Go Back   ChinaRiders Forums > Technical/Performance > Dual Sport/Enduro
Register FAQ Community Calendar Today's Posts Search
Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
Old 10-19-2015, 10:46 AM   #1
SpudRider   SpudRider is offline
 
SpudRider's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Idaho
Posts: 25,054
The Zongshen TT 250 is Coming

CSC is definitely going to import the Zongshen TT Special. The bike is currently undergoing EPA certification tests.

http://californiascooterco.com/blog/?p=18559
__________________
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



Last edited by SpudRider; 11-28-2015 at 06:22 AM.
 
Reply With Quote
Old 10-19-2015, 11:03 AM   #2
Mudflap   Mudflap is offline
 
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 1,870
That's good news and must mean that the RX3 has been a financial success so far. Hope to see them import a whole line of Zongshen bikes in the future.

Maybe I can order an oil pump chain when they get their parts stock in place.


 
Reply With Quote
Old 10-19-2015, 04:39 PM   #3
Weldangrind   Weldangrind is offline
 
Weldangrind's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Sardis, BC, Canada
Posts: 25,977
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mudflap View Post
That's good news and must mean that the RX3 has been a financial success so far. Hope to see them import a whole line of Zongshen bikes in the future.

Maybe I can order an oil pump chain when they get their parts stock in place.
Is your oil pump chain similar to a cam chain? If so, maybe you could make one. Forum member nevernuf removed links from a cam chain that was too long for his OHC engine, using this tool: http://world.taobao.com/item/1841252...u=82e9r01sd57b
__________________
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


 
Reply With Quote
Old 10-19-2015, 04:59 PM   #4
Mudflap   Mudflap is offline
 
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 1,870
It's a similar idea to the plate type cam chains but only 3 plates wide and very tiny. My guess is that most CG engines with a balance shaft use the same oil pump chain.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Weldangrind View Post
Is your oil pump chain similar to a cam chain? If so, maybe you could make one. Forum member nevernuf removed links from a cam chain that was too long for his OHC engine, using this tool: http://world.taobao.com/item/1841252...u=82e9r01sd57b


 
Reply With Quote
Old 10-19-2015, 11:15 AM   #5
Huck369   Huck369 is offline
 
Huck369's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Somerset, KY
Posts: 684
I like it, but it needs to come with a rear rack, to make it easier to install some luggage, or haul stuff (just a suggestions for while they are testing it)
__________________
Huck
2013 Honda NC700X
2013 Moto Guzzi V7 Stone
2016 AJP PR4
2022 Templar X 250
2021 Sondors Metacycle
AMA Life Member


 
Reply With Quote
Old 10-19-2015, 11:25 AM   #6
SpudRider   SpudRider is offline
 
SpudRider's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Idaho
Posts: 25,054
Quote:
Originally Posted by Huck369 View Post
I like it, but it needs to come with a rear rack, to make it easier to install some luggage, or haul stuff (just a suggestions for while they are testing it)
I agree. I think all dual sport bikes need a strong luggage rack.
__________________
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


 
Reply With Quote
Old 10-19-2015, 01:15 PM   #7
wilserchinarider   wilserchinarider is offline
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 380
Quote:
Originally Posted by Huck369 View Post
I like it, but it needs to come with a rear rack, to make it easier to install some luggage, or haul stuff (just a suggestions for while they are testing it)
I believe it has a rack, looks exactly like my Hawk. The rear cast aluminum rack doesn't look like much of a rack, but it is very useful. Works as well or better than the 1'st generation chinabike tubular racks, and is more attractive in my opinion.


 
Reply With Quote
Old 10-19-2015, 11:55 AM   #8
Adjuster   Adjuster is offline
 
Adjuster's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Deerfield Beach FL
Posts: 1,410
Pricing is not yet confirmed right? Very nice looking bike.


