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Old 09-26-2012, 04:05 PM   #1
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Check out this amazing Zong I just saw!

Spotted in the library parking lot on my lunch time walk.

Check out the mileage! Look at the original new condition dualsport tires! 8O

Its faded from the desert sun but nothing a can of Krylon can't fix. :wink:

If it's still there when I'm out of work for the day I'm leaving a note on it with an offer to buy it. :P







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Old 09-27-2012, 12:37 AM   #2
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I'm glad to hear that it's sun faded. I was going to say that I didn't know they came in pink. I hope you get a favourable response, because it's not even broken in yet.
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Old 09-27-2012, 12:52 AM   #3
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I bet that Zong hasn't had its first oil change. A little Krylon Fusion spray paint, and that Zong will be in mint condition!

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Old 09-27-2012, 11:10 AM   #4
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It was not there after work but I will keep an eye out for it. :wink:

Lets start a poll.

What do you all think is a good offer? :P
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Old 09-27-2012, 11:40 AM   #5
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Old 09-27-2012, 12:10 PM   #6
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Good bid. Keep them coming!

My logic is the bike is likely an '06. He probably paid about a grand for it six years ago. Most people would consider it to have poor cosmetics due to the severe sun fading. Plus, the naive would consider it just a cheap knockoff.... 8)

I was thinking a $700 offer.
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Old 09-27-2012, 12:14 PM   #7
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My guess is that the original owner never rode it and just sold it. If that's the case, the new owner isn't likely to take a hit on it. I'm with Kato. $900.
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Old 09-27-2012, 12:27 PM   #8
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That is another distinct possibility.

It is worth every penny of $900.
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Old 09-27-2012, 01:30 PM   #9
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That is another distinct possibility.

It is worth every penny of $900.
That Zong is in mint condition; it is absolutely worth $900.

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Old 09-27-2012, 01:45 PM   #10
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If I owned it I'd run it as is (except painted) until the stock tires wore out, then it would need Spudwheels of course. :wink:
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Old 09-27-2012, 01:57 PM   #11
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If I owned it I'd run it as is (except painted) until the stock tires wore out, then it would need Spudwheels of course. :wink:
No problema, Doc. I can fix you up with Spudwheels. If properly maintained, that Zong will run a very long time; it's built as well as any Yamaha.

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Old 09-27-2012, 02:01 PM   #12
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During lunch I will ride over to see if it is there and leave a note on it.
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Old 10-02-2012, 06:54 PM   #13
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I'm at that office again tomorrow. Will prepare a little note just in case it's still there! :P
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Old 10-02-2012, 11:40 PM   #14
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She's a beauty! Be nice to see you get it and spray the plastics back to life . After reading Spud's numerous fantastic ride reports, and seeing the longevity he's enjoying with his I have a huge respect for the Zong.


 
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Old 10-03-2012, 11:44 AM   #15
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This Zong needs me.

It would be fun to actually HAVE a Chinabike again. :wink:
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