New Zongshen RX3 (ZS250GY-3) Dual Sport

[Weldangrind]

Originally Posted by SpudRider

I called CSC this morning, and got some information regarding the shock absorber. Indeed, the shock does contain nitrogen, and the pressure of the gas might be as high as 320-375 psi. I'm sure if the nitrogen pressure were low, my shock would not be functioning as well as it is.

I am on the hunt for an aftermarket shock absorber. Is anyone else interested in upgrading the stock shock absorber?

Spud, please post the dimensions of the shock, once you remove it. I have a cool ZX-6 shock that might work well for you, and I can't use it.

[fishman10]

yep spud i got 80% of my taobo order ,,,missing the filter set which had oil and fuel filter,,which they swear they put it in the box ,,,not there ,,,but i did get the L.E.D headlight and installed it just now,,it was nt completely dark here yet ,,I do thin k its going to work well ,,as the now the bottom accent light is now a low beam,,,an the high beam is up where the regular bulb was...Great commuter bike ,, but my forks must be bottoming ,cause my fender has melt marks on it from the hot header,,,,and yes a diff rear shock could help also,,,,,,,im hoping a fork oil change helps the front,,,,also got the the new upgrade dash and centerstand installed ,,,yes ,,yes i know i gotta start new threads.............

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by fishman10

yep spud i got 80% of my taobo order ,,,missing the filter set which had oil and fuel filter,,which they swear they put it in the box ,,,not there...

Good for you, Fish. My order has shipped, so I hope to have the upgraded LED headlight in a few days. Whenever I am missing an item from my Taobao agent, I request a refund for it. I have never been refused a refund.

Originally Posted by fishman10

...but i did get the L.E.D headlight and installed it just now,,it was nt completely dark here yet ,,I do thin k its going to work well ,,as the now the bottom accent light is now a low beam,,,an the high beam is up where the regular bulb was...

Does the headlight have one, or two LED bulbs?

Originally Posted by fishman10

...Great commuter bike ,, but my forks must be bottoming ,cause my fender has melt marks on it from the hot header,,,,and yes a diff rear shock could help also,,,,,,,im hoping a fork oil change helps the front,,,,also got the the new upgrade dash and centerstand installed ,,,yes ,,yes i know i gotta start new threads.............

I replaced the stock fork oil with 330ml of Mobil1 Synthetic ATF. The fork action has improved significantly since I changed the fork oil. I am hoping the shock will also improve after I adjust the sag properly. However, I still want to get a quality, aftermarket shock absorber. Call Ryan at CSC and put in a request for an improved shock absorber. We eagerly await your new threads.

[fishman10]

the new headlight ,has two separate 'l,e ,d ,least thats the way it appears ,,,one at the bottom and where the standard bulb was.
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[fishman10]

Oh btw ,,,the centerstrand is a huge disappointment ,,it is poorly designed and hangs down much too low ,,if i ever would go offroad i would surely get stuck, as it will catch on everything you go over...I'll see if i can get a picture ,but its sitting in the shed and its raining......

[rjmorel]

I like my center stand Spud. Spring seems to be holding up so far for the 3 days I've had it. It doesn't hang down any farther then it's mount which is on all RX3s whether you have the center stand mounted or not. Don't think I'll ever get into a bad situation with it as my single track dirt riding, log hopping days are well behind me. For my intended use of chain maintenance it should be fine. rj

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by fishman10

Oh btw ,,,the centerstrand is a huge disappointment ,,it is poorly designed and hangs down much too low ,,if i ever would go offroad i would surely get stuck, as it will catch on everything you go over...I'll see if i can get a picture ,but its sitting in the shed and its raining......

Originally Posted by rjmorel

I like my center stand Spud. Spring seems to be holding up so far for the 3 days I've had it. It doesn't hang down any farther then it's mount which is on all RX3s whether you have the center stand mounted or not. Don't think I'll ever get into a bad situation with it as my single track dirt riding, log hopping days are well behind me. For my intended use of chain maintenance it should be fine. rj

Thank you both for your feedback, gentlemen.

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by fishman10

the new headlight ,has two separate 'l,e ,d ,least thats the way it appears ,,,one at the bottom and where the standard bulb was.
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Thanks for the good report, Fish.

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

Spud, please post the dimensions of the shock, once you remove it. I have a cool ZX-6 shock that might work well for you, and I can't use it.

Thank you, Weld. I am going to adjust the free sag and the race sag for the shock very soon. At that time I might also remove the shock, and get the measurements.