Lifan GY-6 bad stay well away

[carrick biker]

Got this bike in january for my 18th brand new and iv had it to the shop over 12 times
because of electrical problems and welding.
i chose this bike because it was my first and it aws cheap.
Gona get a new bike but dont no wot to get ant ideas boys and girls. thanks
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[Dragonfly]

Well I had a lifan *cringes* was falty in swingarm and falling to pieces and it was newish when I got it. Awful bikes.

I say go for a honda or suzuki something that you know.
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[carrick biker]

well the shop i got it from says its the battery but iv had 4 new batterys in it at its a rust buckey
and its 3 months old i was looking at a honda cbr 125cc the other
but it a bit pricey for my liking £3995 and thats brand new
from honda shop.
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[L3G3ND_MTX]

I can completely agree i can one of them chinese peices of sheit for my first bike (a moped) 2 of the panels fell off (the belly pan and side panel) whilst i was riding almost came off because of the belly pan, had it in the shop being repaired 24/7 i had it off the road more than on the road and the garages idea of de-restricting was 'changing the jets' i just laughed at them as i knew all the restrictions to make it go about 40mph (better than 30mph cmon).

To anyone thinking of buying one like the OP says keep well away they may seem cheap and cheerfull but they are peices of recycled plastic put togather with faulty wiring all over the place and dodgey spot welding.

[Endless Nameless]

Preaching to the converted here folks...
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[carrick biker]

thanks for yr comments people
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[Tricolor Fan]

Slightly OT, Normally I would just say that by accepting a repair you have accepted the bike and your stuck with it, but since you have had multiple repairs to this bike I would say you may be in with a good chance under the The Sale of Goods Act 1979 (as amended by the incorporation of The Sale & Supply of Goods to Consumers 2002 which introduced the reversed burden of proof for suppliers) for a replacement, a rescission of contract taking into account the use you have had (damn near a full refund if we assume the bike should last three years and you've had, say, ten weeks of interrupted use - 93.6% refund) or a full rescission of contract (100% refund.) as the goods are clearly not fit for purpose.

Talk to Trading Standards, or consult a Solicitor who offers a free initial consult.

Might help towards the cost of a new bike!

[Edited for clarity of options]
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did you know iron's get hot when you turn them on as well?

dont worry with all been there, you live you learn
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[carrick biker]

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[Moonie]

Another bike shouldn't really be too much bother, have a look around eBay, best place if you know what your doing in my opinion.

But avoid anything with a name like SKYCO etc., it's more chinese shit. If it has no brand in the description, e.g. "NEW MOTORCROSS 125CC FAST BIKE GO" then steer clear, and if in doubt, ask here.
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[superslick]

depends what you want, a 125?

if so it basically comes down to this:

2t speed and devilish good looks :
Honda NSR 125
Aprilia RS125
Cagiva mito 125

etc...

Or motocross/supermoto:
KTM exc's
Huskys
derbi senda 125 (4t though)
Aprilia mx/rx 125
AJP/GAS GAS

but all these bikes are pretty high cost and high maintenance...but so worth it!

or you can stick to the 4t's like the:
Honda cbr 125
Crack'a'jack chinese toys like the Lifans, Skygos etc
Honda cg125 etc
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[carrick biker]

cheers for the comments lads i really like either a honda cbr 125 or an aprillia rs 125.
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[steppen22]

what about the yamaha ybr125?

Why has this not been considered? What have you got against the yamaha ybr?
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