New Zongshen RX3 (ZS250GY-3) Dual Sport - Page 140

katflap · 02-22-2015, 02:53 PM

(RX3 UK version with EFI)

On a rough calculation I'm getting about 65 MPG (imperial)
using super unleaded (97 RON )

which I think is about 78 miles per US gallon.

This is from a daily 20 mile commute consisting of equal amounts of 30, 40 & 60 MPH roads. Nice ride to work

I don't think the bike would be good for a lot of below 30mph stop start city riding.

I am finding my bike does seem to prefer being warmed up before setting off in the morning ( temperature is about 3 or 4 centigrade ).

Xtyling · 02-22-2015, 04:56 PM

In preparation to buy my RX3 (Philippine Carbureted Version) I decided to experiment on my current motorcycle - 110cc Semi automatic Kymco Visar. What a PITA. Just to get to the air filter I had to strip remove over 30 screws/bolts and most of the fairings. The screws/bolts were relatively easy but the fairings were all connected in some way that required finesse or possibly break a tab joining the pieces.

This is my first attempt to service my bike myself. I'm not a skilled wrencher so I probably took twice as long as a qualified person.

In short.. I hope that the RX3 is easier to disassemble and work on.

CSCDude · 02-22-2015, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Xtyling

In preparation to buy my RX3 (Philippine Carbureted Version) I decided to experiment on my current motorcycle - 110cc Semi automatic Kymco Visar. What a PITA. Just to get to the air filter I had to strip remove over 30 screws/bolts and most of the fairings. The screws/bolts were relatively easy but the fairings were all connected in some way that required finesse or possibly break a tab joining the pieces.

This is my first attempt to service my bike myself. I'm not a skilled wrencher so I probably took twice as long as a qualified person.

In short.. I hope that the RX3 is easier to disassemble and work on.

We are finding these bikes are easy to service. We are publishing a series of maintenance tutorials. We've posted two so far (oil changes and adjusting the valves):

http://californiascooterco.com/blog/?p=13911

http://californiascooterco.com/blog/?p=14703

We have several more we will be posting in the next couple of weeks. You might want to keep an eye on the CSC blog as these emerge.

culcune · 02-22-2015, 06:51 PM

Cannot understand a word this guy is saying, but apparently this is a bike using the RX3's engine from a couple years back. Would be interested to know how the bike holds up overall?

detours · 02-22-2015, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by detours

Yes, 175 kg (385 lbs) includes the 3 panniers, racks, engine guards, skid plate and windshield. I don't know if it includes fuel, oil and coolant.

Full specs here.

Correction: 175 kg (385 lbs) is the wet weight, including all fluids and fuel, ready to ride. It weighs 359 lbs dry according to this article.

jct842 · 02-23-2015, 12:03 AM

The only specs I don't like is the wheel sizes and low seat. And it doesn't give ground clearance on that sheet either. I am not sure how most bikes get their ground clearance measured either, is it with rider or empty/ John

SpudRider · 02-23-2015, 02:23 AM

Somebody recently asked to see a photograph which shows the position of the CSC center stand in the retracted position. I spotted this photograph on another forum.

FTEY · 02-23-2015, 06:47 AM

Anyone who had rode the bike before feels that the hot air from the right side of the radiator is blowing rapidly on your right leg. And also does the pillion feel hot on the right leg as well since the muffler is just beside the rear fot rest. Was wearing shorts the other day and i could feel the hot air blowing onto my right leg and its pretty hot.......

jimjr21 · 02-23-2015, 10:26 AM

Regarding container unloading from the ship. It will happen in less than 1 day. The next delay will be getting the container out of the yard and onto a trailer for its trip to CSC.

I would expect 4-7 days from ship berthing to deliver to CSC.

classix_man · 02-23-2015, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by FTEY

Hi... Im new to this forum and i've just collected my ride (KTN RS3 in Malaysia) 2 days ago and still getting used to it. Any SEA region riders here have changed their top box. I think the stock top box is a lite small...

Hi FTEY!!

You already received your bike? So fast

I am still waiting for my bike. They said the bike should be available after CNY. Where did you buy your bike? How's the overall performance?

jimjr21 · 02-23-2015, 10:53 AM

Google street view has the blue and yellow bikes parked out front.

https://www.google.com/maps/place/13...81255c!6m1!1e1

Adjuster · 02-23-2015, 11:49 AM

Whats happening with the back tire/wheel on the blue one? Is that just some sort of optical camera screw up?

