The Zongshen TT 250 is Coming - Page 75

mtiberio · 06-28-2016, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by mjstef

Just an FYI but I should have the tach cluster ready for the TT in 2-3 weeks. Waiting on 2 prototype speed sensors to arrive at the moment but other than that it will be a bolt on no muss no fuss with an accurate speedo and an odometer in MPH......

Now that's funny, a 10,000 RPM readline...

2LZ · 06-28-2016, 10:06 AM

Well, I tore into the TT again last night. I know there's been mention here elsewhere of the Hawk having a removable baffle(?). I was really hoping the TT250 was the same way but alas....not to be. It's the same welded up bazooka setup as all my other CB's, since my Hensim's. Maybe it's a "50 state" thing? So much for just removing the cat and "reformatting" the baffle on the stock muffler. Looks like a whole new pipe is in order down the road. I just need it to be USFS Approved and not be too loud.

Also, anyone who's had their seat off....was your CDI just sitting there? It has the (guaranteed to fail) rubber strap around it but it's not hung on the hook. I was just wondering if others were like that. I left it where it sat. Seems safe enough.

Reason for taking off the seat...and tank....is I was installing the little tach last night. I tried just to feed the pickup wire under the tank and got the damn thing snagged on something and couldn't pull it out! I didn't want to tug too hard so I decided to disassemble. Ended up getting hooked on the fuel gauge sender. Glad I didn't tug on it. Anyway, should be able to finish that tonight. I'll get a pic when I'm done. I will say the tank fits nicely and it's not like the old days where you have to make sure you don't snag any wires in the mount grommets. Lots of room under there and the mounts are way forward. Nice touch.

All in all, I'm fairly impressed with this "next generation" CB. It seems they took an older design and worked out all the bugs. Everything fit well and the plastics seem pretty high quality. The Hawk is also probably like this but I was impressed with how the seat hooked not only on the front, but also on the rear. It really seats down snug, even prior to putting in the mount bolts. All the side plastics plugged into little rubber grommets (like Q) and took just one bolt to hold it in place. Seems well thought-out.

mjstef · 06-28-2016, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by mtiberio

Now that's funny, a 10,000 RPM readline...

Working with the Chinese manufacturer is like pulling wisdom teeth. Very painful sometimes. I had to pick my battles and the redline was not one of them as in my opinion WITHOUT a tach people have no clue what RPM they are running anyways. I will attempt to address it again on the next order but no promises.......

ughmas · 06-28-2016, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by kohburn

ordered an assortment of the OEM equivalent jets from jets r us.

I just ordered the 110 through 120 jets (stock is 108) for when I put the new exhaust on. I'll let everyone know how it goes. This will be my first time tuning a carb!

kohburn · 06-28-2016, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ughmas

I just ordered the 110 through 120 jets (stock is 108) for when I put the new exhaust on. I'll let everyone know how it goes. This will be my first time tuning a carb!

same - my jets arrived but I'm holding off till more broken in.

2LZ · 06-28-2016, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ughmas

I just ordered the 110 through 120 jets (stock is 108) for when I put the new exhaust on. I'll let everyone know how it goes. This will be my first time tuning a carb!

...and I'm really looking forward to your exhaust review! I hope it's not too loud. I'm still not completely happy with the way I have Q set up, regarding noise level. I'm not wanting "whisper quiet" by any means....but I don't want to attract any unwanted attention, either.

ughmas · 06-28-2016, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 2LZ

...and I'm really looking forward to your exhaust review! I hope it's not too loud. I'm still not completely happy with the way I have Q set up, regarding noise level. I'm not wanting "whisper quiet" by any means....but I don't want to attract any unwanted attention, either.

I'm all for waking up the neighbors

Motocheez said it is not that much louder than stock but a deeper tone... we shall see.

w0ss · 06-28-2016, 02:12 PM

That exhaust is very quiet at idle and when you get on the throttle it is a little louder but much deeper than stock. Just keep the throttle low and it's not loud at all.

simonjester · 06-28-2016, 07:17 PM

So you guys that have received your TT250's, do you feel a new spark plug is needed for it like everyone says about the Hawks and Storms? Or is the spark plug it comes with good?

MNrider · 06-28-2016, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by MNrider

My new White TT250 will be delivered tomorrow. Wow 5 days to get cross country, even beat the US Mail with my MSO.

***Day 1***
Let's see. No MSO yet, but.
Shark fin reversed and blue loctite on bolts
Loctite on chain guard bolts
Loctite on licence plate bracket
Loctite on rear brake line bolts x 2
Rerouted front brake line
Replaced parking light bulb with led bulbs
Replaced instrument cluster bulbs with led
Loctite triple tree bolts
Loctite headlight bracket bolts.
Turned in base idle screw 1 turn on carb.
Clean brake rotors with brake cleaner
That's it for tonight
***Day 2 ***
MSO arrives.
CSC Roost Buster Hand guards installed.
Remove skid plate and take in for Line X coating
Ride for 24 km
***Day 3 ***
Take MSO in register in MN and get MN custom plate

Z TT250.

