LIFAN KPM 200; 500-mile service, Time to check some things!

[@Vynzent]

Again want to say I appreciate this channel. The KPM is my first bike and I remember having been afraid I wouldn't find good resources that a beginner like me could understand. With these videos I feel pretty confident I can work on the bike 👍

[@herbiesgarage681]

Thank you BJ, they are pretty easy to work on, best of luck, and be safe out there

[@nathancereska8215]

Can’t thank you enough for sharing your knowledge. I’m about to buy one of these and having your videos gives me confidence. Stellar job.

[@herbiesgarage681]

@@nathancereska8215 Thank you, you won’t be sorry I don’t think, it’s a great bike. Which color are you considering?

[@nathancereska8215]

@@herbiesgarage681 black seems to Draw me in. I rode bikes for 20 years… when my son was born I sold them. Now I can’t wait to ride again but I want simple and reliable nowadays. This really seems to be a good bang for your buck.

[@DogMania]

Love your content…. You’re my main source for KPM maintenance and upgrade info!!! Keep up the great work!

[@herbiesgarage681]

Thank you, I appreciate that!

[@ianmendez354]

Still haven’t decided haha but I really like being able to come to your page and you have the answers💯

[@herbiesgarage681]

Hi Ian, the Kpm is a wonderful bike in my opinion and I love riding it, Lifan products have all been good quality so much so that I just bought a new Lifan for my wife and will be showing it within a week or so. Thank you

[@davidnguyen2343]

Thank you herbie for these videos! I want to keep mine forever and add to the stable so that the wife has a bike to ride.

[@herbiesgarage681]

Your welcome David, your wife would probably love the Lifan KPV 150 scooter. I took it for a ride and man it runs and rides really nice, and my wife loves it.

[@thegreatoutthere]

Great, thorough video! As far as the chain, most riders will be happy to get 1,000 miles on the stock chain. (This might be a year or two...) On my KPM200 Scrambler, I needed to add a link to the chain to accomodate the larger dual sport tires. This gave me the excuse to upgrade to a better O-ring chain that should last at least 5,000 miles, maybe more!

[@herbiesgarage681]

Thank you, yeah I just upgraded to a new Japanese RK chain. I choose to run a standard chain because it has less rolling resistance, the small hp bikes need all the help they can get sometimes 😁

[@larrynorsworthy8582]

As for chain life, my experience has been, if out of adjustment range, change it. I have 21,000 miles on my 900cc bike chain. So far, so good. No abuse and maintainance is the key.

[@tightlinesandfastbikes]

Giving me some motivation to do my maintenance herbie haha

[@herbiesgarage681]

Awesome, happy bike, happy life 😂

[@JerryHawk250]

Great video!

[@herbiesgarage681]

Thanks Jerry

[@Whosewinewhatwine9]

I saw where you changed the oil filter on this 500 miles service but did you change the oil filter also at 35 miles on the first break in oil change also?

[@herbiesgarage681]

I did change the oil filter on my first oil change, I did a video on that too. I should be good for a while now. Thanks for the comment

[@Ciscoxb123]

What coolant, should I use and what is the process if I want to refill or change?

[@herbiesgarage681]

I like to use the Honda HP2 coolant when I do my coolant change. I haven’t done the video on the Kpm yet but here’s the link to the KPR which is the same procedure. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3nQmGqPapqZitUsi=L71uNDsbBppYnZtg

[@Ciscoxb123]

Thank you very much I just got one (used ) But very happy with it!! I’m very pleased with your content very helpful

[@herbiesgarage681]

@@Ciscoxb123 That’s awesome, nothing wrong with used, I hope you enjoy it as much as I have. Your welcome

[@dapperwolfe]

Herbie, Thank you so much for making these videos! Your content convinced me to go ahead and purchase the Lifan KPM 200! It's been a blast, and it's been much less intimidating because of your videos. Much appreciated, sir. Question - my girlfriend is 5'6" and is wanting to learn to ride. She really loves the look of the KPM but it's a little too high for her, haha. Is there a safe and practical way to lower the KPM? Figured if anybody knew, it would be you. Cheers!

