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SpudRider · 03-03-2016, 08:56 PM

I considered splitting the crankcases, and rebuilding the original engine. However, before I tore the engine apart, I noticed more water and silt in the used motor oil. I also noted considerable slop in the connecting rod.

With over 70,000 miles on the original engine, I decided not to spend more money on a tired power plant. I strongly considered parting out my faithful Zong.

However, while searching eBay, I discovered a used, 1992, Yamaha XT225 engine for sale.

I decided to buy the engine, and convert my 5-speed, 196 cc Zong into a 6-speed, 223 cc YamaZong.

The engine swap is now complete. The bike is running great, and my faithful Zong has arisen from its own ashes, like the proverbial Phoenix!

03-03-2016, 08:56 PM	#2
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	I considered splitting the crankcases, and rebuilding the original engine. However, before I tore the engine apart, I noticed more water and silt in the used motor oil. I also noted considerable slop in the connecting rod. With over 70,000 miles on the original engine, I decided not to spend more money on a tired power plant. I strongly considered parting out my faithful Zong. However, while searching eBay, I discovered a used, 1992, Yamaha XT225 engine for sale. I decided to buy the engine, and convert my 5-speed, 196 cc Zong into a 6-speed, 223 cc YamaZong. The engine swap is now complete. The bike is running great, and my faithful Zong has arisen from its own ashes, like the proverbial Phoenix! __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 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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