Repainting the YamaZong XT200GY-2

SpudRider · 10-17-2009, 01:22 PM

I have added a Clarke XT225 fuel tank to my YamaZong. I really enjoy the 3.5-gallon fuel capacity, and I also like the bikeâ€™s new appearance.

However, the color is not molded into some of the plastic on my Zong, and after 20,000 miles the color has faded. :( Therefore, I am going to order a Polisport Universal Motard Fender, and repaint the rest of my motorcycle.

I can choose any color I wish for the new fender, so I am considering new color schemes for my YamaZong. Therefore, I decided to create a poll. Which of the following color schemes do you like best?

Here is a retouched photo showing the bike repainted in the original KTM Orange.

As forum member Weldangrind stated in another thread, Yamaha Blue has a certain "poetic justice."

How do you like Honda Red?

Finally, I can dress the entire motorcycle in basic black.

Repainting my Zong will be a fun winter project. Please vote for the color you like best.

Spud

hunter · 10-17-2009, 02:34 PM

Like black the best

Weldangrind · 10-17-2009, 04:02 PM

X2 on black; total Road Warrior look. Not feelin' the other colours.

AZ200cc · 10-17-2009, 04:53 PM

The only other color would be the blue....But black get the vote.
<*Hums the A Team intro*

Reveeen · 10-17-2009, 05:55 PM

I find myself becoming partial to urban camo.

http://www.simplylacrosse.com/images/urban-21125778.jpg

Maybe not suitable for where you are, so how about desert?

http://www.bayonet.net/clip_art/images/camo.jpg

The whole thing: tank, plastic, and seat

Dog · 10-17-2009, 06:39 PM

I think the orange looks the best :wink: , but maybe it's because I like to make people think its a $7,000 KTM

recracer · 10-17-2009, 07:50 PM

I was just playing with the pics and posted my own idea on my WWW . since i still don't know how to post pics on here . Have a look and if someone wants to copy and post it , be my questhttp://viewmorepics.myspace.com/inde...ageID=61140095

chromedioxide · 10-17-2009, 08:55 PM

I'd go with desert tan bed liner, I'd give it that military klr look. :wink:

SpudRider · 10-17-2009, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chromedioxide

I'd go with desert tan bed liner, I'd give it that military klr look. :wink:

Welcome, Chrome! It is very nice to have you join us at China Riders!

I don't know about tan, but I was considering black Line-X bedliner for my front fender.

http://www.line-x.com/

I talked to a Line-X dealer who had a display at the Eastern Idaho State Fair. The Line-X bedliner is very durable, and surprisingly light in weight.

Spud

SpudRider · 10-18-2009, 01:47 AM

I wish to thank everyone for his response. Please don't forget to vote in the poll.

Stealth Black is currently the favorite, followed by KTM Orange.

Spud

slimjim503 · 10-18-2009, 09:37 AM

i like the black ..and not to change the post do you think that tank would fit my lifan gy5 thanks looks good

FastDoc · 10-18-2009, 04:07 PM

I also like the Desert Tan idea. After that black, but the Honda Red was also nice.

Byu the time you're done with the Zong, Spud only the right front foot peg will be original!

phil · 10-18-2009, 05:13 PM

if i read this right, your two top color choices are the same 2 that the bike comes with :roll: face it spud its time to start on the engine we need some for hp's, big exhaust, big carb, high compression big bore stroker kits or maybe chopped yamazong 8O

chromedioxide · 10-18-2009, 06:01 PM

I'm still partial to the desert tan myself, It'd be a real head turner.

culcune · 10-18-2009, 06:12 PM

Orange is a no-brainer!! I do remember Vento Motors a few years back had the Zongshen Sierra re-badged as their own bike (like Qlink's old enduro was a re-branded Sierra, too) and it came in some sort of camo scheme, maybe a hunting-type of camo, and it didn't look too bad. I never really liked Qlink's colors for some reason, and feel that the orange is the best color scheme for any bike, anywhere, and since Zongshen offers their Sierra in orange, then it must be the way God intended it (you are a religious man, aren't you?)

