Zongshen Storm Cruiser 250CC First Oil Change

tonyson · 08-02-2016, 01:15 AM

Today, I finally wore my DIY hat and started the oil change process for the Zongshen. Similar to another "hobby" of mine, I learned a lot after joining a friendly forum. Sincere thanks to the forum members who gave me advice, I approached this process with confidence.
Now, before I proceed any further (and possibly cause damage to my bike), I'd like to show some pics for your constructive criticism.
My two main questions are: 1) did I remove the correct oil drain bolt?
2) Did the pan measurement of about 3 quarts of drained oil just about right?

BlackBike · 08-02-2016, 01:47 AM

It appears you struck oil. And crude at that

now take that amount, replace, then be ready to check the site glass/dipsticks oil level. Will need to check and top off and also check it as the bike is on the level and not on the stand. That said the best thing for it, clean oil. You'll even feel a difference in the shifting.

Also, rock it over so it all comes out.

And also good to heat the oil before draining (run it around the block). Hot oil flows better than cold oil (Watch out, it burns skin too).

humanbeing · 08-02-2016, 03:50 AM

3 quarts ?!
Yamaha XV250
Bone dry (overhaul) 1.8L | Normal:1.4L | Changed the filter 1.6L http://www.metric-conversions.org/vo...uid-quarts.htm

tonyson · 08-02-2016, 09:20 AM

Thanks. I did run it before draining.
I'm still struggling with the quantity of drained oil. It was leaking a bit before.
Oh, and is the oil filter on the right-hand side with two bolts?

humanbeing · 08-02-2016, 06:34 PM

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Good guides
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...v7LLonC1FuJBa4 Spanish caption on 1st, then click auto translate into English...

tonyson · 08-03-2016, 12:08 AM

Thanks, guys. Sight shows clear oil at the proper level. Oil filter has been replaced too. I only put about 1.5 liters and now, I'm guessing, the leak was due to too much oil that the sight couldn't show anything because it was way above the max line. But I'm just guessing. Again, my sincere thanks.

BlackBike · 08-03-2016, 12:31 AM

Is a wonder it even ran with 3 quarts. It was leaking alright, out of every pore I imagine.

tonyson · 08-03-2016, 12:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackBike

Is a wonder it even ran with 3 quarts. It was leaking alright, out of every pore I imagine.

I drove it for about 10 miles and not a single leak... fingers crossed.

humanbeing · 08-03-2016, 06:38 AM

~3 quarts is for the bigger bro: 535 /400
These small V-twin shouldn't run with such amount...

Weldangrind · 08-03-2016, 11:16 AM

Thanks for sharing the pics. I've never seen a drain plug quite like that. Also, it's cool to see how the spherical rod ends provide the forward controls.

tonyson · 08-20-2016, 12:49 PM

Rode it to work 60 miles r/t. It's leaking like a drop per hour. Did I not tighten the bolt enough? I thought about replacing the washer but I read that I don't have to. The oil sight window still shows good oil level.

On another note, I can barely reach 80kph on 4th gear. If I put it on 5th, it decelerates to the mid-60s to low 70s.
From a full stop, I can barely keep up with 40mph traffic.

08-02-2016, 01:15 AM	#1
tonyson Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Galt, Nor-Cal Posts: 52	Zongshen Storm Cruiser 250CC First Oil Change Today, I finally wore my DIY hat and started the oil change process for the Zongshen. Similar to another "hobby" of mine, I learned a lot after joining a friendly forum. Sincere thanks to the forum members who gave me advice, I approached this process with confidence. Now, before I proceed any further (and possibly cause damage to my bike), I'd like to show some pics for your constructive criticism. My two main questions are: 1) did I remove the correct oil drain bolt? 2) Did the pan measurement of about 3 quarts of drained oil just about right? __________________ The problem isn't that Johnny can't read. The problem isn't even that Johnny can't think. The problem is that Johnny doesn't know what thinking is; he confuses it with feeling. ---Thomas Sowell ................................ Zongshen Storm V-250 ....................................... The Zong and Winding Road
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08-02-2016, 01:47 AM	#2
BlackBike Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: George West, Texas Posts: 4,097	It appears you struck oil. And crude at that now take that amount, replace, then be ready to check the site glass/dipsticks oil level. Will need to check and top off and also check it as the bike is on the level and not on the stand. That said the best thing for it, clean oil. You'll even feel a difference in the shifting. Also, rock it over so it all comes out. And also good to heat the oil before draining (run it around the block). Hot oil flows better than cold oil (Watch out, it burns skin too). __________________ ***************************************** 2015 Bashan"Blaze" BS250GY-31 (DB-07K-250) GONE 2017 Suzuki V Strom 650 XT "We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid." ~Benjamin Franklin~
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08-02-2016, 03:50 AM	#3
humanbeing Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 2,436	3 quarts ?! Yamaha XV250 Bone dry (overhaul) 1.8L \| Normal:1.4L \| Changed the filter 1.6L http://www.metric-conversions.org/vo...uid-quarts.htm __________________
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08-02-2016, 06:34 PM	#5
humanbeing Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 2,436	=== Good guides http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...v7LLonC1FuJBa4 Spanish caption on 1st, then click auto translate into English... __________________ Last edited by humanbeing; 08-17-2016 at 03:33 AM.
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08-03-2016, 12:31 AM	#7
BlackBike Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: George West, Texas Posts: 4,097	Is a wonder it even ran with 3 quarts. It was leaking alright, out of every pore I imagine. __________________ ***************************************** 2015 Bashan"Blaze" BS250GY-31 (DB-07K-250) GONE 2017 Suzuki V Strom 650 XT "We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid." ~Benjamin Franklin~
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08-02-2016, 09:20 AM	#4
tonyson Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Galt, Nor-Cal Posts: 52	Thanks. I did run it before draining. I'm still struggling with the quantity of drained oil. It was leaking a bit before. Oh, and is the oil filter on the right-hand side with two bolts?
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08-03-2016, 12:08 AM	#6
tonyson Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Galt, Nor-Cal Posts: 52	Thanks, guys. Sight shows clear oil at the proper level. Oil filter has been replaced too. I only put about 1.5 liters and now, I'm guessing, the leak was due to too much oil that the sight couldn't show anything because it was way above the max line. But I'm just guessing. Again, my sincere thanks.
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08-03-2016, 06:38 AM	#9
humanbeing Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 2,436	~3 quarts is for the bigger bro: 535 /400 These small V-twin shouldn't run with such amount... __________________
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08-03-2016, 11:16 AM	#10
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Thanks for sharing the pics. I've never seen a drain plug quite like that. Also, it's cool to see how the spherical rod ends provide the forward controls. __________________ 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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08-20-2016, 12:49 PM	#11
tonyson Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Galt, Nor-Cal Posts: 52	Rode it to work 60 miles r/t. It's leaking like a drop per hour. Did I not tighten the bolt enough? I thought about replacing the washer but I read that I don't have to. The oil sight window still shows good oil level. On another note, I can barely reach 80kph on 4th gear. If I put it on 5th, it decelerates to the mid-60s to low 70s. From a full stop, I can barely keep up with 40mph traffic.
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