New to 250 GS

[Myth]

I've heard from my first lender and I was denied....  So now I "?" whether to try another lender or try to just save the cash on my own....

Hey drummerben, who'd you get to finance?  I was just askin' cause you said you had trouble getting financed.

[xanthmo]

Hey Myth,

That's too bad on the financing.  I did FUNancing, through Scooter Dynasty.  I had to apply for the Funancing, then called Vince at Scooter Dynasty, and gave him the confirmation code from the funancing approval - bike showed up a few days later.

FUNancing will only finance up to $2000, so you may have to pay the remainder.  Also, you will most likely have to pay state taxes at the DMV upon registration, depending where you are located.

As for MPG's, I have only put in one tank of gas, and haven't used it all yet, actually, I still have 3/4 of a tank.  I will start posting numbers as soon as I refill, but at this rate, it may be awhile.

[drummerben]

Hey--

Two things to post:

1)So far, my mpg has recorded at about 55mpg. I am hoping that with some time, that will increase.  As I learn how the bike handles, I can adjust my driving to optimize its mpg potential.


2) What kind of fuel do you use? I haven't been able to start the bike the past couple of days. Everything seems to check out--battery, spark plug, fuel--but I can't seem to get it to start. The starter will turn, but the engine just won't crank. A friend of mine suggested that I got bad gas. I filled it with reg. unleaded--should I be using higher grade? Are motorcycle engines, just that sensitive? The manual said 90 petrol--but I didn't know what that meant.

Any Ideas?

[drummerben]

Hey Myth--

I actually got financing through my bank. The reason it posed some difficulty is because the bike is not known. Banks tend to be wary of lending money for something they can't value--I talked them into it, however.

Good luck to you.  The "funancing" may be the way to go if you can get approved.

[xanthmo]

Funancing is through GE and they have 6 months 0 payments, in case you are interested.

Drummerben, you are still having problems keeping your bike running/starting?  I have not had any problems at all, I have even started it by rolling it out of the garage and dropping the clutch, in gear.  Mine always starts, without any trouble.  Have you had the chance to ride it at all without problems?  I would contact Scooter Dynasty (I think that is where you got it), and see if they can help.

[fletc2239]

San Antonio Texas here !!  I Just " WON " my Zongshen Gs250 got it for 1901.00 not including tax. I am completely green when it comes to motorcycles I'm glad I found this site. Very informative .
Bike is suppose to ship out today . I'm taking a riding class next week . I'll post some pics  and comments once it arrives. Did anyone have any problems registering the bike or obtaining a title?

[xanthmo]

Hi Fletc, Welcome to the forum!  

Congrats on the new Zongshen!  I have not yet registered mine (in IL), although I previously registered a SunL without any problems.  I guess the registration process varies by DMV, take ALL of your paperwork with you (Bill of Sale, MSO, and in some cases an odometer reading) and if they give you a hard time, try another DMV.  

Zongshen was listed with progressive, so even though there are not many around the US, they seem to be recognized.

You got a great deal too!

Keep us posted on progress.

Xanthmo

[rebelj12a]

im looking more and more as i read that a zongshen is the starter bike to go with

just got my motorcycle license a few weeks ago... why do you need to remove the battery? should you just assume it was bad?... ive heard plenty on this topic about fuel filters extra line and replacement spark plugs...
also i got my license on a Honda Nighthawk, has anyone ridden one and how would it compare to the zongshen? (beside the obvious physical riding differences, im talking speed handling etc)

New Battery - may be bad? (somebody said something about charging the battery after you put the acid in?? - not sure but im assuming thats a new battery he's putting the acid into?) p.2 - 7th post
Replace Oil - peace of mind
External Fuel Filter - not sure on installation but i've heard will help
Spark Plugs - factory ones may not be adequate?

any idea on prices for all that?
the place i want to get it from is charging 96# for the MSO - highway robbery? then again im getting it alot cheaper than that dynasty place
oh yeah and xanthmo you commented on how you adjusted the clutch? ive never done so before so if you could go into some detail that would be awsome! thanks

[gstang]

Hi guys just got my new gs250 and love it. Im a big guy but it is good enough for me. it take my 280lb self just fine. mine runs real good on 110 octane racing fuel that i keep for my mustang. has anybody checked out the aftermarket products that saturdaynightcycles  carry for these bikes? think they will help like the exhaust ect?