View Poll Results: Which YamaZong color scheme do you prefer?
KTM Orange	15	46.88%
Yamaha Blue	2	6.25%
Honda Red	1	3.13%
Stealth Black	6	18.75%
Desert Tan	5	15.63%
Kawasaki Green	3	9.38%
Voters: 32. You may not vote on this poll

10-17-2009, 01:22 PM	#1
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Repainting the YamaZong XT200GY-2 I have added a Clarke XT225 fuel tank to my YamaZong. I really enjoy the 3.5-gallon fuel capacity, and I also like the bikeâ€™s new appearance. However, the color is not molded into some of the plastic on my Zong, and after 20,000 miles the color has faded. :( Therefore, I am going to order a Polisport Universal Motard Fender, and repaint the rest of my motorcycle. I can choose any color I wish for the new fender, so I am considering new color schemes for my YamaZong. Therefore, I decided to create a poll. Which of the following color schemes do you like best? Here is a retouched photo showing the bike repainted in the original KTM Orange. As forum member Weldangrind stated in another thread, Yamaha Blue has a certain "poetic justice." How do you like Honda Red? Finally, I can dress the entire motorcycle in basic black. Repainting my Zong will be a fun winter project. Please vote for the color you like best. Spud __________________ 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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10-17-2009, 02:34 PM	#2
hunter Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 101	black Like black the best
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10-17-2009, 04:02 PM	#3
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	X2 on black; total Road Warrior look. Not feelin' the other colours. __________________ 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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10-17-2009, 04:53 PM	#4
AZ200cc Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Show Low Arizona Posts: 2,889	The only other color would be the blue....But black get the vote. <Hums the A Team intro __________________ <br />2001 Suzuki DR200SE<br />1997 Suzuki RM250 YIKES<br />1995 Yamaha Breeze 125 daughters<br />1991 Honda XR80r Restored<br />maybe a 2003 Yamaha TTR90
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10-17-2009, 05:55 PM	#5
Reveeen Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: orbital platform Posts: 741	I find myself becoming partial to urban camo. http://www.simplylacrosse.com/images/urban-21125778.jpg Maybe not suitable for where you are, so how about desert? http://www.bayonet.net/clip_art/images/camo.jpg The whole thing: tank, plastic, and seat
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10-17-2009, 06:39 PM	#6
Dog Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 6	I think the orange looks the best :wink: , but maybe it's because I like to make people think its a $7,000 KTM
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10-17-2009, 07:50 PM	#7
recracer Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Charles Town W.V. Posts: 849	I was just playing with the pics and posted my own idea on my WWW . since i still don't know how to post pics on here . Have a look and if someone wants to copy and post it , be my questhttp://viewmorepics.myspace.com/inde...ageID=61140095
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10-17-2009, 08:55 PM	#8
chromedioxide Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 9	I'd go with desert tan bed liner, I'd give it that military klr look. :wink:
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10-18-2009, 01:47 AM	#10
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	I wish to thank everyone for his response. Please don't forget to vote in the poll. Stealth Black is currently the favorite, followed by KTM Orange. Spud __________________ 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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10-18-2009, 09:37 AM	#11
slimjim503 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: billings mt Posts: 102	i like the black ..and not to change the post do you think that tank would fit my lifan gy5 thanks looks good
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10-18-2009, 04:07 PM	#12
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I also like the Desert Tan idea. After that black, but the Honda Red was also nice. Byu the time you're done with the Zong, Spud only the right front foot peg will be original! __________________ Happy to serve.
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10-18-2009, 05:13 PM	#13
phil Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: wise va Posts: 636	if i read this right, your two top color choices are the same 2 that the bike comes with :roll: face it spud its time to start on the engine we need some for hp's, big exhaust, big carb, high compression big bore stroker kits or maybe chopped yamazong 8O __________________ halls auto l coolster, modcycles, yanmar & zongshen, dealer fired roketa,lifan and jet moto and apollo quit me who's next
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10-18-2009, 06:01 PM	#14
chromedioxide Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 9	I'm still partial to the desert tan myself, It'd be a real head turner.
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10-18-2009, 06:12 PM	#15
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,035	Orange is a no-brainer!! I do remember Vento Motors a few years back had the Zongshen Sierra re-badged as their own bike (like Qlink's old enduro was a re-branded Sierra, too) and it came in some sort of camo scheme, maybe a hunting-type of camo, and it didn't look too bad. I never really liked Qlink's colors for some reason, and feel that the orange is the best color scheme for any bike, anywhere, and since Zongshen offers their Sierra in orange, then it must be the way God intended it (you are a religious man, aren't you?)
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