New Zongshen RX3 (ZS250GY-3) Dual Sport

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by Azhule

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]

Originally Posted by SpudRider

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.



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.

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

[fjmartin]

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]

Originally Posted by fjmartin

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.

[KamenRiderBlackRX]

Originally Posted by fjmartin

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]

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

[2LZ]

Originally Posted by BlackBike

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]

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]

Originally Posted by BlackBike

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

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

[dpl096]

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]

Originally Posted by 2LZ

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!"

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]

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]

Originally Posted by Jay In Milpitas

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.

I saw that too, Jay.

What's your guess for RX3's in the US?

Mine guess is ~500.

jb

[CSCDude]

Originally Posted by Jay In Milpitas

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

All of the women in Colombia were stunning. It was one of the best rides ever, on one of the best motorcycles ever.

[Jay In Milpitas]

We'll see if Joe has enough latent muscle memory to smoothly work the foot controls on Steve's bike this week.