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**cheesy** · 04-19-2014, 07:49 AM

I'm bit late to the party. All I can say is "WOW"!

I don't have anything 'period correct', but I would recommend either the MKS Sylvan Quill,
http://www.universalcycles.com/shopp...&category=1671
or the MKS Sylvan Touring pedals.
http://www.universalcycles.com/shopp...&category=1671

They are well built, look the part, and best, not all that spendy. I have them on several different bikes.

wret · 04-19-2014, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

The lever (on the engine) takes a great deal of effort and requires the lever on the bars. You're not likely to move the lever and actuate the clutch by hand. What you're feeling by hand is only freeplay.

Looks like you were right. I think it will be fine with a little leverage.

SpudRider · 04-19-2014, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheesy

I'm bit late to the party. All I can say is "WOW"!

I don't have anything 'period correct', but I would recommend either the MKS Sylvan Quill,
http://www.universalcycles.com/shopp...&category=1671
or the MKS Sylvan Touring pedals.
http://www.universalcycles.com/shopp...&category=1671

They are well built, look the part, and best, not all that spendy. I have them on several different bikes.

You must have been out of town, busy with work, or tending to the grandkids.

I wondered when you were going to show up.

Welcome aboard, Cheesy.

FastDoc · 04-19-2014, 02:37 PM

Those pedals are nostalgic for me. I remember the days of toe clips and leather straps. They were quite a skill set to learn. How things have changed nowadays.

wret · 04-19-2014, 05:59 PM

Thanks Cheesy. I'll look into those. They definitely have more appeal than the rubber paddles with reflectors that I've got now.

**cheesy** · 04-19-2014, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpudRider

You must have been out of town, busy with work, or tending to the grandkids.

I wondered when you were going to show up.

Welcome aboard, Cheesy.

All of the above, Spud.

wret · 04-20-2014, 12:47 PM

OK... Got the basic wiring done, cranked it over, GOT SPARK!!!!

Connected fuel line to carb, blocked off extra ports mentioned earlier, poured some gas in the tank, and... It started dribbling out a couple spots on the carb. I shut off the petcock and cranked the engine over and gas was spraying out the exhaust port so it was obviously flooded.

Anyone know anything about these carburetors?

FastDoc · 04-20-2014, 03:15 PM

Float sounds stuck.

wret · 04-20-2014, 04:42 PM

I guess I'll have to take it apart and look.

Anyway, got the engine running. Clutch seems fine. I'll post an ALMOST complete pic as soon as I get a chance.

Weldangrind · 04-20-2014, 05:45 PM

Is it a 200cc motor? If so, please do yourself a favour and buy a 30mm Mikuni. Here's one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/30MM-MIKUNI-...53f3ca&vxp=mtr

Jets are much easier to find, and the castings have been good in every one I've purchased.

wret · 04-20-2014, 10:03 PM

It's a 150cc but that should fit. I think I'll take your advice. Thanks!

SpudRider · 04-21-2014, 02:21 AM

You are making good progress getting spark to the plug.

Your bike is a beautiful piece of art.

Weldangrind · 04-21-2014, 11:30 AM

The 30mm Mikuni will physically fit, but it might be a little large to feed 150cc. Not much of a gamble at that price, and you can always reduce the jet size as necessary. The fact that you have a straight pipe (presumably with no baffles) and a pod filter will help. The carb will be delivered with a 100 main jet and a 20 slow jet, both of which are too small to feed 200cc in most cases.

Indeed, your bike is quite beautiful. Thanks for taking the time to share it with us.

Weldangrind · 04-21-2014, 11:34 AM

I have a couple of other thoughts about your amazing project. If you wish to lose the Zongshen name on the engine, you can likely buy blank engine covers that won't have any name. There'll be nothing to take away from that wonderful Indian font on the tank.

It appears that you're using a kill switch from a China bike that is black plastic. Since any kill switch that fits 7/8" bars will do, I recommend a vintage aluminum kill switch, like you would find on an old TS185 Suzuki.

wret · 04-21-2014, 12:37 PM

Yeah, I kind of raised the bar for myself with the detail I've put into other areas and cheap plastic controls just don't measure up.

04-19-2014, 07:49 AM	#31
cheesy Moderator Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Elburn, IL Posts: 5,765	I'm bit late to the party. All I can say is "WOW"! I don't have anything 'period correct', but I would recommend either the MKS Sylvan Quill, http://www.universalcycles.com/shopp...&category=1671 or the MKS Sylvan Touring pedals. http://www.universalcycles.com/shopp...&category=1671 They are well built, look the part, and best, not all that spendy. I have them on several different bikes. __________________ Cheesy ______________________________________ 07 Hi Bird Enduro-Flown the Coop 07 Ural Gear Up 79 Honda CX500 77 VeloSolex 4600 V3 73 VeloSolex 3800 I'm making this up as I go.-Indiana Jones Telling me something 'is for my own good', is a fast way to a fat lip.-Me I don't even care about my own problems, why should I care about yours?-Quote on one of my favorite t-shirts
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04-19-2014, 02:37 PM	#34
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Those pedals are nostalgic for me. I remember the days of toe clips and leather straps. They were quite a skill set to learn. How things have changed nowadays. __________________ Happy to serve.
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FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Float sounds stuck. __________________ Happy to serve.
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04-20-2014, 05:45 PM	#40
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Is it a 200cc motor? If so, please do yourself a favour and buy a 30mm Mikuni. Here's one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/30MM-MIKUNI-...53f3ca&vxp=mtr Jets are much easier to find, and the castings have been good in every one I've purchased. __________________ 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, 02:21 AM	#42
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	You are making good progress getting spark to the plug. Your bike is a beautiful piece of art. __________________ 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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04-19-2014, 05:59 PM	#35
wret Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 30	Thanks Cheesy. I'll look into those. They definitely have more appeal than the rubber paddles with reflectors that I've got now.
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04-20-2014, 12:47 PM	#37
wret Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 30	OK... Got the basic wiring done, cranked it over, GOT SPARK!!!! Connected fuel line to carb, blocked off extra ports mentioned earlier, poured some gas in the tank, and... It started dribbling out a couple spots on the carb. I shut off the petcock and cranked the engine over and gas was spraying out the exhaust port so it was obviously flooded. Anyone know anything about these carburetors?
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04-20-2014, 04:42 PM	#39
wret Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 30	I guess I'll have to take it apart and look. Anyway, got the engine running. Clutch seems fine. I'll post an ALMOST complete pic as soon as I get a chance.
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04-21-2014, 11:30 AM	#43
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	The 30mm Mikuni will physically fit, but it might be a little large to feed 150cc. Not much of a gamble at that price, and you can always reduce the jet size as necessary. The fact that you have a straight pipe (presumably with no baffles) and a pod filter will help. The carb will be delivered with a 100 main jet and a 20 slow jet, both of which are too small to feed 200cc in most cases. Indeed, your bike is quite beautiful. Thanks for taking the time to share it with us. __________________ 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, 11:34 AM	#44
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I have a couple of other thoughts about your amazing project. If you wish to lose the Zongshen name on the engine, you can likely buy blank engine covers that won't have any name. There'll be nothing to take away from that wonderful Indian font on the tank. It appears that you're using a kill switch from a China bike that is black plastic. Since any kill switch that fits 7/8" bars will do, I recommend a vintage aluminum kill switch, like you would find on an old TS185 Suzuki. __________________ 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, 12:37 PM	#45
wret Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 30	Yeah, I kind of raised the bar for myself with the detail I've put into other areas and cheap plastic controls just don't measure up.
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