newbie and new to me - Page 5

Weldangrind · 03-28-2014, 10:18 AM

I haven't messed with the rear shock, other than to remove the spring for cleaning and painting.

SpudRider · 03-28-2014, 02:02 PM

Please remind me; what bike do you own? However, I seriously doubt your Chinese shock absorber is rebuildable.

stretch8668 · 03-28-2014, 02:40 PM

Its a 2007 cool sport co200gy

SpudRider · 03-28-2014, 03:24 PM

I'm confident your shock is sealed, and cannot be rebuilt. Only expensive shock absorbers can be rebuilt.

stretch8668 · 04-14-2014, 12:44 PM

Where can I find this switch I've looked but cannot find it and would like it to be a us seller. Reason why I'm asking is because the right turn signal only works when push it over and press down I have seen similar ones just not one with choke. Mine is lights on/off park light high low turn signals horn and choke

SpudRider · 04-14-2014, 01:44 PM

I bought one of these for my Zong from AliExpress.com.

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Motor...472211033.html

stretch8668 · 04-14-2014, 02:36 PM

The plugs are different and I'd like a plug in so don't have to cut wires I'm at work now put ill take pics tomorrow

stretch8668 · 04-15-2014, 10:28 AM

Took switch apart and there was a sticker with 165 on it must be the part number as there's no other numbers on it

stretch8668 · 04-15-2014, 11:29 AM

After took switch I relized that its fine its a mfg defect cause the arm that accurates switch isn't allowing it to move all the way over. so gotta press switch in when turn it to right to acivate it.

Weldangrind · 04-15-2014, 11:53 AM

Is there a part of it that can be trimmed or filed to fit?

stretch8668 · 04-15-2014, 12:19 PM

Yea I'm gonna its the part on right side of switch ( the longer end) I'm gonna try to match it to the other side so it'll be symetrical. I'm also gonna get some electrical cleaner and disconnect and clean switch as there's a maginal amount of corrosion and lube it with petroleum jelly. Also gonna use petroleum jelly on case where the two halves contact to seal it so no water gets into it.

stretch8668 · 04-19-2014, 09:04 PM

Took bike out today for a while here's some pics love the scenery here in nh

stretch8668 · 04-21-2014, 10:51 AM

Took swing arm off today and found out its not the bushings but the bolt the bolt is a 1/2" and one I need is a m14 had fastenal order me one. I also need some washers cause one bushing doesn't contact either side of frame makes me think some one replaced swing arm.

Weldangrind · 04-21-2014, 11:49 AM

Could be. Could also be poor fitment from the factory. I've had to shim stuff like that to make everything work properly.

I'd recommend machinery bushings instead of washers. They are not too costly, and they're available in several widths and thicknesses. Should be available at Fastenal. Glad to hear that Fastenal had the 14mm bolt size available.

stretch8668 · 04-21-2014, 12:05 PM

They have to special order it at $33!!!!!! But ill feel safer with it on

03-28-2014, 10:18 AM	#61
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I haven't messed with the rear shock, other than to remove the spring for cleaning and painting. __________________ 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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03-28-2014, 02:02 PM	#62
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Please remind me; what bike do you own? However, I seriously doubt your Chinese shock absorber is rebuildable. __________________ 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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03-28-2014, 03:24 PM	#64
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	I'm confident your shock is sealed, and cannot be rebuilt. Only expensive shock absorbers can be rebuilt. __________________ 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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04-14-2014, 01:44 PM	#66
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	I bought one of these for my Zong from AliExpress.com. http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Motor...472211033.html __________________ 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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04-15-2014, 11:53 AM	#70
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Is there a part of it that can be trimmed or filed to fit? __________________ 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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03-28-2014, 02:40 PM	#63
stretch8668 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: keene nh Posts: 206	Its a 2007 cool sport co200gy
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04-14-2014, 02:36 PM	#67
stretch8668 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: keene nh Posts: 206	The plugs are different and I'd like a plug in so don't have to cut wires I'm at work now put ill take pics tomorrow
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04-15-2014, 10:28 AM	#68
stretch8668 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: keene nh Posts: 206	Took switch apart and there was a sticker with 165 on it must be the part number as there's no other numbers on it
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04-15-2014, 11:29 AM	#69
stretch8668 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: keene nh Posts: 206	After took switch I relized that its fine its a mfg defect cause the arm that accurates switch isn't allowing it to move all the way over. so gotta press switch in when turn it to right to acivate it.
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04-15-2014, 12:19 PM	#71
stretch8668 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: keene nh Posts: 206	Yea I'm gonna its the part on right side of switch ( the longer end) I'm gonna try to match it to the other side so it'll be symetrical. I'm also gonna get some electrical cleaner and disconnect and clean switch as there's a maginal amount of corrosion and lube it with petroleum jelly. Also gonna use petroleum jelly on case where the two halves contact to seal it so no water gets into it.
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04-21-2014, 10:51 AM	#73
stretch8668 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: keene nh Posts: 206	Took swing arm off today and found out its not the bushings but the bolt the bolt is a 1/2" and one I need is a m14 had fastenal order me one. I also need some washers cause one bushing doesn't contact either side of frame makes me think some one replaced swing arm.
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04-21-2014, 11:49 AM	#74
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Could be. Could also be poor fitment from the factory. I've had to shim stuff like that to make everything work properly. I'd recommend machinery bushings instead of washers. They are not too costly, and they're available in several widths and thicknesses. Should be available at Fastenal. Glad to hear that Fastenal had the 14mm bolt size available. __________________ 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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04-21-2014, 12:05 PM	#75
stretch8668 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: keene nh Posts: 206	They have to special order it at $33!!!!!! But ill feel safer with it on
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