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I didn't need to see the dude tossing his chamber pot into the street.
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I hadn't noticed. Perhaps it just release a locked cover.
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The following video reveals the key unlocks the pillion saddle, which appears to cover the bike's electronic components.
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Spud, do you ever sleep?
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![]() http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=...18&ns=1#detail Please do post a link to the ADV thread where you found the photograph.
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Here are the stock tires for the Zongshen RX3; they appear to be CST C6017 tires, which are not available in North America.
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=...4-62fdc390d0bd http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=...80&ns=1#detail These are probably the tires which will be stocked by CSC Motorcycles. However, these tires are listed by CST as street tires, and the tread is not very aggressive. I'm sure these tires will perform poorly in mud. ![]() The CST C7208 is a much better choice, but is also unavailable in North America. I would hope CSC Motorcycles would import the CST C7208 instead of the stock tires. ![]() http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=...13&ns=1#detail ![]() However, none of the 15-inch tires are as good as the 17-inch, or 18-inch tires readily available in North America. ![]()
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I know you meant to say "when."
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Here is the size 130/90-15 tire which has the most aggressive tread I have yet discovered.
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I'm not sure what the point of that key is. It seems odd to have to use a key to access the electronic components, so I wonder of that area was designed for insurance document storage.
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When I first saw that area, I immediately concluded it was an excellent place to store my registration and insurance documents.
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I wonder when CSC will get around to doing a marketing video of this machine. Would love to see a review in English.
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Honda CRF 250L MSRP $4999
Bash plate $91 Radiator Guard $49 Rear Rack $85 Touring seat $159 Engine Guard $208 IMS tank 3.1 gal $265 Windscreen $189 Luggage Kriega 50L $358 Total $6403 This is what I have in my CRF. I tour on it and yes it is boring reliable slow ride ![]() So for half the price of the Honda I can be riding the RX-3 with all the touring goodies, 1 gal more fuel, and four more ponies in the engine. The only question is reliability. I have yet to find any negative reports on the NC250 engine. The only negatives have been wheel bearings and chains. Weight has also been an issue but the CRF250L come in at 320 and suspect i've easily added 30 lbs. of goodies. I'm in, I'll keep the Honda and sell off the touring bits. change the gearing and use it as a trail bike. ![]()
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