Kazuma Cheetah 200cc dual sport - plethora of ?s - Page 3

Weldangrind · 10-23-2009, 02:43 AM

Here's the '79 XR185 rear sprocket according to jtsprockets.com:

Maybe you could compare these specs with yours.

FastDoc · 10-23-2009, 11:45 AM

That looks like just what I used, and ordered it from the same place. 4 locating pins, held on by irritating circlip.

shrubitup · 10-25-2009, 07:12 PM

Yo! To keep my thread alive :roll: here's some photos taken yesterday by KTM lovers from my local Yahoo Group. Nice place to ride (Mattawa aka Saddle Mountain).

http://karmasect.smugmug.com/Motorcy...4_Nx3TE#P-1-15

FastDoc · 10-26-2009, 11:19 AM

Nice pictures. Very professional looking quality!

Glad to live here.

I could not take the timee this weekend, although I did get an hour or two in on Saturday after work on the local trails.

How did your bike do? That rocky climb looks like about the maximum of what I'd safely try.

shrubitup · 10-26-2009, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

How did your bike do? That rocky climb looks like about the maximum of what I'd safely try.

Ya, that guy is good - he's an amateur but I don't believe him. I rode my YZ at Walker Valley this weekend instead of going with those guys to Mattawa. :oops:

However, I did buy a new 27mm carb off of eBay since my gasket grew from the carb cleaner. I got it for $35. With a new sprocket and chain on the way and some new gas and spark plug - I'll be into this machine for less than $200. :P

Will be working on her this weekend! :wink:

FastDoc · 10-26-2009, 04:34 PM

THIRTY FIVE DOLLARS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 8O

You overspent!

You could have made a gasket out of a used matchbook!

Just kidding, its a Chinabike thing.

shrubitup · 10-26-2009, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

THIRTY FIVE DOLLARS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 8O

You overspent!

You could have made a gasket out of a used matchbook!

Just kidding, its a Chinabike thing.

Ya, I know but I figured the needle valve was about shot now. It is a 2004 model. The gasket was round rubber rather than say a flat paper gasket used as a cylinder base gasket. Also the gasket that was on the float bowl drain screw was half rotten too. Hell, $200 is still a steal. :mrgreen:

shrubitup · 11-01-2009, 09:11 PM

Anybody know the fuel capacity of the GY200 Lifan knock off? I'm considering fitting a XT225 tank instead. The Kazuma cap is ridiculous. It leaks at about 60* tilt. :evil:

Went and rode some trails today. It doesn't like to slip the clutch too much. Seems to be a large gap between first and second gear. Did some log crossings with ease though. Lots of ground clearance. :P

SpudRider · 11-01-2009, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by shrubitup

...I'm considering fitting a XT225 tank instead. The Kazuma cap is ridiculous. It leaks at about 60* tilt. :evil: ...

I doubt the Yamaha XT225 tank will fit your Honda clone, Shrub. :( If you wish to experiment, try to get someone to loan you an XT225 fuel tank before you purchase one. However, you might be able to acquire a cheap, used XT225 fuel tank from eBay, et cetera. However, I think it is very likely you will have a greater chance of success if you experiment with Honda fuel tanks.

Spud

FastDoc · 11-01-2009, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by shrubitup

Anybody know the fuel capacity of the GY200 Lifan knock off? I'm considering fitting a XT225 tank instead. The Kazuma cap is ridiculous. It leaks at about 60* tilt. :evil:

Went and rode some trails today. It doesn't like to slip the clutch too much. Seems to be a large gap between first and second gear. Did some log crossings with ease though. Lots of ground clearance. :P

The clutch can be a little 'graunchy' but it never gave me any problems. I think I geared mine a little too high, especially in light of the large heavy Kenda tires I put on it.

czowner · 11-02-2009, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by shrubitup

Anybody know the fuel capacity of the GY200 Lifan knock off? I'm considering fitting a XT225 tank instead. The Kazuma cap is ridiculous. It leaks at about 60* tilt. :evil:

Does this help with the gas tank, http://www.chinariders.net/modules.p...ewtopic&t=7519

Jonathan

shrubitup · 11-02-2009, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by czowner

Quote:

Originally Posted by shrubitup

Anybody know the fuel capacity of the GY200 Lifan knock off? I'm considering fitting a XT225 tank instead. The Kazuma cap is ridiculous. It leaks at about 60* tilt. :evil:

Does this help with the gas tank, http://www.chinariders.net/modules.p...ewtopic&t=7519

Jonathan

Nice find!

