First time on site, hello to all
 

Hello to everyone out there, I just purchased a zongshen 200 used and would like to know if there ate any tips on the handling , operation, upgrade and care for this type of bike. I got it at a really good price and would like to keep it running well for a long time to come, any tips would be greatly appreciated
Thanks to all

Welcome!

Zongs come in a few different flavours, so a photo of your bike would be very helpful.

Welcome from me as well! :D
If you own a Sierra you've come to the right place, Spudrider is nothing short of a Zongshen guru! Here's a link to a bunch of tech articles on mods he has done to his Zong :)
http://chinariders.net/modules.php?n...ewtopic&t=8673

Welcome; we are glad you joined us! :) Is your bike a Zongshen 200GY-2, as shown in the photograph below?

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2Js_FH1i_z...Buttes+941.JPG

Or, is you bike a Zongshen 200GY-A, as shown in the photograph below?

http://img08.slando.ua/images_slando...y-a-malin-.jpg

Spud :)

Hey guys thank you very much for the great and fast replys. It is a Sierra like the one in the first picture. I will definitely check the links posted. And I'm really looking forward to getting some great advice from you spud. I have read a few thing you posted around 2008 and I am greatful you are here to help. Have a great evening guys. And thanks again

Re: First time on site, hello to all
 

Welcome to The Cult of The Zong, fellow Zongite! :) You are going to enjoy your Zongshen 200GY-2 motorcycle. ;) MICRider gave you the link to the Zong Sticky which I maintain in the Dual Sport Forum. :)

http://chinariders.net/modules.php?n...ewtopic&t=8673

If you maintain your Zong well, it will keep running for a very long time, indeed. ;) I currently have 52,560 miles on my Zong's odometer. :D

Spud :)

Thanks ,I'm reading as we speak. I'm a first time motorcycle owner so I have a lot to learn and with helpful persons like you guys I'm sure I'll learn quickly.

You're welcome. :) You came to the right place. ;)

If you have time, please post some photographs of your Zong. We love photos! :)

How many miles are on the bike's odometer? I suggest you change the engine oil, and check the valve lash on your Zong. If you change the engine oil every 1,000 miles, and check the valve lash periodically, you will doing the most important maintenance tasks to keep your engine healthy. ;) Here are links to two threads detailing those procedures. :)

http://chinariders.net/modules.php?n...ewtopic&t=7415
http://chinariders.net/modules.php?n...ewtopic&t=6458

Spud :)

He's got the right bike and the right forum that's for sure!

Welcome! :D

I'm trying to copy and paste a pic of the bike but it's. Of allowing me to do so. Any pointers on how to put pics in the posts. Thanks. Also the odometer is 1152 and I will be changing the oil and checking the lash as soon as I pick it up form my shipping company. I'm really looking forward to riding this bike. Thanks guys

FastDoc provided a good link describing how to post photographs on these forums. ;) Your bike is barely broken in. :) Now is a very good time to change the engine oil; perhaps the previous owner did not change it. ;) Checking the valve lash only takes 15 minutes after you learn the procedure. If the valves need adjusted, it only takes another 15 minutes. ;) Make sure the piston is located at top dead center (TDC) on the compression stroke before you check the valve lash. ;) Both valves will be tight at TDC on the exhaust stroke, which is the wrong location. Both valves will be loose at TDC on the compression stroke, which is the correct place to adjust the valve lash. ;)

Spud :)

Thank you guys. Time for some more reading. I will check that link to post the photos also

seems to be fully stock with no mods. i plan to make a few changes without changing the overall look of the bike. keeping it running in great condition is my main goal

Can you get knobby tires for it in the Bahamas?

I should be able to, if I assume correctly thats the type of tyres on it now right.

Would it be better to start posting in the dual sport forum

Yes, now that you've introduced yourself, we would enjoy seeing individual threads on your questions, modifications, et cetera, in the Dual Sport Forum. :)

Thanks for posting the nice photograph. Indeed, your bike appears to be an unmodified stock bike, in very good condition! :D

Regarding the tires, some bikes shipped from China with knobby tires. However, we can't find any 15-inch, knobby tires for the rear wheel in the United States. If you can get them, good for you! However, don't be surprised if you can't find them for sale. :(

Spud :)

Beautiful bike! I hope that you have many happy miles on it.

Thank you guys , all posts will be on the other forum,