Zongsen 200GY-2: New Color Scheme

[SpudRider]

While riding in the mud Saturday, my Zong took a dirt nap, and I broke the left side cover. :roll: I replaced the side cover on Sunday, and decided it was time to change the color scheme of my Zong. Here's a photograph of my current Zong, taken on Saturday's ride.



I have always like the Red and Black Zongs, so I have decided to paint my plastic Honda Red, as simulated in the following, retouched photograph.



I think Krylon Fusion, Red Pepper is a pretty good color match for Honda Red. Therefore, I just need to get some red handguards, and a new, red fender. Unfortunatley, I waited too long to get a great deal on a Polisport Universal Supermoto Fender in red; only the orange fenders are left. :roll: Therefore, I think I might get a Polisport MX Fender for the Honda CRF250R.



http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...nt-Fender.aspx

What do you guys think? Is that a good fender? Is Red Pepper a good match for Honda Red?



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[SpudRider]

Here's a photograph of the CRF250R, displaying the front fender I am considering.



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[zingshoen]

orange may give better visibility and you d be mistaken for a ktm rather than a honda. which do you prefer

[dmmcd]

I know computer screens can be deceiving when it comes to colors, but I feel the Honda is a bit more orange-red. Or maybe that's what it fades to after many coats of mud. I don't have any real good shots of the front fender, but here is my bike:



I think it would look good on your Zong. Have you considered painting the fuel tank also?

[katoranger]

I like the orange.

[MICRider]

The red would look sharp, but like Kato I kind of prefer the orange

[FastDoc]

You can't lose Spud, either way. 8)

I was going to suggest staying True to your YamaZong Blue and go with blue. :wink:

[FastDoc]

Too bad you missed the $5 Polysport closeout. They make a good product and the price was amazing. I reclothed the whole YZ for $40! Including shipping!

[Frog]

I like the red and krylon fusion is brilliant paint - I would go for it - a change is as good as a rest! I think I might also paint the larger 'front' side panel....

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[katoranger]

Its just paint. You can always change it again. Go red for awhile.

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by zingshoen

orange may give better visibility and you d be mistaken for a ktm rather than a honda. which do you prefer

Thanks for the feedback, Zingshoen.

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[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by dmmcd

I know computer screens can be deceiving when it comes to colors, but I feel the Honda is a bit more orange-red. Or maybe that's what it fades to after many coats of mud...

I think it would look good on your Zong. Have you considered painting the fuel tank also?

Thank you, DM. I like the black fuel tank. Besides, I don't know anyone who has had success painting a plastic fuel tank. The paint always chips off because the plastic leaks gasoline fumes.

I think the Red paint will be easier to maintain than the orange paint, which is hard to match, and requires several different coats of paint.

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[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by katoranger

I like the orange.

KTM orange is harder to match than Honda Red, Allen. Among other things, I and trying to reduce the extra work involved with matching the KTM orange. I have always thought I would like the Honda Red, color scheme, and I can always switch back to the KTM orange later, if I wish.

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[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by MICRider

The red would look sharp, but like Kato I kind of prefer the orange

Thank you, Stew.

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[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by FastDoc

You can't lose Spud, either way. 8)

I was going to suggest staying True to your YamaZong Blue and go with blue. :wink:

Originally Posted by FastDoc

Too bad you missed the $5 Polysport closeout. They make a good product and the price was amazing. I reclothed the whole YZ for $40! Including shipping!

The Polisport Universal Supermoto Front Fender was available for a brief time in both orange and red. The red must have sold out; the orange is still available. However, I think the CRF fender might better suit the larger, 21-inch, front wheel currently on my Zong. The red, CRF fender is also a Polisport fender, and it's on sale for $4.99. However, this Polisport MX Fender is also available in blue.



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