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10-19-2015, 10:46 AM | #1 |
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The Zongshen TT 250 is Coming
CSC is definitely going to import the Zongshen TT Special. The bike is currently undergoing EPA certification tests.
http://californiascooterco.com/blog/?p=18559
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10-19-2015, 11:03 AM | #2 |
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That's good news and must mean that the RX3 has been a financial success so far. Hope to see them import a whole line of Zongshen bikes in the future.
Maybe I can order an oil pump chain when they get their parts stock in place. |
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10-19-2015, 04:39 PM | #3 | |
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10-19-2015, 04:59 PM | #4 | |
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It's a similar idea to the plate type cam chains but only 3 plates wide and very tiny. My guess is that most CG engines with a balance shaft use the same oil pump chain.
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10-19-2015, 11:15 AM | #5 |
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I like it, but it needs to come with a rear rack, to make it easier to install some luggage, or haul stuff (just a suggestions for while they are testing it)
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10-19-2015, 11:25 AM | #6 |
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I agree. I think all dual sport bikes need a strong luggage rack.
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10-19-2015, 01:15 PM | #7 |
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I believe it has a rack, looks exactly like my Hawk. The rear cast aluminum rack doesn't look like much of a rack, but it is very useful. Works as well or better than the 1'st generation chinabike tubular racks, and is more attractive in my opinion.
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10-19-2015, 11:55 AM | #8 |
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Pricing is not yet confirmed right? Very nice looking bike.
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10-19-2015, 12:48 PM | #9 |
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That's correct. I haven't seen any official price listed. However, the CSC Blog hints we are going to learn more in the near future.
I believe this bike has an actual 250cc engine. In addition, CSC has ordered the bikes with USD forks, and disc brakes on both wheels.
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10-19-2015, 04:35 PM | #10 | |
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10-19-2015, 07:18 PM | #11 |
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If my memory is not failing me, Joe Berk told me it is a 249cc Zongshen engine. I believe either HumanBeing, or Joe, can verify such a motor exists.
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10-22-2015, 12:11 AM | #12 |
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I had several questions to ask, so I called CSC today. I inquired regarding the engine size of the TT Special. CSC did believe the engine was 249cc, but they discovered they were wrong. Once again, you are correct my friend.
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10-22-2015, 10:56 AM | #13 |
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Spud,
Did they say what the bore and stroke are, or the engine number? |
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10-24-2015, 07:20 PM | #14 | |
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Weld, you're correct!
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What else do you know for sure about the CSC's TT250 bike? |
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10-25-2015, 01:28 AM | #15 |
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If you're asking me, I only know what I see. CG (pushrod) counterbalanced motor, inverted forks, disc front and rear, air injection reaction device in the exhaust, Keihin-style carb and what looks to be a comfy saddle. Sharp bike.
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