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Spud, when you have time, please tell me the length of your Zong forks. I have two other sets of USD forks here, and they're dissimilar lengths. If yours are identical to mine, I'll be able to use the same fork oil volume you used.
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03-15-2013, 12:54 AM | #17 |
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Kato, I saw you recommend a 45 tooth sprocket in another thread; would that be best for 55mph? With what size CS sprocket?
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03-30-2013, 04:03 PM | #18 |
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Hi Weld,
that looks a great project! Not sure the internal gearing is the same but I am running 17/45 gearing on my 200 pushrod engine and it is good for 55mph (and maybe a little more) whilst still being usable off road - a good compromise. Frog |
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03-30-2013, 04:07 PM | #19 |
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Weld, I would use a 45T rear. With that I could cruise at 55mph and it would go 60+. It also allows some offroad yet.
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03-31-2013, 11:57 AM | #20 |
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Thanks for the replies, guys. To confirm, you both think that a 17 CS sprocket is ideal with a 45 rear?
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03-31-2013, 11:59 AM | #21 |
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I have a 16 cs and 46 rear on my bike. cruises pretty good at 55.
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03-31-2013, 02:16 PM | #22 | |
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A couple years back I bought a Shineray dirt bike (engine donor), very similiar but not the dual sport like yours, might have some parts out in the shed that you could possibly use and have no value to me...post up what you might need and I'll take a look. The newer lifans came with 17/46, I find this to be pretty good all around street / light trail gearing, max speed 60-65 MPH depending on wind and tide. |
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03-31-2013, 03:56 PM | #23 |
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You're right, of course. I'm just glad that the wheels are round.
Side panels! Do you have any?
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03-31-2013, 08:27 PM | #24 |
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Drivers right side panel I have, NOT the left w/ the battery box. From the pics looks like you need the left battery side not the exhaust side panel.
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03-31-2013, 09:29 PM | #25 |
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17/45 seems to be a good combination. I tried a 42 rear and it was too tall unless you ride on the flat.
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I got the 15 rather than 16 due to its low cost.
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04-01-2013, 01:05 AM | #29 |
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Congratulations! That bike was very lucky to find a good home with you, Weld.
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04-01-2013, 01:44 AM | #30 |
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Thanks, Spud.
Does anybody know if these motors have automatic cam chain tensioners? I have no experience with OHC China motors.
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