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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Idaho
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Zongshen 200GY-2: 50,000 Miles Recorded
On July 4, 2012, my Zong reached 50,000 miles on the odometer.
![]() ![]() ![]() I love the TW200 engine in my Zong. I especially love the wide-ratio transmission with a "grandpa" first gear. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The sun was setting as I descended the mountain. ![]() I returned to pavement before nightfall. However, I stopped to record 50,000 miles on the odometer in the dark, as I was riding home. ![]() ![]() Spud ![]()
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Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." ![]() 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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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Australia
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50,000 miles Spud that is just impressive. It's more than impressive i think. I don't know of anyone having that many miles on 200cc. I wish you many more safe miles on Zong. Are you aiming for any number in particular? That second picture is a teaser.
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Idaho
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Thank you, Pliskin.
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Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." ![]() 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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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Southeastern Washington desert
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It's official.
You've gotten your money's worth. :wink:
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Join Date: Jul 2012
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That is amazing.
I assume this required alot of care and maintenance along the way, but still to get that much out of a bike people widly consider a throw a way or disposable is pretty awesome. I hope to keep learning and get mine to just last maybe 2000miles lol |
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Idaho
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![]() P.S. Congratulations on reaching 9,000 posts at China Riders! You are now in the home stretch for reaching the prestigious, 5-digit post figure. ![]() Spud ![]()
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Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." ![]() 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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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Idaho
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![]() ![]() ![]() Change the engine oil regularly, and adjust the valve lash periodically, and your Chinese motorcycle will last many thousands of miles. ![]() ![]() ![]() Spud ![]()
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Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." ![]() 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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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
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Congrats. That's pretty darn impressive for a bike that cost less then 1k
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Posts: 648
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onto the next 50000, safely and happily, then
![]() the zong s a happy little goat, hardy and cheap to run...
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Idaho
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Thank you, gentlemen.
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Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." ![]() 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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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Sardis, BC, Canada
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Quite remarkable, Spud. Here's to 100,000 miles!
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Idaho
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Thank you, Weld.
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Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." ![]() 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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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Idaho
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My Zong's engine is manufactured as well as any Yamaha engine.
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Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." ![]() 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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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Alberta, Canada
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That's remarkable mileage, a lot of Japanese bikes don't make it that far! Testament to build quality and maintenance! 8)
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