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Old 06-20-2011, 01:14 PM   #22
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Originally Posted by FastDoc
I discovered part of the reason for the bikes ill handling behavior. The front tire is really a rear (trials) tire and much too wide. Stock is 3.5X19 and this is a 4.0X19. Replacement tires should help a lot. Also changing the bars to standard will help too. :wink:
Indeed, if the front tire is too wide, the bike handles somewhat like pushing a snowplow. I'm sure the bike will also handle better without the "ape hanger" handlebars.

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2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3)
2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200)
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