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oviking99 · 08-09-2013, 11:19 PM

Just saying hello and thanks to all for the great information.
I found this site in June searching ZS169FML.
I am the owner of three used and abused neglected Zongs. My first was a United Motors Renegade 200cc. I purchased the next two in hopes of swapping one of the engines into the Renegade. Even though they didn't run, I was impressed with the engine quality. I decided to repair them all.
I got 'gas and oil' in my veins at the age of 13. I bought a basket Garelli 125 against all the naa sayers. Had her up and running with the help of a Sears and Robuck employee (1966). Been riding and fixing various bikes ever since. I was lucky to have worked farms and ranches as a kid. Learned to braze, weld etc. at an early age.
Thanks for a great site!

SpudRider · 08-10-2013, 02:31 AM

Welcome; we are glad you joined us.

Weldangrind · 08-10-2013, 09:00 AM

Welcome!

culcune · 08-10-2013, 11:52 PM

Welcome to here. I have that same engine in my 2009 TMEC 200 Enduro. Has over 4000 miles, as far as what I can tell since my speedometer never worked when I bought it last Thanksgiving weekend, and showed 302 miles or km on the odometer. I commute 30+ miles per day, and lately over 105 to 110 Faranheit for the ride home.

There was an interesting article about the founder of Zongshen someone had linked to mychinamoto.com. He is trying to put quality into Zongshen, and it seems the engines were his start. Hopefully the bikes will continue to improve...

katoranger · 08-11-2013, 09:08 AM

Welcome.

FastDoc · 08-12-2013, 01:02 PM

Welcome! You are with like minded people. A Garelli?! That's cool! I'm thinking you are on the more, er, 'mature' side of the spectrum?

oviking99 · 08-12-2013, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

Welcome! You are with like minded people. A Garelli?! That's cool! I'm thinking you are on the more, er, 'mature' side of the spectrum?

Someone told me the other day I was 60 the last birthday. I said c'mon how many 60 year olds ride dirt bikes? They just smiled.

Thanks for the welcome!
By the way I'm still lookin for a zs169fml piston and cylinder head if you might know of any sources. Still shy to send bucks to a translated Chinese site. (TaoBao)

oviking99 · 08-12-2013, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by culcune

Welcome to here. I have that same engine in my 2009 TMEC 200 Enduro. Has over 4000 miles, as far as what I can tell since my speedometer never worked when I bought it last Thanksgiving weekend, and showed 302 miles or km on the odometer. I commute 30+ miles per day, and lately over 105 to 110 Faranheit for the ride home.

There was an interesting article about the founder of Zongshen someone had linked to mychinamoto.com. He is trying to put quality into Zongshen, and it seems the engines were his start. Hopefully the bikes will continue to improve...

Thank You!
The two Zong 169fml 's I saw running, seemed to run like sewing machines. Neither owner would part with their bikes. Good enough for me.

oviking99 · 08-12-2013, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

Welcome!

Thanks Weld!

oviking99 · 08-12-2013, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by katoranger

Welcome.

Thanks!

08-09-2013, 11:19 PM	#1
oviking99 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Cumming, GA Posts: 303	New member Just saying hello and thanks to all for the great information. I found this site in June searching ZS169FML. I am the owner of three used and abused neglected Zongs. My first was a United Motors Renegade 200cc. I purchased the next two in hopes of swapping one of the engines into the Renegade. Even though they didn't run, I was impressed with the engine quality. I decided to repair them all. I got 'gas and oil' in my veins at the age of 13. I bought a basket Garelli 125 against all the naa sayers. Had her up and running with the help of a Sears and Robuck employee (1966). Been riding and fixing various bikes ever since. I was lucky to have worked farms and ranches as a kid. Learned to braze, weld etc. at an early age. Thanks for a great site!
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08-10-2013, 02:31 AM	#2
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Welcome; we are glad you joined us. __________________ 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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08-10-2013, 09:00 AM	#3
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Welcome! __________________ 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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08-10-2013, 11:52 PM	#4
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,056	Welcome to here. I have that same engine in my 2009 TMEC 200 Enduro. Has over 4000 miles, as far as what I can tell since my speedometer never worked when I bought it last Thanksgiving weekend, and showed 302 miles or km on the odometer. I commute 30+ miles per day, and lately over 105 to 110 Faranheit for the ride home. There was an interesting article about the founder of Zongshen someone had linked to mychinamoto.com. He is trying to put quality into Zongshen, and it seems the engines were his start. Hopefully the bikes will continue to improve... __________________ "They say that life's a carousel, spinning fast you got to ride it well..." TGB Delivery Scooter 150 TMEC 200 Enduro--carcass is sadly rotting in the backyard
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08-11-2013, 09:08 AM	#5
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Welcome. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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08-12-2013, 01:02 PM	#6
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Welcome! You are with like minded people. A Garelli?! That's cool! I'm thinking you are on the more, er, 'mature' side of the spectrum? __________________ Happy to serve.
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