Forum: Street
08-06-2012, 02:40 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 4,771
Message from CF moto today.
Very quick response, no typos, used reasonable english and responded within 30 minutes - there is hope! Here is the email:
Me:
The 650TR is exactly the bike I have been looking for. I have a...
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Forum: Complete Machines
09-14-2011, 02:08 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,601
2006 Zongshen Sierra ZS200GY-2.
I don't really want to sell but I really need to clear out some machines in the garage. This bike has really brought the fun back to riding after droning about on the Concours for the last 13 years....
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
06-22-2011, 02:46 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 898
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
06-22-2011, 02:44 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 898
asking price
Doc, I'm kind of basing this off one I saw on CL a week or two ago in Cle Elum (I think). No extras and was asking $1400. The posting expired so I don't know if it sold.
Yeah, I need to get with...
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
06-22-2011, 10:44 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,610
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Forum: Wanted
06-17-2011, 02:55 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,209
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Forum: Wanted
06-07-2011, 07:48 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,209
Zongshen Sierra 200 engine wanted
My engine is making a ticking sound that I think might be a rod bearing. I've spent so many years around water cooled bikes it might just be my imagination though. Valves are adjusted correctly and...
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Forum: Street
05-16-2011, 04:52 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 831
Gearboxes, oil and valves (oh, my!)
The gearbox should break in over time and become easier to use. My Sierra 200 was really sticky to get into neutral. I changed the oil at 20 miles and about 50, 80, 120, and 500. Lots of particles...
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
03-28-2011, 06:42 PM
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Replies: 79
Views: 14,915
An alternative
To stay with the frugality theme, if one doesn't want to use the JC Whitney trunk, an 8 gallon Rubbermaid Action Packer works well. It does not have the easy removal feature, but in my case I found...
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
01-12-2011, 10:48 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 5,823
A 4 valve motor should be more thermally...
A 4 valve motor should be more thermally efficient than a 2 valve motor, and produce more power as well. Could be fun.
Just a couple of questions.
The alibaba site shows what looks like two...
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Forum: Street
01-07-2011, 10:10 AM
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Replies: 143
Views: 48,625
I hope you get it going, I hate to see a bike...
I hope you get it going, I hate to see a bike die.
$250 sounds good. I just need to pass it through the Boss and uncover some space in the crammed shop. She knows my only mistress will have...
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Forum: Street
01-06-2011, 04:48 PM
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Replies: 143
Views: 48,625
Doc, I kinda figured your troubleshooting...
Doc, I kinda figured your troubleshooting would've covered it but just wanted to mention those points in case. The thumb over the spark plug hole is a pretty good test for sufficient compression,...
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Forum: Street
01-06-2011, 01:59 PM
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Replies: 143
Views: 48,625
Missed the starting of this thread but think I...
Missed the starting of this thread but think I saw this very bike on craigslist last fall. Couldn't get the time to go get it.
Try starting with the battery on a charger or while jumped from a...
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
01-06-2011, 01:06 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,933
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
01-05-2011, 05:16 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,933
Great find!!! Thanks for postion your research...
Great find!!! Thanks for postion your research work on this.
I was looking at going halogen but was secretly hoping there was a more energy efficient solution. I want to add electric grips and...
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
12-13-2010, 04:52 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,880
From someone who has been down this route...
From someone who has been down this route before...
Step 1 remove the battery, check and top off with distilled water as needed.
Step 2 charge battery for 2 or 3 hours at no more than a 2 amps...
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
11-01-2010, 10:37 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 5,362
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Forum: Dealer & Distributor Discussion
09-14-2010, 10:29 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,032
I'm wondering what is going on as well. The...
I'm wondering what is going on as well. The bikes are good, the price is great, but why can't Zongshen America support parts? Anyones guess?
It also steams me that the Zongshen discussion...
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
09-14-2010, 10:24 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 5,378
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
09-13-2010, 01:45 PM
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Replies: 109
Views: 13,776
Maybe the Chinese have hired some, brace...
Maybe the Chinese have hired some, brace yourself, engineers to design this motor. If this is a harbinger of things to come, we oughta see some pretty good stuff in the future. Looks nice anyway,...
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
09-13-2010, 01:32 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 5,134
While you're in there adjusting jets/floats,...
While you're in there adjusting jets/floats, remove the jets and idle screw and use compressed air to blow out all orifices. If jets are not helping at all, something else is plugged or not getting...
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
09-13-2010, 01:27 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 5,134
I can't see the video here at work but is the...
I can't see the video here at work but is the engine cold or hot? If cold does it hesitate less when hot?
Also ensure the float level is set correct. Incorrect float levels can do wierd things....
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
09-11-2010, 05:29 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 6,825
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
09-11-2010, 11:12 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 6,825
Need a stator
Spud, I need a stator for the Sierra GY-2. No response from Manny. There is a used on on fleabay for $75. Any idea what a new one should cost?
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
09-07-2010, 11:36 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,597
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