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09-18-2012, 10:26 PM | #16 |
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Excellent point about the air filter, Kevin. If you use a decent foam filter with quality filter oil, it shouldn't let any dust in. Here's my favourite: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/42mm-Air-Filt...item4ab686abc4
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09-18-2012, 10:53 PM | #17 | ||
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Also, how easy would it be to rig something to protect our rear suspension from mud? Would really appreciate the help! -Kevin |
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http://chinariders.net/modules.php?n...wtopic&t=10050 Here's a photograph of my Zong with a homemade mud flap. Here's a photograph of my Zong without the mud flap. After many thousands of miles, my original mud flap fell off my bike. I strongly suggest you don't buy any "dual sport" motorcycle so poorly designed it does not have a mud flap! 8O This glaring omission is undoubtedly indicative of other, even graver design flaws with that motorcycle. Once again, I encourage you to purchase a 200cc, air cooled, Chinese motorcycle. Spud
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09-18-2012, 11:49 PM | #19 |
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Zip ties and a rubber mud flap would do the trick. Even plastic from a large water container would work well. Ask me how I know.
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09-19-2012, 12:25 AM | #20 |
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You can also employ an empty gallon jug of motor oil or antifreeze. However, I still think the omission of a mud flap on a dual sport motorcycle is a glaring error which is indicative of a generally, poorly designed bike. :(
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09-19-2012, 08:50 AM | #21 |
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Thanks to pointing to that post Spud. Quick question - it looks like all the bikes are missing a mud flap in back no? Were there any that you noticed had a mud flap to protect the rear suspension?
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09-19-2012, 10:44 AM | #22 |
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Stuff like that is common on China bikes. Some simple prep goes a long way.
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09-19-2012, 11:49 AM | #23 |
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With all respect to Spud's advise, I'd just make a mud flap and call it good and enjoy the ride. :P
I don't think it shows poor design, as i don't think these bikes are designed. :wink: I believe them to be assembled from semi-identical nearly random parts from innumerable manufactures from across China. 8) "What kind of rear wheel shall we use Commrade?" "Look you peasant at the warehouse filled with Brand Yang rear wheels! Use those!"
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09-19-2012, 06:05 PM | #24 |
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Perhaps I overreacted to the lack of a mud flap; however, it certainly is a design error to consider, and correct.
The post to which I referred considers different options for fabricating a mud flap. I suggest you look at the bikes you are considering, and decide for yourself which bike would most easily accept a fabricated mud flap. You certainly do need a mud flap to prevent damage to the shock absorber. Spud
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09-20-2012, 08:23 PM | #25 |
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Thanks for the advice all! We ended up going with the Pegasus. So far so good, but we´re only a day in
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09-20-2012, 11:40 PM | #26 |
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It appears to me the Pegasus bike has a mud flap! I think you made a good choice.
Please start a new thread in our Ride Reports Forum! We would enjoy traveling along with you, and we will be glad to help you if you require assistance. Spud
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09-21-2012, 04:52 AM | #27 | |
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Oil: 1.0L / 1.2L (disassembled) | Valve clearance: IN/EX 0.1mm | Idle(rpm): 1400 | Float height :18.5mm |
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09-21-2012, 08:24 AM | #28 |
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I thought the pegasus appeared to be a slightly better built bike. The swingarm looks beefier.
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