Oil Cooler Installation on my Lifan KPX 250

Oil cooler installed on my New 2022 Lifan KPX 250 from VenomMotorsportsUSA.com
Here's my assembly and short ride video. Check out Venom motorsports for specifications and price. Use JerryHawk250 discount code and get $50 off any bike or ATV over $600.
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SPECIFICATIONS
L xW xH 84.5 in x 33.5 in x 46.9 in
Seat Height 35.6 in
Engine Type
Single-cylinder, Four- stroke, air-cooled, EFI
Displacement 249cc
Max Power 20 hp / 7500 rpm
Start Electric
Brake(front/rear) Disk / Disk
Tire(front) 90/90-21
Top Speed 75 mph
Net Weight 333 lb
Fuel Capacity 3 gal
Bore x Stroke 72 mm x 61.4 mm
Compression Ratio 8.7:1
Max Torque 20.5 n.m / 5000 rpm
Transmission 6-speed, hand-clutched
Wheel Spoke
Tire(rear)120/90-18
Fuel Economy 84 mpg
DISCLAIMER - I am not paid or endorsed by anyone mentioned in the video. I do believe in spreading the word on good products and dealers to help the consumer. I do not claim to be a mechanic. If you decide to do any mods that I have done it will be at your own risk and I will not be held liable. Also all content is my opinions only and not considered as advice, please do your own research.
The reuse of this video without written permission of the owner is not allowed.

[@herbiesgarage681]

Awesome video Jerry looks like a rather easy install. The bike sounds nice!

[@JerryHawk250]

Thanks, yes it is a very easy install.

[@ericellquist7007]

Free advice is worth exactly what you pay for it, having said that I will recommend that you buy the best hose clamps you can find. If one were to come loose and a hose also vibrates off it would be a recipe for disaster. Especially if you lose the hose clamp. I have an old BSA with a dry sump connected to an oil tank under the seat and found it impossible to keep that kind of clamp tight. When oil gets into the mechanism whatever friction that keeps the screw from backing out is pretty much lost. If you can find the two wire clamps that have a captive nut, some blue Loctite might do a better job. Ideally, you should have something permanent.

[@markjeepingful]

I’m buying mine tomorrow!!!! I’m so exciting!!!

[@JerryHawk250]

Awesome! You're going to love the bike.

[@OddBallPerformance]

Those stacked plate coolers are a little less efficient, but more durable to damage, so it should survive rather well in that location, especially with that screen over the front to protect it from rocks.

[@JerryHawk250]

Those we're my same thoughts. But the stack plate holds a larger volume of oil over the fin cooler that is the same size. 65ml vs 80ml.

[@radpaul2574]

That is a nice upgraded bike!

[@JerryHawk250]

Thanks! Definitely big upgrade in quality from the Hawk 250

[@radpaul2574]

I'll admit its hard to beat fuel injection when the bike sits for over a month and still starts like its been running everyday. i have the Lifan KP Master 200 and its been pretty reliable.@@JerryHawk250

[@MichaelWhite-cx4ho]

Hey again JerryHawk250! Thank you for showing us how to install the oil cooler on the KPX. Stupid question here, but I'm wondering how the green color of the bike is working out for you. I think it looks great, but the red is also calling my name. Something about the blue that just doesn't catch my eye. Again, dumb question. I think the green looks great on your bike! Good for visibility also!

[@JerryHawk250]

The green does stand out. I't's all about being as visible as possible. I will probably add some auxiliary lights to make me more noticeable.

[@normmthestormm5719]

Thanks for the video, do you mind telling us the size specs for the cooling hoses?

[@michaelklinge1857]

I ordered one monday thanks for the $50 off also where do you get the oil cooler lines the Amazon one doesn't show hoses thanks

[@JerryHawk250]

Congratulations! I already had the hoses from another oil cooler kit I had. You should be able to find oil lines on Amazon. The fittings at the engine are 10mm banjo fittings. The oil cooler come with barb hose fittings so you can cut the hose to length and clamp them.

[@JerryHawk250]

@@michaelklinge1857 That should work.

[@ghettosled1976]

Not sure if it was mentioned, but with it upside down, aren’t you worried about dry top and starts, since it empties to the crankcase every time you shut down, as opposed to top inlet that stays full? Another concern mounted that way is with it draining down, you’ll always show full oil without knowing how much oil it takes up only while it’s running. I’m thinking about looking for a vertical mount only on the non exhaust side and probably have to make my own bracket that incorporates the motor mount. But I have a mig welder and plasma cutter so no worries there lol.

