The Zongshen TT 250 is Coming - Page 79

2LZ · 07-02-2016, 03:27 PM

Well, Mrs. 2LZ took off to town this morning and as soon as her tail lights were around the corner, I swiped her TT250 and put on about 50 miles! It's already starting to loosen up. It's no fireball but boy is it fun! WOO HOO! It seems like it has longer gears and more usable bottom end torque than the RX3. It may just seem that way due to only a 5 speed and it's lighter, but it's got some constant pull between 3500-5000 rpms. Really starting to like this bike!

dpl096 · 07-02-2016, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 2LZ

Well, Mrs. 2LZ took off to town this morning and as soon as her tail lights were around the corner, I swiped her TT250 and put on about 50 miles! It's already starting to loosen up. It's no fireball but boy is it fun! WOO HOO! It seems like it has longer gears and more usable bottom end torque than the RX3. It may just seem that way due to only a 5 speed and it's lighter, but it's got some constant pull between 3500-5000 rpms. Really starting to like this bike!

see - you just cant be trusted to be left home alone.

BlackBike · 07-02-2016, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 2LZ

Well, Mrs. 2LZ took off to town this morning and as soon as her tail lights were around the corner, I swiped her TT250 and put on about 50 miles! It's already starting to loosen up. It's no fireball but boy is it fun! WOO HOO! It seems like it has longer gears and more usable bottom end torque than the RX3. It may just seem that way due to only a 5 speed and it's lighter, but it's got some constant pull between 3500-5000 rpms. Really starting to like this bike!

Realizing no mods yet, and break in baby-ing, how does it compare with your mod-ed 200cc "Q".

Do you think you will Dyno test this one before and after mods too?

How much does a dyno test cost for a m c ?

2LZ · 07-03-2016, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by BlackBike

Realizing no mods yet, and break in baby-ing, how does it compare with your mod-ed 200cc "Q".

Do you think you will Dyno test this one before and after mods too?

How much does a dyno test cost for a m c ?

Right now, not being broke in and bone stock, the TT it's a slug compared to Q....but this can all be easily modded after the fact. The CG motor may not be able to produce the top end power of an OHC motor like what's in Q, but the CG motor will definitely out-torque Q in the long run. The CG motor can develop really nice mid-range power in a nice sweeping power band. My X-Moto has great mid range and response. Q winds higher and makes more top end but the X-Moto is definitely snappier.

I did not dyno test Q myself. Back in the day when many of us were building the Q Links here, there were some real "path forgers" including a member named Boost Crazy. He had his own dyno so we'd follow his lead on his mods. The attached link is just with a pipe and jetting. Q came stock with a 15+ HP and you can see the results. Other than the K&N filter, which ended up doing no real improvement over the stock filter, my Q is modded exactly like this, jetting and all.

DanKearney · 07-03-2016, 11:31 AM

I spent some time yesterday checking the bike over.

I re-routed the front brake cable.
I lubricated and adjusted the speedometer cable so it isn't smashed up against the backof the headlight housing.
I re-aligned the rear wheel and adjusted the chain tension.
I snugged down all fasteners.
I attached the original trunk from my RX3 to the OEM rack.

Everything is in place except for the registration. I'll have to wait until Tuesday morning for that.

Cheers,

Dan K.

mtiberio · 07-03-2016, 11:48 AM

Choke on, up or down?

simonjester · 07-03-2016, 12:23 PM

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Choke on, up or down?

Up is on, there is a medium stop in the middle too.

simonjester · 07-03-2016, 12:46 PM

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Got mine delivered today!!

Will post pics soon. There was no manual with it, so I'm guessing they mail it?

FYI, ordered on 4/24/16.

Finally took a minute to take some pics. . .

So here is the evidence that it really did happen.

I got it on Friday and rode it a bit yesterday late in the day. I can tell this is going to be a fun bike!! Notice it's the fastest color, BTW.

In fact, it's so fast, it broke the speedometer. LOL! Actually, I followed the advice provided by my fellow CR's on this excellent world-renowned forum and I removed the cable, greased it, rerouted it and then when I went to ride it, the needle moved slightly for a couple of minutes and then stopped registering at all, so I don't know if I didn't reroute it good enough or what. I'm going to look at it again today.

Also it looks like the chain needs tightening a bit, even though before I rode it it looked okay.

I tried doing an "unboxing" video on Friday, but I think I may have messed it up. Dang computers!!

BlackBike · 07-03-2016, 12:48 PM

Dan...great pics, whoops running out of room in garage. See its nicely organized!

