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11-01-2011, 11:13 PM | #1 |
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Zong CDI Failure at 41,800 Miles
The first CDI unit on my Zongshen 200GY-2 failed at 10,800 miles. I just replaced the second CDI unit on my Zong at 41,800 miles. Fortunately, the Zongshen CDI units are 1/4 the cost of a new, Yamaha CDI unit. I had two, spare CDI units on hand, so I still have an extra CDI unit handy. I strongly encourage all Zonshen 200GY-2 owners to acquire at least one, spare CDI unit.
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11-02-2011, 12:18 AM | #2 |
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Time to start trying to get another spare, Spud. The way it goes at ZS parts you'll need it in another 20-30,000 miles and they seem to need the ead time!
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11-02-2011, 12:28 AM | #3 | |
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That's why I bought two, CDI units last time! Spud
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11-02-2011, 09:24 PM | #4 |
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Nice going Spud...were you able to replace the CDI on a roll or did you actually have to stop the bike. :P
As of a few hours ago, I am actually a card carrying Zongite, thanks on behalf to your excellent product evaluation. Thank you! I'll post some pics of the new (to me) Zong. http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/mcy/2676810008.html |
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11-02-2011, 10:07 PM | #5 |
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Great deal Wiser! We look forward to your adventures on the Zong. You have been, of course, assimilated.
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11-02-2011, 10:43 PM | #6 | |
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11-02-2011, 10:59 PM | #7 | ||
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After having 4 CDI units fail on me, I am completely familiar with the symptoms. The CDI units exhibit intermittent problems before they fail outright. Therefore, when my last Zongshen CDI unit began to cause trouble, I started the bike by popping the clutch in second gear while riding downhill. After I got home, I immediately replaced the CDI unit, and I haven't had a problem since. Quote:
We eagerly await your photos! Spud
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11-02-2011, 11:06 PM | #8 |
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I'm interested in how you repaired the CDI. :P
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11-02-2011, 11:09 PM | #9 |
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X2. Please share.
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11-02-2011, 11:24 PM | #10 |
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Ask, and ye shall receive, gentlemen.
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=684756 http://www.thumpertalk.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=980822 I bet I could also fix the Zongshen CDI units, but they are encased in concrete, not potting material! 8O Spud
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11-02-2011, 11:48 PM | #11 |
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Spud, you are a man of many talents! Good to see that you have an ADV account as well, it's an awesome site 8)
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11-02-2011, 11:55 PM | #12 |
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Incidentally, I am happy to report I am also in good shape regarding the KDX220 CDI units! A British expatriot, living in South America, dissected the KDX220 CDI unit, and is selling a programmable CDI unit for $65, including shipping!
http://kdxrider.net/forums/viewtopic...hlight=kdx+cdi http://www.dragonfly75.com/motorbike/CDIinstall2.html http://kdxrider.net/forums/viewtopic...ght=jaguar+cdi http://www.geocities.com/a57ngel/moto/CDI.html http://www.geocities.com/a57ngel/moto/CDI-mod.html Needless to say, once you buy one of his CDI units, you can easily repair it yourself. You can also copy his CDI unit and build a spare. Spud
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11-02-2011, 11:58 PM | #13 | |
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Good info on the CDI's, I never knew that they were reparable |
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11-03-2011, 10:10 AM | #15 |
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It never even occurred to me that we could dismantle the Honda boxes for repair. Excellent news! I wonder if the old two-smoke Yamaha CDI boxes are repairable; that was the achilles heel with those bikes; replacement CDI boxes are hen's teeth.
Thanks Spud!
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