starting a LF200/TMS 200 and that clattering?

[martym]

What is that clattering noise when starting up, sometimes loud and sometimes not at all? Is that a problem? Can it be quieted down?

[Buyingchina]

What is that clattering noise when starting up, sometimes loud and sometimes not at all? Is that a problem? Can it be quieted down?

The noises you are hearing are normal. there is quite a bit of clearance in the starter gear cluster and other connecting parts, and what your hearing is the slap and backlash of the gears, connecting rod, piston, and other internal parts. I understand your concerns, these sounds (clunks) can be very loud at times but rest assured that these  are present in this type of motor.

I have taken apart  my Lifan 200 motor (loud clunker) on two occasions and all is well.

Buyingchina

[martym]

Thanks for easing my mind I was about tear it down and figure it out. Still ordering new motor anyway to play with and see what all I can do to it, with out being without my bike that long