I have been (re)assimilated! Zongshen GS250
 

It looks pretty good for $200 gentlemen! :D

I am pleased to know its a cousin to Brother Spud's outstanding GY200. Knowing this is a Yamaha clone is great news. :P

It has nice tripple disc brakes, upside down forks, cool matte two tone paint, a super comfortable seat, what looks like an aluminum swingarm, very nice alloy wheels and Cheng Shin tires, and a halogen headlight.

The prior owner said it needed a coil because it did not have spark so I bet it's the CDI 8) . The fuel was not stabilized when parked a year ago so I anticipate a carb cleaning in my future too :cry: . Almost not a scratch on it, no leaks. Crack in windscreen, tip missing on clutch lever, and it will need a batteryt I'm sure. Other than that I'm good to go.

Thank God I know a Zongshen parts dealer! :P

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Wow! Good score Doc. :D You should donate that engine to Spud, so he'll donate his to me. :lol:

I just powerwashed it and it cleaned up real nice. 8)

I need data gentlemen. :idea:

Which oil filter? What are the valve clearance specs? I assume I set them the same as Spud's Zong tutorial.

I'll pull the battery and put in on the charger and hope for the best. If I confirm there's no spark, which I expect, I'll get a new CDI and start from there.

I'll change the brake fluid, replace the gas, set the valves, fix a crack on the inner rear fender, check the electrics, oil and adjust the chain, and get her ready to run.

It seems to be a fine machine. So far the build quality is the equal of Q or a Zong GY or any inexpensive japabes machine.

Are you sure you want to take on another project bike, Brother Bill? :roll: :?: I will be glad to take this bike off your hands, and pay you an additional $25 for your time, gasoline, et cetera. ;) :lol: The Zongshen Sticky in the Dual Sport Forum is your new, best friend, Doc! ;) Oil filter information, valve clearance specs, et cetera, should be exactly the same for your 230cc Zongshen engine. :D

http://chinariders.net/modules.php?n...ewtopic&t=8673

It also appears you might have the same, inverted forks as my Zongshen 200GY-2. Please take off the seat, and the plastic; I would love to see photos of your naked Zong! Take it off! Take it all off! :oops: :roll:

I think you might also have the same Teikei, MV28 carburetor as my 200GY-2. I would love to see photos of the airbox, as well. :D Welcome back to The Collective, Billcutus of Zong! We missed you! :D Resistance was futile. You have been reassimilated! 8)

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Spud :D

LOL Brother Spud!

I started taking it apart. Here's the CDI, what looks like a turn signal beeper I'll disconnect, and the battery and RR. The carb is made in Japan but I don't know what brand. Engine numbers included if it helps you guys dig up info for me. :P

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X2, multiplied to the nth degree! :lol: One thing is certain; when I replace the 196cc, ZS167FML engine in my Zongshen 200GY-2, I am going to install this 230cc, ZS172FMM engine, for an immediate, 17 percent increase in power! :D

When will the others learn? Resistance is futile! 8)

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Spud :)

Wow! Grats Doc, that's a sweet looking machine! I would say that you scored bigtime with that one :D

Round these parts, for $200 you might get that frame from that bike that W&G bought for the engine... Incredible deals in the US.

Cheers,
Stew

P.S. I knew you couldn't resist another project :)

We'll see how good it is when I get it to run. :roll:

If it's a typical Zongshen engine, it should purr like a kitten :)

First of all, I believe I know why the bike won't start. ;) Your CDI unit, which appears identical to mine, seems to have a bulge where the capacitor burst. ;) If you replace the CDI unit, the bike should start. :D You also appear to have the same regulator/rectifier. ;)

You have a Teikei, MV30 carburetor, slightly larger than my Zong's Teikei, MV28 carburetor. All the Zong carburetor information I posted in the Zong Sticky applies; you can use the same Mikuni jets. :D

You scored big, oh wise physician! Welcome back to The Zong Collective! :D

P.S. More photos, please! :lol: Let's see the forks, wheels, brake calipers, et cetera! :D

Spud :)

You're probably correct, Doc. ;) I'll take the bike off your hands right now, sight unseen, for $225. :roll:

Spud :lol:

Plus... It looks kick a$$ (please pardon my french, but it does!)

One of your TK, MV30 carburetor photographs is upside down, Doc. ;) Here's the left side of the carburetor, shown right side up. :lol:

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The Teikei, MV28 carburetor on my Zong is virtually identical to the Teikei, MV28 carburetor on the current, 2010, Yamaha TW200 motorcycle. :) Your ZS250GS has a slightly larger, Teikei, MV30 carburetor. ;) You got Zongshen quality for your $200, Brother Bill. :D

Spud :)

Your ZS250GS swingarm should also fit the ZS200GY-2, dual sport motorcycle, Doc. ;) I think your street bike might employ a progressive shock linkage. :) When you have time, please post photos of the swingarm, rear wheel, shock linkage, et cetera. We might discover an easy way for Zongshen 200GY-2 owners to upgrade their rear suspensions! :D

Spud :)

The smaller, ZS200GS motorcycle is very popular in the Philippines. ;) Here's a link to a popular, Philippino motorcycle forum. :) I imagine the ZS200GS bike employs the same, ZS167FML engine as my Zongshen, 200GY-2 motorcycle. ;)

http://motorcyclephilippines.com/for...play.php?f=132

The ZS250GS appears to employ the same stator and magneto as my ZS200GY-2 motorcycle. :) Therefore, the left crankcase cover, and sprocket cover from the ZS250GS should fit the Zongshen, dual sport motorcycle. ;) Instead of modifying the 200GY-2, left crankcase cover, Zong dual sport owners should be able to purchase the ZS250GS parts instead. :D

Spud :)