[@herbiesgarage681]

@@dapperwolfe Oh that’s great, I’m glad that you like the KPM, what great bikes. As far as lowering it, it’s always possible to lower one by sliding the forks down in the triple trees in front and either getting a shorter rear shock or lowering links for the shock. Most likely you would have to fabricate that yourself as I don’t know of anyone that makes those. I did a video on lowering the Venom Thunder 125 if you wanted to watch that. Good luck, let me know if I can help with anything

[@dapperwolfe]

@@herbiesgarage681 Thank you so much, sir. I appreciate all the hard work and dedication you put into your videos! Ride safe!

[@herbiesgarage681]

@@dapperwolfe Your welcome and thank you for your kind words, I appreciate the support!

[@alancrookston5906]

How do I adjust the rear shock?

[@herbiesgarage681]

@@alancrookston5906 Maybe this video will help, the KPR has the same rear shock, Adjustment of the rear shock on Lifan KPR 200 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpysZJWBbKmBsJo

[@GR-jq2qp]

Great video thanks for posting can this bike safely carry 2 people about 150 lbs each?

[@herbiesgarage681]

Thank you! I’m sure it could but I’ve never tried it, it’s a very sturdy bike I think, I’d should be able to handle it

[@GR-jq2qp]

Which bike do you think would be better for 2 people the KPM or the KPR ? Thanks again for your response...

[@herbiesgarage681]

@@GR-jq2qp it would be the same most likely, the only real difference would be that on the KPR you and the passenger would have more of a forward lean. On the Kpm you would both be more upright and in my opinion would be more comfortable

[@GR-jq2qp]

Thanks...

[@herbiesgarage681]

@@GR-jq2qp your welcome

[@Maksim_qwe]

Hi what is the carburetor in this bike

[@herbiesgarage681]

Hello, the Kpm is EFI, no carburetor

[@GOAdventures765]

Great content on the KPM200. Very helpful. Definitely got a sub from me.

[@herbiesgarage681]

Thank you very much and thank you for subbing, I really appreciate all my subscribers, I see it as support for me. Thanks

[@BurgerSleuth-yx1ke]

Hi! I want to buy the lifan kpm200 but all of a sudden I’m seeing these bad venom Motorsports reviews. But everyone on KZbin recommends them and I want to order from them, what do you think? It’s my first bike and I don’t want to run into trouble. Thanks man! God bless.

[@herbiesgarage681]

@@BurgerSleuth-yx1ke Venom is a good company and I never worry about ordering from them. Some people you just cannot please no matter what, if you have ever worked in a public arena you know what I mean. 😊 You can check out chinariders.net and read the reviews there if you like to. There are stories Venom going above and beyond what they would have to do just to try and make the customer happy. The Lifan Kpm is a great bike and I think the price is the lowest I’ve seen it with the $100 they are offering. I have ordered 7 motorcycles from them so far and everything went smooth on all of them. If you have questions call and talk to them, they will answer the phone and answer all of your questions. Good luck with decision and let me know how it goes if you decide to buy one. God bless, my friend

[@BurgerSleuth-yx1ke]

@@herbiesgarage681 hi! 👋 I just ordered my kpm200! I’m really excited about it. I’ll let you know how it goes when it gets here. Thanks!🙏 God bless.

[@herbiesgarage681]

@@BurgerSleuth-yx1ke That’s awesome, I’m so happy for you! I’m sure you will love it. Set aside plenty of time to assemble the bike and take your time, I know it’s hard because you want to go riding. But just remember the one day that you spend putting it together is for all of the days you will be riding it for. Let me know if you have any questions, God bless!

[@BurgerSleuth-yx1ke]

@@herbiesgarage681 will do!. Thanks 🙏

[@tightlinesandfastbikes]

I hsve my stock chain and i ,got 5k herbie i think its sbout time to change it haha

[@herbiesgarage681]

Wow, 5k that’s awesome! You must keep the chain lubed up

[@tightlinesandfastbikes]

@@herbiesgarage681 I didn't that's why I gotta change it lol*

[@tightlinesandfastbikes]

@@herbiesgarage681 trying to stay more on maintenance now so your videos are really helpful

[@herbiesgarage681]

@@tightlinesandfastbikes 😂

[@herbiesgarage681]

@@tightlinesandfastbikes Thanjs, that’s what I was hoping for 👍🏻