Zennco YB125 info

Just purchased a Zennco YB125 in the UK, but having trouble finding the correct parts for it! I've recently changed the oil but really need to change the filter as well, but cannot find which filter this is. I have found a few websites in the UK such as Llexeter, that have parts for some Zennco models but not this one specifically, so don't know if one from another model will fit.

I know these Chinese manufacturers make named models for so long before changing them to another name, so was wondering if this model continues under another name? It is identical to the Kinlon 200 Super Motard, but obviously the engine would be different!

Apart from trying to find parts for this, the bike is an absolute blast to ride!

Any pointers to some UK parts websites would be most appreciated!

Seeing what the engine looks like helps people identify the engine at least.

A quick Google shows that it can look like this:

http://www.motorbike-warehouse.co.uk...1_47179127.JPG

Or this:

http://s166305564.websitehome.co.uk/...es/YB125_L.gif

I think they're both Lifan engines. The top one is the older style and the bottom one is the newer one with balance shaft for smoothness.

They're basically a development of the old Honda CG125 OHV engine and I don't think they have a replaceable filter at all, just a wire mesh screen that catches the worst bits and has to be removed and cleaned ocassionally.
It's either on the right hand side of the crankcase or underneath and the cap that hides it looks a bit like a larger Honda 50 tappet inspection cap with a 17 mm hexagon on it.

Thanks for that forchetto, I didn't realise the engine had been modified while still being manufactured by Zennco.

The bike I have is definitely the top one - the older model engine, so preumably does have the wire mesh filter.

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2.../IMG_1760a.jpg

Engine No. starts VA0 - don't know if that helps identify any related parts to a specific manufacturer - also stamped on the engine casing is 'LCJ03'

Appreciate the help, thanks again! :thumbsup:

CCrisis,

If I'm getting the model right, the bike is manufactured by a company called Kinlon which is a subsidiary of a larger manufacturer called Loncin. I believe KingMarty and a couple others on here have the same bike down in Oz-land.

Check here for more info...

http://www.mychinamoto.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1083

CC

Just set up a website/journal/blog of my bike! The more things I find (part wise etc.) the more I'll post to let others share the info.

http://zennco-yb125.weebly.com/index.html

Sweet. I'll check it out! There are more than a few folks out there with the same model so I'm sure some folks will find it interesting and useful.

You got an plans to modify?

CC

I'll try to find a good supplier before I do any mods! First thing I'd do is the carb though - as it's still restricted!

i have a yb125 trying to find parts in the uk .i need the speedo houseing and the cover for the other one nxt to it

Try some of these suppliers on my links page - especially dcrmotorcycles. The clocks on this bike are fairly generic, so a local bike dealer may be able to source these for you.

http://zennco-yb125.weebly.com/links.html

hi there im having real trouble with my bike can any of you help?

You will obviously have to tell us a lot more mate if you want help! And pictures always help especially with language differences.
Perhaps start a new thread just for yourself?
Some here are good mechanics in general, some are very experienced with particular bikes and some of us have bodged around for decades and somehow got by. What are the problems?

I have bought one of these zenncos and i striped it right down and the engine is almost the spit of an old school honda cg engine, so i bought part for the cg and they fit pritty much instantly mt zennco has now got a scorpeon exhaust system, brembo front/rear brakes, shorty clutch and brake levers, alien company head light, ive changed the card for a more sporty one not sure on the make, reathal bars, digital clocks. D.I.D chain and sprocket one tooth down on the back. it will go about 85-90mph now and it pulls away quicker than my sm400 and it looks the dogs danggles. these bike CAN be modified ifyou take the time and look for the part and take even more time fitting them. I love my zennco!

Wow, great first post, SoundsInc! Only thing missing are pix!

Sounds like you are good with a spanner. I bet there are plenty of folks in this forum who would like to see in detail the mods you've done.

Congrats!

I have been doing the same mate, got my bike last year as a project, unfortunately the last owner had done zero maintainence, he boasted about changing the oil and he didn't even know the bike has a mesh oil filter let alone clean it!, he also never lubed the chain and it was toast and the front sprocket had wave shaped teeth, as the chain was too tight.

By the way the standard replacement front sprocket is JTF 266/13 for the standard 520 size chain.

I will also have to put up a list of parts I used as I have some generic parts numbers for brake pads, sprocket, etc should save other Zennco YB125 owners a lot of time front brake pads are EBC FA135.

Also I find it great that you got over 80 MPH! out of it, I will have to get a new rear sprocket, one tooth less you say :)

Is that all you did to get over 80? What size main jet are you using ?

My new exhaust made the bike a lot lighter about 3kg's!, lighter but I can only get about 55 out of mine?

I have removed old air box, installed new Carb Mikuni VM22 new short cone style air filter, LED Tail Light and indicators with Solid State Flasher, Better CDi, Sports Coil, New Chain, New Front Sprocket, removed rear hangers, removed crappy side reflectors, removed old metal licence plate bracket, also replaced lots of mild steel rust bolts with Stainless button head allen bolts, mutch nicer!

I installed the new Aluminium alloy exhaust yesterday it weigh about 500grams! and is loud but has BSAU and E marks, so fingers crossed for MOT!

By the way I drilled a small hole in my sump bolt and super glued and tapped in a very powerful little rod magnet in it, this helps catch any steel particles in the oil and works well, you can also buy magnetic sump bolts, but I am certain mine works better.

By the way another great upgrade is an LED Sidelight they use less power but are about 10 times brighter that the standard orange sidelight bulbs :)

Here is an old photo of my YB125 before my Led Brake light and Exhaust upgrades were fitted. The biggest let down is the plastics are really crappy, they seem to be made from really bad quality plastic that cracks real easy!

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I will post a new updated photo soon, I have also added a Top Box aswell saves carry helmet round everywhere!

By the way my front brake line plastic covering is cracking whats the best place to get a bespoke good quality braided lines from?