As the TT250 is on the way... - Page 5

2LZ · 12-28-2016, 04:23 PM

Sullybiker, though a crap second attempt vid, I'm not sure if you've seen this yet. It's heading up Rams Horn Grade with the 47 tooth. The grade's way steeper and tighter than it appears in the video. Hopefully it will give you an idea of what the 47 is like when you hear the shifting.

Sullybiker · 12-28-2016, 10:31 PM

Looks pretty good. I'll get one and see how it goes, it'll be an interesting comparison to stock and the 49,

Biker_Andy · 01-01-2017, 11:52 AM

Apparently the TT250 ships with Shell Oil from the Zongshen factory: http://californiascooterco.com/blog/?p=24091

I would also like to point out that its VERY easy to find neutral if you attempt while the bike has forward motion. It has something to do with the type of transmission that it uses. Ideally shift to N while your rolling up to a stop, but if your already stationary simply roll her forward an inch or two and it will be much easier.

bad Chad · 01-03-2017, 05:49 PM

Anyone notice that in the CSC blog that talks about all CSC coming from China with Shell 10w30? Do you think that is a typo, and he meant 10w40? As everything I have read says use MC 10w40?

letsride · 01-03-2017, 07:36 PM

I don't care if the come with ROYAL PURPLE from the factory. Its getting changed as soon as I get it. Gives me piece of mine and geez it ONE quart of oil . Or in the case of the counter balanced motor 1.16 quarts. So you may have to buy 2 quarts and spend a whole 5 bucks. Another reason, you have NO IDEA how long that oil has been in there. Each to his own but not round here.

BlackBike · 01-03-2017, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by letsride

I don't care if the come with ROYAL PURPLE from the factory. Its getting changed as soon as I get it. Gives me piece of mine and geez it ONE quart of oil . Or in the case of the counter balanced motor 1.16 quarts. So you may have to buy 2 quarts and spend a whole 5 bucks. Another reason, you have NO IDEA how long that oil has been in there. Each to his own but not round here.

i have been wanting to say exactly this the moment i read that blog. cheap insurance.

my opinion... no offence to joe (member csc dude), he is just protecting the brand with the facts, but in general, a completely smart thing to do with any bike , atv !!

2LZ · 01-04-2017, 12:05 PM

It doesn't matter who I get something from, even my last brand new Victory. I change the oil and go over every fastener just so I know I have a base point of reference for future maintenance. Just an old habit that has yet to fail me.

letsride · 01-04-2017, 01:24 PM

Just like these new cars and trucks with an oil life display. I don't care what that computer says that oil is getting changed every 3000 miles regardless. It has always worked for me. My little gas sippin buggy has 225K on the clock, doesn't use oil, and STILL gets 31mpg. And on an air cooled motor that shares oil with a wet clutch, I'll change it more often than I probably could.

Azhule · 01-04-2017, 01:37 PM

Everyone knows that Shell still produces "API SF" oils (1988 and older) depending on where you live in the world and what bottle/type of oil you buy right?... so anyone saying "10W30 Shell" is of "high quality oil" can be a great stretch of the truth

Merlin · 01-04-2017, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by letsride

I don't care if the come with ROYAL PURPLE from the factory. Its getting changed as soon as I get it. Gives me piece of mine and geez it ONE quart of oil . Or in the case of the counter balanced motor 1.16 quarts. So you may have to buy 2 quarts and spend a whole 5 bucks. Another reason, you have NO IDEA how long that oil has been in there. Each to his own but not round here.

Funny you say that as the oil that came out of my new bike was purple?

bad Chad · 01-04-2017, 03:06 PM

So no body has a clue then as too 10w30 vs 10w40?

letsride · 01-04-2017, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Merlin

Funny you say that as the oil that came out of my new bike was purple?

WOW,

Dang, those Chinese folk have done cloned Royal Purple TOO?

That stuff is EXPENSIVE. I used to run it in my 434 SBC race motor. It is good stuff though.

Merlin · 01-04-2017, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by bad Chad

So no body has a clue then as too 10w30 vs 10w40?

All Ive ever read is 10w40?

Sullybiker · 01-12-2017, 02:47 PM

I've written the first part about my TT250 experience here:
https://sullybiker.wordpress.com/201...stern-promise/

2LZ · 01-12-2017, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Sullybiker

I've written the first part about my TT250 experience here:
https://sullybiker.wordpress.com/201...stern-promise/

Good read! Now I'm waiting on part two!

