Linhai M150 Review - A good utility quad bike ideal for small holdings and large gardens

[@mark0decker827]

I got alot of seat time with my linhai. I ride two up in sand dunes with my mother. It surprises me everytime we go riding. I'm 6.2 230. Mom is 5.8 160. We ride two up over hills washouts. It's an absolute tank. Very stable. Very smooth. Your review sold me. I couldn't be happier. Thank you sir

[@RussellPlatten]

:-)

[@mark0decker827]

Iv had mine for 3 years now. No issues. Love it!!

[@RussellPlatten]

Me too Mark! :-)

[@Nirobi-D]

What is your quads miles per liter after 3 years?

[@user-pq1ni4wz6h]

I have one of those that I bought around a month or two ago and it a camouflage wrap. I bought mine here in the Philippines and the units here have a turn signal and the start button is just at the back of the left handle since the ‘orange’ button you have as your ignition is our horn. The quad is really easy to use and it really isn’t meant for kids since the steering is a bit stiff cos of the big wheels. It also does great in terms of fuel consumption and maintenance is very simple as long as you take good care of it. I’m not sure how service is as for other countries but in the Philippines, there’s a home service provider if ever you need to have it fixed or whatever. Pretty fast for a utility quad in my opinion and stability isn’t something to complain about. And as I said, steering is a bit stiff so have some water with you cos you’ll get a bit tired with the handling. Also rattles quite a bit much for my liking but what do you expect from a quad. I believe Linhai is a sister company of Yamaha so do expect a good quad when you buy it. All in all, it’s a really good buy.

[@RussellPlatten]

:-)

[@yaku9095]

Does the rattles bother you or could you just gnore it?

[@yaku9095]

Does it get worse when you go a higher speed?

[@user-pq1ni4wz6h]

@@yaku9095 i usually go around 35 kph on asphalt roads with no problem.. no rattle at all.. it’s a smooth ride to be honest but it’s weight along with the large wheels make it tough to maneuver cos the steering can be a little hard.. the rattle i was talking about was just the vibration you get from the handlebars but after a year of having it, i’ve gotten so used to it..

[@user-pq1ni4wz6h]

@@yaku9095 it’s a perfect sized quad so i guess the rattle/vibration can be ignored especially when you’re used to handling motorbikes or other quads.. but when it comes to stability, it’s very stable and you’ll feel that you’re very much in control no matter what speed you’re going

[@manlikemendez9205]

It looks like a really good quad

[@ANJOE1995]

How nice I hope l get 💓💓🥰🥰❤️🤘🤘one

[@mark0decker827]

All reviews should be like this.

[@RussellPlatten]

:-)

[@mark0decker827]

I traded up for a kawasaki brute force 300. I asked a bit too much from her riding 2 up in deep florida sugar sand. Amazing machine!! Absolutely no complaints. Want more power? Take out the cvt restictor bushings. Huge difference

[@nyana73]

@Russel a big thanks to you, for this honest review of the Linhai M150. Now I know what to order.

[@RussellPlatten]

I am still very happy with mine. I used it c couple of days ago. :-)

[@jamyangkelzang5897]

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[@mark0decker827]

Still got mine. I switched to a o ring chain. The stock one was done. I got i think 500 miles on mine. Still perfect. I went with a 16 tooth front sprocket. From a 14tooth. A good gain in speed. Didnt notice a torque loss. Cheers sir

[@RussellPlatten]

:-)

[@mark0decker827]

What is your top speed? Just curious. My speed sensor broke awhile ago. Got tangled. Cheers sir

[@mark0decker827]

You should do a long term review. I ride two up and it surprises me everytime. It just shouldn't be able to do what it does. Very stable. Plenty of power

[@RussellPlatten]

I am happy with mine Mark. :-)

[@nyana73]

Ive watched your videos of the Linhai M150.. contacted regarding some questions.. then I bought one! So pleased with this machine. A big thanks for this! One thing, remove the signal making that beeping sound when reverse. It took a while to find it, but so nice to stop hearing it!

