04-28-2010, 05:45 PM | #1 |
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Zong Front and rear wheels?
Will the zong front forks be compatable with 17 inch wheels? I really want the motard look but i am unsure if the front forks are to narrow :/. I do plan to have both the front and rears relaced to the 17 in. but before I do anything I did want to find out if its possible. Any input? Im using the QLink 200SF as a reference.
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04-28-2010, 06:36 PM | #2 | |
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Re: Zong Front and rear wheels?
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I rode my Zong with two, 18-inch wheels for thousands of miles, and the bike handled very well. Also, if you choose 18-inch wheels for your supermoto, you will only need to relace the rear hub, which will save you money. You will also have a very nice selection of 18-inch tires for both front, and rear wheels. Spud
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04-29-2010, 08:09 AM | #3 |
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Thanks for your input spud! So if it can accept it, are the front forks to narrow? how wide a tire can i fit?
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04-29-2010, 01:04 PM | #4 | |
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The Zongshen swingarm is designed for a size 130/90-15 tire; therefore, you probably can't mount a rear tire much wider than 130mm, or 5.1 inches. The rear tire should always be significantly wider than the front tire, or your could adversely affect the bike's handling. Thefore, using the stock front wheel, you could probably mount a tire as wide as 120mm, or 4.7 inches. Spud
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04-29-2010, 05:34 PM | #5 |
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well i did somecalling around today to local bike shops and they said they could relace the rims but they said its going to be hard to find spokes that will work? I thought any spokes would work? Is this true? Am I being beaten around a bush? When they asked what kind of bike i told them it was a Zongshen Chinese brand. They almost immediately had a change in interest. So how do i go about finding spokes for a 17in wheel and where would i get the rims?
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04-29-2010, 05:37 PM | #6 |
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Sorry another post, but i did forget to add i want a front tire of 110/70-17 and a rear tire of 130/70-17. Any help is useful as of where to shop, who to watch out for ect. Thank you!
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If you can't find a local shop to do the job, and you don't want to pay Buchanan's price, I will be happy to do the job for you at a reasonable price. http://www.chinariders.net/modules.p...&p=89810#89810 P.S. I strongly encourage you not to buy 17-inch rims for your Zong. After you do some research, you will discover the cost is very high to convert to two, 17-inch wheels. If you really must have 17-inch wheels, you would be better off selling the Zong, and buying a QLink XF200. However, two 18-inch wheels will look great on the Zong, and the cost will be reasonable. Spud
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04-30-2010, 02:29 AM | #8 |
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dont get into a big hurry i think the tires are practically a done deal and should be here soon final details are being worked out as i am typing this and my guess (and this is my first time i have give a date) a little over 30 days
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04-30-2010, 02:40 AM | #10 |
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spud, do you ever sleep 8O isnt that what is on them :roll: why change if your staying with street tires
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Speaking of sleep, why are you awake at this hour! 8O Spud
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i understood he was using the q for a pattern i just thought there was another reason, as i really cant see a lot difference in appearance for the cost but lately my mind just cant imagine correct i guess i need a picture. and reading between the lines just not happening with me
oh, im awake not only for trouble sleeping but you do know there is a time difference between us and china, of course, but do you realise how hard it is to commutate when both have a problem with english, i just cant understand why they dont teach redneck southern hillbilly to the chinese, might be about time to sprout wings and start a learning them proper
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