A ride report from China

Jim · 01-02-2010, 11:56 PM

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...southern+china

You should check this one out...

SpudRider · 01-03-2010, 10:21 AM

Thank you for the great link, Jim.

I enjoyed reading this ride report; the photographs are wonderful!

I am intrigued by the large fuel tank, wide seat, and luggage panniers supplied with the Shineray GY-7; however, I wish this motorcycle had a monoshock. From a mechanical perspective, I still donâ€™t trust the GY-7â€™s infamous â€œsnappingâ€ triple tree! I was also disappointed that Mikeâ€™s brand new motorcycle arrived with a faulty stator, and a broken engine mount bolt. In addition, Mike certainly had a lot of mechanical problems during his trip. :(

Spud

Cal25 · 01-03-2010, 10:27 AM

I remember when he was on this forum talking about the first bike when it was new. I too like the bike. Even the dual shocks dont scare me. After all, some of the mono shock bikes have issues with improper geometry or shock/spring selection resulting in less than stellar performance.

Jim · 01-03-2010, 12:53 PM

Why would the dual shocks scare you? I know you said they wouldn't, but why would they possibly? The way I look at it, they are less attractive to look at, but everything else on that design seems easier... If you need to change a shock, it's going to be easier. The design is easier. It also, to me, seems like it would put less stress on the swing arm bolt and pivot points, as well as the front of the swing arm, since it isn't levering a few inches from the bolt. I'm not an expert, but it just seems like that's how it would work out...

I actually haven't had a chance to read the report yet, I just looked at the pictures and said wow, I have to post this, and read it later.

01-02-2010, 11:56 PM	#1
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	A ride report from China http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...southern+china You should check this one out... __________________ "Be excellent to each other" "We are all human. Let's start to prove it!"
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01-03-2010, 10:21 AM	#2
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Thank you for the great link, Jim. I enjoyed reading this ride report; the photographs are wonderful! I am intrigued by the large fuel tank, wide seat, and luggage panniers supplied with the Shineray GY-7; however, I wish this motorcycle had a monoshock. From a mechanical perspective, I still donâ€™t trust the GY-7â€™s infamous â€œsnappingâ€ triple tree! I was also disappointed that Mikeâ€™s brand new motorcycle arrived with a faulty stator, and a broken engine mount bolt. In addition, Mike certainly had a lot of mechanical problems during his trip. :( Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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01-03-2010, 12:53 PM	#4
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	Why would the dual shocks scare you? I know you said they wouldn't, but why would they possibly? The way I look at it, they are less attractive to look at, but everything else on that design seems easier... If you need to change a shock, it's going to be easier. The design is easier. It also, to me, seems like it would put less stress on the swing arm bolt and pivot points, as well as the front of the swing arm, since it isn't levering a few inches from the bolt. I'm not an expert, but it just seems like that's how it would work out... I actually haven't had a chance to read the report yet, I just looked at the pictures and said wow, I have to post this, and read it later. __________________ "Be excellent to each other" "We are all human. Let's start to prove it!"
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01-03-2010, 10:27 AM	#3
Cal25 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Terrell and Grapevine Tx. Posts: 1,585	I remember when he was on this forum talking about the first bike when it was new. I too like the bike. Even the dual shocks dont scare me. After all, some of the mono shock bikes have issues with improper geometry or shock/spring selection resulting in less than stellar performance.
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