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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Idaho
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Zong Before & After Photos: 3 Photos Spanning 1 Year
I went for a ride today, and visited one of my favorite, local mountains.
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The second photograph was taken in late fall, 2009, as Idaho prepared for another Winter. ![]() The final photograph was taken this afternoon, in early spring, 2010, as the lengthening days slowly cause the winter snows to recede. ![]() ![]() EDIT Today, on March 21, 2012, I added this photograph of my Zong in its current configuration. ![]() ![]() Spud ![]()
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Sardis, BC, Canada
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That's quite a transformation, although it doesn't show the original rear wheel. Nice machine (he said, enviously).
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![]() ![]() ![]() It appears we had a little more snow this winter, than last. ![]() Spud ![]()
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Southeastern Washington desert
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Global Warming. :roll:
Beautiful pics Spud. The Great American Northwest has never looked finer. ![]()
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Alberta, Canada
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Wow! Awesome pics!
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Charles Town W.V.
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Spud do you have a spot marked to place the bike every time or are you using gps to locate it in the same place every picture ? i always liked the zong looks , but i have to say your mods have added to the joy of looking at it . i'd bet from a ride point of view , made it at least twice the bike it was , oe setup
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![]() ![]() ![]() I don't mark the location, or use a GPS receiver to locate my Zong at the same spot for these photographs. I just remember the beautiful view, and the correct turn in the gravel road! ![]() ![]() ![]() Spud ![]()
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Idaho
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As you can see in the photographs above, I have made extensive modifications to my Zongshen 200GY-2 motorcycle.
![]() ![]() Zongshen 200GY-2 Mods: Yamaha XT225 swingarm, XT225 shock absorber, XT225 progressive shock linkage, XT225 rear wheel, Roketa DB-07A front wheel, XT225 exhaust header, FMF Universal Spark Arrestor, Clarke, XT225 fuel tank, Polisport front fender, Ricochet skid plate, left crankcase cover mod, DRC Edge-2 tail light, H4, halogen headlight, LED turn signals & indicator lights, et cetera. If you wish to learn more about my bike's modifications, along with technical information concerning servicing and repairing the Zongshen 200GY-2 motorcycle, you might enjoy reading the threads contained in the Zongshen Sierra 200GY-2 Modifications & Maintenance sticky, located at the top of the Dual Sport Forum. ![]() http://chinariders.net/modules.php?n...ewtopic&t=8673 Spud ![]()
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Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." ![]() 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 Last edited by SpudRider; 05-16-2013 at 04:47 AM. |
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Join Date: Feb 2010
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Spud,
What's next for the Zong?
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Zongshen Sierra Mods: knock off DRC Edge II Taillight , FMF Turbine Core 2 Silencer, Halogen bulb, 18" Wheels, Real Tires |
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Idaho
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![]() I just installed a KMC 428UO, O-ring drive chain. I am very impressed with the quality of this drive chain, and I am interested to see how long it lasts. How are your 18-inch SpudWheel, and your new, Shinko 244 tires working for you, Alan? ![]() P.S. My Zong's odometer has now recorded 39,500 miles. ![]() Spud ![]()
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Idaho
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I have made a few additional changes to my Zong since the last photographs posted on this thread. Therefore, I present some more photos of my Zong as it was configured, in October of 2010.
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Southeastern Washington desert
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Amazing longevity Spud. A testament to your maintenence and the Zong's quality. I wonder what the record is? Q's up to all of 3,800 miles. Not bad for one year and a guy who has a butt load of bikes though I suppose.
I get about 10,000 motorcycle miles a year in so I can't complain.
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Sardis, BC, Canada
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What has drawn you to high rise Pro Taper ATV bars Spud?
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