07-23-2014, 05:18 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Green Bay, WI
Posts: 82
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Tmec-200
HI guys! New here, well kind of as I joined years ago after getting the kids some chinese atvs. Sure reminded me of the good old days with the mini-bikes, dirt bikes, and 3-wheelers. Countless hours on the paper routes to get toys, the kids of today just have no clue.
Anyway purchased a TMEC-200 from Mefast last November and now just getting to posting here. The delivery was drop shipped direct from Wade @ xcalibur motorsports. Everything was recieved and went together as expected. Just the normal Chinese bike crap that I had to deal with like plastic fitment, shoddy bolts, welds, etc. This post will not be about setup just my ramblings of ownership and what I have done to make it how I want it. I have owned motorcycles my whole life and no matter the manufacture and type there still are things I always seem to do to make it mine. I now have about ~600 miles on the bike of on and off road. Now for some pics Matt Last edited by mmprestine; 07-23-2014 at 05:56 PM. |
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07-23-2014, 05:28 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Green Bay, WI
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TMEC-200 Mod 1
I choose to leave the passenger pegs off as I never plan to carry one on this bike and truthfully I dont feel the bike is really built for it.
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07-23-2014, 05:34 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Green Bay, WI
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TMEC-200 Mod 2
Removed all the epa carb crap, built a block off plate and used a vacuum plug on the carb intake. The engine is now about 35% quieter and the odd valve noise is now gone. Engine runs cooler and has more power throughout the rpm range.
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07-23-2014, 05:36 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Green Bay, WI
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TMEC-200 Mod 3
Removed the low hanging reflector. I cut off the lic plate holder, looks much better now.
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07-23-2014, 05:38 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Green Bay, WI
Posts: 82
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TMEC-200 Mod 4
Removed the squishy chinese rubber chain guide roller. I turned a black acetal replacement on the lathe that will last a life time.
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07-23-2014, 05:40 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Green Bay, WI
Posts: 82
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TMEC-200 Mod 5
The side faring connecting rod does not line up with the bolting hole. I need to cut the tab off and reweld but for now I just did this.
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07-23-2014, 05:43 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Green Bay, WI
Posts: 82
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TMEC-200 Mod 6
The irritating turn signal buzzer lasted about ONE turn. Ha Ha I made a funny! Only picture I have but it was very simple. Take the black box apart and clip the small black piezo speaker wires to remove it. Also taped the hole as water would just fill up the plastic box.
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07-23-2014, 05:46 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Green Bay, WI
Posts: 82
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TMEC-200 Mod 7
I rerouted the front brake cable to the inside of the fork. During off road it sure liked to get caught on branches and crap. Zero issues now.
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07-23-2014, 05:50 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Green Bay, WI
Posts: 82
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TMEC-200 Mod 9
Reversed the direction of the stand springs. The holding seems much better this way and the stand never sags like it did before. Next I will remove the pin style mounts and move them out of the way. They are a pain in the ass while off road riding and constantly catches the back of my boot.
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07-23-2014, 05:55 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Green Bay, WI
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TMEC-200 Mod 10
I purchased a new set of Shinko's while motorcycle superstore had them on sale and free shipping also. Was like ~$70 to my door for the set. I will trash the stockers first.
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07-23-2014, 09:59 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Sardis, BC, Canada
Posts: 25,977
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Welcome back! I like what you've done with your TMEC, and the pics are terrific.
That vacuum port can now operate a vacuum gauge, which can give you an idea of fuel economy at a given speed, among other info. Exactly how does the footpeg mount need to be corrected? Position relative to the brake pedal? Nice work on the chain roller. Is it UHMW? Thanks for the tip on dismantling the flasher and clipping the piezo wire. Hadn't thought of that.
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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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07-24-2014, 09:15 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Idaho
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You have done excellent work.
 Thanks for posting all the great tips, and the superb photographs. 
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Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience."  Mark Twain2015 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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07-24-2014, 09:27 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Idaho
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For those who don't have access to a lathe, perhaps one of these chain rollers will work as well. http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p/...chain%20roller 
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Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain2015 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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07-24-2014, 09:29 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Idaho
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How do you plan to modify the foot peg mounts?
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Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain2015 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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