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oreo · 04-01-2009, 02:15 AM

Well I'll start with an udate on my previous question...Registration here in Renton was pretty easy. I took my Certificate of Origin and Invoice to the local DOL/DMV. A lady asked a few questions i did not know the answer to, so we made stuff up, soon after I walked out with a tag and registration. Lady told me it would be a couple of weeks before i get my title.

I had called a Zongshen dealer in Eastern, WA before placing my previous post and they were the ones telling me i would have trouble getting my registration and title, I will find out in a couple of weeks. He was probably just upset i got the same bike they sell for half the price.

A few problems I ran into:

1. There is no assembly instructions. It took me a few hours to put some pieces together like the bark busters and fork guards. It is not as easy assembly as posted on craiglist.

2. Incorrect hardware; while installing the front fender the illustration called for 20 mm screws, i only found 25 mm which were a little long, but you can use extra washers to pick up slack.

3. The positive cable for the battery was too short, I had to buy a cable extension for the cable to reach the terminal. The battery also sits high and creates a small gap under seat.

http://picasaweb.google.com/oreo313/...94961969140018
http://picasaweb.google.com/oreo313/...94986912802450
http://picasaweb.google.com/oreo313/...94995296691922

4. My oil filler cap is directly under exhaust pipe, i had to cut the cap's prongs in order to remove cap and add oil.

http://picasaweb.google.com/oreo313/...94962950433106

5. I broke the aft edge of the air intake box cover trying to remove it, I saw Spud modified his frame for this reason.

6. My right rear blinker blew out.

7. Had a fuel leak over the fule shut-off valve, had to remove and replace o-ring.

8. Have to tighten up slack in chain.

9. I am still regulating the carb to find the bike's (and mine) happy place.

On the bright side:
1. The bike handled pretty good on the road.
2. Was sturdier than i thought
3. Very maneuverable.

I hope i get my money's worth once i get that carb adjusted right. I will look into mods later down the road, right now i must get those offroad tires. The Zongshen dealer in Naches, WA has the set for $140. I will install them after the break in period.

Will try to post pics when the sun comes out!

Thanks Spud for all of your posts and tutorials, big help!!

04-01-2009, 02:15 AM	#43
oreo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Renton, WA Posts: 6	Well I'll start with an udate on my previous question...Registration here in Renton was pretty easy. I took my Certificate of Origin and Invoice to the local DOL/DMV. A lady asked a few questions i did not know the answer to, so we made stuff up, soon after I walked out with a tag and registration. Lady told me it would be a couple of weeks before i get my title. I had called a Zongshen dealer in Eastern, WA before placing my previous post and they were the ones telling me i would have trouble getting my registration and title, I will find out in a couple of weeks. He was probably just upset i got the same bike they sell for half the price. A few problems I ran into: 1. There is no assembly instructions. It took me a few hours to put some pieces together like the bark busters and fork guards. It is not as easy assembly as posted on craiglist. 2. Incorrect hardware; while installing the front fender the illustration called for 20 mm screws, i only found 25 mm which were a little long, but you can use extra washers to pick up slack. 3. The positive cable for the battery was too short, I had to buy a cable extension for the cable to reach the terminal. The battery also sits high and creates a small gap under seat. http://picasaweb.google.com/oreo313/...94961969140018 http://picasaweb.google.com/oreo313/...94986912802450 http://picasaweb.google.com/oreo313/...94995296691922 4. My oil filler cap is directly under exhaust pipe, i had to cut the cap's prongs in order to remove cap and add oil. http://picasaweb.google.com/oreo313/...94962950433106 5. I broke the aft edge of the air intake box cover trying to remove it, I saw Spud modified his frame for this reason. 6. My right rear blinker blew out. 7. Had a fuel leak over the fule shut-off valve, had to remove and replace o-ring. 8. Have to tighten up slack in chain. 9. I am still regulating the carb to find the bike's (and mine) happy place. On the bright side: 1. The bike handled pretty good on the road. 2. Was sturdier than i thought 3. Very maneuverable. I hope i get my money's worth once i get that carb adjusted right. I will look into mods later down the road, right now i must get those offroad tires. The Zongshen dealer in Naches, WA has the set for $140. I will install them after the break in period. Will try to post pics when the sun comes out! Thanks Spud for all of your posts and tutorials, big help!!
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