The Zongshen TT 250 is Coming

[2LZ]

Originally Posted by oddthought

Why would you do them differently? I haven't done valve adjustments before, but it seems like it'd be easier just to do them the same way.

Traditionally, on the CG motor, I've done .05MM on the intake and .08MM on the exhaust. This buys a little more time between adjustments on the exhaust valve before it tightens up. The exhaust valve runs hotter so it take a wee bit more beating than the intake.
oddthought, make sure it's "ice cold, overnight" prior to adjusting.

[MNrider]

I just got my Minnesota
vehicle title today. It is listed as a Zong.

[2LZ]

I totally forgot about the matching bar end sliders I bought months ago for the TT that I had stashed under the workbench. NOW the cockpit is done!

Is it me or are these gray bars ugly and need to match the dark graphite color of the plastics?

[kohburn]

I think they stick out because they don't match anything else on the bike. I'd rather they matched the frame or the forks.

[SeerAtlas]

I was a bit surprised when Joe announced that one of the requested changes made by CSC was the change in color of the bars..he said it improved the look of the bike, have to admit, not to me..

[2LZ]

It's not just that they standout as unmatching....but mine also shows up scratched and a little buggered up. The color really shows errors... Bad choice. Mrs. 2LZ likes the feel of the bars so I don't want to change them, I think when I do the tear down, they're getting shot a different color.

[mtiberio]

Does the stock CSC TT250 Muffler qualify as spark arrested as far as California OHV areas go?

[oddthought]

Originally Posted by 2LZ

It's not just that they standout as unmatching....but mine also shows up scratched and a little buggered up. The color really shows errors... Bad choice. Mrs. 2LZ likes the feel of the bars so I don't want to change them, I think when I do the tear down, they're getting shot a different color.

I put a phone mount meant for bicycle handlebars on for a few km and was surprised to see that it marred the bars a little even though there was a rubber patch in the way. I like the color of the bars, actually, but I'd rather see a matte black that matched the frame too.

[2LZ]

Originally Posted by mtiberio

Does the stock CSC TT250 Muffler qualify as spark arrested as far as California OHV areas go?

Does it have the stamp? No. Will it pass the poker test, yes. I've never once in my life had a Ranger look at my muffler for a stamp. They always use a welding rod or coat hanger looking for a stoppage up the pipe. I've never been denied at any OHV park or been ticketed in USFS land for not passing the poker test, regardless of what pipe I've had because I've always had a spark arrestor, stamped or not.

[SeerAtlas]

has anyone definitively answered the weak brake on tt250 issue? kinda seems to me some yahoo prepping them for shipment from china sprayed something thats gotten into the brakepads. hawks had no such problem

[2LZ]

Originally Posted by SeerAtlas

has anyone definitively answered the weak brake on tt250 issue? kinda seems to me some yahoo prepping them for shipment from china sprayed something thats gotten into the brakepads. hawks had no such problem

I read about this prior to mine arriving and I forget who it was, but they said to clean both rotors really well prior to riding. I did that, got a bunch of gunk off of them and they bedded in great. You may want to try a good cleaning and rebedding. See if it helps.

[oddthought]

Originally Posted by 2LZ

I read about this prior to mine arriving and I forget who it was, but they said to clean both rotors really well prior to riding. I did that, got a bunch of gunk off of them and they bedded in great. You may want to try a good cleaning and rebedding. See if it helps.

I'm definitely planning on doing this since my front brake could barely slow me down initially. Of course, I'll have to wait until I get my lever and reservoir replaced. Speaking of which, I should get parts on Friday, so I should be able to get them installed that night (aw shucks, I guess I'll have to test them out), and then I should be back working on my break-in period. Even with expedited shipping, I'm out less than 50 bucks for the whole assembly, and they appear to have them in stock when you call and talk to them.

[EachAdventure]

Originally Posted by 2LZ

Does it have the stamp? No. Will it pass the poker test, yes. I've never once in my life had a Ranger look at my muffler for a stamp. They always use a welding rod or coat hanger looking for a stoppage up the pipe. I've never been denied at any OHV park or been ticketed in USFS land for not passing the poker test, regardless of what pipe I've had because I've always had a spark arrestor, stamped or not.

I've never been checked for a stamp either, only for a valid plate / registration and spark arrestor.

[2LZ]

Once I get the motor mods done, I want to drop a couple teeth off the rear sprocket and bring up the top speed a bit, without chewing off trail riding ability.

Think the TT takes a JTR269(?) like some other Hondoids? Anyone cross reference anything yet?

[simonjester]

Originally Posted by 2LZ

I read about this prior to mine arriving and I forget who it was, but they said to clean both rotors really well prior to riding. I did that, got a bunch of gunk off of them and they bedded in great. You may want to try a good cleaning and rebedding. See if it helps.

I read it on here too, so I cleaned the rotors before I rode it and my brakes seem to be working just fine. My only problem so far has been a broken speedometer cable and the speedo not working. No major issues. I just need to get it registered.