Project Phoenix: The YamaZong Rises from the Ashes - Page 3

BlackBike · 03-04-2016, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by SpudRider

Krylon Fusion spray paint, in Gloss Patriotic Blue, would do a nice job.

Hey spud at this point you have really earned back the original investment on that 200cc and them some!

Super job on the 250cc yam swap

I was thinking about the fusion paint since some years ago it did a great job on those plastic lawn chairs. I think I just saw one around here still showing its red paint. I was thinking about auto paint but I see that fusion says no sanding and priming. That's worth a try for a quick easy job

PAINT IT BLACK

SpudRider · 03-04-2016, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by culcune

It won't ever be as fast as orange paint--you do know that!

humanbeing · 03-04-2016, 10:07 PM

The chinese nonsense http://www.masterso.com/classroom/classroom3_14.php | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_term
DOB
[8 Aug -> 8 Mar] needs warm color | [6 May -> 7 Aug] needs cold color | [Rest] as u like

SpudRider · 03-04-2016, 11:50 PM

That is interesting information, HB.

I fall into the "as you like" category.

SpudRider · 03-06-2016, 12:19 PM

Last year the trip meter stopped working on my original speedometer. On Friday I installed a new metric speedometer, which I bought at Taobao. I use the trip odometer to let me know when I need to refuel. I also like starting out with a new speedometer to record the mileage for my fresher, Yamaha engine.

2LZ · 03-06-2016, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by SpudRider

Last year the trip meter stopped working on my original speedometer. On Friday I installed a new metric speedometer, which I bought at Taobao. I use the trip odometer to let me know when I need to refuel. I also like starting out with a new speedometer to record the mileage for my fresher, Yamaha engine.

Makes sense! Can't wait to see 70k on that one!

BlackBike · 03-06-2016, 09:06 PM

Uh... excuse me sir , don't you think it's time to edit that signature....... 2006 zong(___________)

SpudRider · 03-07-2016, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by BlackBike

Uh... excuse me sir , don't you think it's time to edit that signature....... 2006 zong(___________)

Officially, it's still a 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2.

Unofficially, I am calling the bike my YamaZong Phoenix.

BlackBike · 03-07-2016, 07:22 AM

True true you have to stay with the state titled application.

Hopefully one of these days I'll actually recieve my title!

2LZ · 03-07-2016, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by BlackBike

Hopefully one of these days I'll actually recieve my title!

Minor hijack: My Rhino took about 2 months total between getting the first paperwork in the mail to sign and send back, then to receive the temp, then to receive the pink. Here in CA, the dealer/seller has to register it for you. Beats going to DMV. It's never leaving the property anyway so I didn't care much.

Back to our regularly schedules Yamazong thread.

FastDoc · 03-07-2016, 01:02 PM

Great work Spud!!!

Mud puddles suck. Glad for the ATV rescue.

The YZP will now make it over 100,000 miles, provided the Japanese knock off Zong engine (tongue in cheeck) is as good as the Chinese original.

Sounds like a great perfomance upgrade too, the six speed in particular.

Thank God for an early spring, looks like good riding out there in Spudland!

Weldangrind · 03-08-2016, 01:15 AM

Just catching up. Thanks for the confirmation that the XT has a higher sixth gear than the Zong's fifth. I also procured an XT225, and I plan to use the innards on my TW.

SpudRider · 03-08-2016, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

Great work Spud!!!

Mud puddles suck. Glad for the ATV rescue.

The YZP will now make it over 100,000 miles, provided the Japanese knock off Zong engine (tongue in cheeck) is as good as the Chinese original.

Sounds like a great perfomance upgrade too, the six speed in particular.

Thank God for an early spring, looks like good riding out there in Spudland!

Thanks for the kind words, Doc.

Indeed, spring is arriving early in Spudland.

SpudRider · 03-08-2016, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

Just catching up. Thanks for the confirmation that the XT has a higher sixth gear than the Zong's fifth. I also procured an XT225, and I plan to use the innards on my TW.

You're welcome, Weld.

rjmorel · 03-09-2016, 01:27 PM

Sweet exchange Spud. Yamazong will be a real pleasure to ride now after you resurrected it. You can be proud of saving another scoot from the landfill. Hate to ask but gotta ask whats the story with the mud puddle eating your bike? Did you get your undies wet?

rj

ps , paint it red and really confuse people, just saying

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SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	That is interesting information, HB. I fall into the "as you like" category. __________________ 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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03-06-2016, 12:19 PM	#35
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Last year the trip meter stopped working on my original speedometer. On Friday I installed a new metric speedometer, which I bought at Taobao. I use the trip odometer to let me know when I need to refuel. I also like starting out with a new speedometer to record the mileage for my fresher, Yamaha engine. __________________ 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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BlackBike Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: George West, Texas Posts: 4,097	Uh... excuse me sir , don't you think it's time to edit that signature....... 2006 zong(___________) __________________ ***************************************** 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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03-07-2016, 07:22 AM	#39
BlackBike Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: George West, Texas Posts: 4,097	True true you have to stay with the state titled application. Hopefully one of these days I'll actually recieve my title! __________________ ***************************************** 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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03-07-2016, 01:02 PM	#41
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Great work Spud!!! Mud puddles suck. Glad for the ATV rescue. The YZP will now make it over 100,000 miles, provided the Japanese knock off Zong engine (tongue in cheeck) is as good as the Chinese original. Sounds like a great perfomance upgrade too, the six speed in particular. Thank God for an early spring, looks like good riding out there in Spudland! __________________ Happy to serve.
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03-08-2016, 01:15 AM	#42
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Just catching up. Thanks for the confirmation that the XT has a higher sixth gear than the Zong's fifth. I also procured an XT225, and I plan to use the innards on my TW. __________________ 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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03-09-2016, 01:27 PM	#45
rjmorel Join Date: May 2007 Location: Warshington Posts: 928	Sweet exchange Spud. Yamazong will be a real pleasure to ride now after you resurrected it. You can be proud of saving another scoot from the landfill. Hate to ask but gotta ask whats the story with the mud puddle eating your bike? Did you get your undies wet? rj ps , paint it red and really confuse people, just saying __________________ Live Zong, and Prosper
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