hello from Greece

geo99rge · 08-06-2010, 09:53 AM

Hello people, hope you have a nice summertime, I have a zongshen gy 200 for 2 months now (second hand) and i find finally a forum to see and talk for this bike.

best regards

Weldangrind · 08-06-2010, 10:56 AM

Welcome!

Please show us some photos of your bike in Greece.

Cal25 · 08-06-2010, 10:57 AM

Welcome to the forums. I wonder if that bike is similar to the Zongshen Sierra that was sold in the US? Have any pics?

SpudRider · 08-06-2010, 12:46 PM

Welcome to these forums, George! We are glad you joined us.

If you own a Zongshen 200GY-2 motorcycle, you might enjoy reading the threads in the "Zong Sticky," located in the Dual Sport Forum.

http://chinariders.net/modules.php?n...ewtopic&t=8673

If you have time, please do post some photographs of your motorcycle parked in the beautiful, Greek scenery! We love photographs.

Spud

geo99rge · 08-07-2010, 04:19 PM

Thank you for the worm welcome and as requested here are some photos from my bike, for photos will be uploaded in the future now i did have the time.

http://img43.imageshack.us/i/p1010698x.jpg/
http://img571.imageshack.us/i/p1010699ci.jpg/
http://img541.imageshack.us/i/p1010700af.jpg/

I believe is exactly the same sold in the Usa.

If you own a Zongshen 200GY-2 motorcycle, you might enjoy reading the threads in the "Zong Sticky," located in the Dual Sport Forum.

http://chinariders.net/modules.php?n...ewtopic&t=8673

I have read most of the posts and got very interesting information.

The use of my bike is basically in urban area i do not go to off-road i need wheels! but as a commuter is great even thought some oil is leaking fom the left cover side which i will find someday (very annoying).

Will speak again (as the brits say) chears!

mizke · 08-07-2010, 04:35 PM

welcome dude, i dont have a bike yet but do have a quad.. thought i was screwed if something broke since it is a off brand.. that has changed since finding this place, the people here are awsome and there is a lot of great info and even better people to help with issues and advice.

SpudRider · 08-08-2010, 01:16 AM

Thank you for posting the photos, George! Your Zongshen 200GY-2 is the same as those sold in the United States of America.

I am glad you enjoyed reading the threads in the "Zong Sticky." If you maintain your Zong well, it will be a very reliable commuter bike for you.

Spud

geo99rge · 08-08-2010, 03:57 PM

Here is my zong, close to the place I live near see side.

http://img85.imageshack.us/i/p1010701fh.jpg/
http://img37.imageshack.us/i/p1010702qk.jpg/

I Maintain my small zong, i just go it from the workshop in order to fix that lick but the same remained, i will get it back there tomorrow for some explaining.

Mr Spudrider i saw the same leakage on the left crackcase from 1 of your tutorials about the zong, did you repair it, by any means?

Weldangrind · 08-08-2010, 04:02 PM

That's a beautiful scene!

BillR · 08-08-2010, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by geo99rge

Here is my zong, close to the place I live near see side.

Those pics and others like them are one of the biggest kicks I get on this forum...seeing all the wonderful places on this old world.

Beautiful...

SpudRider · 08-08-2010, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geo99rge

Here is my zong, close to the place I live near see side.

http://img85.imageshack.us/i/p1010701fh.jpg/
http://img37.imageshack.us/i/p1010702qk.jpg/

I Maintain my small zong, i just go it from the workshop in order to fix that lick but the same remained, i will get it back there tomorrow for some explaining.

Mr Spudrider i saw the same leakage on the left crackcase from 1 of your tutorials about the zong, did you repair it, by any means?

Thank you for posting the beautiful photographs, George!

The Zong is a great little motorcycle; it looks at home either in the mountains, or by the ocean.

My Zong does not leak oil from the left crankcase cover.

Can you direct me to the photograph that shows a leak? What thread/tutorial contains the photograph? :?:

After you ride about 10,000 miles, you do need to replace several O-rings on the Zongshen engine to prevent oil leaks. I currently need to replace the O-ring on my engine's oil drain plug.

Spud

geo99rge · 08-09-2010, 02:20 AM

Mr Spudrider There is on the 3rd photograph next to the gear lever and underneath on the protection cover i see some oil because mine has exactly the same.
http://chinariders.net/modules.php?n...ewtopic&t=7727

Propably as you said after 10.000 miles needs many o-ring replacements. Mines got 17.000 Km => 11.000 miles about. Can you give me some info about those o-ring changes you made on zong? when you have time, i will appreciate it.