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FTEY · 02-23-2015, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by classix_man

Hi FTEY!!

You already received your bike? So fast

I am still waiting for my bike. They said the bike should be available after CNY. Where did you buy your bike? How's the overall performance?

Yup. Got it in time right before cny. Still breaking in. Feels better compared to the first 2 days of riding. Got mine in Penang. 1st RS3 to be registered in Penang. Where ru from classix_man? Lots of help im getting here from the members.....

FTEY · 02-23-2015, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Adjuster

Whats happening with the back tire/wheel on the blue one? Is that just some sort of optical camera screw up?

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Think is the cam. The side box is also a lil crooked...

Weldangrind · 02-23-2015, 12:50 PM

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Welcome! Thanks for the pics of your terrific new bike.

02-22-2015, 02:53 PM	#2086
katflap Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: England Posts: 382	Fuel consumption (RX3 UK version with EFI) On a rough calculation I'm getting about 65 MPG (imperial) using super unleaded (97 RON ) which I think is about 78 miles per US gallon. This is from a daily 20 mile commute consisting of equal amounts of 30, 40 & 60 MPH roads. Nice ride to work I don't think the bike would be good for a lot of below 30mph stop start city riding. I am finding my bike does seem to prefer being warmed up before setting off in the morning ( temperature is about 3 or 4 centigrade ).
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02-22-2015, 06:51 PM	#2089
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,035	Cannot understand a word this guy is saying, but apparently this is a bike using the RX3's engine from a couple years back. Would be interested to know how the bike holds up overall? __________________ "They say that life's a carousel, spinning fast you got to ride it well..." TGB Delivery Scooter 150 TMEC 200 Enduro--carcass is sadly rotting in the backyard
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02-23-2015, 02:23 AM	#2092
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Somebody recently asked to see a photograph which shows the position of the CSC center stand in the retracted position. I spotted this photograph on another forum. __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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02-23-2015, 10:26 AM	#2094
jimjr21 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Raymore, MO Posts: 93	Regarding container unloading from the ship. It will happen in less than 1 day. The next delay will be getting the container out of the yard and onto a trailer for its trip to CSC. I would expect 4-7 days from ship berthing to deliver to CSC. __________________ Currently In the garage in various states of running (or not) order 2015 Rx-3 super speedy blue 2003 BMW F650GS 2001 H-D V-Rod 1999 Ducati 750SS 1997 Yamaha Riva 1995 KTM 250 1970 Honda CB350 1952 Ariel Square four
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02-23-2015, 10:53 AM	#2096
jimjr21 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Raymore, MO Posts: 93	Google street view has the blue and yellow bikes parked out front. https://www.google.com/maps/place/13...81255c!6m1!1e1 __________________ Currently In the garage in various states of running (or not) order 2015 Rx-3 super speedy blue 2003 BMW F650GS 2001 H-D V-Rod 1999 Ducati 750SS 1997 Yamaha Riva 1995 KTM 250 1970 Honda CB350 1952 Ariel Square four
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02-22-2015, 04:56 PM	#2087
Xtyling Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 13	In preparation to buy my RX3 (Philippine Carbureted Version) I decided to experiment on my current motorcycle - 110cc Semi automatic Kymco Visar. What a PITA. Just to get to the air filter I had to strip remove over 30 screws/bolts and most of the fairings. The screws/bolts were relatively easy but the fairings were all connected in some way that required finesse or possibly break a tab joining the pieces. This is my first attempt to service my bike myself. I'm not a skilled wrencher so I probably took twice as long as a qualified person. In short.. I hope that the RX3 is easier to disassemble and work on.
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02-23-2015, 12:03 AM	#2091
jct842 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: arkansas Posts: 297	The only specs I don't like is the wheel sizes and low seat. And it doesn't give ground clearance on that sheet either. I am not sure how most bikes get their ground clearance measured either, is it with rider or empty/ John
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02-23-2015, 06:47 AM	#2093
FTEY Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 48	Anyone who had rode the bike before feels that the hot air from the right side of the radiator is blowing rapidly on your right leg. And also does the pillion feel hot on the right leg as well since the muffler is just beside the rear fot rest. Was wearing shorts the other day and i could feel the hot air blowing onto my right leg and its pretty hot.......
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02-23-2015, 11:49 AM	#2097
Adjuster Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Deerfield Beach FL Posts: 1,410	Whats happening with the back tire/wheel on the blue one? Is that just some sort of optical camera screw up? /
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