new ride (I hope) - Page 2

midlifekrisiz · 07-04-2014, 05:58 PM

well I went to put the air box back on after trying a couple of sudgestions from co-workers (mechanics) and noticed a huge crack in the air box that is in a stress point so rather than try to fix it I am going to go on e-bay and see about getting one that isn't cracked lol. ok so no biggie haul the zongshen 250 out to get that ready to ride next weekend because I am dying to go for a ride and it will not start. hmmmmmm.
test this test that and low and behold 3 of the ignition wires at the key switch have been broken off from movement.......off to gnarly parts for a new one and it will be in next week.

midlifekrisiz · 07-04-2014, 06:24 PM

uh ya not!!! went to ebay and the air box JUST THE BOX is $91 usd + $45 usd for shipping.
check Polaris dealer here and they can get me a new one ...just the box... for $95 CAD

the choice is obvious

midlifekrisiz · 07-05-2014, 09:00 PM

ok so here is the air box as I found it

I figured why not try to .......yes you guessed it FRANKENSTICH time

started with multiple holes on either side of the crack

multiple zap straps after that to suck the crack back together

some good hot glue to seal all the holes back up and good as new

FastDoc · 07-05-2014, 09:45 PM

That looks like the sewing job I did on an episiotomy some years ago...

midlifekrisiz · 07-05-2014, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

That looks like the sewing job I did on an episiotomy some years ago...

not with zap straps I hope !! o_0

Dave_D · 07-05-2014, 10:28 PM

Looks good to me. I'd test it out like that. But personally I don't think the hot glue is going to stick for very long.

I'd peel it all off. Should be fairly easy. And use shoe-goo on it. Should last forever with that stuff. And it's flexible too

Dave

midlifekrisiz · 07-05-2014, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave_D

Looks good to me. I'd test it out like that. But personally I don't think the hot glue is going to stick for very long.

I'd peel it all off. Should be fairly easy. And use shoe-goo on it. Should last forever with that stuff. And it's flexible too

Dave

the hot glue was first forced into all the drill holes then covered over with more but good on the shoe goo ....used to use that on subwoofer surround rips

Weldangrind · 07-07-2014, 02:01 AM

Atta boy! No self-respecting China Rider would pay $95 for a new air box without at least trying to repair the broken one. I hope it works well for you.

midlifekrisiz · 08-05-2014, 09:51 PM

ok so I got back at it today and re-installed the air box and air tube with new clamps so there are no leaks....hit the start buton and it fires up and idles....hit the throttle and it dies and will not start again...tried for over an hr and still nothing.
getting fuel, spark and air so I am at a loss as to what it is.
makes no sence to me why I can t/s a 4 stroke and not a 2 stroke.

Weldangrind · 08-06-2014, 01:49 AM

Check out this thread, and pay particular attention to post #8 and #9: http://www.chinariders.net/showthrea...ighlight=mx175

midlifekrisiz · 08-06-2014, 04:19 PM

ok read it and it makes sense.

today cleaned out the tank and filled with straight fuel, added mix to oil tank, bled oil pump and still nothing not even a hint that it is going to start.......

midlifekrisiz · 08-06-2014, 05:05 PM

ok I am done till I can afford to have someone that knows what they are doing with these machines can get it running for me.

i'll stick with my 4 strokes for now

Weldangrind · 08-07-2014, 12:27 AM

I know how frustrating and elusive two smokes can be, despite their apparent simplicity.

After you get a new CDI, give me a call.

SpudRider · 08-08-2014, 12:29 AM

I can't believe I missed this thread when it was first posted

Anyway, that's a great frankenstitch job.