I felt the same when I tore down Mrs 2LZ TT. I was really surprised at how far the CB has come just in the last five years, regarding built quality, beefing things up and fit and finish.

12-28-2016, 04:23 PM	#61
2LZ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Volcano, Ca Posts: 7,112	Sullybiker, though a crap second attempt vid, I'm not sure if you've seen this yet. It's heading up Rams Horn Grade with the 47 tooth. The grade's way steeper and tighter than it appears in the video. Hopefully it will give you an idea of what the 47 is like when you hear the shifting. __________________ "Light a fire for a man, and you heat him for a day. Light a man on fire, and you heat him for the rest of his life." 2007 Suzuki DRZ400S (SM convert) 2009 Q Link XP 200 1967 BSA B25 250cc Starfire 2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2023 Royal Enfield Scram 411 1948 Royal Enfield Model G 350
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01-03-2017, 07:36 PM	#65
letsride Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Leesville SC Posts: 835	I don't care if the come with ROYAL PURPLE from the factory. Its getting changed as soon as I get it. Gives me piece of mine and geez it ONE quart of oil . Or in the case of the counter balanced motor 1.16 quarts. So you may have to buy 2 quarts and spend a whole 5 bucks. Another reason, you have NO IDEA how long that oil has been in there. Each to his own but not round here. __________________ My Stable- 2022 Lifan KPX250 , 2023 Royal Enfield Himalayan, 1992 Honda GL1500 Goldwing, SSR 70 Auto, Kymco Mongoose 90, Honda Four Trax 300
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01-04-2017, 12:05 PM	#67
2LZ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Volcano, Ca Posts: 7,112	It doesn't matter who I get something from, even my last brand new Victory. I change the oil and go over every fastener just so I know I have a base point of reference for future maintenance. Just an old habit that has yet to fail me. __________________ "Light a fire for a man, and you heat him for a day. Light a man on fire, and you heat him for the rest of his life." 2007 Suzuki DRZ400S (SM convert) 2009 Q Link XP 200 1967 BSA B25 250cc Starfire 2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2023 Royal Enfield Scram 411 1948 Royal Enfield Model G 350
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01-04-2017, 01:24 PM	#68
letsride Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Leesville SC Posts: 835	Just like these new cars and trucks with an oil life display. I don't care what that computer says that oil is getting changed every 3000 miles regardless. It has always worked for me. My little gas sippin buggy has 225K on the clock, doesn't use oil, and STILL gets 31mpg. And on an air cooled motor that shares oil with a wet clutch, I'll change it more often than I probably could. __________________ My Stable- 2022 Lifan KPX250 , 2023 Royal Enfield Himalayan, 1992 Honda GL1500 Goldwing, SSR 70 Auto, Kymco Mongoose 90, Honda Four Trax 300
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01-04-2017, 01:37 PM	#69
Azhule Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: CO Posts: 1,525	Everyone knows that Shell still produces "API SF" oils (1988 and older) depending on where you live in the world and what bottle/type of oil you buy right?... so anyone saying "10W30 Shell" is of "high quality oil" can be a great stretch of the truth __________________ "Think as you like... but this self proclaimed Professor is always right" - Buckshot "You never know what someone is hiding beneath their smile..." - NinjaTom - R.I.P.
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12-28-2016, 10:31 PM	#62
Sullybiker Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Western PA Posts: 363	Looks pretty good. I'll get one and see how it goes, it'll be an interesting comparison to stock and the 49,
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01-01-2017, 11:52 AM	#63
Biker_Andy Join Date: Oct 2016 Posts: 347	Apparently the TT250 ships with Shell Oil from the Zongshen factory: http://californiascooterco.com/blog/?p=24091 I would also like to point out that its VERY easy to find neutral if you attempt while the bike has forward motion. It has something to do with the type of transmission that it uses. Ideally shift to N while your rolling up to a stop, but if your already stationary simply roll her forward an inch or two and it will be much easier.
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01-03-2017, 05:49 PM	#64
bad Chad Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Chicagoland, USA Posts: 19	Anyone notice that in the CSC blog that talks about all CSC coming from China with Shell 10w30? Do you think that is a typo, and he meant 10w40? As everything I have read says use MC 10w40?
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01-04-2017, 03:06 PM	#71
bad Chad Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Chicagoland, USA Posts: 19	So no body has a clue then as too 10w30 vs 10w40?
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01-12-2017, 02:47 PM	#74
Sullybiker Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Western PA Posts: 363	I've written the first part about my TT250 experience here: https://sullybiker.wordpress.com/201...stern-promise/
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