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Cruisers => LF400 => Topic started by: skadamo on November 20, 2007, 05:59:02 PM

Title: Lifan LF 400
Post by: skadamo on November 20, 2007, 05:59:02 PM
Does anyone have any more pics or information on this cruiser?

http://www.americanlifan.com/lifan2/indy2007.html

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02.16.07 - American Lifan exhibits at Indy show 
     
 

     While attending the annual Dealer Expo in Indianapolis, IN  American Lifan revealed plans for 4 new power sports vehicles to hit the states as soon as this year.  The vehicles will cover an even wider audience than ever before.  One model that has really caught the of the public eye is the new LF400 V-twin motorcycle.  This model will be available in the fall and ready to cruise on the highway with 400cc's of power. 

(http://www.lifanmc.co.nz/picsfolder/lf400.jpg)
Title: Re: Lifan LF 400
Post by: countrycruiser on November 22, 2007, 07:45:31 AM
Nope.  That's the only pic I have seen.  They do have the specs on their web site now.
Title: LF 400 spec
Post by: kim on December 26, 2007, 04:55:37 AM
Motorcycle model: LF400
Dimension ((L×B×H mm): 2240*730*1115
Wheel base (mm):1540
Min.Ground Clearance (mm): 160
Dry Weight: 175kg
Height Of Seat (mm): 720
Fuel Tank Capacity(L): 13.5
Engine Type: double-cylinder, air-cooled,four-stroke
Engine model: 2V68FMQ
Bore×Stroke: 68mm*55mm
Displacement: 399ml
Maximum Power 20kw/8500r/min
Maximum Torque: 22N.m/7000r/min
Clutch: Wet multi-plate
Lubrication: Pressure/splash
Start: Electric start
Ignition: T.C.I
Transmission: 5 gear
Max. Speed (km/h): 120km/h
Economical Fuel Consumption (l/100km): ?3.2L/100km
Front Type Size and Air Pressure: 3.00-19-49S
Rear Type Size and Air Pressure: 140/90-70S
Climbing Ability (°): ?22°
Exhaust Index: CO?3.8%?HC?800ppm
Start Performance: ?15s
Braking system (front/rear): disk/drum
Brake Performance: ?7m/30km/h
Title: Re: Lifan LF 400
Post by: lardie on March 28, 2008, 01:08:24 PM
i have seen a picturs of it in burgunday on web and a member of another forum i use has one in black his looks cracking and has certainly got some of our members looking up about them.
 the owner i know says it is stunning in looks and handling rates it highly and for the price represents great value

just one thing on the price the guy who owns one paid 2249 for it great price 2 weeks laters they put it up to 2495 now i dont know if first guy got lucky but that a big jump in such a short space

lardie
Title: Re: Lifan LF 400
Post by: lardie on March 28, 2008, 01:24:19 PM
just found the link for 400 in burgundy looks better than the blue and silver in my humble opinion

(http://i12.tinypic.com/4kbjx45.jpg)
Title: Re: Lifan LF 400
Post by: jesus0651 on November 12, 2008, 05:36:04 PM
This page gives the specifications for LF250B and LF400 where the LF400 Maximum Power is 20kw/8500r/min it means 26.82 HP and the LF250B Max. Power is 18.5HP/8000RPM when the real power, I think, in the LF25B is 16.09. What is real.
Excuse my English.


Does anyone have any more pics or information on this cruiser?

http://www.americanlifan.com/lifan2/indy2007.html
 
(http://www.lifanmc.co.nz/picsfolder/lf400.jpg)
Title: Re: Lifan LF 400
Post by: ibiddle on November 26, 2008, 10:47:04 AM
Im gtting 1 on Saturday. I will post some pics of it as soon as I can tare myself away from it long enough to post them. :-)
Title: Re: Lifan LF 400
Post by: ibiddle on November 29, 2008, 12:46:45 PM
I got a brand new Lifan LF 400 today (copy of the yamaha virago 400)
It looks great but I had to ride it home about 50 miles in freezing fog and -4c temp all the way. Its now dirty so Im going to clean it up before taking any pictures tomorow.

Its a very nice ride. Smooth, I think due to being a shaft drive. The throttle is a bit sticky, and I need to adjust a few things to make it mine. I cant seem to find the fuel tap, but I do know its got 1.

Only done 1 journy on it, but up to now it gets a thumbs up from me.  ;D
Title: Re: Lifan LF 400
Post by: ibiddle on November 30, 2008, 10:40:49 AM
Im not at all happy
I got my new Lifan 400 from the internet bike shop. Well one of there dealers. yesterday. New
I got it back at dusk yesterday and put it straight into the shed.

Looked at it for the first time properly today.
It wouldnt start because of a flat battery. So i went to put the battery on charge to find a dry cell in the battery, also it looks to be years old. No way was the battery as new as the bike. Also I have discovered that the rear left indicator stalk is glued on, it looks as if its been broken off at some point. Also the real break light switch is operatd by a leingth of chicken wire, not the small spring that is usulay used.

Still no pictures as Ive spent all day just trying to get it to work. Not had chanve to clean it either.

