My Custom Zongshen Sierra 200GY-2 - Page 2

SpudRider · 05-26-2009, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by DesertRider

...By far the best mod on the bike so far is the FMF exhaust, I would recommend this to ANYONE as their first mod, wish I had done it sooner !!! I will upload some pics soon.

Thanks for the updater, Rider! I eagerly await your photos. I bought a stainless steel Yamaha XT225 exhaust header on eBay. After I see your photos I will probably order the FMF Turbine Core 2, myself.

Spud

madbare · 05-26-2009, 11:41 PM

man, now I gotta spend more money too...hahah can't wait to see the pics. Where did you get the clamp?

DesertRider · 05-27-2009, 11:30 AM

Here is a few pic's I took on my phone, not very good, but I didn't have a good camera today. You still get the idea though, it fits VERY well. Pic's do not do justice for this though, the proof is in the sound/performance, which you have to be there for :wink:

I used a ATV exhaust clamp where the factory and aftermarket mid-pipe join

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madbare · 05-27-2009, 01:23 PM

That looks nice. Thanks for the pics. So the silencer comes with some pipe too? So you just need to remove the old silencer and cut the new pipe to length and join with the clamp? Did you get the clamps from Bikebandit too?

Steve

SpudRider · 05-27-2009, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by DesertRider

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

Did you have to weld or rejet?

No welding needed, just cut the pipe's to length, and used a ATV exhaust mounting pipe clamp. Fit's like factory with zero air leaks. Did not have to rejet at all (as mentioned earlier) I did already have the c-clip moved down 1 notch.

Super job, and nice photos! I plan to replace the Zong exhaust header with a Yamaha XT225 stainless steel header. The XT225 header extends to the first frame pipe on the way back to the silencer. Rider, can you please post more photos of the midpipe/header junction with the plastic removed? Thank you for the update.

Spud

DesertRider · 05-27-2009, 03:20 PM

the stock system does not have a mid-pipe (technically) it is a header pipe, with the stock exhaust and mid-pipe welded together (so 2 pieces one joining spot, goes like muffler-header) the FMF system has the mid-pipe not welded together so there is more room for adjustment if needed ( so 3 pieces 2 joining spots, goes like muffler-midpipe-header).

Also, it seems people keep referring to it as a silencer ? The new FMF is not a silencer, it has a spark arestor built into it, is USFS approved, and that is all, no silencer on the new exhaust. If you would like one with a silencer built in, you will need a different mode #l. But if you want it quiet, you might as well keep the stock exhaust on there.

Spud, i will take some more when I get a chance, don't have much time at night during the work week to take that off to get pic's. If you are wanting a aftermarket exhaust, just go for it :twisted: . It is a very simple and pretty straight forward install, I know you can do it . :wink:

madbare · 05-27-2009, 03:44 PM

hmm, it is listed as a 2-stroke silencer on the FMF website...

http://www.fmfracing.com/default_det...tocross&cat=62

DesertRider · 05-27-2009, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by madbare

hmm, it is listed as a 2-stroke silencer on the FMF website...

http://www.fmfracing.com/default_det...tocross&cat=62

That one looks different, maybe that one is for a 2-stroke? I could not even find the same one on FMF's website, I could not before I ordered it. That's why I went down to the locale bike shop (KTM, Yamaha, Suzuki Dealer in town) and they had the exact same exhaust and part # in stock. They said "yes, that is the one I need, for my 200cc 4 stroke" but theirs was $159.99. So I went and ordered it from "bike bandit" as it was the cheapest place I could find it. So I don't know about the one you posted, but this is the one we need
http://www.bikebandit.com/product/12137

look at the difference in the one I have compared to the one you posted? Mine even had a different logo/sticker than your's, but I peeled it off anyway

madbare · 05-27-2009, 07:18 PM

that is just a sample photo for a specific application. If you click on the universal tab, it gives you the correct number for the same one at bike bandit, but does not show a different picture.

AZ200cc · 05-27-2009, 10:00 PM

Hmm with that oval design I might be able to make it fit my DR, Can You post how it sounds on vid????? What kinds of pipes does it come with all straight or some bends?

DesertRider · 05-28-2009, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by AZ200cc

Hmm with that oval design I might be able to make it fit my DR, Can You post how it sounds on vid????? What kinds of pipes does it come with all straight or some bends?

I don't have a vid camera :( but believe me it sounds like night and day compared to what it was, the factory one is SO restricted. The mid-pipe it comes with has a slight bend in it, which helps it fit perfect on our Zong's, probably the same for your's, although I have never actually looked at it.

here you can see the slightly bent mid-pipe. It is not welded to the muffler, so you can position it where you need to and it comes with 1 clamp, you will need 1 more where the mid meets the header.

I really enjoy riding it ALOT more with this, I have been riding it every day to and from work this week

It feel's/sounds like a completely different bike, makes ya smile at WOT. And surprisingly this is the first mod my wife has approved of

, as she thinks it makes it safer on the road as people will not only see you now but hear you.

AZ200cc · 05-28-2009, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by DesertRider

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Originally Posted by AZ200cc

Hmm with that oval design I might be able to make it fit my DR, Can You post how it sounds on vid????? What kinds of pipes does it come with all straight or some bends?

