my zongshen Sierra face lift.. pics

turbozc03 · 10-02-2014, 12:39 AM

Bought it for $600 not running (no spark) had 5500 miles on it.

I ordered 2 cdi boxes and 2 coil pick ups from taobao.com (bought extras for back up. Painted it, bought a new larger rear tire (2" wider and .5" taller) 170-80-15. Extended the swing arm 6". Must say I like it a lot more. Enjoy

future plans will be

Wider rear rim and rear disc conversion
r1 rear tail light
Better front forks
H.i.d head light
new muffler
New front tire
Possibly 250cc water cooled swap.(last)

Weldangrind · 10-02-2014, 02:54 AM

That looks plain wicked!

If you convert to a TW200 rear rim, you could have the width you seek and stick with a drum brake. My TW200 drum brake is certainly adequate, even the front one.

SpudRider · 10-02-2014, 03:46 AM

You did a great job, fellow Zongite.

P.S. That Kenda K671 tire is much more dirt worthy than I thought.

katoranger · 10-02-2014, 09:00 AM

You need a larger tire on the front to match. The rear looks great. I like the KTM stickers.

Weldangrind · 10-02-2014, 10:38 AM

If you choose to use a TW rear rim, you could also use a late model TW front rim, which will support a tire that is wider than most dirt bike rear tires. I think my front tire is 5.10-18.

turbozc03 · 10-02-2014, 03:37 PM

Anyone know what year tw200 I would need the rims off of?

And thanks for all the help.

SpudRider · 10-02-2014, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by turbozc03

Anyone know what year tw200 I would need the rims off of?

And thanks for all the help.

Any year will work. I have both TW200 rims for sale. They are used, but in very good condition. If you are interested in buying them, send me a personal message on these forums.

Weldangrind · 10-02-2014, 10:29 PM

Somewhere around 2001 (can't remember exactly), the front wheel changed to a disc brake. That might be an easier swap onto the Zong.

Any year rear rim would do the trick.

turbozc03 · 10-05-2014, 06:01 PM

R6 tail light installed

turbozc03 · 10-05-2014, 06:02 PM

Spud rider sent u a pm

Weldangrind · 10-05-2014, 07:00 PM

That's a good look. Now, you need to upgrade to a stainless header from a TT-R230 or XT225, and the FMF Turbine Core II like Spud. It's a good look and sound, and it's easy to keep clean.

turbozc03 · 10-05-2014, 08:06 PM

I am debating on that right now or the 250cc swap.

SpudRider · 10-06-2014, 12:37 AM

That's a nice tail light.

I will check my messages, and reply to you soon.

Weldangrind · 10-06-2014, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by turbozc03

I am debating on that right now or the 250cc swap.

Both!

zingshoen · 10-06-2014, 06:21 PM

KTM are going to copy your bike, mate! what did u use to extend the rear swingarm? the larger tire is a great idea. but does it clear the chain etc well?

10-02-2014, 12:39 AM	#1
turbozc03 Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 12	my zongshen Sierra face lift.. pics Bought it for $600 not running (no spark) had 5500 miles on it. I ordered 2 cdi boxes and 2 coil pick ups from taobao.com (bought extras for back up. Painted it, bought a new larger rear tire (2" wider and .5" taller) 170-80-15. Extended the swing arm 6". Must say I like it a lot more. Enjoy future plans will be Wider rear rim and rear disc conversion r1 rear tail light Better front forks H.i.d head light new muffler New front tire Possibly 250cc water cooled swap.(last)
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10-02-2014, 02:54 AM	#2
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	That looks plain wicked! If you convert to a TW200 rear rim, you could have the width you seek and stick with a drum brake. My TW200 drum brake is certainly adequate, even the front one. __________________ 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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10-02-2014, 03:46 AM	#3
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	You did a great job, fellow Zongite. P.S. That Kenda K671 tire is much more dirt worthy than I thought. __________________ 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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10-02-2014, 09:00 AM	#4
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	You need a larger tire on the front to match. The rear looks great. I like the KTM stickers. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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10-02-2014, 10:38 AM	#5
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	If you choose to use a TW rear rim, you could also use a late model TW front rim, which will support a tire that is wider than most dirt bike rear tires. I think my front tire is 5.10-18. __________________ 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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10-02-2014, 03:37 PM	#6
turbozc03 Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 12	Anyone know what year tw200 I would need the rims off of? And thanks for all the help.
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10-02-2014, 10:29 PM	#8
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Somewhere around 2001 (can't remember exactly), the front wheel changed to a disc brake. That might be an easier swap onto the Zong. Any year rear rim would do the trick. __________________ 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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10-05-2014, 06:01 PM	#9
turbozc03 Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 12	R6 tail light installed
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10-05-2014, 06:02 PM	#10
turbozc03 Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 12	Spud rider sent u a pm
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10-05-2014, 07:00 PM	#11
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	That's a good look. Now, you need to upgrade to a stainless header from a TT-R230 or XT225, and the FMF Turbine Core II like Spud. It's a good look and sound, and it's easy to keep clean. __________________ 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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10-05-2014, 08:06 PM	#12
turbozc03 Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 12	I am debating on that right now or the 250cc swap.
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10-06-2014, 12:37 AM	#13
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	That's a nice tail light. I will check my messages, and reply to you soon. __________________ 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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10-06-2014, 06:21 PM	#15
zingshoen Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Posts: 648	KTM are going to copy your bike, mate! what did u use to extend the rear swingarm? the larger tire is a great idea. but does it clear the chain etc well? __________________ 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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