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I still want to know where Spud can find Alloy wheels for soo little $$... and he found them in the sizes I want too... everywhere I found selling Alloy's only carry 18" and larger

Warp9 sells the 2.50-17 rim, which I bought on eBay. You can also buy the rim directly from Warp9. ;)

http://www.warp9racing.com/product/mx-enduro-rims/

The Warp9 and Tusk Impact rims for the front wheel are readily available from Rocky Mountain ATV/MC.

If you wish, send me a personal message, and I will help you to find the rims you desire at a reasonable price. ;)

ben2go

05-30-2017 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by SpudRider (Post 257624)

I laced the 2.50-17 rim to the rear wheel for three main reasons.

1. The narrower rim makes it much easier to change the rear tire, especially at trailside.

2. The narrower rim gives me a larger selection of tires from which to choose for proper fitment. The Suzuki DR650 and Kawasaki KLR650 both employ the 2.50-17 rim on their rear wheels. ;)

3. The 2.50-17 alloy rim is much lighter than the 3.00-17 steel rim.

http://i442.photobucket.com/albums/q...pspic238s6.jpg

I laced the 1.60-21 rim to the front wheel for better off road handling, lighter weight, and a much greater selection of knobby tires from which to choose. Narrower front tires work much better in mud and sand than wider front tires. The narrower front tire bites deeper into the loose/soft earth while seeking, and finding better traction. The wider front tires tend more to float over the loose/soft earth, and are much more likely to wash out. The wider tires are also much heavier, adding to the unsprung weigh of the wheels.

http://i442.photobucket.com/albums/q...psxgf6gqwd.jpg

Thanks. I understand. I always went big for floatation staying on top of the muck and quick sand. :tup:

fjmartin

05-31-2017 12:00 PM

Here it is Spud. It was spread out inside the RX3 thread on ADV Rider. Here is the search I used to find each mention:

http://advrider.com/index.php?search...&o=relevance&c[thread]=1007040

SpudRider

05-31-2017 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by fjmartin (Post 257788)

Here it is Spud. It was spread out inside the RX3 thread on ADV Rider. Here is the search I used to find each mention:

http://advrider.com/index.php?search...&o=relevance&c[thread]=1007040

As always, thanks for sharing the good information, Joe. :tup:

KamenRiderBlackRX

06-20-2017 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by fjmartin (Post 255000)

Why's it taking so long! I got my 500 miles in two days. Max speed 42 mph. Do it!!! :-)

Wow! you rides 2 full days non stop?

BlackBike

06-21-2017 12:51 AM

Another favorable report

https://adventuremotorcycle.com/bike...vs-bmw-r1200gs

2LZ	06-21-2017 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackBike (Post 259721)

https://adventuremotorcycle.com/bike...vs-bmw-r1200gs

That was a very good review.

It always cracks me up though when they "compare" two vastly different bikes.
"In this months edition, we have a shoot-out between the Suzuki DR200 vs the Kawasaki KLR 650!"

fjmartin

06-21-2017 06:44 PM

What I think makes this an extra valid article is that Rob has not only been riding for years and is a HUGE adventure off-road guy but he's also an instructor at RawHyde Adventures.....The BMW off-road training facility in California. He just doesn't bring the RX3 to work :-)

SpudRider

06-22-2017 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by BlackBike (Post 259721)

https://adventuremotorcycle.com/bike...vs-bmw-r1200gs

Thanks for posting the link to that interesting and fair review. :tup:

dpl096

06-22-2017 09:56 PM

That was a very fair review of the RX3. It won't change the mind and hearts of the haters....but then again who cares. I love my RX3 and don't need their agreement.

Jay In Milpitas

06-24-2017 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 2LZ (Post 259740)

The article is titled "Impressions", not a shoot out. Rob owns both of the bikes in the article and he's sharing his impressions, not pontificating.

I don't see anything wrong with the article nor do I see the bikes as "vastly different, simply different breeds of the same species, kind of like evaluating whether an Arabian or a Clydesdale is more suited for a particular equine task.

Jay In Milpitas

06-27-2017 02:00 PM

Production statistic.

Finally there is a production number given, whether intentional or leaked.

About 20,000 RX3's alone.

http://californiascooterco.com/blog/?p=25806
It's in the text beside the stunning gas pump attendant.

jbfla

06-27-2017 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Jay In Milpitas (Post 260248)