[@RussellPlatten]

:-)

[@mark0decker827]

Still got mine! Love it. Maybe you should do a vid. On years of ownership ! Respect sir!

[@RussellPlatten]

Mine is still going strong Mark. It does not get a lot of use, but when I do use it, it works hard! :-)

[@josecarpio2590]

Great review! This helped me decide what to buy :)

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad I could help Jose! :-)

[@markdecker6078]

im from florida......love the way ya talk...........bless you sir.........thanks

[@RussellPlatten]

Thank you Mark! :-)

[@andyrbush]

Mine failed badly as mentioned in the comments below. But luckily I found a fantastic bike shop, and they replaced the Chinees parts with Japanese. It needed: piston and rings, timing chain and tensioner, timing chain drive sprocket, cam set, cam followers (the cams ate the followers), valves, ignition system and alternator, voltage regulator, yet another ignition switch (on the 4th now couldn't get Japanese), various wiring connections. I know it needed the parts because I took the machine apart myself, but the tools needed were not available so I took it to the shop.

[@Allaboutragnarinthevan]

Good video. You should show all the fun times you have on it .

[@RussellPlatten]

I only really use it for jobs around the garden Eric. I am very happy with it so far. :-)

[@bobbygrahn3650]

Wonderful video. Thanks. I am going look at one for this summer 2021

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad it was helpful! :-)

[@adonis7367]

Thank you for this amazing review you really helped me

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad I could help! :-)

[@andyrbush]

Mine is virtually completely dead now. It did get an engine rebuild under warranty but it only ran for a few weeks before multiple failures occurred. I just fitted a new carburetor, which didn't help. Now I will try new ignition coil and electric regulator. If that doesn't work it will either need a completely new engine or scrapping. Tempted to scrap it instead of throwing good money after bad.

[@RussellPlatten]

That is bad Andy! No issues with mine so far. :-)

[@andyrbush]

The engine had a warranty rebuild at about 1000 km and now at 1990 km it has totally failed again. I replaced all the electric components, the headlights fell out of their supports. The fuel and vent hoses have perished and split. Now I need to decide whether to bother repairing it or burn it to save any more time and money being wasted. Burning is favorite just now.

[@mark0decker827]

I have had mine for a bit over a year now. Love it. No issues. Can you do a long term review?

[@RussellPlatten]

:-)

[@nyana73]

Had mine for two years, trailer a lot off building materials, concrete, many tons i total, also two persons on the atv and two on the trailer. So two years, 4000 miles (600 km), one oil change. Just going.... Like someone wrote, a Tank! (For its Price)

[@andyrbush]

The quad broke again but I have a new plan. All the rubber hoses perished and blocked up the carb and other parts. Somehow the fuel tank sprang a leak through two neat tiny holes that had been filled with paint. It’s also miss-firing again. I have got a new Quad from a different manufacturer, still Chinese as that's all that's available. Now one can be in the shop under repair or held in reserve while the other gets used.

[@mark0decker827]

The front cowl rattles. I used sticky weatherstripping. She is whisper quiet. The front plate needs some shoring up. She is an absolute pleasure to ride

[@RussellPlatten]

I am pleasd with mine too. :-)

[@ambrosiolosmios7262]

Hi, im spanish. I've just bought the same linhai, even Red, afterwatching your video. Can you make a vídeo o explain how to clean the air filter?

[@panthersfan6073]

Fine review. Much obliged.

[@RussellPlatten]

Thank you. :-)

[@markdecker6078]

great informative video........i just got one........so far im impressed.......thank you sir

[@RussellPlatten]

:-)

[@sonata1510]

nice review sir, im very satisfied

[@c0rm4c]

Hi, just got one... I hope I will work for at least 2 years. Do you know how to clean/open air filter box? It looks like you need to unscrew dozen screws and open half of the quad.:(

[@mark0decker827]

It can be a pain. Take your time undo the left panel. It opens up.

[@ambrosiolosmios7262]

@@mark0decker827 hi, its necesary unmount the left panel?

