Project Phoenix: The YamaZong Rises from the Ashes - Page 4

SpudRider · 03-09-2016, 04:12 PM

Thank you, Rob.

Yes, I was wet above my waist. I ruined a digital camera I had hanging on my belt, and I lost my cell phone in the mud pond as well.

Fortunately, the camera was a few years old, and the phone was a 'dumb phone.'

I was happy to get a ride out; I was about 8 miles from the nearest town.

The next day I came back with my trailer, and parked at the trailhead. I quickly got a ride on an ATV back to the abandoned Zong. After changing both the spark plug and CDI unit, I got the bike to run. I rode back the the car, and trailered the bike home.

BlackBike · 03-09-2016, 04:58 PM

[QUOTE=SpudRider;206339]Krylon Fusion spray paint, in Gloss Patriotic Blue, would do a nice job.

Btw, used gloss fusion black on mine and it didn't leave it that glossy. I am going to apply fusion gloss clear as overcoat (warning, urathane based spray clear mares the finish, don't use it. Use that polycrillic spray or fusion glOSS clear only for clearcoat). Will let ya know how it turns out.

SpudRider · 03-13-2016, 01:31 AM

I finished painting the YamaZong with Patriotic Blue, Krylon Fusion spray paint. I also sprayed Krylon Fusion Clear Coat, with UV protection, over the painted plastic. Here are some photos of the finished paint job.

Here is a photo of the new metric speedometer, which is mounted behind the blue headlight shroud.

BlackBike · 03-13-2016, 01:45 AM

Good grief, except for the tarnished undercarriage it looks like a new bike. I looked but couldn't find fusion clear, I bought that polycrillic spray and did a test patch which will work, just need some sun and warm.

Do you have to wait for breaker in period or can you hammer it now. Curious to know top gps speed with that new yam engine. Is it true 250cc

I wonder what people think of us taking pics of our bikes .

SpudRider · 03-13-2016, 04:02 AM

Thank you.

After 70,000 miles, the bike is a little dirty, but the paint job turned out nice.

The engine is still a little tight, and I might need to tweak the carburetor jets, change sprockets, et cetera. I also need to check the speedometer versus a GPS receiver.

The engine has a displacement of 223 cubic centimeters.

Ron B · 03-13-2016, 07:51 AM

wow, looks like a whole new bike. turned out great !

2LZ · 03-13-2016, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron B

wow, looks like a whole new bike. turned out great !

X2! Beautiful! Truly out of the ashes!

SpudRider · 03-13-2016, 01:15 PM

Thank you, gentlemen. I really like the Patriot Blue color.

I am thinking of painting my Zongshen RX3 in the following color scheme, in Patriotic Blue.

BlackBike · 03-13-2016, 01:25 PM

Rx3 ...Uh oh here we go.

A good steel wool rub down on that undercarriage side, prep with alcohol or other similar product and some Platinum gloss regular rattle can paint would finish the resto. 140,000mi just around the corner

Louis Angel · 03-13-2016, 03:16 PM

Looks great dude!!!!! I love blue.

SpudRider · 03-14-2016, 12:08 AM

I've decided on a slightly different color scheme for my Zongshen RX3.

BlackBike · 03-14-2016, 12:42 AM

Do me a favor just for s**** and giggles, paint the front bar blue and post it. That round guard bar like they do on some of the factory models.

SpudRider · 03-14-2016, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by BlackBike

Do me a favor just for s**** and giggles, paint the front bar blue and post it. That round guard bar like they do on some of the factory models.

Is this what you wanted?

BlackBike · 03-14-2016, 01:17 AM

Affirmative , just a thought

SpudRider · 03-14-2016, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by BlackBike

Affirmative , just a thought

Thank you for your input.

