Zong Before & After Photos: 3 Photos Spanning 1 Year - Page 2

Barnone · 11-17-2010, 07:45 AM

Spud,
Good looking bike and beautiful photos. I call you the mod king. The JCW large box looks fine on your bike. I guess I just have to get use to it on my Q.

SpudRider · 11-17-2010, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

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.

Thank you, Doc.

I don't know the record for longevity. However, I do know the Zongshen 167FML engine will last a very long time if it is properly maintained.

Zongshen, Qingqi, Loncin, and other Chinese companies have a well deserved reputation for building small displacement, air cooled engines.

When this engine finally wears out, I plan to replace it with another, new, Zongshen engine.

Spud

SpudRider · 11-17-2010, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

What has drawn you to high rise Pro Taper ATV bars Spud?

The riders on the Yamaha, TW200 forums highly recommend these handlebars; I have also read good reports concerning these handlebars on other forums.

My current handlebars have roughly the same dimensions as these Pro Taper handlebars, and I believe I can install these handlebars without needing to buy longer control cables.

Spud

FastDoc · 11-17-2010, 11:38 AM

I've ridden 2 stroke dirtbikes with Pro Tapers and they really seemed to reduce felt vibration, and they are super strong and light. IIRC you need a different tripple clamp though.

SpudRider · 11-17-2010, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Barnone

Spud,
Good looking bike and beautiful photos. I call you the mod king. The JCW large box looks fine on your bike. I guess I just have to get use to it on my Q.

Thank you, Bar.

As with myself, and several other riders, I believe you will quickly learn to enjoy the extra capacity afforded by the large, J.C. Whitney travel trunk.

Whether I am shopping for groceries, or traveling on a 500-mile excursion, I greatly enjoy this weatherproof, lockable, easily detachable, inexpensive, rugged, and voluminous travel trunk!

Spud

FastDoc · 11-17-2010, 11:43 AM

"I wish it was just a little bigger"

:oops:

SpudRider · 11-17-2010, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

I've ridden 2 stroke dirtbikes with Pro Tapers and they really seemed to reduce felt vibration, and they are super strong and light. IIRC you need a different tripple clamp though.

I plan to install the Pro Taper handlebars when I change my fork oil, fork seals, and dust wipers. I don't anticipate any installation problems; however, if these handlebars don't work on my Zong, I plan to install them on my Honda, XR650L.

Spud

alan566 · 11-17-2010, 09:40 PM

There doing good, hold air anyway. lol I haven't ridding but a few miles on it since I put the wheels and tires on. It got colder and the wife is keeping me busy getting ready for Christmas on with any of my spare time. Maybe I can give a better report soon.

Weldangrind · 11-17-2010, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

I've ridden 2 stroke dirtbikes with Pro Tapers and they really seemed to reduce felt vibration, and they are super strong and light. IIRC you need a different tripple clamp though.

Really? Aren't they 7/8"?

SpudRider · 11-17-2010, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

I've ridden 2 stroke dirtbikes with Pro Tapers and they really seemed to reduce felt vibration, and they are super strong and light. IIRC you need a different tripple clamp though.

Really? Aren't they 7/8"?

My Pro Taper handlebars are 7/8-inch diameter; I won't need a different clamp.

Spud

FastDoc · 11-17-2010, 10:43 PM

My memory here is about 11 years old. May have had a neuron croak in the meantime.

Weldangrind · 11-17-2010, 10:54 PM

I wouldn't be surprised if Fatbars need a larger clamp, but you'd think that would limit sales. Why would anyone buy a fatter bar when there are plenty of 7/8" options?

alan566 · 11-21-2010, 10:26 PM

Spud,
I rode about 50 miles today and the wheel and tires rode great. Just as good as the stock street tires, maybe better. No loss in power but I probably will go with the 13T front sprocket. The vibration was a lot better but it was a little weak keeping the hwy speed climbing hills. I have to say that the Shinko 244 was a great choice.
Alan

SpudRider · 11-21-2010, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by alan566

Spud,
I rode about 50 miles today and the wheel and tires rode great. Just as good as the stock street tires, maybe better. No loss in power but I probably will go with the 13T front sprocket. The vibration was a lot better but it was a little weak keeping the hwy speed climbing hills. I have to say that the Shinko 244 was a great choice.
Alan

I'm very glad your 18-inch Spudwheel, and Shinko 244 tires are working well for you, Alan! Thank you for posting the update.

Spud

gronet75 · 05-08-2011, 04:42 PM

Hey people ,,thanks to all of you i decided to buy a zongshen 200 ,,,than you for make me decide,,i will put some pic when i got it ,,thanks spud for your forum,,,

11-17-2010, 11:38 AM	#19
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I've ridden 2 stroke dirtbikes with Pro Tapers and they really seemed to reduce felt vibration, and they are super strong and light. IIRC you need a different tripple clamp though. __________________ Happy to serve.
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11-17-2010, 11:43 AM	#21
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	"I wish it was just a little bigger" :oops: __________________ Happy to serve.
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alan566 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hartwell, GA Posts: 187	There doing good, hold air anyway. lol I haven't ridding but a few miles on it since I put the wheels and tires on. It got colder and the wife is keeping me busy getting ready for Christmas on with any of my spare time. Maybe I can give a better report soon. __________________ Zongshen Sierra Mods: knock off DRC Edge II Taillight , FMF Turbine Core 2 Silencer, Halogen bulb, 18" Wheels, Real Tires
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11-17-2010, 10:43 PM	#26
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	My memory here is about 11 years old. May have had a neuron croak in the meantime. __________________ Happy to serve.
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11-17-2010, 10:54 PM	#27
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I wouldn't be surprised if Fatbars need a larger clamp, but you'd think that would limit sales. Why would anyone buy a fatter bar when there are plenty of 7/8" options? __________________ 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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11-17-2010, 07:45 AM	#16
Barnone Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,357	Spud, Good looking bike and beautiful photos. I call you the mod king. The JCW large box looks fine on your bike. I guess I just have to get use to it on my Q.
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11-21-2010, 10:26 PM	#28
alan566 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hartwell, GA Posts: 187	Spud, I rode about 50 miles today and the wheel and tires rode great. Just as good as the stock street tires, maybe better. No loss in power but I probably will go with the 13T front sprocket. The vibration was a lot better but it was a little weak keeping the hwy speed climbing hills. I have to say that the Shinko 244 was a great choice. Alan __________________ Zongshen Sierra Mods: knock off DRC Edge II Taillight , FMF Turbine Core 2 Silencer, Halogen bulb, 18" Wheels, Real Tires
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05-08-2011, 04:42 PM	#30
gronet75 Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 1	Im getting my zongshen today !!!! Hey people ,,thanks to all of you i decided to buy a zongshen 200 ,,,than you for make me decide,,i will put some pic when i got it ,,thanks spud for your forum,,,
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