Painting A Hawk

newrider93 · 03-26-2016, 10:14 AM

Just wondering if any of you Hawk riders has attempted to paint their plastics to make it a different color.

SpudRider · 03-26-2016, 10:42 AM

I'm not a Hawk owner, but I have been painting my Zongshen Sierra 200 for about seven years. At the moment, I am also painting my Zongshen RX3.

I highly recommend Krylon Fusion spray paint. It doesn't require a primer, fuses to the plastic, coats well, comes in a nice variety of colors, and is inexpensive.

http://www.krylon.com/products/fusion-for-plastic/

You can buy Krylon Fusion spray paint at Walmart, Ace Hardware, Fred Meyer, and many auto parts stores.

newrider93 · 03-26-2016, 10:44 AM

Awesome thanks Spud. I was looking at the Krylon Fusion Paint. Saw it at my local Walmart. They had it all on sale for $4 a can.

SeerAtlas · 03-26-2016, 12:08 PM

hey Spud!, you figured out which color is the "fast" one yet?

my zong 200 is still pristine orange and running like a champ. still heavy tho lol

Ron B · 03-26-2016, 12:19 PM

what color? if its orange don't do it yet....

...wait a little bit.

SpudRider · 03-26-2016, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by SeerAtlas

hey Spud!, you figured out which color is the "fast" one yet?

my zong 200 is still pristine orange and running like a champ. still heavy tho lol

After all these years, I discovered blue was just as fast as orange.

About a week ago I repainted my Zongshen Sierra blue.

I am currently repainting my Zongshen RX3. It will be blue, as well.

superchevy · 03-26-2016, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by SpudRider

I'm not a Hawk owner, but I have been painting my Zongshen Sierra 200 for about seven years. At the moment, I am also painting my Zongshen RX3.

I highly recommend Krylon Fusion spray paint. It doesn't require a primer, fuses to the plastic, coats well, comes in a nice variety of colors, and is inexpensive.

http://www.krylon.com/products/fusion-for-plastic/

You can buy Krylon Fusion spray paint at Walmart, Ace Hardware, Fred Meyer, and many auto parts stores.

Looks like that Zong has a Yamaha Engine. Said Yamaha on Engine side cover.

SpudRider · 03-26-2016, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by superchevy

Looks like that Zong has a Yamaha Engine. Said Yamaha on Engine side cover.

You are very observant, and correct.

After 70,000 miles I decided to retire my original Zongshen engine, after submerging the entire bike in a mud pond. I found a used, Yamaha XT225 engine on eBay, so I transplanted the engine into my Zong.

You can read about the engine swap at the following thread.

http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=15995

superchevy · 03-26-2016, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by SpudRider

You are very observant, and correct.

After 70,000 miles I decided to retire my original Zongshen engine, after submerging the entire bike in a mud pond. I found a used, Yamaha XT225 engine on eBay, so I transplanted the engine into my Zong.

You can read about the engine swap at the following thread.

http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=15995

I was not knocking your bike. I really like it. Where would a person find one like it?

SpudRider · 03-26-2016, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by superchevy

I was not knocking your bike. I really like it. Where would a person find one like it?

No problema.

Unfortunately, my Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) is no longer being manufactured.

I'm glad I bought the bike, new-in-the-crate, in 2008. It is a great little motorcycle.

superchevy · 03-26-2016, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by SpudRider

No problema.

Unfortunately, my Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) is no longer being manufactured.

I'm glad I bought the bike, new-in-the-crate, in 2008. It is a great little motorcycle.

Been looking at the Hawk 250. These appear to be a decent bike. Have not decided for sure just yet. Need more good reports on them before I make up my mind.

BlackBike · 03-26-2016, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by newrider93

Awesome thanks Spud. I was looking at the Krylon Fusion Paint. Saw it at my local Walmart. They had it all on sale for $4 a can.

Don't forget, also pick up a can of the fusion gloss clear over the color.

Wolftrax · 03-27-2016, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by SpudRider

You are very observant, and correct.

After 70,000 miles I decided to retire my original Zongshen engine, after submerging the entire bike in a mud pond. I found a used, Yamaha XT225 engine on eBay, so I transplanted the engine into my Zong.

You can read about the engine swap at the following thread.

http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=15995

Now I see how you racked up all those miles. Sitting still it's going 9mph.

SpudRider · 03-27-2016, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Wolftrax

Now I see how you racked up all those miles. Sitting still it's going 9mph.

newrider93 · 04-02-2016, 07:22 PM

Yup I did it. Thanks for your advice guys.

03-26-2016, 10:14 AM	#1
newrider93 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Missouri USA Posts: 164	Painting A Hawk Just wondering if any of you Hawk riders has attempted to paint their plastics to make it a different color.
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03-26-2016, 10:42 AM	#2
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	I'm not a Hawk owner, but I have been painting my Zongshen Sierra 200 for about seven years. At the moment, I am also painting my Zongshen RX3. I highly recommend Krylon Fusion spray paint. It doesn't require a primer, fuses to the plastic, coats well, comes in a nice variety of colors, and is inexpensive. http://www.krylon.com/products/fusion-for-plastic/ You can buy Krylon Fusion spray paint at Walmart, Ace Hardware, Fred Meyer, and many auto parts stores. __________________ 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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03-26-2016, 12:08 PM	#4
SeerAtlas Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 770	hey Spud!, you figured out which color is the "fast" one yet? my zong 200 is still pristine orange and running like a champ. still heavy tho lol __________________ Seer's First LAW-"FLY THE PLANE!", fail that, and nothing else matters. 12th Law- Consider what marvels you might do if only you had tomorrow to live over again. Third Law-When someone tells you some thing "Can't Be Done", what they're really saying is They can't do it!!14th Law-Just because something "IS", doesn't necessarily mean it SHOULD be.. Eighth Law-The only true personal security is anonymity.Ninth Law-Humans tend to learn very little when speaking.10th Law-Some lives ARE worth taking
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03-26-2016, 10:44 AM	#3
newrider93 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Missouri USA Posts: 164	Awesome thanks Spud. I was looking at the Krylon Fusion Paint. Saw it at my local Walmart. They had it all on sale for $4 a can.
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03-26-2016, 12:19 PM	#5
Ron B Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Tuscaloosa Al. Posts: 433	what color? if its orange don't do it yet.... ...wait a little bit.
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