Check out this amazing Zong I just saw!

FastDoc · 09-26-2012, 05:05 PM

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

Weldangrind · 09-27-2012, 01:37 AM

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.

SpudRider · 09-27-2012, 01:52 AM

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!

Spud

FastDoc · 09-27-2012, 12:10 PM

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

katoranger · 09-27-2012, 12:40 PM

$900

FastDoc · 09-27-2012, 01:10 PM

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.

Weldangrind · 09-27-2012, 01:14 PM

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.

FastDoc · 09-27-2012, 01:27 PM

That is another distinct possibility.

It is worth every penny of $900.

SpudRider · 09-27-2012, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

That is another distinct possibility.

It is worth every penny of $900.

That Zong is in mint condition; it is absolutely worth $900.

Spud

FastDoc · 09-27-2012, 02:45 PM

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:

SpudRider · 09-27-2012, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

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.

Spud

FastDoc · 09-27-2012, 03:01 PM

During lunch I will ride over to see if it is there and leave a note on it.

FastDoc · 10-02-2012, 07:54 PM

I'm at that office again tomorrow. Will prepare a little note just in case it's still there! :P

MICRider · 10-03-2012, 12:40 AM

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.

FastDoc · 10-03-2012, 12:44 PM

This Zong needs me.

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

09-26-2012, 05:05 PM	#1
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	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 __________________ Happy to serve.
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09-27-2012, 01:37 AM	#2
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	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. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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09-27-2012, 01:52 AM	#3
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	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! 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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09-27-2012, 12:10 PM	#4
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	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 __________________ Happy to serve.
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09-27-2012, 12:40 PM	#5
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	$900 __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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09-27-2012, 01:10 PM	#6
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	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. __________________ Happy to serve.
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09-27-2012, 01:14 PM	#7
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	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. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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09-27-2012, 01:27 PM	#8
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	That is another distinct possibility. It is worth every penny of $900. __________________ Happy to serve.
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09-27-2012, 02:45 PM	#10
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	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: __________________ Happy to serve.
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09-27-2012, 03:01 PM	#12
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	During lunch I will ride over to see if it is there and leave a note on it. __________________ Happy to serve.
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10-02-2012, 07:54 PM	#13
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I'm at that office again tomorrow. Will prepare a little note just in case it's still there! :P __________________ Happy to serve.
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10-03-2012, 12:40 AM	#14
MICRider Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 3,274	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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10-03-2012, 12:44 PM	#15
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	This Zong needs me. It would be fun to actually HAVE a Chinabike again. :wink: __________________ Happy to serve.
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