[@JerryHawk250]

I would of preferred to install with the outlets on top but couldn't seem to make it fit. The oil pump acts as a check valve. Even after the bike sits for a long period, the cool stays full. On my Hawk i had two coolers mounted with the outlets on the side. The coolers were always full when i did an oil change.

[@ghettosled1976]

@@JerryHawk250 I’m toying with a few ideas in my head. That exhaust is a real bugger in our case. I do more trails and a little bit of “through the middle of the woods” riding, so I’ve been looking at more robust coolers. While they don’t do as much cooling, but they still help a lot, and the KPX doesn’t technically NEED a cooler. It’s weird up here in Pennsylvania. Our winters can get super cold, but our summers can still get super hot lol.

[@X9design]

The only thing that makes me not want to buy this bike is the fact that there is no kick start. It's my only bummer.

[@JerryHawk250]

Yes it would be nice if it did. That's probably because of the 6th gear. Kick start won't do much good on EFI bike if the battery is dead.

[@mikegreen5502]

@@JerryHawk250 the expect has kick start right

[@JerryHawk250]

@@mikegreen5502 I don't have the xpect so wouldn't know.

[@mikegreen5502]

@@JerryHawk250 true

[@matthewh5996]

Late.. but - you can always bump start it if need be ! Came across my mind as well

[@jamesgamblin6699]

Hi JerryHawk250, I'm seeing a lot of chatter about need for valve adjustments on the smaller 200. Have you experienced that yet on the 250?

[@JerryHawk250]

I haven't checked mine yet but I'm sure they will need adjustment once I get some miles on her. I'll check them when I do my oil change.

[@jamesgamblin6699]

@@JerryHawk250 I hear ya. Probably should have been my first question...I knew you hadn't had it very long.

[@JerryHawk250]

@@jamesgamblin6699 The rain has kept me from riding as well. Hope to get some nice weather over the weekend and put some miles on it. I only have about 110 miles so for.

[@timsigmond8984]

Hi Jerry, what is the top speed of that bike, how much better is it than the hawk.

[@JerryHawk250]

My top speed was 76mph GPS. 81 mph indicated. I do have a video comparing it with the Hawk. The KPX is a much higher quality bike. Comparable to the Kawasaki Klx 230

[@user-mh2lm1cs9k]

Добрый день, масло в радиатор закачивает самостоятельно под давлением??? Масляный насос не перегреетса от этого радиатора??? Все хорошо у Вас все работает до сих пор???

[@GrifonStyle17]

В группе в Фейсбуке два человека написали что это магистраль слива масла из ГБЦ обратно в картер самотёком. Если это правда, то такое подключение радиатора это бесполезная затея. Проверить возможности нет, хочу только приобрести этот мотик.

[@ShedPowersports]

Jerry mine arrived Friday afternoon. I'm working on registering and tagging, should be good to go on Tuesday. It looks amazing. Thinking about adding oil cooler, but not sure if it's necessary

[@JerryHawk250]

Cool, the oil cooler is not necessary but does extend the oil life

[@SpAcEcruizer203]

De f looks the part

[@viscountwilliams827]

I am thinking about purchasing the Lifan. Do you have to pay tax to motor sports or dmv?

[@JerryHawk250]

Pay tax at DMV

[@sacredsounds4234]

@@JerryHawk250 What if you pay tax at point of purchase when buying from Amazon.Will you pat twice?

[@JerryHawk250]

Your DMV.

[@JerryHawk250]

@@sacredsounds4234 more than likely yes. Buy it from Venommotorsports. It will be delivered directly to your house. The bill of sale and MCO will come with the bike. Now waiting for it in the mail.

[@stephenlnoe]

Hi Jerry, different question for you sir. Is the headlight on your kpx 250 very dim? We picked up on in december and find the headlight is very very dim. If yours was dim too did you replace it with something much brighter?

[@JerryHawk250]

Mine is bright. Much brighter than a standard halogen bulb.

[@stephenlnoe]

@@JerryHawk250 perhaps there's something wrong with ours? because this thing is really dim.

[@JerryHawk250]

@@stephenlnoe that's possible. Contact the dealer and get a replacement headlight.

[@MichaelWhite-cx4ho]

Jerry: How's the bike breaking in? Any off road use yet?

[@JerryHawk250]

Break-in is going good so far. The engine is starting to loosen up already. I can tell a difference from day one to now. I don't have but 175 miles on her. It's been raining just about every day. No off road yet but plan on it as soon as the weather cooperates.

[@bobbylee2985]

Dude i did this with clear hose and i dont see any oil moving? I can rev it too and no oil moves? Any ideas

[@bobbylee2985]

Update i took the hose off noticing a paperlike material comming out from the bottom oil plug, dude i shit you not, i found newspaper in the port, and it has chines wrighting! Some how news paper got into my engine in the factory i have a picture of this too!