/


 
Reply With Quote
Old 10-19-2015, 12:48 PM   #9
SpudRider   SpudRider is offline
 
SpudRider's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Idaho
Posts: 25,054
Quote:
Originally Posted by Adjuster View Post
Pricing is not yet confirmed right? Very nice looking bike.


/
That's correct. I haven't seen any official price listed. However, the CSC Blog hints we are going to learn more in the near future.

I believe this bike has an actual 250cc engine. In addition, CSC has ordered the bikes with USD forks, and disc brakes on both wheels.
__________________
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


 
Reply With Quote
Old 10-19-2015, 04:35 PM   #10
Weldangrind   Weldangrind is offline
 
Weldangrind's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Sardis, BC, Canada
Posts: 25,977
Quote:
Originally Posted by SpudRider View Post
That's correct. I haven't seen any official price listed. However, the CSC Blog hints we are going to learn more in the near future.

I believe this bike has an actual 250cc engine. In addition, CSC has ordered the bikes with USD forks, and disc brakes on both wheels.
I'd be interested in a confirmation. I've yet to see an actual 250cc CG engine that is not liquid cooled. It is more likely to be either 223cc or 230cc.
__________________
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


 
Reply With Quote
Old 10-19-2015, 07:18 PM   #11
SpudRider   SpudRider is offline
 
SpudRider's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Idaho
Posts: 25,054
Quote:
Originally Posted by Weldangrind View Post
I'd be interested in a confirmation. I've yet to see an actual 250cc CG engine that is not liquid cooled. It is more likely to be either 223cc or 230cc.
If my memory is not failing me, Joe Berk told me it is a 249cc Zongshen engine. I believe either HumanBeing, or Joe, can verify such a motor exists.
__________________
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


 
Reply With Quote
Old 10-22-2015, 12:11 AM   #12
SpudRider   SpudRider is offline
 
SpudRider's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Idaho
Posts: 25,054
Quote:
Originally Posted by Weldangrind View Post
I'd be interested in a confirmation. I've yet to see an actual 250cc CG engine that is not liquid cooled. It is more likely to be either 223cc or 230cc.
I had several questions to ask, so I called CSC today. I inquired regarding the engine size of the TT Special. CSC did believe the engine was 249cc, but they discovered they were wrong. Once again, you are correct my friend.
__________________
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


 
Reply With Quote
Old 10-22-2015, 10:56 AM   #13
Mudflap   Mudflap is offline
 
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 1,870
Spud,

Did they say what the bore and stroke are, or the engine number?

Quote:
Originally Posted by SpudRider View Post
I had several questions to ask, so I called CSC today. I inquired regarding the engine size of the TT Special. CSC did believe the engine was 249cc, but they discovered they were wrong. Once again, you are correct my friend.


 
Reply With Quote
Old 10-24-2015, 07:20 PM   #14
pismocycleguy   pismocycleguy is offline
Banned
 
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Pismo Beach
Posts: 55
Thumbs Up Weld, you're correct!

Quote:
Originally Posted by Weldangrind View Post
I'd be interested in a confirmation. I've yet to see an actual 250cc CG engine that is not liquid cooled. It is more likely to be either 223cc or 230cc.
You are correct, the actual displacement is 230cc's, or eight fluid ounces.
What else do you know for sure about the CSC's TT250 bike?


 
Reply With Quote
Old 10-25-2015, 01:28 AM   #15
Weldangrind   Weldangrind is offline
 
Weldangrind's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Sardis, BC, Canada
Posts: 25,977
Quote:
Originally Posted by pismocycleguy View Post
You are correct, the actual displacement is 230cc's, or eight fluid ounces.
What else do you know for sure about the CSC's TT250 bike?
If you're asking me, I only know what I see. CG (pushrod) counterbalanced motor, inverted forks, disc front and rear, air injection reaction device in the exhaust, Keihin-style carb and what looks to be a comfy saddle. Sharp bike.
__________________
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


 
Reply With Quote
Reply



Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 02:30 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.