Zongshen 200GY-2: 50,000 Miles Recorded

SpudRider · 07-13-2012, 03:16 AM

On July 4, 2012, my Zong reached 50,000 miles on the odometer.

Here are some photos from that day's ride.

I love the TW200 engine in my Zong. I especially love the wide-ratio transmission with a "grandpa" first gear.

I recently geared down my Zong to a 14T/58T sprocket combination, and I am impressed how well the bike pulls me up steep, loose, technical inclines.

With my 18-inch rear wheel, I believe my current sprocket combination approximates a 14T/55T sprocket combination on the TW200.

The sun was setting as I descended the mountain.

I returned to pavement before nightfall. However, I stopped to record 50,000 miles on the odometer in the dark, as I was riding home.

Spud

Pliskin · 07-13-2012, 04:05 AM

50,000 miles Spud that is just impressive. It's more than impressive i think. I don't know of anyone having that many miles on 200cc. I wish you many more safe miles on Zong. Are you aiming for any number in particular? That second picture is a teaser.

SpudRider · 07-13-2012, 04:20 AM

Thank you, Pliskin.

Since I have modified my Zong to suit my preferences, I intend to keep riding it as long as possible.

Currently, my Zong has never run better!

However, when necessary, I can repair my Zong's engine, or I can buy a new Zongshen engine. If a good deal presents itself, I certainly wouldn't mind bolting a larger, Yamaha XT225/TT-R225/TT-R230 engine into the Zong's frame.

Spud

FastDoc · 07-13-2012, 11:35 AM

It's official.

You've gotten your money's worth. :wink:

shortyg83 · 07-13-2012, 12:03 PM

That is amazing.
I assume this required alot of care and maintenance along the way, but still to get that much out of a bike people widly consider a throw a way or disposable is pretty awesome.

I hope to keep learning and get mine to just last maybe 2000miles lol

SpudRider · 07-13-2012, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

It's official.

You've gotten your money's worth. :wink:

Thank you, Brother Bill.

Do you really think I got all $950 worth of my money? :P

P.S. Congratulations on reaching 9,000 posts at China Riders! You are now in the home stretch for reaching the prestigious, 5-digit post figure.

Spud

SpudRider · 07-13-2012, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by shortyg83

That is amazing.
I assume this required alot of care and maintenance along the way, but still to get that much out of a bike people widly consider a throw a way or disposable is pretty awesome.

I hope to keep learning and get mine to just last maybe 2000miles lol

I haven't done anything extraordinary to keep my Zong running, Shorty.

I rebuilt the top end of my Zongshen engine at 31,500 miles. However, this is not unusual; I rebuilt the top end of my Honda XR650L engine at 29,000 miles.

In all honesty, my Zongshen 200GY-2 is a well built, wonderful little motorcycle.

Change the engine oil regularly, and adjust the valve lash periodically, and your Chinese motorcycle will last many thousands of miles.

They might be inexpensive, but these are not "throw away" motorcycles.

Spud

dibe · 07-13-2012, 10:09 PM

Congrats. That's pretty darn impressive for a bike that cost less then 1k

zingshoen · 07-14-2012, 02:37 AM

onto the next 50000, safely and happily, then

the zong s a happy little goat, hardy and cheap to run...

SpudRider · 07-14-2012, 03:49 AM

Thank you, gentlemen.

I've heard the TW200 called a mule.

I rather like the comparison of my Zong to a "happy little (mountain) goat."

Indeed, this bike goes more places than I could have ever imagined when I first bought it.

The Zong is also very inexpensive to operate, maintain, and repair.

Spud

Weldangrind · 07-14-2012, 02:02 PM

Quite remarkable, Spud. Here's to 100,000 miles!

SpudRider · 07-14-2012, 04:44 PM

Thank you, Weld.