That skid plate adds a lot to overall appearance, I may have to look at one of those for the next farkel.

BlackBike · 07-03-2016, 12:53 PM

Simon...finally landed...great pics. Thanks!!

simonjester · 07-03-2016, 02:53 PM

One other thing I noticed is that finding neutral is nearly impossible when the engine is running. I'm sure that will become easier after break-in and I switch over to synthetic. I've noticed people talking about that issue with CB's, but I had the opportunity to ride a Honda Nighthawk a few weeks ago and it had the exact same problem and this was not a new bike, so this is not an issue just for CB's.

dpl096 · 07-03-2016, 03:56 PM

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One other thing I noticed is that finding neutral is nearly impossible when the engine is running. I'm sure that will become easier after break-in and I switch over to synthetic. I've noticed people talking about that issue with CB's, but I had the opportunity to ride a Honda Nighthawk a few weeks ago and it had the exact same problem and this was not a new bike, so this is not an issue just for CB's.

Speaking from the RX3 up until I switched to the full syn finding neutral from first was a pain. Now it slips into neutral with ease. 500 miles, full syn and getting more acquainted made the difference in mine.

Jayman77 · 07-03-2016, 04:24 PM

Put 400 watt bluetooth speaker on today

But it is a 100° today and did not get to hit the trail but at least got some moding in

Jayman77 · 07-03-2016, 04:26 PM

Hot today

Jayman77 · 07-03-2016, 04:29 PM

Put them on Switch #1 works like a charm

07-02-2016, 03:27 PM	#1171
2LZ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Volcano, Ca Posts: 7,092	Well, Mrs. 2LZ took off to town this morning and as soon as her tail lights were around the corner, I swiped her TT250 and put on about 50 miles! It's already starting to loosen up. It's no fireball but boy is it fun! WOO HOO! It seems like it has longer gears and more usable bottom end torque than the RX3. It may just seem that way due to only a 5 speed and it's lighter, but it's got some constant pull between 3500-5000 rpms. Really starting to like this bike! __________________ "Light a fire for a man, and you heat him for a day. Light a man on fire, and you heat him for the rest of his life." 2007 Suzuki DRZ400S (SM convert) 2009 Q Link XP 200 1967 BSA B25 250cc Starfire 2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2023 Royal Enfield Scram 411 1948 Royal Enfield Model G 350 Last edited by 2LZ; 03-27-2017 at 05:08 PM.
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07-03-2016, 11:31 AM	#1175
DanKearney Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 216	I spent some time yesterday checking the bike over. I re-routed the front brake cable. I lubricated and adjusted the speedometer cable so it isn't smashed up against the backof the headlight housing. I re-aligned the rear wheel and adjusted the chain tension. I snugged down all fasteners. I attached the original trunk from my RX3 to the OEM rack. Everything is in place except for the registration. I'll have to wait until Tuesday morning for that. Cheers, Dan K. __________________ Dan Kearney - Black Hawk, Colorado, USA Dan's Motorcycle Blog - "Lost? I'm not lost. I'm just exploring. . ."
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07-03-2016, 12:48 PM	#1179
BlackBike Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: George West, Texas Posts: 4,097	Dan...great pics, whoops running out of room in garage. See its nicely organized! That skid plate adds a lot to overall appearance, I may have to look at one of those for the next farkel. __________________ ***************************************** 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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07-03-2016, 12:53 PM	#1180
BlackBike Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: George West, Texas Posts: 4,097	Simon...finally landed...great pics. Thanks!! __________________ ***************************************** 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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07-03-2016, 02:53 PM	#1181
simonjester Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 311	One other thing I noticed is that finding neutral is nearly impossible when the engine is running. I'm sure that will become easier after break-in and I switch over to synthetic. I've noticed people talking about that issue with CB's, but I had the opportunity to ride a Honda Nighthawk a few weeks ago and it had the exact same problem and this was not a new bike, so this is not an issue just for CB's. __________________ 2016 CSC TT250
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07-03-2016, 11:48 AM	#1176
mtiberio Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 258	Choke on, up or down?
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07-03-2016, 04:24 PM	#1183
Jayman77 Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: coastal SC. Posts: 206	Put 400 watt bluetooth speaker on today But it is a 100° today and did not get to hit the trail but at least got some moding in __________________ 2016 TT250 2014 NSS300 FORZA 2014 UN200 BURGMAN
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07-03-2016, 04:29 PM	#1185
Jayman77 Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: coastal SC. Posts: 206	Put them on Switch #1 works like a charm __________________ 2016 TT250 2014 NSS300 FORZA 2014 UN200 BURGMAN
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