Another New TMEC 200 - Page 13

SpudRider · 10-18-2014, 10:55 PM

Check with Excalibur to make sure, but it sounds like a slightly longer drive chain will work.

zingshoen · 10-19-2014, 02:53 AM

sounds like you need a brakeline that fits. does it still rub on the swing arm? maybe you need a tire of lesser width.

SpudRider · 10-19-2014, 03:07 AM

Indeed, you probably need a longer, rear brake line. I hadn't thought of that.

WilsonCat · 10-19-2014, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zingshoen

sounds like you need a brakeline that fits. does it still rub on the swing arm? maybe you need a tire of lesser width.

It's not the width that's the issue it's rubbing at the front of the swingarm where the shock is. Some photos for reference:

Still waiting on a reply from Excalibur on what to do.

WilsonCat · 10-19-2014, 08:33 PM

I was thinking that maybe going to a 48 rear sprocket would free up enough space for this. What kind of clearance should there be between the tire and the swing arm? I would like to make this work but I would also like to have the option to just throw on the street tires with minimal effort.

zingshoen · 10-19-2014, 09:45 PM

if it clears the swingarm w/out chain and brakeline, u just modify those. smaller sprocket an option, but for offroading not so useful. better to get an even bigger rear sprocket and chain to match, keeping the other one for the street setup, with some spare master links.

SpudRider · 10-19-2014, 09:57 PM

As long as the tire turns without hitting the front of the swingarm, you are fine. The knobs will start wearing away the moment you start riding on them, and that will increase the clearance.

WilsonCat · 10-21-2014, 02:27 PM

Excalibur confirmed that the chain is different on the off-road. Wish I knew that when I ordered the tires so I could have just picked it up then. Alan also said that he thinks the rear breaks are different but interchangeable. Still waiting on clarification on that one. I did tell him that the rear break line looked a little short. Hope to have more information today.

Weldangrind · 10-21-2014, 03:03 PM

If he has a brake hose that's a little loinger, I presume it would suit both tire sizes.

WilsonCat · 10-21-2014, 09:05 PM

Was told that the break like is standard on both models so I just ordered the longer chain from him. Will update whenever I get that (should be in about a week).

WilsonCat · 04-20-2015, 09:09 PM

Well...I've come to the realization that this is just not enough bike for me and I have the itch to get something a bit more substantial so....the TMEC is going up for sale. I've placed it on my local craigslist to see if I get any bites. If there is anyone in the NYC area that has any interest in buying it just shoot me a PM. I barely put 150 miles on it and have both the on and off road tires with it. Great bike...but I got the itch for something more. Thanks to all here for the great information and community.

culcune · 04-20-2015, 10:38 PM

Sorry to read that we are losing a 'TMEC army' member, but it is understandable why! I wish I lived closer because I would love to have both sets of wheels. Oh well. Whoever buys it will get use out of the bike--steer them this way!

Weldangrind · 04-21-2015, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by WilsonCat

Well...I've come to the realization that this is just not enough bike for me and I have the itch to get something a bit more substantial so....the TMEC is going up for sale. I've placed it on my local craigslist to see if I get any bites. If there is anyone in the NYC area that has any interest in buying it just shoot me a PM. I barely put 150 miles on it and have both the on and off road tires with it. Great bike...but I got the itch for something more. Thanks to all here for the great information and community.

You don't have to ride a China bike to be a member. I hope you stick around.

As Culcune says, please steer the new buyer here.

WilsonCat · 04-21-2015, 01:27 PM

I'm not going anywhere and of course I will send the new buyer this way.

WilsonCat · 04-29-2015, 09:29 AM

Boy....selling a china bike is turning into quite a chore. I know it would be tough when I made the purchase but I had no idea there was that much hatred for china bikes.

10-18-2014, 10:55 PM	#181
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Check with Excalibur to make sure, but it sounds like a slightly longer drive chain will work. __________________ 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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10-19-2014, 02:53 AM	#182
zingshoen Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Posts: 648	sounds like you need a brakeline that fits. does it still rub on the swing arm? maybe you need a tire of lesser width. __________________ 1971 Garelli Gulp 50cc with open ports and 16 mm Bing Carbie + 1980 Honda XL 223 ZS + 2007 Zongshen LZX200G + DR400SM
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10-19-2014, 03:07 AM	#183
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Indeed, you probably need a longer, rear brake line. I hadn't thought of that. __________________ 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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10-19-2014, 09:45 PM	#186
zingshoen Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Posts: 648	if it clears the swingarm w/out chain and brakeline, u just modify those. smaller sprocket an option, but for offroading not so useful. better to get an even bigger rear sprocket and chain to match, keeping the other one for the street setup, with some spare master links. __________________ 1971 Garelli Gulp 50cc with open ports and 16 mm Bing Carbie + 1980 Honda XL 223 ZS + 2007 Zongshen LZX200G + DR400SM
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10-19-2014, 09:57 PM	#187
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	As long as the tire turns without hitting the front of the swingarm, you are fine. The knobs will start wearing away the moment you start riding on them, and that will increase the clearance. __________________ 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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10-19-2014, 08:33 PM	#185
WilsonCat Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 70	I was thinking that maybe going to a 48 rear sprocket would free up enough space for this. What kind of clearance should there be between the tire and the swing arm? I would like to make this work but I would also like to have the option to just throw on the street tires with minimal effort.
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10-21-2014, 02:27 PM	#188
WilsonCat Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 70	Excalibur confirmed that the chain is different on the off-road. Wish I knew that when I ordered the tires so I could have just picked it up then. Alan also said that he thinks the rear breaks are different but interchangeable. Still waiting on clarification on that one. I did tell him that the rear break line looked a little short. Hope to have more information today.
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10-21-2014, 03:03 PM	#189
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	If he has a brake hose that's a little loinger, I presume it would suit both tire sizes. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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10-21-2014, 09:05 PM	#190
WilsonCat Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 70	Was told that the break like is standard on both models so I just ordered the longer chain from him. Will update whenever I get that (should be in about a week).
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04-20-2015, 09:09 PM	#191
WilsonCat Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 70	Well...I've come to the realization that this is just not enough bike for me and I have the itch to get something a bit more substantial so....the TMEC is going up for sale. I've placed it on my local craigslist to see if I get any bites. If there is anyone in the NYC area that has any interest in buying it just shoot me a PM. I barely put 150 miles on it and have both the on and off road tires with it. Great bike...but I got the itch for something more. Thanks to all here for the great information and community.
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04-20-2015, 10:38 PM	#192
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,056	Sorry to read that we are losing a 'TMEC army' member, but it is understandable why! I wish I lived closer because I would love to have both sets of wheels. Oh well. Whoever buys it will get use out of the bike--steer them this way! __________________ "They say that life's a carousel, spinning fast you got to ride it well..." TGB Delivery Scooter 150 TMEC 200 Enduro--carcass is sadly rotting in the backyard
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04-21-2015, 01:27 PM	#194
WilsonCat Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 70	I'm not going anywhere and of course I will send the new buyer this way.
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04-29-2015, 09:29 AM	#195
WilsonCat Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 70	Boy....selling a china bike is turning into quite a chore. I know it would be tough when I made the purchase but I had no idea there was that much hatred for china bikes.
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