Spud

wilserchinarider · 07-15-2012, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by dibe

Congrats. That's pretty darn impressive for a bike that cost less then 1k

Pretty good for a bike of any price range in my opinion...just guessing but I imagine a fair number of high end bikes need major service before that mileage...cough BMW

SpudRider · 07-15-2012, 07:48 PM

My Zong's engine is manufactured as well as any Yamaha engine.

Indeed, the rest of my bike is also well manufactured. I'm very glad I purchased my Zongshen 200GY-2.

I don't know why Zongshen decided to stop exporting these bikes to the United States. :roll:

Spud

MICRider · 07-15-2012, 11:46 PM

That's remarkable mileage, a lot of Japanese bikes don't make it that far! Testament to build quality and maintenance! 8)

07-13-2012, 03:16 AM	#1
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Zongshen 200GY-2: 50,000 Miles Recorded On July 4, 2012, my Zong reached 50,000 miles on the odometer. Here are some photos from that day's ride. I love the TW200 engine in my Zong. I especially love the wide-ratio transmission with a "grandpa" first gear. I recently geared down my Zong to a 14T/58T sprocket combination, and I am impressed how well the bike pulls me up steep, loose, technical inclines. With my 18-inch rear wheel, I believe my current sprocket combination approximates a 14T/55T sprocket combination on the TW200. The sun was setting as I descended the mountain. I returned to pavement before nightfall. However, I stopped to record 50,000 miles on the odometer in the dark, as I was riding home. 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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07-13-2012, 04:05 AM	#2
Pliskin Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 341	50,000 miles Spud that is just impressive. It's more than impressive i think. I don't know of anyone having that many miles on 200cc. I wish you many more safe miles on Zong. Are you aiming for any number in particular? That second picture is a teaser. __________________ Zongshen 200gy-2
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07-13-2012, 04:20 AM	#3
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Thank you, Pliskin. Since I have modified my Zong to suit my preferences, I intend to keep riding it as long as possible. Currently, my Zong has never run better! However, when necessary, I can repair my Zong's engine, or I can buy a new Zongshen engine. If a good deal presents itself, I certainly wouldn't mind bolting a larger, Yamaha XT225/TT-R225/TT-R230 engine into the Zong's frame. 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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07-13-2012, 11:35 AM	#4
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	It's official. You've gotten your money's worth. :wink: __________________ Happy to serve.
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07-14-2012, 02:37 AM	#9
zingshoen Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Posts: 648	onto the next 50000, safely and happily, then the zong s a happy little goat, hardy and cheap to run... __________________ 1971 Garelli Gulp 50cc with open ports and 16 mm Bing Carbie + 1980 Honda XL 223 ZS + 2007 Zongshen LZX200G + DR400SM
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07-13-2012, 12:03 PM	#5
shortyg83 Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 63	That is amazing. I assume this required alot of care and maintenance along the way, but still to get that much out of a bike people widly consider a throw a way or disposable is pretty awesome. I hope to keep learning and get mine to just last maybe 2000miles lol
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07-13-2012, 10:09 PM	#8
dibe Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 28	Congrats. That's pretty darn impressive for a bike that cost less then 1k
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07-14-2012, 03:49 AM	#10
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Thank you, gentlemen. I've heard the TW200 called a mule. I rather like the comparison of my Zong to a "happy little (mountain) goat." Indeed, this bike goes more places than I could have ever imagined when I first bought it. The Zong is also very inexpensive to operate, maintain, and repair. 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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07-14-2012, 02:02 PM	#11
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Quite remarkable, Spud. Here's to 100,000 miles! __________________ 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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07-14-2012, 04:44 PM	#12
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Thank you, Weld. 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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07-15-2012, 07:48 PM	#14
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	My Zong's engine is manufactured as well as any Yamaha engine. Indeed, the rest of my bike is also well manufactured. I'm very glad I purchased my Zongshen 200GY-2. I don't know why Zongshen decided to stop exporting these bikes to the United States. :roll: 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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07-15-2012, 11:46 PM	#15
MICRider Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 3,274	That's remarkable mileage, a lot of Japanese bikes don't make it that far! Testament to build quality and maintenance! 8)
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