05-23-2010, 03:36 PM
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Zongshen 200GY-2: Left Switchgear Upgrade
The Zong is a great little motorcycle; however, I have never been particularly pleased with the quality of my bike’s left switchgear. Of course, aftermarket switchgear is relatively cheap, so it is neither difficult, nor expensive, to upgrade this component.
 Recently I replaced my original left switchgear with a spare, stock unit. At that time I also decided to upgrade the original switchgear. The remote choke lever is incorporated with the switchgear, the mirror base, and the clutch perch on my Zongshen motorcycle. I enjoy the location of the remote choke lever, so I decided to upgrade the electrical switches instead of buying new components. The horn button is simple, and reliable, so I decided to keep it stock. To upgrade the headlight switch, I chose Radio Shack part #275-407. http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...ductId=2062491 To upgrade the turn signal switch, I chose Radio Shack part #275-325. http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...ductId=2062486 After removing the switchgear from the clutch perch assembly, I trimmed the housing, installed the new switches, and soldered the connections.  After checking the fit, and clearance of the new switches, I was ready to reinstall the switchgear in the clutch perch assembly.  Here is a photograph of the completed assembly.  My original switchgear worked well for 25,000 miles, so I am not in a hurry to replace my stock switchgear with the improved switches. However, I am glad to know I have replacement switchgear handy if I need it.  I am also glad to know I can easily repair my Zong’s left switchgear with locally available, quality switches, for a cost of $5.25. Spud
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Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain2015 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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05-23-2010, 10:43 PM
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Wow! That's exactly where the Victory 'enricher/high idle' (fuel injection) lever is! Cool!
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05-23-2010, 10:56 PM
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looks cool but i would be worried about getting my leg impaled by it or destroying it, if you go over the bars.
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05-24-2010, 12:22 AM
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However, the way I ride, I think it is very unlikely I will be going over the handlebars!  Spud
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05-24-2010, 12:34 AM
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just watch out when you try and power over some of those snow drifts across the trails, that white stuff likes to flip you over 8O
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05-24-2010, 12:37 AM
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05-25-2010, 01:49 AM
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I could easily mount the "choke" lever in another spot, but I like it in the present location. With my FMF TC2 silencer installed, my Zong starts easily, and warms up quickly. Therefore, even in the winter, I start riding my bike soon after I start it. When the engine is cold, I enrich the fuel mixture before I pull away from stops, then I easily disengage the "choke" with my left thumb after I am underway. Spud
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05-25-2010, 11:13 AM
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