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Yea, this site is definitely my first stop for references to the Zong, but the other site seems useful for general information.

When you check the posts that have been read, there are plenty of people reading the posts. Some topics have 5 or 6 hundred times read. So people are using this forum all the time. The problem i have with china-moto is it is light on information but heavy on ads. And as u mention, there is nothing on the Zong to be read-apart from your post.
I'll stick to this forum while its here, but I'll check back on China -moto from time to time. I prefer to have the dedicated Zong forum that way I only read topics related to the Zong and not all the other China bikes of which there are hundreds.

Is there anyone who is still browsing this forum?  It has been a great resource for some maintenance info.  Ive been using www.china-moto.com lately but they don't have a lot of support for the gs250.  So I am just wondering if people are interested in reviving this forum or maybe moving conversations to the new forum?

hi im new to this .my name is anto80 i have a zongshen 200cc quad .anyone no where i can get a manuel for one of these.

another ?? b4 I forget..... what's up with the throttle adjuster, lil gold knob in front of fuel valve (petcock)?  I dont think I'm getting all the power I should be getting

I APPRECIATE THE INFO ... VERY HELPFUL.  So I was cleaning the bike and got to the underbelly where all the info is. The bike is a Zong ZS 250 GS, 230 cc.  I've tried to order the manual multiple times to NO avail, so far.  This is odd though, when I was cleaning the underbelly of the bike, I noticed two hoses connected from the fuel valve petcock on one side and not connected to anything on the other end??  This is any answers or extra tips are appreciated! Like how to change the oil or if it burns off itself? How to use that 'window' by the rear brake??

ok.  so the choke is supposed to be pushed in, NOT pulled out. I appreciate the help - rode atleast twice with the choke on then...not funny. Yea,, took off the seat and cleaned the bike yesterday.. think i have a minor oil leak.
I didnt see any manuals or tools though, but i did buy the bike used.  I seem to be having issues with the throttle control..been doing alot of adjusting..MAYBE turning the choke off and then fine tuning the throttle will do the trick.  Any other suggestions or tips WILL ALWAYS BE greatly appreciated!!

(See your other posts. I answered this question there)

Seeing you dont yet know if u have a 200cc or 250cc engine i cant give u much info re your engine, but as i understand the 200cc came on earlier bikes and is a single pot 200cc OHV pushrod type engine. The 250cc (230cc) is also single pot but has OHC valve operation and is a bit more powerful.

The oil type for the 250cc is 15w40SF. I think the 200cc is the same. Dont use friction modified oil such as cars use or u will end up with a slipping clutch and need a complete engine cleanout and may also burn out the clutch system.

Gas should be ULP standard type. 90oct sounds like what we call standard.

 The Owner Manual for mine was under the seat. Remove the couple of screws and check there. THere was also a few tools in a bag under the seat.

The bogging sounds like you might have your choke out from reading your other post. After a minute of riding push the choke lever flat to the dash. Too much fuel and not enough air can cause your prob with runnng. Thats what the choke does. Its only for cold engine start. 

If your in the USA then Zongshen America is the main importer/supplier of parts/info etc. As for the choke, this is how I start up: Turn petcock downward. This is normal for almost every make of bike.  There r 3 positions for the fuel tap: Lever pointing sideways is OFF. Lever point down is normal ON position. Lever point UP is reserve tank. Use that UP posi if the fuel conks out in normal position and u need toi access extra 2 litre of fuel. Really though there is no separate reserve tank. It'sjust a lower sample point for the fuel in the tank.

Next pull clutch in and lift sidestand ready to drive off. Theres a cut out switch built into sidestand to stop engine starting when bike is resting on sidestand. Next pull OUT choke to say about half way position and operate electric starter button. I usually push choke in after about a minute or so of riding. Depending on temp u may need more choke to start. But I always use some choke even in summer otherwise it just desnt start. Just make sure u PUSH choke back IN flat with dash after warm up.

And also, once your bike engine is warmed up, when u  restart after stopping, DONT use any choke. If you pull the choke out, even slightly, once engine is warmed up, you will likely stall the engine or not be able to restart the hot engine.  

There's already a lot of info on this site re maintenance/oil change info etc., so just browse thru the topics. Ring Zongshen USA and check the engine number to confirm you have a 250 (230cc) or 200cc engine. But oil should be the same type.