I don't have a vid camera :( but believe me it sounds like night and day compared to what it was, the factory one is SO restricted. The mid-pipe it comes with has a slight bend in it, which helps it fit perfect on our Zong's, probably the same for your's, although I have never actually looked at it.

here you can see the slightly bent mid-pipe. It is not welded to the muffler, so you can position it where you need to and it comes with 1 clamp, you will need 1 more where the mid meets the header.

I really enjoy riding it ALOT more with this, I have been riding it every day to and from work this week

It feel's/sounds like a completely different bike, makes ya smile at WOT. And surprisingly this is the first mod my wife has approved of

, as she thinks it makes it safer on the road as people will not only see you now but hear you.

Thanks man, How long is it overall...I wish theywould list that on bike bandit :roll:

Well it runs better sounds better and the wife approves.....You struck gold man

DesertRider · 05-28-2009, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by AZ200cc

Thanks man, How long is it overall...I wish they would list that on bike bandit :roll:

I think the overall exhaust is (this is guessing :roll: ) about 12-13 inches, and the mid-pipe is about 10, which after I cut it was probably 7-8.

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Originally Posted by AZ200cc

Well it runs better sounds better and the wife approves.....You struck gold man

yea, so now it gives you guy's an excuse to tell your wife's to buy one :wink:

Welle417 · 05-28-2009, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by SpudRider

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Originally Posted by DesertRider

...By far the best mod on the bike so far is the FMF exhaust, I would recommend this to ANYONE as their first mod, wish I had done it sooner !!! I will upload some pics soon.

Thanks for the updater, Rider! I eagerly await your photos. I bought a stainless steel Yamaha XT225 exhaust header on eBay. After I see your photos I will probably order the FMF Turbine Core 2, myself.

Spud

So Spud, does the XT225 directly bolt to the Zong Engine?

And excellent choice on the Exhaust DesertRider... this will be my first mod me thinks when i get my bike ^_^

SpeedSouth · 05-28-2009, 09:14 PM

Great looking bike! Very nicely done.

I do see one issue though....that garage is entirely too clean and organized. 8O

I'd never get anything done in such a sterile environment...hehe

05-27-2009, 11:30 AM	#18
DesertRider Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Desert of Eastern WA Posts: 99	Here is a few pic's I took on my phone, not very good, but I didn't have a good camera today. You still get the idea though, it fits VERY well. Pic's do not do justice for this though, the proof is in the sound/performance, which you have to be there for :wink: I used a ATV exhaust clamp where the factory and aftermarket mid-pipe join . __________________ EX: Zong owner
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05-27-2009, 03:20 PM	#21
DesertRider Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Desert of Eastern WA Posts: 99	the stock system does not have a mid-pipe (technically) it is a header pipe, with the stock exhaust and mid-pipe welded together (so 2 pieces one joining spot, goes like muffler-header) the FMF system has the mid-pipe not welded together so there is more room for adjustment if needed ( so 3 pieces 2 joining spots, goes like muffler-midpipe-header). Also, it seems people keep referring to it as a silencer ? The new FMF is not a silencer, it has a spark arestor built into it, is USFS approved, and that is all, no silencer on the new exhaust. If you would like one with a silencer built in, you will need a different mode #l. But if you want it quiet, you might as well keep the stock exhaust on there. Spud, i will take some more when I get a chance, don't have much time at night during the work week to take that off to get pic's. If you are wanting a aftermarket exhaust, just go for it :twisted: . It is a very simple and pretty straight forward install, I know you can do it . :wink: __________________ EX: Zong owner
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05-27-2009, 10:00 PM	#25
AZ200cc Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Show Low Arizona Posts: 2,889	Hmm with that oval design I might be able to make it fit my DR, Can You post how it sounds on vid????? What kinds of pipes does it come with all straight or some bends? __________________ <br />2001 Suzuki DR200SE<br />1997 Suzuki RM250 YIKES<br />1995 Yamaha Breeze 125 daughters<br />1991 Honda XR80r Restored<br />maybe a 2003 Yamaha TTR90
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05-28-2009, 09:14 PM	#30
SpeedSouth Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Atlanta, Ga Posts: 710	Great looking bike! Very nicely done. I do see one issue though....that garage is entirely too clean and organized. 8O I'd never get anything done in such a sterile environment...hehe __________________ 2008 American Lifan LF200 GY-5 (930 km) - Sold 2007 Kawasaki EX250 - Sold 2006 Kawasaki EX650R - My new ride! 2005 Kawasaki EX250 - A new project
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05-26-2009, 11:41 PM	#17
madbare Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 48	man, now I gotta spend more money too...hahah can't wait to see the pics. Where did you get the clamp?
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05-27-2009, 01:23 PM	#19
madbare Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 48	That looks nice. Thanks for the pics. So the silencer comes with some pipe too? So you just need to remove the old silencer and cut the new pipe to length and join with the clamp? Did you get the clamps from Bikebandit too? Steve
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05-27-2009, 03:44 PM	#22
madbare Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 48	hmm, it is listed as a 2-stroke silencer on the FMF website... http://www.fmfracing.com/default_det...tocross&cat=62
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05-27-2009, 07:18 PM	#24
madbare Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 48	that is just a sample photo for a specific application. If you click on the universal tab, it gives you the correct number for the same one at bike bandit, but does not show a different picture.
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