Another RX3 on the Road

[jbfla]

It took longer than I thought to have the RX3 delivered. But I suppose with the CSC guys at the Long Beach show, and the Thanksgiving holiday, two+ weeks isn't bad.

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e341/mascioj/CSC%20Motorcycles/PC020137_zps2oby195e.jpg (http://s42.photobucket.com/user/mascioj/media/CSC%20Motorcycles/PC020137_zps2oby195e.jpg.html)

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e341/mascioj/CSC%20Motorcycles/PC020140_zpshbgnvyo9.jpg (http://s42.photobucket.com/user/mascioj/media/CSC%20Motorcycles/PC020140_zpshbgnvyo9.jpg.html)

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e341/mascioj/CSC%20Motorcycles/PC020149_zpsp3zm4cnl.jpg (http://s42.photobucket.com/user/mascioj/media/CSC%20Motorcycles/PC020149_zpsp3zm4cnl.jpg.html)

First discovery is that the kickstand needs a larger "foot". It sinks onto the FL sand pretty quickly.

jb

[Weldangrind]

New bike day! :D Congrats.

[woodlandsprite]

just in time for the weekend!
Congrats :D

[Lee R]

Congrats!

[rtking]

Congrats! And you got the "faster" Orange one! :tup:

[keithmaine]

congrats

[SpudRider]

Congratulations. :tup: Thanks for posting the uncrating photos; we love photos. :)

[RedHawk47]

Finally getting around to uploading my photos of the delivery of my RX3 in October. I had the trucker deliver to the company that I used to own and they loaded it into my trailer.
https://redhawk47.smugmug.com/photos/i-bGJcRxG/0/XL/i-bGJcRxG-XL.jpg
Taking the cardboard off
https://redhawk47.smugmug.com/photos/i-vZtz5Cr/0/XL/i-vZtz5Cr-XL.jpg

https://redhawk47.smugmug.com/photos/i-XnCxSX9/0/XL/i-XnCxSX9-XL.jpg

https://redhawk47.smugmug.com/photos/i-gXLBksD/0/XL/i-gXLBksD-XL.jpg



https://redhawk47.smugmug.com/photos/i-WxXGZ8Z/0/XL/i-WxXGZ8Z-XL.jpg

Decided that the trailer was too high to try to roll it off that pallet, so I decided to slide the pallet out of the trailer.
https://redhawk47.smugmug.com/photos/i-32f7KkR/0/XL/i-32f7KkR-XL.jpg

Wasn't easy by myself, but I did it.
https://redhawk47.smugmug.com/photos/i-7HpCJ3M/0/XL/i-7HpCJ3M-XL.jpg
Mission accomplished.
I got about 330 miles on it before winter set in. Snow on the roads, high temps in the 30s.
I did ride it to the Saturday morning breakfast m/c gathering and got a lot of positive comments and interest.

[tinman tim]

Congrats. Keep the photos coming

[SpudRider]

Thanks for posting the great photos. You ordered a lot of nice accessories. :tup: How do you like the tall saddle,and the auxiliary lights?

[willy dog]

congrats on your new rx3 from your photo looks like the O.C.S. was installed upside down second photo on trailer think spud will verify

[SpudRider]

congrats on your new rx3 from your photo looks like the O.C.S. was installed upside down second photo on trailer think spud will verify

You have a sharp eye. ;)

[rtking]

Wow Spud and Wily Dog, you both have really sharp eyes!

How does one identify the tall saddle versus the shorter saddle? The width of the seat?

[detours]

Nice pics!

Those are the Tourfella mounts, right? Where is the cast grab handle ... is it replaced by the Tourfella top case mount?

[SpudRider]

Nice pics!

Those are the Tourfella mounts, right? Where is the cast grab handle ... is it replaced by the Tourfella top case mount?

Yes, the Tourfella luggage rack replaces the stock grab handle. :)

[SpudRider]

...How does one identify the tall saddle versus the shorter saddle? The width of the seat?

After looking at several photographs of both saddles, I can distinguish the differences between the two. ;) Saddle width is one of the differences. :)

[detours]

I like that grab handle/top case mount a lot. I wonder if CSC would sell it separately ...

[RedHawk47]

Thanks for posting the great photos. You ordered a lot of nice accessories. :tup: How do you like the tall saddle,and the auxiliary lights?

The tall saddle is good. I got it for a couple of reasons: It is flatter (front to back) than the OEM saddle. I don't like seats that make me slide forward. I test rode the RX3 with the OEM saddle at the Horizons Unlimited Travelers Meeting and noticed that I was sliding forward, although it was not as bad as the OEM saddle on my F800GS. Also, my knees complain if they are bent too far; the high seat opens that bend. However, I do have shorter legs (I buy 30" or 29" inseam pants) so I am used to not always being able to flat foot at a stop. But, depending on the boots I'm wearing, I can flat foot with this saddle.

I have aux lights on all of my bikes for two reasons; conspicuity and more light on the road. I ride with the aux lights on day and night and have them aimed as low beams. I knew from my other aux lights that I did not need stronger lights for night riding. I do not do nighttime woods or high speed riding. These aux lights provide adequate light although I plan to change the 35W headlight blub to a 55/60W.

For conspicuity from the rear I added a Volo Light. This light is in a license plate frame and uses an accelerometer to activate the bright LEDs. When you let off the gas the taillights in the frame flash, and when you apply the brakes more than gently it flashes faster. It only needs power and ground (from the license plate light).

[RedHawk47]

I like that grab handle/top case mount a lot. I wonder if CSC would sell it separately ...

Yes. http://www.cscmotorcycles.com/product-p/csc-1105.htm

[RedHawk47]

congrats on your new rx3 from your photo looks like the O.C.S. was installed upside down second photo on trailer think spud will verify

Yes, that was confirmed on another thread.
Thanks.

[RedHawk47]

After looking at several photographs of both saddles, I can distinguish the differences between the two. ;) Saddle width is one of the differences. :)

Also, the lower priced tall saddle is covered with a faux carbon fiber pattern embossed vinyl.

[SpudRider]

The tall saddle is good...

Thanks for the good review. :)

...I have aux lights on all of my bikes for two reasons; conspicuity and more light on the road. I ride with the aux lights on day and night and have them aimed as low beams. I knew from my other aux lights that I did not need stronger lights for night riding. I do not do nighttime woods or high speed riding. These aux lights provide adequate light although I plan to change the 35W headlight blub to a 55/60W....

I agree on all points. :) I mounted some auxiliary lights to illuminate the sides of the bike for turning corners on pavement, and riding dirt roads after dark. I keep them lit at all times for conspicuity. :)

http://i442.photobucket.com/albums/qq146/spudrider/Zongshen%20RX3/GEDC1799_zpscu4fgryh.jpg (http://s442.photobucket.com/user/spudrider/media/Zongshen%20RX3/GEDC1799_zpscu4fgryh.jpg.html)

I just ordered some 10 degree spot lights to supplement the headlight for pavement riding after dark, and additional conspicuity.

https://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/mini-auxiliary-lights/10w-mini-aux-2in-modular-led-off-road-work-light/1699/

https://d114hh0cykhyb0.cloudfront.net/images/uploads/aux-10w-sx-store.jpg

https://d114hh0cykhyb0.cloudfront.net/images/uploads/test-target.jpg

...For conspicuity from the rear I added a Volo Light. This light is in a license plate frame and uses an accelerometer to activate the bright LEDs. When you let off the gas the taillights in the frame flash, and when you apply the brakes more than gently it flashes faster. It only needs power and ground (from the license plate light).

Thanks for posting the tip on Vololights. :tup:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oj0RI89USVM