[@mark0decker827]

The front sprocket is a 14 tooth. I went with a 17 tooth. Bdx performance. I lost no low end torque. But cruising is much nicer. Plenty of chain links to switch the front sprocket.

[@RussellPlatten]

:-)

[@markdecker6078]

the only issue iv had is the chain............break in seems to stetch a bit..........easy adjustment.......she is a little tank......thanks mr russ......

[@RussellPlatten]

:-)

[@LakwatserongHampaslupa]

what a nice retirement fields of enjoying time doing less stressful stuffs.. very nice life, i reckon there mate..!

[@RussellPlatten]

Best job I ever had Francis! :-)

[@austinwoodward2529]

Hi Russel, do you know how wide the shank is on your tow ball because I think I need one the same size?

[@troydent429]

Great review! I have one now. How do you view the hour meter?

[@RussellPlatten]

No idea Troy, I never even knew it had one. :-)

[@dozademate2066]

Thank you for this vlog!What hight you have?

[@RussellPlatten]

1.79m :-)

[@dozademate2066]

@@RussellPlatten thank you!

[@RussellPlatten]

@@dozademate2066 :-)

[@Abdul20255]

What’s top speed on this? Also I’m from the city just for fun use. Would you recommend this? Seen one on quad Zilla site for £2100. Looks very similar to this. Great video.

[@RussellPlatten]

The speed is quoted at 31 - 46 mph. I don't have the room to test it as my land is all hill. :-)

[@Abdul20255]

Russell Platten would you recommend this for City you for pleasure ?

[@RussellPlatten]

@@Abdul20255 It is not road legal here in the UK, so can only be ridden offroad. :-)

[@steinarnulf4821]

I am thinking about this. Is it good? And is it strong to pull a trailer?

[@RussellPlatten]

I think that it is a good quad bike. I use it a lot around the garden and the trailer is almost always attached. If you look at the end of this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3-lnnRjftlrm7s you can see it pulling a trailer with a pretty heavy load and my garden has a steep slope. The quad copes with this without a problem. It is not in the same league as a Honda or Yamaha, but it is much better than the cheaper quads and in my opinion well worth the money. :-)

[@jeanpaulfrey9726]

do the new m150 also have drum brakes at the front? i have kymco 150 mxu and i dont like the drum brake for offroad riding

[@RussellPlatten]

I don't know Jean Paul, You will have to look at the specifications. :-)

[@JustSaying290]

Here in the Philippines m150 has front drum break and rear is disk break. The m170 has disk break front and rear

[@markojagar6658]

Whats the max speed ? And the puling power ? Im loking to buy one more detals please are you happy with it ?

[@RussellPlatten]

I do not have any flat ground to determine a true maximum speed. It has enough pulling power for my needs, look at my tree stump video it will give you an idea of it's pulling power. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3-lnnRjftlrm7s I am happy with mine. :-)

[@C_HQCK]

hey russel platten how big is the front light plssss let me now

[@diehard2033]

Hey I got one it's very good is it restrickter it's only getting 40 out of it

[@RussellPlatten]

I only use mine around the garden, never had it at maximum speed. :-)

[@zaineassad9394]

I am thinking about buying this quad to go around my small town in i found one for 900$ almost brand new should i look for something different or do you think this will do a good job? and do you think it could fit 2 people on it or no?

[@RussellPlatten]

I like mine. $900 seems like a good price. It is not designed for 2 people and I think the rack on the back would make carrying 2 very difficult. :-)

[@JustSaying290]

How do you turn off the headlight?

[@RussellPlatten]

You can't turn it off. :-)

[@JustSaying290]

@@RussellPlatten thanks. I thought it was defective 😁 I got m170 the other day. I would say the both has good built. Ran 30kms with speeds of 45-51kph. One thing I like with linhai is even if it climbs hill the speed doesnt drop. It is very strong and stable

[@RussellPlatten]

My quad us still fine. I only use it occasionally for moving things around in the trailer. It works hard when I use it. :-)

[@Kanni-]

Is it still running? Any problems?

