Photographic Puzzle: Find the changes in the Zong! - Page 2

SpudRider · 05-30-2010, 04:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim

Spud is #4 the filler piece between the clarke fuel tank and the side cover? It looks slightly different to me in the newer picture? It rounds up around the back of the tank a bit...?

No, that item was not changed, Jim. You are observing an optical illusion caused by shadows.

However, once again, you have made an excellent attempt.

Spud

Jim · 05-30-2010, 04:10 AM

I wasn't sure about that one, with the different camera angle in relation to the bike it was hard to tell.

Of course if we want to be obvious it looks like you've cleaned it but I know that's not it

You can't mean the new kill switch / starter switch because that's not really visible in the picture. Hmm...

SpudRider · 05-30-2010, 04:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim

I wasn't sure about that one, with the different camera angle in relation to the bike it was hard to tell.

Of course if we want to be obvious it looks like you've cleaned it but I know that's not it

You are correct on both counts. I did clean the bike, and washing the bike is not the fourth change!

You have already discovered several changes more minor than the fourth change I intended you to find.

I know you, or someone else, will succeed in finding the fourth change; it is only a matter of time, and a little more observation.

Spud

SpudRider · 05-30-2010, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim

...You can't mean the new kill switch / starter switch because that's not really visible in the picture. Hmm...

It's not the new starter switch.

However, as I take another look at the photographs, the new starter switch is clearly visible!

Nevertheless, don't fret; the fourth change I intended is also clearly visible in the photographs.

Spud

Jim · 05-30-2010, 04:32 AM

Did you adjust the rear brake or is it the camera angle giving me that impression?

SpudRider · 05-30-2010, 05:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim

Did you adjust the rear brake or is it the camera angle giving me that impression?

I did adjust the rear brake, Jim.

As you noted earlier, I also adjusted the chain.

Both of these minor changes are hints pointing toward the fourth, major change in the photographs.

Spud

Weldangrind · 05-30-2010, 12:14 PM

It looks like the sprocket is different, but it might just be cleaner. It also looks like there's a dent in the swingarm, but that might be a factory compression bend. The dirty vs. clean images are making this a challenge!

2LZ · 05-30-2010, 12:58 PM

I got #5!

You washed it!

Dang....late on the uptake again! :wink:

SpudRider · 05-30-2010, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 2LZ

I got #5!

You washed it!

Dang....late on the uptake again! :wink:

Spud

SpudRider · 05-30-2010, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

It looks like the sprocket is different, but it might just be cleaner. It also looks like there's a dent in the swingarm, but that might be a factory compression bend. The dirty vs. clean images are making this a challenge!

Yes, the rear sprocket is new, WG.

However, the new sprocket is just another clue pointing toward the larger, fourth change.

My Yamaha, XT225 swingarm is not dented; indeed, it has a factory compression bend.

I am sorry the dirt is adding to the challenge. :( However, in spite of the dirt, additional, visual clues are present to reveal the fourth change.

Spud

katoranger · 05-31-2010, 12:18 AM

The rear brake adjustment looks to have changed. Also maybe a new tire?

TurboT · 05-31-2010, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by katoranger

The rear brake adjustment looks to have changed. Also maybe a new tire?

I think it's the tire too.. looks like there is writing on it where the isn't before.

SpudRider · 05-31-2010, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by katoranger

The rear brake adjustment looks to have changed. Also maybe a new tire?

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Originally Posted by TurboT

I think it's the tire too.. looks like there is writing on it where the isn't before.

Your powers of observation are excellent, gentlemen.

Indeed, I did adjust the rear brake, and I also mounted a new tire.

These are additional clues to the fourth major change.

Here are the hints you have gathered so far.

Drive Chain Adjusted
Rear Brake Adjusted
New Rear Sprocket
New Rear Tire

What major change would involve all these minor changes?

Spud

katoranger · 05-31-2010, 09:43 AM

Well, I thought it had already been mentioned. The rear wheel is different. I remember the warp 9 mod.

SpudRider · 05-31-2010, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by katoranger

Well, I thought it had already been mentioned. The rear wheel is different. I remember the warp 9 mod.

I don't remember anyone else mentioning a new rear wheel, Allen.

You are correct, the fourth major change is a new rear wheel!

Besides a new, Warp 9 rim, the new rear wheel also has new Yamaha, XT225 spokes, a new Kenda, K760 tire, and a new 58T sprocket.

This last change was the most difficult to detect, and the dirty wheel in the second photograph did not make the task any easier.

However, I was sure the members of these forums would solve the visual puzzle.

I hope everyone enjoyed this photographic puzzle. As always, I thank you for your participation.

Spud

05-30-2010, 04:10 AM	#17
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	I wasn't sure about that one, with the different camera angle in relation to the bike it was hard to tell. Of course if we want to be obvious it looks like you've cleaned it but I know that's not it You can't mean the new kill switch / starter switch because that's not really visible in the picture. Hmm... __________________ "Be excellent to each other" "We are all human. Let's start to prove it!"
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05-30-2010, 04:32 AM	#20
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	Did you adjust the rear brake or is it the camera angle giving me that impression? __________________ "Be excellent to each other" "We are all human. Let's start to prove it!"
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05-30-2010, 12:14 PM	#22
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	It looks like the sprocket is different, but it might just be cleaner. It also looks like there's a dent in the swingarm, but that might be a factory compression bend. The dirty vs. clean images are making this a challenge! __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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05-30-2010, 12:58 PM	#23
2LZ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Volcano, Ca Posts: 7,102	I got #5! I got #5! You washed it! Dang....late on the uptake again! :wink: __________________ "Light a fire for a man, and you heat him for a day. Light a man on fire, and you heat him for the rest of his life." 2007 Suzuki DRZ400S (SM convert) 2009 Q Link XP 200 1967 BSA B25 250cc Starfire 2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2023 Royal Enfield Scram 411 1948 Royal Enfield Model G 350
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05-31-2010, 12:18 AM	#26
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	The rear brake adjustment looks to have changed. Also maybe a new tire? __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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05-31-2010, 09:43 AM	#29
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Well, I thought it had already been mentioned. The rear wheel is different. I remember the warp 9 mod. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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