Title: Re: Lifan LF 400
Post by: spakka on February 23, 2009, 07:52:49 AM
I'm sorry for my english.... someone has a manual instruction's for lifan LF 400???
IF YOU HAVE write in my mail.... carez@libero.it

tank's
Title: Re: Lifan LF 400
Post by: linuxyeti on March 29, 2009, 01:35:12 PM
Hi ibiddle

Do you mind if I ask where you are, I'm really interested in getting an LF 400, but before I commit to getting 1 I really like to see 1 in the flesh.

I live in the West Midlands, and if you'e not too far away I'd like to be able to see the bike.

I don't seem to have a dealer in my area, and I'm not getting much joy from the internet bike shop providng me with somewhere, or someone I can go nad see the bike.

If not, is there anybody else in the West Mids with 1 of these I could have a look at? i apologise if this is all a bit cheeky.

P.S. How is the bike, reliability wise and so on?, I've see your you tube video.

Cheers

Tony
Title: Re: Lifan LF 400
Post by: linuxyeti on April 04, 2009, 12:23:26 PM
Hi All

Well, what can I say, I looked, I sat, I bought !!

What a lovely bike, what can I say.

it had 214 KM on the clock, so certainly not run in yet. As a result, the idle needed some tweaking, maybe because it's new, or maybe because of the previous owner, or a bit of both !!.

Anyhow, I decided I should take it gently, so started the intended A road run from Wigan to Wolverhampton.

The bike sounds, and handles delightfully, and even though it's not run in, the ease with which it reached 60-70mph, persuaded me to try some of the motorway, again, the bike handled  the motorway perfectly.

I have to say, I'm impressed, and it makes for the perfect 2nd bike to my VTX1300, I'm really looking forward to how it'll perform once it's been properly run in.

Cheers

Tony
Title: Re: Lifan LF 400
Post by: linuxyeti on April 04, 2009, 01:24:49 PM
Hi All

As look would have it, here's the MCN review

http://www.zingbikes.com/acatalog/Motorcycle_News__Jan_28_2009.html

cheers
Title: Re: Lifan LF 400
Post by: linuxyeti on May 12, 2009, 12:25:26 AM
Hi All

Just thought I'd post an update. Had the bike now just about a month, still only added another 600km, but I'm more than happy with bike so far. The problems with the idling speed, were quick and easy to sort out, now no more problems at all, always starts first time, what else is the ere to say, what a quality bike !!

If you're thinking of getting 1, don't just think, do !!

Cheers
Title: Re: Lifan LF 400
Post by: Old-Biker on January 05, 2010, 06:56:22 AM
Great Motorcycle,, had it since new, 14mths ago,,never had any probs, smooth, handles well, and quiet.

Even the missus like posing on it.

I`ve had bikes since the 60s, triumph, yamaha. honda, the lot, but this is better than all.
Title: Re: Lifan LF 400
Post by: bem1965 on January 22, 2010, 12:57:17 PM
I know this is a bit of thread necrophilia but,
 
Are you all still happy with your lf 400?
I have a lifan 250 p-twin that I have been very happy with for the last two seasons, clocking 15000 km:s. Quality of chinese chrome is rather poor but apart from small repairs and maintenance it is a very nice bike.
I am now looking for a bigger bike and the lf 400 seems to be just right.

/Lars
Title: Re: Lifan LF 400
Post by: Old-Biker on February 16, 2010, 03:55:22 AM
Hi There Lars

You cannot go wrong with a Lifan LF400, great no hassle bike, and the price is right!.

As for keeping the chrome in good condition there are sprays you can get that will protect chrom,,,,even the new Suzukis and yamahas have crappy chrome these days,,,


Pic of my Missus on the LF
Title: Re: Lifan LF 400
Post by: Bikersdad on April 12, 2010, 02:46:01 PM
Hi all
I'm new to the furum and have been trying to source an LF 400 in the UK for a couple of months.
I have read the reviews seen the pictures and I would very much like to see one before I comit to buying. Does anyone know where I can see/ride/buy one in the UK?
Title: Re: Lifan LF 400
Post by: Rogerborg on May 01, 2010, 02:39:04 AM
Seeing one is easy; just find a Yamaha Virago XV535 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yamaha_XV535).  The LF400 is a straight copy of the (rare) sleeved 400cc version, shaft drive and all.

I say "copy", but I suspect Lifan bought the Virago jigs when Yamaha stopped making it, so for all practical purposes the LF400 is a Virago.  I'd bet beer tokens that you could drop 535 pistons and barrels right in.

The exhaust is catalysed to meet Euro 3 requirements, and the ignition and carburettor may also be tweaked, but in looks and riding it's Virago all the way.
Title: Re: Lifan LF 400
Post by: Rogerborg on July 05, 2010, 07:45:52 AM
Oh, darn and drat.  Motorbike Warehouse (http://www.motorbike-warehouse.co.uk/) were selling them in the UK, but they appear to have stopped (or are at least out of stock).  I know that our daft licensing categories aren't kind to 400s, but I really hope to see more of these great bikes in the UK rather than fewer.