Took The Beast to work today!

FastDoc · 08-02-2012, 04:18 PM

An unusual sight unless you are at a motocross track. A YZ parked at an office.

Roger and I are riding after work so I thought I'd save some time and try out my new dual sport kit. :P

katoranger · 08-02-2012, 04:35 PM

Is that a spot of oil under it?

FastDoc · 08-02-2012, 04:46 PM

I was waiting to see who would be the first to notice... :wink:

Yes. It's normal.

These motocrossers have no method to trap, burn, or recirculate oil in the crankcase vent system. They simply allow condensed oil vapors to drip out onto the track, or sidewalk in this case. The crankcase vent is simply a rubber hose from the top of the head to the lower left side of the frame.

SpudRider · 08-03-2012, 01:31 AM

The new plastic looks great! What headlight did you mount?

Spud

FastDoc · 08-03-2012, 11:34 AM

Thanks Brother Spud!

It's a Polysport. It came with a BA20D bulb which would have had WAY too big a draw on it's little batteries. I replaced the socket with a GM style 1157 unit. Miraculously perfect fit, BTW

. Now I run a VERY bright 28 LED 1157 which works great as a low and high beam with minimal power draw.

The plastics are Polysport as well. I caught a killer deal at RM ATV/MC and replaced the entire body for about $100. Add $40 for a can of correct pait for the frame touch up and I think the bike looks pretty good. 8)

Taking it to the Blue Mountains tomorrow for some forest single track. Going with Andy, Roger and Tony. Look for a ride report soon.

Pliskin · 08-09-2012, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

It's a Polysport. It came with a BA20D bulb which would have had WAY too big a draw on it's little batteries. I replaced the socket with a GM style 1157 unit. Miraculously perfect fit, BTW Very Happy . Now I run a VERY bright 28 LED 1157 which works great as a low and high beam with minimal power draw.

I am curious about this because my Zong uses bulb with BA20D base. Would this work on Zong do you know? How bright is it compared to stock incandescent bulb?

SpudRider · 08-09-2012, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Pliskin

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

It's a Polysport. It came with a BA20D bulb which would have had WAY too big a draw on it's little batteries. I replaced the socket with a GM style 1157 unit. Miraculously perfect fit, BTW Very Happy . Now I run a VERY bright 28 LED 1157 which works great as a low and high beam with minimal power draw.

I am curious about this because my Zong uses bulb with BA20D base. Would this work on Zong do you know? How bright is it compared to stock incandescent bulb?

FastDoc can report on the brightness of the 1157 LED bulb. However, I can testify an H4 incandescent bulb produces great light with the stock, Zongshen headlight reflector.

You can read about my H4 headlight conversion in the following thread.

http://chinariders.net/modules.php?n...ewtopic&t=8773

Spud

FastDoc · 08-09-2012, 11:29 AM

Spud's headlight is excellent.

I used the 1157 LED not because it was brighter but because it used MUCH MUCH less power and would allow my total loss electrical system to function longer on a charge. I did not choose it to be brighter as I don't plan to ride this bike on the street much at all, and likely rarely after dark at that. :wink:

With that said I'd say the light output is similar to the BA20D, but 'whiter' with a blueish tinge. It is not as bright as a halogen, not even close.

Pliskin · 08-09-2012, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by SpudRider

However, I can testify an H4 incandescent bulb produces great light with the stock, Zongshen headlight reflector.

Thank you Spud. I remember seeing i think FastDoc was riding your Zong with light turned on. It was very bright.

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

With that said I'd say the light output is similar to the BA20D, but 'whiter' with a blueish tinge. It is not as bright as a halogen, not even close.

Thank you FastDoc. This is what i wanted to know. :wink:

FastDoc · 08-09-2012, 02:17 PM

Also the halogen conversion would be easier and cheaper than the LED conversion. Again I had very specific needs to go with the LED that you don't have. I endorse the halogen bulb in your case.

SpudRider · 08-09-2012, 02:24 PM

Did you perform the H4 headlight coversion, Pliskin? :?: If not, the H4 headlight conversion for your Zong is very easy.

