The Zongshen TT 250 is Coming

[mjstef]

China Shipping follows Shanghai Port, Ningbo Port, Los Angeles Port. The transit time is around 21 days.......

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by rojo_grande

I'm gonna say the TT's will arrive tomorrow 3/31. Here's my redneck logic.

The pics from production were presumably taken on 3/16 and posted by Joe on 3/17 on the blog. I also assume the bikes would have shipped to Shanghai on the 16th and arrived in Shanghai no later than the 18th. Also assume the departed Shanghai at some point on the 18th. A quick Google search shows average transit times between Shanghai and Port of LA is 12 days. Assume I'm off by a day somewhere, that puts the TT's in port on 3/31. A day for customs (as long as the EPA doesn't get involved) and the bikes are at the CSC plant on 4/1 - 4/2.

It takes about 7 days to travel down the Yangtze River to Shanghai. Then it takes several days for the containers to transfer from the river container ship to the ocean container vessel. After the containers are transferred, the ocean going vessel usually waits about a week gathering other cargo, before it goes to sea. This vessel might stop in another port, such as Seoul, South Korea, for a few days to pick up additional cargo. Once the vessel heads for the high seas, it takes about 12 days to travel across the Pacific to the port in Long Beach. Then the vessel needs to get a birth in the harbor, and be unloaded, which takes a few days. Finally, the cargo needs to pass customs, and be transferred to CSC.

[mjstef]

Pick your ship.......

[rojo_grande]

Originally Posted by SpudRider

It takes about 7 days to travel down the Yangtze River to Shanghai. Then it takes several days for the containers to transfer from the river container ship to the ocean container vessel. After the containers are transferred, the ocean going vessel usually waits about a week gathering other cargo, before it goes to sea. This vessel might stop in another port, such as Seoul, South Korea, for a few days to pick up additional cargo. Once the vessel heads for the high seas, it takes about 12 days to travel across the Pacific to the port in Long Beach. Then the vessel needs to get a birth in the harbor, and be unloaded, which takes a few days. Finally, the cargo needs to pass customs, and be transferred to CSC.

But what if they are on the fastest orange ship?? Bummer. I guess the "Sick Day" will have to be postponed a week or so.

[SpudRider]

CSC has announced new pricing, and free shipping for the TT250.

http://californiascooterco.com/blog/?p=20838

The price for the TT250 is $1,895, with free shipping. In addition, you must pay the following fees.

Crating Fee: $150
Assembly Fee: $195
Documentation Fee: $35

If the TT250 is shipped to you, the final cost is $1,895 plus $380, or $2,275.

If you pick up the bike at CSC in Azusa, you can subtract the $150 crating fee.

[BlackBike]

spud answered my questions on costs. seems like this will be the class benchmark bike with all the write-up so far. we will see.

[PNWDualRider]

Originally Posted by SpudRider

CSC has announced new pricing, and free shipping for the TT250.

http://californiascooterco.com/blog/?p=20838

The price for the TT250 is $1,895, with free shipping. In addition, you must pay the following fees.

Crating Fee: $150
Assembly Fee: $195
Documentation Fee: $35

If the TT250 is shipped to you, the final cost is $1,895 plus $380, or $2,275.

If you pick up the bike at CSC in Azusa, you can subtract the $150 crating fee.

My full price quote for the "Don't miss the boat" event locks the price in at $2,180 though right? My invoice says $2,180. Or did the prices get raised on us?

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by PNWDualRider

My full price quote for the "Don't miss the boat" event locks the price in at $2,180 though right? My invoice says $2,180. Or did the prices get raised on us?

I'm sure your DMTB price is locked in, and will be honored. The new prices will be applied to everyone else, from this point onward, who didn't jump on the DMTB offer.

[2LZ]

I hope this is a good sign....like they may be showing up soon and CSC's doing some more promotions for the extra stock arriving.

[1cylinderwonder]

Originally Posted by PNWDualRider

My full price quote for the "Don't miss the boat" event locks the price in at $2,180 though right? My invoice says $2,180. Or did the prices get raised on us?

Just have to add registration/license and sales tax (depending on the state)

[Ron B]

looking at csc website it has the same cluster as the hawk. the new dash with tach, and digital speedo that mjstef is getting for our hawks should bolt right on if it doesn't mess with the warranty by doing it.

[2LZ]

I just saw some newer pics of the TT250 on the CSC website. Seems the newer mirrors it's coming with may actually stick out far enough to clear the shoulders and be functional!
That's a bonus. Hate the ones on Q. Same ones as on the Hawk, I believe. I have to adjust them to use just the upper, outer corners to see behind me. Useless.....at least with my bar width.

[david3921]

Originally Posted by 2LZ

I just saw some newer pics of the TT250 on the CSC website. Seems the newer mirrors it's coming with may actually stick out far enough to clear the shoulders and be functional!
That's a bonus. Hate the ones on Q. Same ones as on the Hawk, I believe. I have to adjust them to use just the upper, outer corners to see behind me. Useless.....at least with my bar width.

I always buy extenders for any bike I ride now. I had a set on my Q (XF) when I had it and it helped out a lot.

[BlackBike]

Originally Posted by 2LZ

I just saw some newer pics of the TT250 on the CSC website. Seems the newer mirrors it's coming with may actually stick out far enough to clear the shoulders and be functional!
That's a bonus. Hate the ones on Q. Same ones as on the Hawk, I believe. I have to adjust them to use just the upper, outer corners to see behind me. Useless.....at least with my bar width.

Lz .. I find myself peeking around my shoulders too. Is the steel on these c bikes malleable enough to bend outward in a vice? Or is the steel brittle and just snap?

[ughmas]

Originally Posted by 2LZ

I just saw some newer pics of the TT250 on the CSC website. Seems the newer mirrors it's coming with may actually stick out far enough to clear the shoulders and be functional!
That's a bonus. Hate the ones on Q. Same ones as on the Hawk, I believe. I have to adjust them to use just the upper, outer corners to see behind me. Useless.....at least with my bar width.

I have to say the finished production bikes look fantastic in the new photos... I noticed they upgraded to LED turn signals as well.