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I remember when folks said the same thing about Hondas...



Ignorant people said that. Chinese manufacturing is not nearly as advanced as Japan was in 1970. I know; I've been there.



You'll be surprised at how many Lifan manufactured engines there are in this world. You probably own, or have owned one and didn't even know it. Lifan makes small engines for just about every small engine user out there. This particular bike was engineered by YAMAHA(it's a virago clone) not Lifan. They just copied it.
As to Chinese MFG of the bike that remains to be seen. For 1 Grand I'll take my wrenches out and make sure everything is safe.
Next winter if she's still wanting to ride I promise to sell this to some poor schmuck, and buy her a proper Asian bike.

Clay