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Zontes LED Running Lights

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I bought some 12v led lights from eBay and fitted them to increase visibility. They are very bright and easy to install. I connected them to the rear break light. These lights are really bright and ideal for safety. Just link them into a 12v supply and you are good to go. I also have 2 red LEDs on the back which bolt onto the number plate. 

Zontes User Instruction Manual

I've had a few requests for the Zontes User Manual. Its not the best bike user manual in the world but its ok for the basics. I tried to scan it but it didn't work so I photographed each page and turned it into a PDF. Anyway, its available here for anyone who's interested. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9LIapeqkxhGa2s2bXZqUW9abFU/edit?usp=sharing Let me know if it works or not. If you want a copy emailed to you then let me know.

Edinburgh Castle Flood lighting test

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Riding home from work on my Zontes and saw that Edinburgh Castle seemed to be having its own wee light show.

LED Daytime Running Light Conversion

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Another LED lighting upgrade on my Zontes Panther.

Zontes Oil change video

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A good instructional video for changing the oil on a Zontes. All Zontes bikes have the same engine.

Reflective Wheel Rim Tape

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Another slight upgrade to my Zontes Panther. I ordered some reflective rim tape from eBay to test out. It wasn't the easiest to fit as the circumference of my wheels didn't quite match the tape but I managed to get it on after a bit of messing about. Tip:- Its very important to clean the wheel rim with soap and water but also with some methylated spirit or alcohol to completely prepare it and to remove any break dust and grime. 

LED indicator (turn signal) upgrade

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I decided to upgrade the indicators on my Zontes Panther to LED. They are a lot brighter than the traditional bulbs and flash on and off with no dimming. The next step is to upgrade the running lights to LED. The bulbs were from ebay and cost £2.49 each ($4). I checked with my local friendly traffic cop and they confirmed that they are road legal (in the UK).