I think I'll take the whole bike to Bent Bike (recyclers) and through a process of swapping tanks onto the bike I will find an alternative WITH a gas cap that seals!!!! If their price is too high - at least I find one that fits and then hit eBay - I'd hate to spend $100 on a tank for a $100 bike.... :wink:

katoranger · 11-03-2009, 08:36 AM

Try a tank from a late eighties xr200. I used a dr350 tank, but the fit was not good. Good enough to get me by though.

Allen

shrubitup · 02-02-2010, 07:59 PM

Hey hey! Thread from the dead. Didn't end up ordering new chains on top of the already new chains I already ordered once. Took it to a mechanic who spliced them together. No idea what the final length was.

Regeared it to 15/46 and took it for a spin. I wasn't too impressed so I sold it for $500. The biggest issue for me was the flash light head light. The guy who bought it sold it a week later for $580 to cover licensing no doubt.

Found a 1995 Yamaha XT225 with 3,500 miles on it for $550. It had a clogged up carb and rusty gas inside the tank. Cleaned that out and adjusted the fuel screw and it runs great. SOOOOO, if anyone still wants to ride Mattawa say in March I'm game but I'll be on my Serow instead.

Don't take this as a slam on China bikes. I'd prolly go after a Zongshen but this Yamaha was just being given away. How could I refuse? :wink:

FastDoc · 02-02-2010, 08:47 PM

I'm a definate at Mattawa

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Good move on the Yamaha. Nice price too. I just bought a Kawasaki ATV, and I'm really liking it!

10-23-2009, 02:43 AM	#31
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Here's the '79 XR185 rear sprocket according to jtsprockets.com: Maybe you could compare these specs with yours. __________________ 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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10-23-2009, 11:45 AM	#32
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	That looks like just what I used, and ordered it from the same place. 4 locating pins, held on by irritating circlip. __________________ Happy to serve.
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10-26-2009, 11:19 AM	#34
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Nice pictures. Very professional looking quality! Glad to live here. I could not take the timee this weekend, although I did get an hour or two in on Saturday after work on the local trails. How did your bike do? That rocky climb looks like about the maximum of what I'd safely try. __________________ Happy to serve.
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10-26-2009, 04:34 PM	#36
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	THIRTY FIVE DOLLARS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 8O You overspent! You could have made a gasket out of a used matchbook! Just kidding, its a Chinabike thing. __________________ Happy to serve.
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11-03-2009, 08:36 AM	#43
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Try a tank from a late eighties xr200. I used a dr350 tank, but the fit was not good. Good enough to get me by though. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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10-25-2009, 07:12 PM	#33
shrubitup Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 29	Yo! To keep my thread alive :roll: here's some photos taken yesterday by KTM lovers from my local Yahoo Group. Nice place to ride (Mattawa aka Saddle Mountain). http://karmasect.smugmug.com/Motorcy...4_Nx3TE#P-1-15
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11-01-2009, 09:11 PM	#38
shrubitup Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 29	Anybody know the fuel capacity of the GY200 Lifan knock off? I'm considering fitting a XT225 tank instead. The Kazuma cap is ridiculous. It leaks at about 60* tilt. :evil: Went and rode some trails today. It doesn't like to slip the clutch too much. Seems to be a large gap between first and second gear. Did some log crossings with ease though. Lots of ground clearance. :P
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02-02-2010, 07:59 PM	#44
shrubitup Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 29	Hey hey! Thread from the dead. Didn't end up ordering new chains on top of the already new chains I already ordered once. Took it to a mechanic who spliced them together. No idea what the final length was. Regeared it to 15/46 and took it for a spin. I wasn't too impressed so I sold it for $500. The biggest issue for me was the flash light head light. The guy who bought it sold it a week later for $580 to cover licensing no doubt. Found a 1995 Yamaha XT225 with 3,500 miles on it for $550. It had a clogged up carb and rusty gas inside the tank. Cleaned that out and adjusted the fuel screw and it runs great. SOOOOO, if anyone still wants to ride Mattawa say in March I'm game but I'll be on my Serow instead. Don't take this as a slam on China bikes. I'd prolly go after a Zongshen but this Yamaha was just being given away. How could I refuse? :wink:
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02-02-2010, 08:47 PM	#45
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I'm a definate at Mattawa . Good move on the Yamaha. Nice price too. I just bought a Kawasaki ATV, and I'm really liking it! __________________ Happy to serve.
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