11-06-2014, 11:12 AM | #91 | |
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I can not recall hearing of any new Chinese motor which needed to be replaced, let alone a Zongshen motor. All Zongshen motors are thoroughly tested at the factory before they are installed in the motocycle. If Mr. Jackson's mechanics were so inept to install a replacement engine without connecting the crankcase vent hose, I wonder what else they might have neglected when assembling the bike. I am not trying to be unkind, but I also wonder about Mr. Jackson's maintenance schedule. It's also possible Mr. Jackson got a bad engine. Even the Japanese and Europeans produce an occasional lemon. I encourage you to keep digging for the truth.
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11-06-2014, 11:17 AM | #92 | |
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I'm just kidding!
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11-06-2014, 12:47 PM | #93 | |
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Hi jim, I have a workshop manual 18 mb that I can send if you like. Regards Jason sales@earnshaws.net |
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11-06-2014, 12:57 PM | #94 | |
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The bike is a bargain, but it's still a lot of money to me, and to buy it I'll have to part with my trusty KLR250, which has given me 0 problems and takes a lot of abuse. I wouldn't even consider it except I like the Zong, I could do with something a little more road-oriented, and I'm ready for electric start- my old knee can't take too much more kicking! If I'm thinking out loud here on the forum that's just a peccadillo of mine. Don't feel you have to answer all my mental meanderings. |
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11-06-2014, 02:02 PM | #95 | |
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11-06-2014, 02:03 PM | #96 | |
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Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 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 |
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11-06-2014, 07:34 PM | #97 |
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He hasn't gotten back to me yet...
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11-06-2014, 09:35 PM | #98 |
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