All of this is somewhat true.  The Lifan grays are NOT manufactured in the same plant with the same parts and workers as some would like you to believe.  They may work out just fine for You, but you do buy the grays at your own risk and should not bash American Lifan or their dealers for not wanting to service them.  As others have said, you should be mechanically inclined, with tools and be frustrated as heck when parts for them are harder to get.  Mercedes Benz and BMW both went through this situation several years ago and when they found out it was not a real good idea for their reputation they stopped selling grays in the U.S.  I would guess that Lifan China, being a relatively new business, will soon learn the same lesson.  And by the way, these are facts not opinions.  I was in the automotive business for 38 years and have dealt with other imported products for over 25 years in our own business.

Stryder I have been watching this for a few weeks now.  I think I may be interested in getting in on this.  Not just because I own one, the car doesn't look all that bad either and gas savers are going to be here from now on.

You don't say how many miles are on it so I will address some of the possible quick fix things to look at.  You may have already done them and if so let us know and we'll see what else we can come up with.

1.  Replace Air Filter

2.  Replace Fuel Filter

3.  Spark plugs may need replaced.  Although black does usually mean a rich mixture, sometimes they can be "Carbon Fouled" and require more secondary ignition than the system is capable of providing.

Finally, When it is cold here I have a heck of a time keeping it going for a bit until it gets warmed up.  You just can't seem to get the choke in a happy position.  After you play with it for a while though it clears and runs ok. 

Ok Tim, so were we of any help to you?

Hey Tim,

Good to have another cruiser rider on the board.  I started to think I was the only one to have one.  You certainly did get a good price for yours.  Can't beat free.  I just sent you the complete Lifan Manual via email.  If you still have questions feel free to contact me.

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Happy Thanksgiving to all!!  I hope some of you can get to take a ride today.  Unfortunately that's out for us due to the weather, lower 40s and rain. 

Thanks for the comments guys.  I really do  like it a  lot and yes I got a super deal.  I think he was motivated to sell because it had been there for six months and he could use the cash to buy some ATVs for Christmas sales.

Ok,  here it is!!