No other Motorcycle in MN will ever get this licence plate.

Get Skid plate back from Line X coating.

Wow does it look nice
Discover the last 3 numbers of my VIN are 0250.

Nobody else will have this on a CB.
Remove more hardware and apply Blue Loctite. Note to other users, you better do this or you will loose lots of hardware!!!

dpl096 · 06-28-2016, 09:51 PM

Well done MN....rest well and tomorrow play hard!

BlackBike · 06-28-2016, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by MNrider

Let's see. No MSO yet, but.
Shark fin reversed and blue loctite on bolts
Loctite on chain guard bolts
Loctite on licence plate bracket
Loctite on rear brake line bolts x 2
Rerouted front brake line
Replaced parking light bulb with led up
Replaced instrument cluster bulbs with led
Loctite triple tree bolts
Loctite headlight bracket bolts.
Turned in base idle screw 1 turn on carb
That's it for tonight

Loctite/inspect
Shifter
Manuel crank starter
Reroute check speedo cable
Steering collar nut

And 1/2 dozen other things I can't Remember, your doing a great methodical job at it. There will be a literal thank you down the road.

Azhule · 06-28-2016, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by simonjester

So you guys that have received your TT250's, do you feel a new spark plug is needed for it like everyone says about the Hawks and Storms? Or is the spark plug it comes with good?

Does it have an Iridium Spark Plug? If not, I would upgrade it... it's only $5 - $10 for a Denso or NGK Iridium after all

simonjester · 06-28-2016, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Azhule

Does it have an Iridium Spark Plug? If not, I would upgrade it... it's only $5 - $10 for a Denso or NGK Iridium after all

Yeah, might as well, huh?

Azhule · 06-28-2016, 11:38 PM

Iridium Spark Plugs help in a lot of areas they: Foul less often, usually improve MPG and acceleration, last several years and usually up to 50,000 - 100,000 miles before needing replaced... it's well worth the price

06-28-2016, 10:06 AM	#1112
2LZ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Volcano, Ca Posts: 7,106	Well, I tore into the TT again last night. I know there's been mention here elsewhere of the Hawk having a removable baffle(?). I was really hoping the TT250 was the same way but alas....not to be. It's the same welded up bazooka setup as all my other CB's, since my Hensim's. Maybe it's a "50 state" thing? So much for just removing the cat and "reformatting" the baffle on the stock muffler. Looks like a whole new pipe is in order down the road. I just need it to be USFS Approved and not be too loud. Also, anyone who's had their seat off....was your CDI just sitting there? It has the (guaranteed to fail) rubber strap around it but it's not hung on the hook. I was just wondering if others were like that. I left it where it sat. Seems safe enough. Reason for taking off the seat...and tank....is I was installing the little tach last night. I tried just to feed the pickup wire under the tank and got the damn thing snagged on something and couldn't pull it out! I didn't want to tug too hard so I decided to disassemble. Ended up getting hooked on the fuel gauge sender. Glad I didn't tug on it. Anyway, should be able to finish that tonight. I'll get a pic when I'm done. I will say the tank fits nicely and it's not like the old days where you have to make sure you don't snag any wires in the mount grommets. Lots of room under there and the mounts are way forward. Nice touch. All in all, I'm fairly impressed with this "next generation" CB. It seems they took an older design and worked out all the bugs. Everything fit well and the plastics seem pretty high quality. The Hawk is also probably like this but I was impressed with how the seat hooked not only on the front, but also on the rear. It really seats down snug, even prior to putting in the mount bolts. All the side plastics plugged into little rubber grommets (like Q) and took just one bolt to hold it in place. Seems well thought-out. __________________ "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 Last edited by 2LZ; 03-27-2017 at 05:08 PM.
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06-28-2016, 07:17 PM	#1119
simonjester Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 311	So you guys that have received your TT250's, do you feel a new spark plug is needed for it like everyone says about the Hawks and Storms? Or is the spark plug it comes with good? __________________ 2016 CSC TT250
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06-28-2016, 09:51 PM	#1121
dpl096 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: East Central Hellinois Posts: 1,344	Well done MN....rest well and tomorrow play hard! __________________ ************************************************ * " Time you enjoy wasting, is not wasted." - John Lennon “I predict future happiness for Americans, if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them.” ― Thomas Jefferson "If you don't know where you're going any road will take you there" ....George Harrison song
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06-28-2016, 11:38 PM	#1125
Azhule Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: CO Posts: 1,525	Iridium Spark Plugs help in a lot of areas they: Foul less often, usually improve MPG and acceleration, last several years and usually up to 50,000 - 100,000 miles before needing replaced... it's well worth the price __________________ "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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06-28-2016, 02:12 PM	#1118
w0ss Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 231	That exhaust is very quiet at idle and when you get on the throttle it is a little louder but much deeper than stock. Just keep the throttle low and it's not loud at all.
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