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Old 11-18-2013, 05:55 AM   #1
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Zongshen monster

Here's my weapon of choice...i hope to post some pics & vids from rides soon.




 
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Old 11-18-2013, 10:17 AM   #2
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I think the supermoto look suits that bike very well.
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Old 11-18-2013, 12:37 PM   #3
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You Zong looks great! I've never seen such mirrors before; do you get a good view to the rear? Please tell us more about your tail light. The rest of your bike appears to be in stock configuration.
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Old 11-18-2013, 01:09 PM   #4
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Looks great.

What is the weather like there now? I assume very pleasant? Lots of tight/twisty/older roads too I assume?

If that's the case you have a dream bike there!
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Old 11-18-2013, 01:10 PM   #5
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I just checked the weather in Zagreb....

Doesn't look like a good week to ride :-(
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Old 11-18-2013, 01:14 PM   #6
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Thanks guys, glad you like it
Mirrors are almost useless if you're counting on relying just on them but having spent so much time on sport bikes i lost my habit of looking in them so i barely notice. before every overtake i check mirrors (carefully...they're small as they seem so if im not sure i take my sweet time checking) and i take a glance over my shoulder (another habit from sport bikes)
i'll take some closeup shots of tail light and will post it here.
one of the things i'd like to change is rear rim. would be nice to have 17'' to broaden my choice of tires. Ones i have now (Sava MC7) are great when it's dry but as soon as first raindrops fall whole riding experience becomes a bit shaky.


 
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Old 11-18-2013, 01:51 PM   #7
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You want good rear view mirrors on a 60 MPH motorcycle, and check them frequently.
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Old 11-18-2013, 01:59 PM   #8
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I just checked the weather in Zagreb....

Doesn't look like a good week to ride :-(
it's not that bad...i lived in Split before. we had much stronger winds than Zagreb but lot less rain, and much much and i can't stress this enough, much less snow. Now i live in Zagreb and i don't plan on putting my zong in stasis till spring. if the bike starts it's warm enough to ride


 
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Old 11-18-2013, 02:04 PM   #9
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You can definitely lace a larger rim to the rear hub. I have built a number of custom, 18-inch wheels for my fellow Zongites. You just need to order some longer, custom spokes. I get my custom spokes from Buchanan's Spoke & Rim, in California.

http://www.buchananspokes.net/catego...spoke_sets.asp
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Old 11-19-2013, 03:20 PM   #10
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Couple of action shots




 
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Old 11-19-2013, 03:47 PM   #11
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Your bike looks great! Thanks for posting the action shots.

You might consider installing a black, Polisport Supermoto Front Fender on your bike. I really like the looks of that fender on my own Zong.

http://cycleplicity.com/products/243...FUHhQgoddTQANg

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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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Old 11-19-2013, 03:57 PM   #12
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Thanks spud...i'm considering to change the fender with ktm exc 300 original if it fits. but first i must decide what to do with a rear wheel. I ride mainly on roads and maybe 20% off them so i'd like to keep it as supermoto (with road sport or sport touring tires)
when money allows i plan on getting a zongshen bull 250 and make it my offroad zombie evasion vehicle



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Old 11-19-2013, 04:26 PM   #13
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I suggest you consider an 18-inch rear wheel. The bike looks good with a pair of 18-inch wheels, and you will have an excellent choice of tires for both wheels. Here's a photograph of my Zong with two, 18-inch wheels.

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2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200)
2005 Honda XR650L
2004 Honda CRF250X
1998 Kawasaki KDX220

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Old 11-19-2013, 04:35 PM   #14
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I understand Croatian zombies are the worst.
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Old 12-06-2013, 04:09 AM   #15
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Here's couple more shots of my ZS. This one is taken near Klis fortress (month or so ago)


These are near my place of residence in Zagreb (few days ago)







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