03-09-2016, 04:12 PM	#46
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Thank you, Rob. Yes, I was wet above my waist. I ruined a digital camera I had hanging on my belt, and I lost my cell phone in the mud pond as well. Fortunately, the camera was a few years old, and the phone was a 'dumb phone.' I was happy to get a ride out; I was about 8 miles from the nearest town. The next day I came back with my trailer, and parked at the trailhead. I quickly got a ride on an ATV back to the abandoned Zong. After changing both the spark plug and CDI unit, I got the bike to run. I rode back the the car, and trailered the bike home. __________________ 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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03-09-2016, 04:58 PM	#47
BlackBike Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: George West, Texas Posts: 4,097	[QUOTE=SpudRider;206339]Krylon Fusion spray paint, in Gloss Patriotic Blue, would do a nice job. Btw, used gloss fusion black on mine and it didn't leave it that glossy. I am going to apply fusion gloss clear as overcoat (warning, urathane based spray clear mares the finish, don't use it. Use that polycrillic spray or fusion glOSS clear only for clearcoat). Will let ya know how it turns out. __________________ ***************************************** 2015 Bashan"Blaze" BS250GY-31 (DB-07K-250) GONE 2017 Suzuki V Strom 650 XT "We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid." ~Benjamin Franklin~
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03-13-2016, 01:31 AM	#48
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	I finished painting the YamaZong with Patriotic Blue, Krylon Fusion spray paint. I also sprayed Krylon Fusion Clear Coat, with UV protection, over the painted plastic. Here are some photos of the finished paint job. Here is a photo of the new metric speedometer, which is mounted behind the blue headlight shroud. __________________ 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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03-13-2016, 01:45 AM	#49
BlackBike Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: George West, Texas Posts: 4,097	Good grief, except for the tarnished undercarriage it looks like a new bike. I looked but couldn't find fusion clear, I bought that polycrillic spray and did a test patch which will work, just need some sun and warm. Do you have to wait for breaker in period or can you hammer it now. Curious to know top gps speed with that new yam engine. Is it true 250cc I wonder what people think of us taking pics of our bikes . __________________ ***************************************** 2015 Bashan"Blaze" BS250GY-31 (DB-07K-250) GONE 2017 Suzuki V Strom 650 XT "We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid." ~Benjamin Franklin~
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03-13-2016, 04:02 AM	#50
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Thank you. After 70,000 miles, the bike is a little dirty, but the paint job turned out nice. The engine is still a little tight, and I might need to tweak the carburetor jets, change sprockets, et cetera. I also need to check the speedometer versus a GPS receiver. The engine has a displacement of 223 cubic centimeters. __________________ 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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03-13-2016, 07:51 AM	#51
Ron B Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Tuscaloosa Al. Posts: 433	wow, looks like a whole new bike. turned out great !
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03-13-2016, 01:15 PM	#53
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Thank you, gentlemen. I really like the Patriot Blue color. I am thinking of painting my Zongshen RX3 in the following color scheme, in Patriotic Blue. __________________ 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 Last edited by SpudRider; 03-13-2016 at 02:03 PM.
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03-13-2016, 01:25 PM	#54
BlackBike Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: George West, Texas Posts: 4,097	Rx3 ...Uh oh here we go. A good steel wool rub down on that undercarriage side, prep with alcohol or other similar product and some Platinum gloss regular rattle can paint would finish the resto. 140,000mi just around the corner __________________ ***************************************** 2015 Bashan"Blaze" BS250GY-31 (DB-07K-250) GONE 2017 Suzuki V Strom 650 XT "We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid." ~Benjamin Franklin~
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03-13-2016, 03:16 PM	#55
Louis Angel Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: TENNESSEE Posts: 392	Looks great dude!!!!! I love blue. __________________ " If it ain't broke, I can probably still fix it!" ---- Tim Allen
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03-14-2016, 12:08 AM	#56
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	I've decided on a slightly different color scheme for my Zongshen RX3. __________________ 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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03-14-2016, 12:42 AM	#57
BlackBike Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: George West, Texas Posts: 4,097	Do me a favor just for s** and giggles, paint the front bar blue and post it. That round guard bar like they do on some of the factory models. __________________ *************************************** 2015 Bashan"Blaze" BS250GY-31 (DB-07K-250) GONE 2017 Suzuki V Strom 650 XT "We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid." ~Benjamin Franklin~
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03-14-2016, 01:17 AM	#59
BlackBike Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: George West, Texas Posts: 4,097	Affirmative , just a thought __________________ ***************************************** 2015 Bashan"Blaze" BS250GY-31 (DB-07K-250) GONE 2017 Suzuki V Strom 650 XT "We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid." ~Benjamin Franklin~
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