Merely solder an H4 connector to your headlight wire. Then remove the tab from the bottom of an H4 headlight bulb before you install it, as shown in the photograph above.

Spud

Pliskin · 08-09-2012, 02:24 PM

Good point. :wink:

Pliskin · 08-09-2012, 02:28 PM

No I haven't Spud.

FastDoc · 08-09-2012, 02:39 PM

Spud,

Is the base of the H4 the same as a BA20D? If so, and if I had known that before I could have saved a bunch of time and money. Also I may still change my 1157 to an LED H4 and use my BA20D socket. I bet that would be more light.

Pliskin · 08-09-2012, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

Is the base of the H4 the same as a BA20D?

If you mean the socket that you plug in the bulb, I don't think it is. Here is the video I just found a guy compares led H4 vs H4 bulb.

08-02-2012, 04:18 PM	#1
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Took The Beast to work today! An unusual sight unless you are at a motocross track. A YZ parked at an office. Roger and I are riding after work so I thought I'd save some time and try out my new dual sport kit. :P __________________ Happy to serve.
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08-02-2012, 04:35 PM	#2
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Is that a spot of oil under it? __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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08-02-2012, 04:46 PM	#3
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I was waiting to see who would be the first to notice... :wink: Yes. It's normal. These motocrossers have no method to trap, burn, or recirculate oil in the crankcase vent system. They simply allow condensed oil vapors to drip out onto the track, or sidewalk in this case. The crankcase vent is simply a rubber hose from the top of the head to the lower left side of the frame. __________________ Happy to serve.
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08-03-2012, 01:31 AM	#4
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	The new plastic looks great! What headlight did you mount? Spud __________________ 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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08-03-2012, 11:34 AM	#5
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Thanks Brother Spud! It's a Polysport. It came with a BA20D bulb which would have had WAY too big a draw on it's little batteries. I replaced the socket with a GM style 1157 unit. Miraculously perfect fit, BTW . Now I run a VERY bright 28 LED 1157 which works great as a low and high beam with minimal power draw. The plastics are Polysport as well. I caught a killer deal at RM ATV/MC and replaced the entire body for about $100. Add $40 for a can of correct pait for the frame touch up and I think the bike looks pretty good. 8) Taking it to the Blue Mountains tomorrow for some forest single track. Going with Andy, Roger and Tony. Look for a ride report soon. __________________ Happy to serve.
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08-09-2012, 11:29 AM	#8
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Spud's headlight is excellent. I used the 1157 LED not because it was brighter but because it used MUCH MUCH less power and would allow my total loss electrical system to function longer on a charge. I did not choose it to be brighter as I don't plan to ride this bike on the street much at all, and likely rarely after dark at that. :wink: With that said I'd say the light output is similar to the BA20D, but 'whiter' with a blueish tinge. It is not as bright as a halogen, not even close. __________________ Happy to serve.
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08-09-2012, 02:17 PM	#10
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Also the halogen conversion would be easier and cheaper than the LED conversion. Again I had very specific needs to go with the LED that you don't have. I endorse the halogen bulb in your case. __________________ Happy to serve.
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08-09-2012, 02:24 PM	#11
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Did you perform the H4 headlight coversion, Pliskin? :?: If not, the H4 headlight conversion for your Zong is very easy. Merely solder an H4 connector to your headlight wire. Then remove the tab from the bottom of an H4 headlight bulb before you install it, as shown in the photograph above. Spud __________________ 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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08-09-2012, 02:24 PM	#12
Pliskin Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 341	Good point. :wink: __________________ Zongshen 200gy-2
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08-09-2012, 02:28 PM	#13
Pliskin Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 341	No I haven't Spud. __________________ Zongshen 200gy-2
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08-09-2012, 02:39 PM	#14
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Spud, Is the base of the H4 the same as a BA20D? If so, and if I had known that before I could have saved a bunch of time and money. Also I may still change my 1157 to an LED H4 and use my BA20D socket. I bet that would be more light. __________________ Happy to serve.
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