[@RussellPlatten]

Yes, it is fine. It does not get a lot of use though. :-)

[@febheparnicio]

Help me!. Our linhai is broken. My big brother broke it in water

[@lepiaf2010]

Thanks for vidéo Sir!

[@RussellPlatten]

You are welcome. :-)

[@smovideos9610]

What does the fuel button mean ?

[@RussellPlatten]

Sorry, I do not understand. Where is it in the video?

[@mattbeiswenger3388]

Just curious if anyone has towed any weight with one of these. Nothing crazy but like 250-300 pounds. Interested in one of these to mainly just put around my property and possibly tow a garden cart with a few bags of mulch/ feed. I want a bigger name brand quad down the road but wondering if this would be something to hold me off a while

[@RussellPlatten]

I use mine for fairly heavy loads. It is the main reason I purchased it and it seems fine. You can see that my property is on a fairly steep incline and it copes with that too. :-)

[@mattbeiswenger3388]

@@RussellPlattenthanks for the reply! You’re one of the only real reviews I can find! Nice to see after 5 years you still have it. Has it still been pretty good for you?

[@hugoherrera7262]

Hello everyone recently I purchased a linhai 400 2018 but I cannot find videos an English ,reviews everything is in different languages, I will like to know how bad or good is linhai brand I will appreciate it if known anything about it thank you to all

[@demyrankolas9850]

What fuel consumption? (Який розхід топлива?)

[@RussellPlatten]

I am not sure. I am still running in the engine and only use it in my garden. It seems ok so far.

[@diehard2033]

I got the 150qz but same mine is Road legal it lacks a little power

[@RussellPlatten]

Others have said the same thing. I use mine as a utility vehicle and for that it has been great! :-)

[@noonote3560]

How about your M150 now still good ?

[@RussellPlatten]

Yes, still fine. I do not use it constantly, but I use it fairly regularly for tasks around the garden.

[@pein1792]

Does it have a kicker or pull start?

[@RussellPlatten]

It does not have either. :-)

[@D.K.012]

Do you need a licens for this one?

[@xiamnationx]

Have you changed the oil on it?

[@RussellPlatten]

Yes. :-)

[@loranger6447]

Hey Russel, what type of fuel does this atv use?

[@RussellPlatten]

It is a petrol (gasoline) engine. Here in the UK I use unleaded petrol. :-)

[@loranger6447]

Ok, thanks Russel :)

[@mark0decker827]

Seems to run great with premium

[@mark0decker827]

Regular. Not so much. But I live in Florida.

[@mark0decker827]

She spark knocks with regular. I use premium. With a shot of sea foam or marvel mystery oil. Now. She is perfect.

[@eirikskogh]

How is the bike now? Been any problems?

[@RussellPlatten]

No problems, I have used it regularly for general work around the property. I think it is a good quad bike. :-)

[@danielhelin9877]

Is this a 'China quad'? Also, can you add blinkers, brake lights and all that to make it street legal?

[@RussellPlatten]

It is not a road legal quad unfortunately. :-)

[@loranger6447]

You can get a Quadzilla qz150 which is road legel and is about £1999

[@danielbernardino4252]

@@RussellPlatten here in Portugal the linhai m150 is street legal

[@markdecker6078]

the front grease fittings just 2...... were empty....and the swingarm fitting .took alot of grease...........fwi

[@MonaichFother]

I've got a small holding but its not what you've got its how you use it.

[@RussellPlatten]

LOL

[@gole1943]

how fast can it go

[@RussellPlatten]

I do not have the area to run it up to maximum speed, but it is not fast. I found a site that stated 40km/h (25mph)as the top speed. :-)

[@marcusprice9624]

Were to by ?

[@RussellPlatten]

Look online Marcus. :-)

[@Elybxby]

I bought this but It only goes 20 mph

[@feriga4640]

Can u tell me the dimensions?

