05-21-2013, 02:53 PM | #1 |
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online parts suppliers - help!
Hey Y'all
I've been searching around teh intertubes for days, and have had very limited success finding chinabike parts suppliers online. So far, the only really helpful sites i've found are http://www.motopartscenter.com/ where I purchased some generic parts my bike needed and http://www.motopartsmax.com/ where I'll likely be purchasing a few other items in the near furure The "parts parts parts" thread in the tech section is just a link page that points back to the home page, so I'm hoping there may already be a comprehensive list of parts suppliers that maybe I've missed. If not, would the mods consider starting one? Sticky maybe? I feel that this would be a very valuable resource to newbs like myself, and veterans alike. Otherwise, can you guys and gals point my browser in the direction of a few other parts sites that you frequent or have found helpful? Pretty please?? I tend to lose myself in research, and right now I'm just trying to sort out the best options for places to buy parts. Also, i've visited the zongshenamerica.com site, but did not find anything resembling a parts catalog. Does Spudrider know how/where to find one? and maybe some engine specific .pdf manuals? I DL the one you posted, but that is for the 163 engine, and I have the 169 OHC version. Thanks everyone |
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05-21-2013, 04:14 PM | #2 |
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Parts
What parts do u need? I have the same style of bike as yours mine is labeled as Roketa most of these bikes are maid in a three block area in china and use the same parts they just label the bikes with different names.
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05-21-2013, 09:20 PM | #3 |
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I'm not entirely sure yet CK, there are lots and lots of parts I would like to replace eventually, for now I am looking for a black front fender, speedometer cable, and battery box. After that, I'll be repairing and replacing a lot of things piece by piece
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05-21-2013, 09:28 PM | #4 |
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Try here. There are a few bikes that look similar to yours;
http://www.motosportsparts.com/s.nl/sc.14/category.6/.f More; http://www.hooperimports.com/dept.aspx?dept_id=15-003 http://www.sunlpartsonline.com/
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05-21-2013, 11:51 PM | #5 |
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Many Thanks David!!!
I found several parts on these 3 sites that I need/want and had not previously been able to locate. I bookmarked all 3, hopefully the out of stock parts are restocked soon Keep them coming guys! |
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05-22-2013, 01:41 AM | #6 |
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Indeed, thanks for posting the good links, David!
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05-28-2013, 11:22 PM | #7 |
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I'm adding this excellent site suggested by Edtardo on the kinroad 50 parts thread
http://www.china-parts.co.uk/acatalog/Spares_by_Model.html i found lots of stuff I "need" here, including the identical steering lockable ignition cylinder/switch I've been searching for and it includes a matching gas cap for ~$65USD I'll take it! |
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05-29-2013, 12:00 AM | #8 |
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Lockset: http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=5374947800. Tons compatible if searches zs125gy in taobao.
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06-05-2013, 09:05 PM | #9 |
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Thanks for the link Humanbeing, i can never get my browser to translate chinese pages very well, so this is difficult for me to view.
Although I believe strongly in having as many online options as possible, I am very pleased to find a local scooter shop that is capable of getting just about any part I might need or want. Yesterday after work, I decided to pop into Mad Mike's scooters in Wilmington, the guys there were all very helpful and knowledgeable, and they laughed at my pronunciation of "Zong-shen", then corrected me in the proper Chinese(which to me was hilarious, because they are all very old, very white, and very country) It sounded a little more like "jung-shoe". They GAVE me a brand new oil drain plug that actually fits my engine - a part I've been searching for online for weeks to no avail, and ordered the match-keyed gas cap and ignition switch I've also been searching for, it should arrive in a few days I'm also going to have them order me a clutch cable, and battery box on Friday, and maybe a few other small items I need. Let it be said that I LOVE online shopping, but Long Live the local economy!!! The other day, I paid $30 in a store for something I could have bought online for $14+s&h, simply because it was a local B&M store |
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06-05-2013, 09:58 PM | #10 | |
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I completely agree with your thoughts on supporting the local economy. I pay a little more for bearings at Precise Bearing in Abbotsford, but it's well worth it for the service I receive, not to mention instant gratification. No waiting for the courier.
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06-06-2013, 12:31 AM | #11 |
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Thanks for the update! I'm very glad you found a local shop which is serving you well.
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06-09-2013, 04:07 PM | #12 |
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Well, the oil drain plug the shop gave me did not fit so I'm back to square 1
the battery in my digital caliper is dead so I'm guessing here, but the threaded end on my broken plug looks to be about 30-32mm, and the one they gave me is slightly smaller, maybe 28mm. If anyone knows where I can get one I could sure use the help. |
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06-09-2013, 04:36 PM | #13 |
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06-10-2013, 12:45 PM | #14 |
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excellent research Mr. Weld, thank you very very much Sir. I will email the seller and see if they can give me dimensions. My Wife is bringing batteries home this afternoon for my calipers, and I've just located my thread pitch gauge, so I will know for sure if it's the correct part. I want to be doubly sure before I order b/c I've also ordered one a few weeks ago from another supplier that turned out to be identical to the one the local shop gave me, hopefully 3rd time's the charm
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06-10-2013, 03:35 PM | #15 |
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Don't be surprised if they can't provide you with a measurement. Tell me the dimensions you come up with, and I'll compare them with an '81 XR200 strainer cap that I have here.
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