[@JerryHawk250]

@@bobbylee2985 Glad you figured it out before you took it out on the road. I blew mine out with the air compressor before installing. I should of mention that in the video because I've installed oil cooler on my other bikes and hand found metal shaving in the coolers.

[@lmaothefuck]

It says it’s specified for 50cc - 200cc for the oil cooler with the link provided. will it be fine for the 250cc engine ? (could be a dumb question I’m new to riding and will be getting my kpx Friday 🙌🏽)

[@JerryHawk250]

Yes it will be fine for the 250. Congratulations on the KPX.

[@ghettosled1976]

Any amount of cooling is beneficial. The only time a smaller cooler would be bad is if the motor required one, as opposed to just adding one as an accessory. Such as if you add a big bore kit, or it’s quite a large displacement, high revving air cooled motor. The KPX doesn’t NEED an oil cooler, but it’s a great way to extend the life of the motor, when done properly. So even if you just added a finned tube in place of the stick oil tube, you’re helping.

[@LoncinPruss200]

Привет друг. Подскажи какие афтермаркет стоят звезды у LIFAN KPX 250? Передняя звезда JTF 270. Какая стоит задняя звезда??? Можно ссылку на заднюю звезду?

[@JerryHawk250]

I haven't had a need for a rear sprocket yet so i haven't looked yet. I'll post a video and a link when i do.

[@JerryHawk250]

The rear sprocket should be a JTR 279.

[@user-pt8dr5sm2h]

@@JerryHawk250 указанная Вами звезда не подойдёт, так как на Lifan звезда изогнутая как тарелка! Я не могу найти такую на совой Lifan.

[@charliesybert2683]

Does it need a oil cooler ?

[@JerryHawk250]

No, not really. The oil cooler really just help keep the oil temps down enough so that you oil doesn't over heat and break down the oil. What i have found on all my bikes that I've added the oil cooler is that the you can go 1500-2000 miles between oil changes and the oil is black when you do change it. Before the oil coolers were added the oil would be black at about 500 miles. Now it's only a light brown at 2000 miles.

[@charliesybert2683]

@@JerryHawk250 did you have to add more oil to compensate for the. Cooler?

[@JerryHawk250]

@@charliesybert2683 about 4 oz.

[@user-pb9hg4hb5y]

На сколько увеличится обем масла в картере двигателя, при установке радиатора,??? Как попадает масло в радиатор ?? Под давлением?? Масло не надо до ливать в радиатор??!

[@JerryHawk250]

The oil cooler holds 80 ml. The oil pump delivers the oil to the cooler. I filled my cooler before attaching the lines and mounting.

[@GrifonStyle17]

​@@JerryHawk250Здравствуйте. Два человека написали в группе в Фейсбуке, что это линия слива отработанного масла из головы в картер без участия насоса. Что скажете? Самому проверить возможности нет, только хочу купить этот байк.

[@ediaz7084]

Hey, please, what is the groung clearance of this bike?

[@ediaz7084]

Ground

[@JerryHawk250]

Sorry for the late reply. I'm just seeing this. The ground clearance is 11"

[@ShedPowersports]

Jerry what oil did you use

[@JerryHawk250]

I used regular Valvoline 10w40 motorcycle oil for break-in. I'll switch to full synthetic Valvoline 10w40 for winter or 20w50 for summer once I get around 1500 mile on it.

[@Skarb822]

Який розмір болтів м-10 чи м-8?

[@JerryHawk250]

if I remember correctly, It's 10mm

[@jerrywatts3398]

Do they do financing on these if I put like say 2000$ down on one.

[@JerryHawk250]

I'm think they do. Best to give them a call.

[@jerrywatts3398]

@@JerryHawk250 ok thanks 😃

[@JerryHawk250]

@@jerrywatts3398 I checked and the do have financing.

[@jerrywatts3398]

@@JerryHawk250 awesome hopefully if everything financially works out in the following month I should have around 2 grand cash in hand so if they would be willing to work with me I'll be cruising around on one.

[@ichijokirosaki6618]

Link to where to buy the oil cooler?

[@JerryHawk250]

Amazon Motorcycle Oil... www.amazon.com/dp/B08JPH4R1X?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

[@antd2733]

What mpg you get

[@JerryHawk250]

I never checked it.

[@adamedwards4305]

​@@JerryHawk250 I'm curious as well. I've subscribed. If you get a chance to do an mpg video, that'd be great :) Thanks for posting content with this bike. I think I'm going to order one soon.