07-04-2014, 05:58 PM	#16
midlifekrisiz Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chilliwack, B.C., Canada eh Posts: 1,393	well I went to put the air box back on after trying a couple of sudgestions from co-workers (mechanics) and noticed a huge crack in the air box that is in a stress point so rather than try to fix it I am going to go on e-bay and see about getting one that isn't cracked lol. ok so no biggie haul the zongshen 250 out to get that ready to ride next weekend because I am dying to go for a ride and it will not start. hmmmmmm. test this test that and low and behold 3 of the ignition wires at the key switch have been broken off from movement.......off to gnarly parts for a new one and it will be in next week. __________________ I could be wrong......it has been known to happen<div><br /></div><div>core directive 172: No member of the core shall report for duty wearing a ginger toupee</div>
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07-04-2014, 06:24 PM	#17
midlifekrisiz Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chilliwack, B.C., Canada eh Posts: 1,393	uh ya not!!! went to ebay and the air box JUST THE BOX is $91 usd + $45 usd for shipping. check Polaris dealer here and they can get me a new one ...just the box... for $95 CAD the choice is obvious __________________ I could be wrong......it has been known to happen<div><br /></div><div>core directive 172: No member of the core shall report for duty wearing a ginger toupee</div>
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07-05-2014, 09:00 PM	#18
midlifekrisiz Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chilliwack, B.C., Canada eh Posts: 1,393	ok so here is the air box as I found it I figured why not try to .......yes you guessed it FRANKENSTICH time started with multiple holes on either side of the crack multiple zap straps after that to suck the crack back together some good hot glue to seal all the holes back up and good as new __________________ I could be wrong......it has been known to happen<div><br /></div><div>core directive 172: No member of the core shall report for duty wearing a ginger toupee</div>
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07-05-2014, 09:45 PM	#19
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	That looks like the sewing job I did on an episiotomy some years ago... __________________ Happy to serve.
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07-07-2014, 02:01 AM	#23
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Atta boy! No self-respecting China Rider would pay $95 for a new air box without at least trying to repair the broken one. I hope it works well for you. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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07-05-2014, 10:28 PM	#21
Dave_D Join Date: May 2014 Location: Vancouver Island BC Posts: 264	Looks good to me. I'd test it out like that. But personally I don't think the hot glue is going to stick for very long. I'd peel it all off. Should be fairly easy. And use shoe-goo on it. Should last forever with that stuff. And it's flexible too Dave
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08-05-2014, 09:51 PM	#24
midlifekrisiz Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chilliwack, B.C., Canada eh Posts: 1,393	ok so I got back at it today and re-installed the air box and air tube with new clamps so there are no leaks....hit the start buton and it fires up and idles....hit the throttle and it dies and will not start again...tried for over an hr and still nothing. getting fuel, spark and air so I am at a loss as to what it is. makes no sence to me why I can t/s a 4 stroke and not a 2 stroke. __________________ I could be wrong......it has been known to happen<div><br /></div><div>core directive 172: No member of the core shall report for duty wearing a ginger toupee</div>
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08-06-2014, 01:49 AM	#25
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Check out this thread, and pay particular attention to post #8 and #9: http://www.chinariders.net/showthrea...ighlight=mx175 __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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08-06-2014, 04:19 PM	#26
midlifekrisiz Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chilliwack, B.C., Canada eh Posts: 1,393	ok read it and it makes sense. today cleaned out the tank and filled with straight fuel, added mix to oil tank, bled oil pump and still nothing not even a hint that it is going to start....... __________________ I could be wrong......it has been known to happen<div><br /></div><div>core directive 172: No member of the core shall report for duty wearing a ginger toupee</div>
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08-06-2014, 05:05 PM	#27
midlifekrisiz Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chilliwack, B.C., Canada eh Posts: 1,393	ok I am done till I can afford to have someone that knows what they are doing with these machines can get it running for me. i'll stick with my 4 strokes for now __________________ I could be wrong......it has been known to happen<div><br /></div><div>core directive 172: No member of the core shall report for duty wearing a ginger toupee</div>
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08-07-2014, 12:27 AM	#28
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I know how frustrating and elusive two smokes can be, despite their apparent simplicity. After you get a new CDI, give me a call. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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08-08-2014, 12:29 AM	#29
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	I can't believe I missed this thread when it was first posted Anyway, that's a great frankenstitch job. __________________ 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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