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Forum: Zongshen RX3 02-08-2017, 10:58 AM
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Posted By katflap
That's a fair comment, vickytulla. I hadn't...

That's a fair comment, vickytulla. I hadn't imagined the RX3 been ridden in those kind of temperatures :tup:

50 - 55c , :wtf:, man that's hot !, anything north of 30c , I'm in the shade sipping...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 01-28-2017, 04:07 PM
Replies: 226
Views: 39,284
Posted By katflap
Yeah, I worry my self sometimes :D :)

Yeah, I worry my self sometimes :D

:)
Forum: Zongshen RX3 01-28-2017, 11:19 AM
Replies: 226
Views: 39,284
Posted By katflap
Ever wondered how much water flows through the...

Ever wondered how much water flows through the thermostat air bleed hole when the thermostat is shut ? , NO, why not ? :D

Half baked theory # 1

It took just 2 mins to pump through 1 Litre of...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 01-28-2017, 11:01 AM
Replies: 226
Views: 39,284
Posted By katflap
Jay, that sensor looks the part but its just a...

Jay, that sensor looks the part but its just a thermo-switch for the fans.

My temp readings come from the PCHUD diagnostic software which uses the temp sensor with the blue connector, mounted...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 01-27-2017, 10:52 AM
Replies: 226
Views: 39,284
Posted By katflap
yeah, I does seem to be the case. But I don't...

yeah, I does seem to be the case. But I don't understand why the thermostat is opening at such a low temperature. :hmm:

I will look further into the logs and get back to you with probably some...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 01-26-2017, 11:36 AM
Replies: 226
Views: 39,284
Posted By katflap
70c and 85c Thermostat comparison Though,...

70c and 85c Thermostat comparison

Though, unfortunately not an exact comparison



Both graphs are a 10-15 min trip of the same route. At a starting temp of approx.25c.


Graph 1 (coolant...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 10-05-2016, 12:08 PM
Replies: 226
Views: 39,284
Posted By katflap
Now the days are getting cooler I have noticed...

Now the days are getting cooler I have noticed that my coolant temp has started to drop below what I would like.

So I have made some radiator covers to bring the coolant temp back up to a better...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 08-31-2016, 03:03 PM
Replies: 226
Views: 39,284
Posted By katflap
I have now had a little play with this but rather...

I have now had a little play with this but rather than use an inline tap, I used a hose clamp and closed off my bypass tube.

By doing this it didn't raise the coolant temp as I thought it might.
...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 08-28-2016, 05:44 AM
Replies: 226
Views: 39,284
Posted By katflap
Thermostat Housing 7159 7158 :tup:

Thermostat Housing
7159
7158

:tup:
Forum: Zongshen RX3 08-24-2016, 10:53 AM
Replies: 226
Views: 39,284
Posted By katflap
yeah, With my wattmans 85c thermostat that has it...

yeah, With my wattmans 85c thermostat that has it original sized hole , very liitle flow appears to get through. My coolant temp gauge can read 75c whilst my radiator cap temp gauge can be as low as...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 08-24-2016, 09:43 AM
Replies: 226
Views: 39,284
Posted By katflap
Thats some good temps your geting there Peter....

Thats some good temps your geting there Peter. :tup:

I think your idea of enlarging the air bleed hole to allow a little more circulation when the themostat is shut is perhaps the way to go.
...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 07-02-2016, 10:29 AM
Replies: 226
Views: 39,284
Posted By katflap
$9.00 shipping for 2 thermostat housings is...

$9.00 shipping for 2 thermostat housings is excellent. :tup:

Though I guess shipping costs do differ from country to country.

Taobaotrends have always provided me with an excellent...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 06-26-2016, 06:35 AM
Replies: 226
Views: 39,284
Posted By katflap
Have now tested. Yes, during warm up at the...

Have now tested.

Yes, during warm up at the same point in my ride to work,

Original stat = 54c

new stat = 68c

:tup:
Forum: Zongshen RX3 06-25-2016, 02:12 PM
Replies: 226
Views: 39,284
Posted By katflap
No, my connectors for the bypass has an I.D. of...

No, my connectors for the bypass has an I.D. of 5mm, I think that converts to aprox 3/16", and my bypass tube has an I.D. of 8mm.



I've yet to use the bike from cold. I set off on my test run...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 06-25-2016, 12:16 PM
Replies: 226
Views: 39,284
Posted By katflap
Job Done !

As anticipated, it only took 5 mins to grind the thermostat housing so the new stat (85c) fitted correctly.
Once fitted I took the bike on Its usuall test ride. Got Some good temp readings 75c -...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 06-23-2016, 01:28 PM
Replies: 226
Views: 39,284
Posted By katflap
Yes, the size difference is even more noticeable...

Yes, the size difference is even more noticeable in the "flesh" .

Definitely an extra bonus :tup:
Forum: Zongshen RX3 06-23-2016, 01:23 PM
Replies: 226
Views: 39,284
Posted By katflap
Good stuff, get some use out of that kit :tup: ...

Good stuff, get some use out of that kit :tup:

Unfortunately I have to take a more low tech approach with a mini grinder attached to my drill. It should be a fairly swift job as its only made...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 06-22-2016, 12:24 PM
Replies: 226
Views: 39,284
Posted By katflap
My new thermostat from watt-man. The...

My new thermostat from watt-man.

The dimensions of the new stat are not quite the same as the original. The stat is a little shorter, this isn't a problem. The base of the stat ( where the temp...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 06-22-2016, 12:07 PM
Replies: 226
Views: 39,284
Posted By katflap
Great news Peter, I'm looking forward to seeing...

Great news Peter, I'm looking forward to seeing it all fitted and hearing your impressions :tup:

As it happens my thermostat from Watt-Man arrived today :yay:

I went for the 185f (85c)...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 06-11-2016, 11:58 AM
Replies: 226
Views: 39,284
Posted By katflap
My by-pass is now done :yay: My initial...

My by-pass is now done :yay:

My initial impressions are good but the results are a little limited.

My by-pass internal diameter of 5mm (3/16") is nearly half the size of watt-mans recommended...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 06-11-2016, 11:33 AM
Replies: 226
Views: 39,284
Posted By katflap
Nice work Peter :tup:, are you going to do...

Nice work Peter :tup:,
are you going to do the same for the thermostat housing for the top connector or re use a sensor hole
Forum: Zongshen RX3 06-11-2016, 11:31 AM
Replies: 226
Views: 39,284
Posted By katflap
I will most probably be ordering a Hotter stat at...

I will most probably be ordering a Hotter stat at some point soon and give it a go :tup:
Forum: Zongshen RX3 06-10-2016, 09:23 AM
Replies: 226
Views: 39,284
Posted By katflap
Pretty much ready to fit now, I just require a...

Pretty much ready to fit now, I just require a length of 8mm ID hose and some spare time :)

Both sensor fittings in my thermostat housing are 1/8 NPT, so I am using a 1/8 NPT 90 deg. barb.

The...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 06-09-2016, 06:16 PM
Replies: 226
Views: 39,284
Posted By katflap
My thermostat is a stock 70c rating, whilst...

My thermostat is a stock 70c rating, whilst riding the coolant temp rarely goes above 60c unless in very slow traffic.
Even if I stop and let the temperature rise until the fans kick in (aprox 80c),...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 06-09-2016, 04:16 PM
Replies: 226
Views: 39,284
Posted By katflap
re: coolant temps of 55c-60c whilst riding. ...

re: coolant temps of 55c-60c whilst riding.

I have now tested my thermostat and its fine. I also checked my spare and that's good too.

I'm at a bit of a loss to explain it. Could this be just...
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