07-02-2013, 03:30 AM | #46 |
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I'm still dreaming there's a chance I can convert my X-Motos/Gio 250 over to street legal. If not I may as well sell it and save up for a street bike. California is one of the few states that you can easily get a conversion title from dirt to street if you make the necessary modifications. I read up on it and numerous stories about the inspectors barely even looking the bikes over which isn't surprising. They have zoning in some areas that allow you to drive 4 wheelers on the streets listed 35 mph and under.
Unfortunately I'm about 3000 miles from California lol |
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07-02-2013, 11:30 AM | #47 |
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California isn't the only State that allows DS conversions. Which State / Province do you live in?
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07-19-2013, 04:50 AM | #48 |
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I would put some paint onto the tank.
Or stripes or whatever with color. In my eyes.. picture 1 has the best looking gastank. I would either do that or paint the windshield black also. But thats just me =) Nice bike, life is wonderful with this machines i think. You dont want to burn and go crazy with them but rather enjoy the freedom and nature by slow pace so that you have time to consume the surrounding. Looking at your pics then i quite jelous by your nature. Looks awesome to run around in.. |
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07-23-2013, 02:50 AM | #49 | |
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Indeed, Idaho is a beautiful place in which to live and ride motocycles. Thank you for your kind words.
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07-29-2013, 08:44 PM | #50 |
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She is a beauty Spud! What would you say the dollar amount is with all your mods?
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07-30-2013, 02:06 AM | #51 | |
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I have never totaled the price of the aftermarket parts I have installed on my Zong. However, over 5 years, the modifications, and the costs do add up. Clarke 4.1-gallon fuel tank DRC Edge 2 tail light XT-225 exhaust header FMF Universal Spark Arrestor Ricochet skid plate Tusk D-Flex hand guards Tusk grip heaters Pro Taper SE ATV High Bend handlebars Pro Taper Pillowtop grips Acerbis lower fork protectors Warp 9 alloy rims et cetera.
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07-30-2013, 01:36 PM | #52 |
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Worth every penny. Every mod contributes to the usefulness reliability and ability of the bike :-)
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07-30-2013, 01:49 PM | #53 |
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The grip heaters certainly helped when you were threatened with hypothermia during your recent visit.
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07-30-2013, 02:52 PM | #54 |
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They saved me. I was very grateful for them.
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11-21-2013, 03:20 PM | #55 |
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I cant wait to get my coat....
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12-24-2014, 06:59 PM | #56 |
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Hii. You Zong is fantastic bike. This mods is awesome.
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12-24-2014, 07:14 PM | #57 |
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Thank you.
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04-22-2015, 10:41 AM | #58 |
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What Now Spud?
What happens to this great bike now that you have the RX3? I imagine you are keeping it right?
You mention about new wheels on this. Did this have an 18" rear tire from the factory? What rubber you going to run on the RX3, it has a 17" rim rear. I cannot find a decent tire for the rear. Maxxis makes a tire in the size, a little wider than I may want, and a little aggressive tread for the dirt. Where do you get tires? |
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http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=5644 Later I laced a 21-inch rim to the front hub. http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6409 Quote:
For the front wheel I will mount a size 3.00-18 tire, as I once did with my Zongshen Sierra. You can read more about tire choices for the Zongshen RX3 at the following link. http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=14566
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04-10-2016, 05:04 PM | #60 |
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After 70,000 miles of riding, I dropped my Zong and submerged the engine in a mud pond. Therefore, I retired the Zongshen engine, and installed a 1992, Yamaha XT225 engine. I also decided to paint the bike blue. Here are several photos of my rejuvenated, blue Zongshen motorcycle.
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