New Zongshen - Page 2

SpudRider · 08-19-2011, 12:19 AM

You shouldn't have any problems getting spare parts for you Zong, Rob.

I performed a Yamaha, XT225 swingarm conversion on my Zong, so I don't need the 15-inch, dual sport tires. However, many Zong owners in the United States would love to get those tires, and they are not available here. :(

Spud

Pliskin · 08-21-2011, 01:05 AM

Hi Rob_Zong,

Glad to hear that you have Zong too. Our Zong is little different from Spuds. He's model doesn't have kill switch on kick stand. A quick fix is to remove one screw out and point the thing down like on the pics that i've done. So kick stand won't catch on it when extended.

Rob_Zong · 08-21-2011, 05:55 AM

Thanks, I was thinking of doing something like that, atm I've fixed it but I was thinking of being safe and disabling it. I will have to do that next week!

Cheers! :

SpudRider · 08-21-2011, 11:13 AM

Indeed, the Zongs imported into the United States don't have any safety switches installed on them.

I would examine your kick stand switch to determine if it is normally open, or normally closed when the bike is able to run. Then I would either unplug the switch, and remove it entirely, or connect the two wires together, and remove the switch from the bottom of the bike.

Spud

zingshoen · 08-22-2011, 01:25 AM

yup, as spud says, better to connect them wires permanently and remove the switch. moving it to the side will still kill the engine when the pin meets any object.
but if you re young and this is your first bike, leave it on, until you are used to taking the stand in. it s a matter of good habits and being alert and so on.

codrutwrc · 08-31-2011, 08:09 AM

i am one of the Zongshen 200 off road owners and i see that u know a lot of mechanical tips for that bike.
Me and my friend (and ower wifes) compleated in this weekend an 700km trip on mountain road.

here are some pictures

Weldangrind · 08-31-2011, 10:23 AM

Welcome codrutwrc!

Please start a new thread in the Introduce Yourself section, where more people will see your pictures.

codrutwrc · 08-31-2011, 10:57 AM

THS

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

Welcome codrutwrc!

Please start a new thread in the Introduce Yourself section, where more people will see your pictures.

FastDoc · 08-31-2011, 11:43 AM

I love the pictures!

Considering how far a guy can ride a 200cc Zong (believe me, I know!) maybe I can take my 40 year old CB175 touring!

SpudRider · 08-31-2011, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by codrutwrc

i am one of the Zongshen 200 off road owners and i see that u know a lot of mechanical tips for that bike.
Me and my friend (and ower wifes) compleated in this weekend an 700km trip on mountain road.

here are some pictures...

Welcome to these forums, fellow Zongite! Thank you for posting the wonderful photographs! If I may ask, where do you live?

Spud

08-19-2011, 12:19 AM	#16
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	You shouldn't have any problems getting spare parts for you Zong, Rob. I performed a Yamaha, XT225 swingarm conversion on my Zong, so I don't need the 15-inch, dual sport tires. However, many Zong owners in the United States would love to get those tires, and they are not available here. :( Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 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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08-21-2011, 01:05 AM	#17
Pliskin Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 341	Hi Rob_Zong, Glad to hear that you have Zong too. Our Zong is little different from Spuds. He's model doesn't have kill switch on kick stand. A quick fix is to remove one screw out and point the thing down like on the pics that i've done. So kick stand won't catch on it when extended. __________________ Zongshen 200gy-2
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08-21-2011, 11:13 AM	#19
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Indeed, the Zongs imported into the United States don't have any safety switches installed on them. I would examine your kick stand switch to determine if it is normally open, or normally closed when the bike is able to run. Then I would either unplug the switch, and remove it entirely, or connect the two wires together, and remove the switch from the bottom of the bike. Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 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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08-22-2011, 01:25 AM	#20
zingshoen Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Posts: 648	yup, as spud says, better to connect them wires permanently and remove the switch. moving it to the side will still kill the engine when the pin meets any object. but if you re young and this is your first bike, leave it on, until you are used to taking the stand in. it s a matter of good habits and being alert and so on. __________________ 1971 Garelli Gulp 50cc with open ports and 16 mm Bing Carbie + 1980 Honda XL 223 ZS + 2007 Zongshen LZX200G + DR400SM
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08-31-2011, 08:09 AM	#21
codrutwrc Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bucuresti Posts: 11	hy i am one of the Zongshen 200 off road owners and i see that u know a lot of mechanical tips for that bike. Me and my friend (and ower wifes) compleated in this weekend an 700km trip on mountain road. here are some pictures
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08-21-2011, 05:55 AM	#18
Rob_Zong Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: South Australia Posts: 5	Thanks, I was thinking of doing something like that, atm I've fixed it but I was thinking of being safe and disabling it. I will have to do that next week! Cheers! :
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08-31-2011, 10:23 AM	#22
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Welcome codrutwrc! Please start a new thread in the Introduce Yourself section, where more people will see your pictures. __________________ 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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08-31-2011, 11:43 AM	#24
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I love the pictures! Considering how far a guy can ride a 200cc Zong (believe me, I know!) maybe I can take my 40 year old CB175 touring! __________________ Happy to serve.
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