09-08-2012, 05:17 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Nassau Bahamas
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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
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09-08-2012, 06:33 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Sardis, BC, Canada
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Welcome!
Zongs come in a few different flavours, so a photo of your bike would be very helpful.
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09-08-2012, 06:39 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Alberta, Canada
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Welcome from me as well!
 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 |
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09-09-2012, 01:32 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Idaho
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Welcome; we are glad you joined us!
Is your bike a Zongshen 200GY-2, as shown in the photograph below? Or, is you bike a Zongshen 200GY-A, as shown in the photograph below?  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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09-10-2012, 12:01 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Nassau Bahamas
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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
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09-10-2012, 12:24 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Idaho
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Re: First time on site, hello to all
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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. 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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09-10-2012, 02:21 AM
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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
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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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09-10-2012, 01:25 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Nassau Bahamas
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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
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09-10-2012, 02:14 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Southeastern Washington desert
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09-10-2012, 02:33 PM
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Location: Idaho
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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
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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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