SpudRider · 08-09-2010, 03:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geo99rge

Mr Spudrider There is on the 3rd photograph next to the gear lever and underneath on the protection cover i see some because mine has exactly the same. Propably as you said after 10.000 miles needs many o-ring replacements. Mines got 17.000 Km => 11.000 miles about. Can you give me some info about those o-ring changes you made on zong? when you have time, i will appreciate it.

Thank you, George.

I believe the oil you see is coming from the drive chain, and not from inside the engine.

The valve covers, oil filter cover, oil filter cover bolt, and oil drain plug all have O-rings that will seep oil when aged.

You can order the O-rings designed for the Yamaha, TW200 motorcycle; they will work well for your Zongshen bike.

Spud

geo99rge · 08-09-2010, 04:11 AM

Thank you for the immediate reply (i was waiting, so no problem exists) when i got it from the workshop at home, i lubricated the chain, i will live it without lubrication for some days to check and reply back for the results.

FastDoc · 08-09-2010, 01:17 PM

Great pics! Welcome to the forum!

08-06-2010, 09:53 AM	#1
geo99rge Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 40	hello from Greece Hello people, hope you have a nice summertime, I have a zongshen gy 200 for 2 months now (second hand) and i find finally a forum to see and talk for this bike. best regards
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08-06-2010, 10:56 AM	#2
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Welcome! Please show us some photos of your bike in Greece. __________________ 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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08-06-2010, 12:46 PM	#4
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Welcome to these forums, George! We are glad you joined us. If you own a Zongshen 200GY-2 motorcycle, you might enjoy reading the threads in the "Zong Sticky," located in the Dual Sport Forum. http://chinariders.net/modules.php?n...ewtopic&t=8673 If you have time, please do post some photographs of your motorcycle parked in the beautiful, Greek scenery! We love photographs. 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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08-08-2010, 01:16 AM	#7
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Thank you for posting the photos, George! Your Zongshen 200GY-2 is the same as those sold in the United States of America. I am glad you enjoyed reading the threads in the "Zong Sticky." If you maintain your Zong well, it will be a very reliable commuter bike for you. 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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08-08-2010, 04:02 PM	#9
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	That's a beautiful scene! __________________ 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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08-06-2010, 10:57 AM	#3
Cal25 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Terrell and Grapevine Tx. Posts: 1,585	Welcome to the forums. I wonder if that bike is similar to the Zongshen Sierra that was sold in the US? Have any pics?
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08-07-2010, 04:19 PM	#5
geo99rge Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 40	Thank you for the worm welcome and as requested here are some photos from my bike, for photos will be uploaded in the future now i did have the time. http://img43.imageshack.us/i/p1010698x.jpg/ http://img571.imageshack.us/i/p1010699ci.jpg/ http://img541.imageshack.us/i/p1010700af.jpg/ I believe is exactly the same sold in the Usa. If you own a Zongshen 200GY-2 motorcycle, you might enjoy reading the threads in the "Zong Sticky," located in the Dual Sport Forum. http://chinariders.net/modules.php?n...ewtopic&t=8673 I have read most of the posts and got very interesting information. The use of my bike is basically in urban area i do not go to off-road i need wheels! but as a commuter is great even thought some oil is leaking fom the left cover side which i will find someday (very annoying). Will speak again (as the brits say) chears!
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08-07-2010, 04:35 PM	#6
mizke Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: austin, tx Posts: 1,452	welcome dude, i dont have a bike yet but do have a quad.. thought i was screwed if something broke since it is a off brand.. that has changed since finding this place, the people here are awsome and there is a lot of great info and even better people to help with issues and advice.
	0

08-08-2010, 03:57 PM	#8
geo99rge Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 40	Here is my zong, close to the place I live near see side. http://img85.imageshack.us/i/p1010701fh.jpg/ http://img37.imageshack.us/i/p1010702qk.jpg/ I Maintain my small zong, i just go it from the workshop in order to fix that lick but the same remained, i will get it back there tomorrow for some explaining. Mr Spudrider i saw the same leakage on the left crackcase from 1 of your tutorials about the zong, did you repair it, by any means?
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08-09-2010, 02:20 AM	#12
geo99rge Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 40	Mr Spudrider There is on the 3rd photograph next to the gear lever and underneath on the protection cover i see some oil because mine has exactly the same. http://chinariders.net/modules.php?n...ewtopic&t=7727 Propably as you said after 10.000 miles needs many o-ring replacements. Mines got 17.000 Km => 11.000 miles about. Can you give me some info about those o-ring changes you made on zong? when you have time, i will appreciate it.
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08-09-2010, 04:11 AM	#14
geo99rge Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 40	Thank you for the immediate reply (i was waiting, so no problem exists) when i got it from the workshop at home, i lubricated the chain, i will live it without lubrication for some days to check and reply back for the results.
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08-09-2010, 01:17 PM	#15
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Great pics! Welcome to the forum! __________________ Happy to serve.
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