2, and 3 were much more manageable.
did you ever try to up the jet? maybe you were goin lean at the top end vs running out of gear.
Cool video in awesome bike I'm in Kemah Texas near Galveston what part of Houston are you in....?😷
NW Houston now but I use to live in league city and Seabrook and Webster. We have a place in Bacliff we visit sometimes too
Is the spedometer off...doesn't match your phone?
Hi, do you have a thought on 17T front sprocket with stock rear being a better solution? I want useable rev range…
Would a 17t front sprocket cause my speedometer to be off?
no its the revolutions of the tires. if you changed tire diameter, yes. but not gear change. that only changes how the torque is multiplied. but, some motors dont have the clearance around the front sprocket so make sure it'll fit. the lifan engine is not a run of the mill china pit bike motor.
Do you still ride this same kp mini? Has it lasted? Have the Chinese bikes made a comeback??
Has any one tried to convert the carb over to fuel injection with a conversion kit? Im very interested in the bike and am doimg lots of research on it.
Yea but no one has been able to come up with a good program for the EFI. Denver rollingwrench is trying.
Small Engine Velocity I definitely would be very interested in that
Love to come ride with u guys 😎
What app are you using on your phone?
How would a 5’10 guy do on this model? Also can you do another video on the lifan x-pect I’m looking at buying one soon. Wanna see how many miles I can get on it
Yeah weather was pretty bad, when it's not raining its hot AF haha
I did 72mph on my z125 without needing the extra displacement. Just rev it out 10k rpm :)
Any other mods? Z125 is faster than the Grom for sure
@@SmallEngineVelocity mine was just intake exhaust lightened primary big throttle body and manifold racing spark plug and hoedar ecu.
This is heavily modified
ruclips.net/video/xMtl0qG88WA/видео.html
An ten k will brake your bike
Bs
what was the frt sprocket? 17t?
What do you suggest kpr200 or the new 200cc lifan Cafe racer?
I haven’t rode the cafe but I hear it’s the same as the KPR200 with some changes to the shifting (improved). I can’t make that call but I can say the KPR200 is spectacular
so was your speedo not working properly? jw cuz you had to use your phone to get the actual speed..
Do u have a link for the 34T sproket
Where u buy the mirror
71mph with a 35t for you?
Where you get those break levers
what spark plug do you have?
hi i just buy one and the top speed is 73 mph stock. had a honda grome before and that one was not nice to drive.
I’m glad you like it
Vroom vroom! Do you cops usually wave back?
No but its fun to try to make them wave. They are always so stoic...
I think the Front is a 14 tooth? Any bike, unless way under geared, will shrug off speed close to red line up hills etc.. While it would be taller I think a plus one on the front tooth would be better. Also a carb change too. Going form a stock 27mm to 30mm carb would be better for near red line performance.For other than interstate riding I am impressed by the 150 mini. I am the first one in my state of NJ. It bodes well in traffic and is an absolute blast. I have had sever cops in cars take doubletakes and watch them as I pass going the other way. The swing their heads and start diving to make a U turn then to realize it has a plate. It is hysterical to say the least.
Thats great you are a first. American Lifan asked me to see if we can do a track day here in Houston. Get a bunch of there bikes and people rip the crap out of them. Im really glad you like it. Its a fun bike when its not being run over by a truck when parked!
I just got mine a few days ago I immediately had to change the clip position one notch richer it was a pain , I used a tiny washer the size of a normal needles c clip . Worked perfectly . The carb otherwise seems fine . I noticed 5th gear is quite tall and I myself am looking for a 38 tooth instead of the 36 it comes with , it should help with acceleration and give it the revs to hit 70mph easily instead of struggling around 65 ish
I guess I need to explain a bit more before people gripe about what I'm saying ... when riding in 4th or 5th gear the bike tends to not want to rev out I haven't red lined it too gear riding yet and I've tried , the gearing seems to hold it back , it falls short of the redline at about 6 thousand rpm 5th gear pegged , I suppose going downhill my results may change but I speak for flat ground. My deduction is a few teeth in the back will give it what it needs ,any help with the 38 tooth sprocket would be appreciated
Did you change the front sprocket?
No and now that I look back on this I should have done the front sprocket rather than the rear
Bro buy the lifan kp 200 and do a review on it
If I could only just buy a bike to do reviews when I wanted to :)
Looking to buy the 2018 to commute a 40 min drive to work. Will it hold 60 stock?
it can hold 60. I did it to Galveston for 100 miles from 60-65 - change the rear sprocket to 35 after an exhaust intake and jets are you are golden
@@SmallEngineVelocity what side jet
@@hou26guy figure that out yet? Ima get a nibbi carb tho might be different
Why does the speedometer say 10mph more than the phone?
China
New exhaust, too?
Nope not yet, until after the Florida vacation. Mostly the rear sprocket. If the exhaust gave more torque the sprocket would probably perform better.
What state u in bro ?
Texas : NW Houston to be more specific
Small Engine Velocity that’s dope I have the same bike and a brozz 250 I’m down to ride
! traveling there no issue for me
Big fan
More videos please!! New sub!!
On the way
Where did you buy your bike?
In April , and so far i'm about 2000 miles into it. Do you own one?
Texotic Motorsports 713.974.1908 3204 Fondren Dr Houston Texas 77063 AND they can ship you a bike if you want them to! Sorry didn't read the question.
Small Engine Velocity I do not I am thinking of buying one. I had a grom and sold it..
Its a good choice for the price. What was the reason for the sale of the Grom? Not that the Lifan is so cheap you can throw it away but it is a good build quality for the $$. There is a guy on youtube who has one and he only drives it every once in a while and loves it.
Small Engine Velocity I sold it and another bike and got a new rebel 500... well worth it... but I want a mini bike so my girls can grow up riding...
😫 why doesn’t the grom have a 5-speed! They sell them (they cost a fortune) but they have the same exact final drive which means it’s a no go & waste of money to me.....
They must have had a reason. Sorry pal, next bike should be a Lifan for the wife or kid :)
Small Engine Velocity I agree!
That wasn't bad a'tall ("a'tall"...Whovian for at all 😜) 😁✌
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i will go with a 33t
How is it?
Bro, it’s a top speed run and you weren’t full throttle?!? 🤷🤦♂️