[@RussellPlatten]

they are all on here: www.linhai-usa.com/ATV/M150.htm

[@smilebabyify]

Top speed ?

[@RussellPlatten]

50 to 75 Km/h, stated on one site. I cannot test it as I do not have a long flat surface to try. The speed was not an issue for me as I only want it for work in the garden. Mind you, I do not find it sluggish in any way. Sorry I can't be more specific.

[@josephjackson7163]

Fuc you

[@adonis7367]

@@josephjackson7163 did your mother not teach you to respect people you have no manners rude and you are a sick punk

[@adonis7367]

@@RussellPlatten thanks for the info

[@mark0decker827]

I still have mine. But I changed. The front sprocket. From a 14 tooth to a 17 tooth. Didn't lose any torque at at. But high speed maxed out at. 21 22 mph. I'm very happy with mine.

[@manlikemendez9205]

How much was it

[@RussellPlatten]

£2195

[@manlikemendez9205]

Russell Platten thank you

[@bobtractorwaters]

What are these atv's actually like reliability wise ?,Bob

[@RussellPlatten]

It has been fine Bob, but I only use it occaionally. For example I have been using it a lot for the last couple of weeks to clear fallen trees after the storm. We had a lot of damage including a large oak that was shattered by the winds. I use the quad with a trailer to transport heavy loads around. :-)

[@bobtractorwaters]

@@RussellPlatten thanks for the reply

[@bekabeka71]

I think for that price. I would rather buy a second hand Russian tractor, feed my family, make a little profit and do so much more variety of things. That’s just me

[@RussellPlatten]

A tractor is more useful for agriculture. :-)

[@andyrbush]

Avoid these like the plague! I bought one because there were no alternatives where I live. It is a typical piece of Chinees terrible quality trash; it should never have been released to the market. First the ignition key jammed up and no replacements were available, so I had to fit one from another vehicle. The battery lasted two months before I had to put a proper quality one in. Next the transmission went weird, push it into forward or reverse, rev up to go, and nothing happens, rev it some more and 'crash' the transmission engages with a loud bang and physical shock and then the quad shoots off. The only ways to get it not to do that is to either start in neutral and rev the engine until you hear the transmission engage with a loud clunk, then put it forward or reverse and it works. Or as I did in the end, give up and leave it in permanent forward position. I get off and push it backwards when I need to. Then the carburetor wouldn't choke, so fixed that. Then the spark plug failed. It uses so much oil from new that it needs topping up every day. Then it started smoking. The carry racks have gone rusty. One headlight mount has sheared off so the light wobbles about. Now it has stopped completely and waiting to see if it can even be repaired, and if parts are available. Might not be worth wasting money on repairs instead of scrapping. It drinks more petrol than my car per mile. Less than a year old. Not much else left to go wrong. But wait we will see.

[@RussellPlatten]

No issues with mine so far. :-)

[@andyrbush]

Mine needs a complete new power unit. Waiting to see if it is covered by warranty. It was almost OK for 200 km apart from the ignition key and battery failing, and using quite a lot of oil. By 500 km the faults were showing, and it died at about 1000 km. A short and unreliable life seems standard now for everything Chinees I have bought, from a 'clever dog camera, to cooking utensils. @@RussellPlatten

[@andyrbush]

@@RussellPlatten How about now and how many km has it done please?

[@adonis7367]

@@andyrbush mines perfectly fine it works great i have 500km on it check if you got a fake one i bought mine from a car dealership and it has a 4 year warranty on it

[@andyrbush]

@@adonis7367 I don't know how you get a fake Chinees quad. That's like a fake of fake Yamaha quad lol. Mine started going wrong early but seriously at about 1000km. It is not a fake that's just making excuses for rubbish engineering.

[@droski33]

Haha 150cc... looks pretty nice for a kids bike

[@RussellPlatten]

This is a great quad for someone who wants a workhorse and is not prepared to pay £6000, ie the price of a small car. :-)

[@wroxis]

how fast can it run

[@RussellPlatten]

It is not fast. Around 35mph I think. :-)