[motorstar rider]

Hi guys, just want to share a bit….

Finished with the break-in? you can follow the ‘manual style soft break-in’ or the ‘hard break-in’ I’ve seen here http://[b]http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm[/b], after some confusion and debate I did combination of both…haha.. either way use mineral based oil during break-in, after 2500kms I switched to semi-synthetic oil and noticed improvement specially on gear shifts
 
Spark plugs? The stock one is adequate enough, but for upgrade you can try a platinum or iridium plug (replaced mine after 2000kms), gives me more mileage between replacement, still using same iridium plug after 6000kms+…still one click starts in the morning

More mpg?…consider also the air/fuel mixture of the carb, I adjusted mine 1 ¾ turn to 2 turns from fully closed position (clockwise-closed, ccw-open) and idle speed to 1300-1400rpm, make sure bike is fully warmed-up….and don’t forget to clean the air filter element (foam) or you get rich mixture on the carb, mine consumes around 30-35kms/liter.

Exhaust? I prefer mine as stock, I did try an open-pipe on my previous ride and not so friendly to the ears…w/ the low bass tone it produce, enough to trigger cars alarms nearby when revving…but when changing to free flowing mufflers you also have to consider re jetting the carb and modifying the air intake…so your mpg will get lower, more power = more gas, I’ve seen a ‘catalytic converter’ on the pipe…don’t remove (my place requires to pass smoke emission tests when registering bike)

Stock tires.. Hard compound (more mileage) but slippery…, now I noticed my stock tires getting thin, and considering upgrade, I’ve read nice feedback on bridgestone, Pirelli, Dunlop….etc, so for now take it easy on the curves…

[GRob-GS250]

Hi all,
I just got my gs250 yesterday and so far so good. I bought it from Lewpack International here in Alpharetta Georgia for $2150, I found them on craigslist. My last bike was a honda shawdow 750 about 10 years ago, so I wanted something kinda on the easy side to get back into it. My bike came fully assembled and I got to test drive it first. Bobby (my sales person) was very nice and it was a pleasure to do business with him, Before  I left with the bike he showed me everything on and about the bike (checking oil) ect... As well as ajusted the clutch for me. I did not have trouble getting the insurance with Geico but I havent registered it yet. The first guy in this topic is right about the mirrors, they are useless, They need to be about an inch farther out, As it is its hard to get them ajusted to see behind you, they could be a bit larger as well. It could be me but in 5th gear at around 50mph it seems to be running high rpm's then what Im used to, engine feels like its working to hard, but I have never been on any 250 bike before or a sport bike so this could be normal. I do very much like the look and feel of it.

There are many that critasize this bike not only because its from china but because its a 250 sport bike, I believe (for me) its a good choice. I can post pictures if anyone would like but its pretty much the same as the others on here (grey and black).

Its nice to have a forum to come to for it!!!  Thank you

[GRob-GS250]

Here is my Zongshen

[Marc]

Nice picture, GRob. I'm always a big fan of user-pics, even if they've pretty much been posted before.

[kristifer]

Hey gstang,
I am also a "larger" guy (260) and was wondering about how fast you are able to get it up to.  I plan on trying to commute on one here in California.  The speed limit is 55 but traffic runs around 60-65 and I want to make sure that I won't be too much of a traffic impediment.  Also, how difficult is it to get up to speed?  Thank you very much for anyone who can help.

[GRob-GS250]

I'm 180 pounds and Id have to say that on my bike the comfort speed is 45 to 55 mph, I can go 65 or (if I push it hard) 70 mph but the bike feels like its running way to hard and I did not feel comfortable running it that hard for more then a minute or so. My drive to work is 45 mph all the way. I think this is mostly an around town kinda bike and NOT built for the highway.

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I'm still tryin to get my bike registered here in Georgia, I went to the tags office yesterday and they told me I had to go to the police station and get a T-22B inspection form filled out by a officer, they gave me the form and it looks like the big thing on it is the NHTSA decal or label, The form states that this label should be located on or near the steering post, I have looked on the bike and can find no label that says NHTSA on it. It may be that its the aluminum label located just behind the steering post, this label has the vin number as well as some other information on it. I will find out Monday when I go.