Mods to my Viva

Justnflrs · 10-17-2014, 04:17 AM

Angel Halo Headlight, Honda XR200 FMF Powercore 4 Spark Arrestor, Yamaha XT225 4.1 gallon fuel tank

SpudRider · 10-17-2014, 12:57 PM

I really like the Yamaha, 4.1-gallon, XT225 fuel tank I installed on my Zong.

I'm impressed you got that fuel tank mounted on your Viva.

culcune · 10-17-2014, 10:09 PM

I know, I know, the grass is greener, blah, blah--but if I could get one of those tanks on my TMEC, I would only need to fill up once a week....

Weldangrind · 10-18-2014, 02:14 PM

So cool! Was the XT225 tank a direct fit? How did you figure that out?

Weldangrind · 10-18-2014, 02:15 PM

I recommend that you remove that goofy ABS device on the front brake. It's the gold thing at the end of the brake hose.

Justnflrs · 10-18-2014, 04:26 PM

Thanks spud! Your thread on installing it onto your Zong helped a lot!

Justnflrs · 10-18-2014, 04:31 PM

Thanks w&g! Pretty much a direct fit when I mounted 2 hockey pucks on each side of the frame where the tank sits. I pretty much followed spuds instructions to his zong and instructions from a tw forum

SpudRider · 10-18-2014, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Justnflrs

Thanks spud! Your thread on installing it onto your Zong helped a lot!

You're welcome. I'm glad I was of help; thanks for letting me know.

Justnflrs · 10-19-2014, 02:48 AM

Just bolted it on random extra brackets

Justnflrs · 10-19-2014, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

I recommend that you remove that goofy ABS device on the front brake. It's the gold thing at the end of the brake hose.

Will it affect the way I ride/brake?

zingshoen · 10-19-2014, 03:49 AM

that s a groovy looking ride. do you plan to add a white polisport super motard front fender?

also: where s you license plate mounted? i can t tell from the second pic.

Justnflrs · 10-19-2014, 04:16 AM

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Originally Posted by zingshoen

that s a groovy looking ride. do you plan to add a white polisport super motard front fender?

also: where s you license plate mounted? i can t tell from the second pic.

Thanks zingshoen!

Probably not, I like it black and "Frankensteiny" I made it from the original fender. Just cut it and bolted the front half on top to shorten it

Bolted it with a small 90 degree angle bracket onto the toolbox threads on the frame. I hated how my tool box emulated an exhaust. It looked tacky. And I didn't like how the original license plate holder extended out super far. Replaced it with a UFO fender that had a brake light and just drilled signals on the sides.

Weldangrind · 10-19-2014, 12:20 PM

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Will it affect the way I ride/brake?

Not likely. If you remove it, change the brake fluid and bleed the air out properly, you'll have a predictable front brake. I don't trust the ABS device, and neither do several of the members here.

Weldangrind · 10-19-2014, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Justnflrs

Thanks w&g! Pretty much a direct fit when I mounted 2 hockey pucks on each side of the frame where the tank sits. I pretty much followed spuds instructions to his zong and instructions from a tw forum

You got lucky, since your bike is totally different from Spud's. It's so nice how your seat follows the contour aof that tank! I might try the same thing on one of my bikes.

zingshoen · 10-20-2014, 05:57 PM

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And I didn't like how the original license plate holder extended out super far.

Ok, thanks i can see it now!

10-17-2014, 12:57 PM	#2
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	I really like the Yamaha, 4.1-gallon, XT225 fuel tank I installed on my Zong. I'm impressed you got that fuel tank mounted on your Viva. __________________ 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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10-17-2014, 10:09 PM	#3
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,056	I know, I know, the grass is greener, blah, blah--but if I could get one of those tanks on my TMEC, I would only need to fill up once a week.... __________________ "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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10-18-2014, 02:14 PM	#4
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	So cool! Was the XT225 tank a direct fit? How did you figure that out? __________________ 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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10-18-2014, 02:15 PM	#5
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I recommend that you remove that goofy ABS device on the front brake. It's the gold thing at the end of the brake hose. __________________ 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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10-19-2014, 03:49 AM	#11
zingshoen Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Posts: 648	that s a groovy looking ride. do you plan to add a white polisport super motard front fender? also: where s you license plate mounted? i can t tell from the second pic. __________________ 1971 Garelli Gulp 50cc with open ports and 16 mm Bing Carbie + 1980 Honda XL 223 ZS + 2007 Zongshen LZX200G + DR400SM
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10-18-2014, 04:26 PM	#6
Justnflrs Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Posts: 40	Thanks spud! Your thread on installing it onto your Zong helped a lot!
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10-18-2014, 04:31 PM	#7
Justnflrs Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Posts: 40	Thanks w&g! Pretty much a direct fit when I mounted 2 hockey pucks on each side of the frame where the tank sits. I pretty much followed spuds instructions to his zong and instructions from a tw forum
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