Hello

rdgomes · 06-15-2018, 03:00 AM

Hello,

I'm new here. Name's Raphael. I was born in Brazil, but live in Virginia.

Last year, I bought Zongshen ZS125GY, with the intentions of getting it running and having it be a dual sport to play around on. The bike was not in running order, and I don't think it's ever been registered, as there was no title. The battery was dead, it was missing a fuel line from the petcock to the carburetor, the front brake (hydraulic) was shot, as the little screen where you usually check the level was busted. But it had good compression and seemed viable. So I bought it for $80. "What a steal!" I thought. But upon getting home and taking it apart, giving her a bath, and taking a real good look at it, I think I may have bit more than I could chew, as I could not for the life of me find parts for it anywhere. I ended up breaking the petcock while cleaning it, so I need a new one of those now too. Cleaned the carburetor too, but that was fine, other than needing a new throttle cable/assembly as well as new grips.

Well the winter was too cold this year for me to be in the garage fixing her up, so I put it off. Now it's summer again and I want her up and running so I can finally enjoy riding her. I've decided I'm going to basically have to use aftermarket parts and maybe even fabricate my own things to get this thing in any usable way. I haven't even begun thinking about making it road ready. Not until it's running and functional anyways. I'll leave that headache for later.

Anyways, I was watching youtuber Each Adventure, and he said this was a strong community and I hoped I could get some help finding parts for this poor bike. I will put some pictures up soon so you guys can get a look at her. I have the pics on my phone though, and right now I'm on my computer.

I look forward to learning from everyone here!

Raphael

Essayons · 06-15-2018, 03:48 AM

Welcome Raphael. There is definitely a lot of friendly knowledgeable people here. Posting pictures will surely help.

rdgomes · 06-15-2018, 04:41 AM

How do I post a picture on here? Kinda of new to forums lol.

Weldangrind · 06-15-2018, 12:24 PM

Welcome, Raphael! Here's a pic tutorial:
http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=14422

Megadan · 06-15-2018, 02:08 PM

Welcome Raphael. I think you will find that if you look in the right places, the parts you need are actually not that hard to get your hands on. You might have to wait 2-3 weeks for them to ship from overseas, but they are out there on websites like TaoBao, yoycart, etc. We can definitely help you get it figured out though!

Hawk 229cc · 06-15-2018, 03:45 PM

welcome to forum ,yes when they sell used ,some think they are done til the right person gets them running again

rdgomes · 06-15-2018, 06:51 PM

Thanks everyone, I hope to get her up and running so I can have some fun!

Here she is in all her glory.
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rdgomes · 06-15-2018, 07:17 PM

This picture was on the posting when I bought the bike and it shows how well taken care of the bike was.

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**JerryHawk250** · 06-15-2018, 08:03 PM

So glad you rescued the old girl and gave her a good home.

slowroller · 06-15-2018, 08:27 PM

Welcome aboard also from virginia.

siikmonkee · 06-15-2018, 09:07 PM

$100 bucks???? Killer deal!

dpl096 · 06-15-2018, 09:33 PM

Welcome aboard and congratulations on the Zong.

06-15-2018, 03:00 AM	#1
rdgomes Join Date: Jun 2018 Posts: 5	Hello Hello, I'm new here. Name's Raphael. I was born in Brazil, but live in Virginia. Last year, I bought Zongshen ZS125GY, with the intentions of getting it running and having it be a dual sport to play around on. The bike was not in running order, and I don't think it's ever been registered, as there was no title. The battery was dead, it was missing a fuel line from the petcock to the carburetor, the front brake (hydraulic) was shot, as the little screen where you usually check the level was busted. But it had good compression and seemed viable. So I bought it for $80. "What a steal!" I thought. But upon getting home and taking it apart, giving her a bath, and taking a real good look at it, I think I may have bit more than I could chew, as I could not for the life of me find parts for it anywhere. I ended up breaking the petcock while cleaning it, so I need a new one of those now too. Cleaned the carburetor too, but that was fine, other than needing a new throttle cable/assembly as well as new grips. Well the winter was too cold this year for me to be in the garage fixing her up, so I put it off. Now it's summer again and I want her up and running so I can finally enjoy riding her. I've decided I'm going to basically have to use aftermarket parts and maybe even fabricate my own things to get this thing in any usable way. I haven't even begun thinking about making it road ready. Not until it's running and functional anyways. I'll leave that headache for later. Anyways, I was watching youtuber Each Adventure, and he said this was a strong community and I hoped I could get some help finding parts for this poor bike. I will put some pictures up soon so you guys can get a look at her. I have the pics on my phone though, and right now I'm on my computer. I look forward to learning from everyone here! Raphael
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06-15-2018, 12:24 PM	#4
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Welcome, Raphael! Here's a pic tutorial: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=14422 __________________ 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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Megadan Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 8,110	Welcome Raphael. I think you will find that if you look in the right places, the parts you need are actually not that hard to get your hands on. You might have to wait 2-3 weeks for them to ship from overseas, but they are out there on websites like TaoBao, yoycart, etc. We can definitely help you get it figured out though! __________________ Hawk Information and Resource guide: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=20331 2018 Hawk 250 - Full Mod list here. http://www.chinariders.net/showpost....62&postcount=1 2024 Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 https://chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=34124
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06-15-2018, 03:48 AM	#2
Essayons Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: fontana, california Posts: 333	Welcome Raphael. There is definitely a lot of friendly knowledgeable people here. Posting pictures will surely help.
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06-15-2018, 04:41 AM	#3
rdgomes Join Date: Jun 2018 Posts: 5	How do I post a picture on here? Kinda of new to forums lol.
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06-15-2018, 03:45 PM	#6
Hawk 229cc Join Date: Jun 2018 Posts: 214	welcome to forum ,yes when they sell used ,some think they are done til the right person gets them running again
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06-15-2018, 06:51 PM	#7
rdgomes Join Date: Jun 2018 Posts: 5	Thanks everyone, I hope to get her up and running so I can have some fun! Here she is in all her glory.
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06-15-2018, 07:17 PM	#8
rdgomes Join Date: Jun 2018 Posts: 5	This picture was on the posting when I bought the bike and it shows how well taken care of the bike was.
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06-15-2018, 08:27 PM	#10
slowroller Join Date: May 2018 Posts: 77	Welcome aboard also from virginia.
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06-15-2018, 09:07 PM	#11
siikmonkee Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Utah Posts: 54	$100 bucks???? Killer deal!
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