New Zongshen RX3 (ZS250GY-3) Dual Sport

[katflap]

Originally Posted by SpudRider

Katflap,

Are you filling the fuel tank with regular octane, or high octane fuel?

I started with using RON 98 octane but recently I have just used RON 95

Can't say that I noticed any real difference

[katflap]

Originally Posted by SpudRider

I wonder regarding the purpose of the spare electrical connector.

I noticed on the wiring diagram a "Dump Switch" indicated. I wonder if this is a kill switch for when the bike goes over, as is fitted on other bikes.

My Rx3 hasn't got this switch fitted so could explain the spare connector.

Decided to remove the stickers front and back . Came off quite easily and wasn't to bad for left over gue !!

[humanbeing]

Originally Posted by katflap

I started with using RON 98 ...

Any grade from western country is better than in CHiNA. Most available from there is RON93. Some clever guy just mixing 8-12% dimethoxymethane to white gas ...
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[Weldangrind]

Originally Posted by humanbeing

Any grade from western country is better than in CHiNA. Most available from there is RON93. Some clever guy just mixing 8-12% dimethoxymethane to white gas ...

Meaning pure gasoline without additives, or naphtha?

[Weldangrind]

Originally Posted by katflap

I noticed on the wiring diagram a "Dump Switch" indicated. I wonder if this is a kill switch for when the bike goes over, as is fitted on other bikes.

My Rx3 hasn't got this switch fitted so could explain the spare connector.

Decided to remove the stickers front and back . Came off quite easily and wasn't to bad for left over gue !!

Katflap, that looks really good without the decals.

[jimjr21]

I have this exact feeler gauge set. It is a good deal.

there are nicer sets available but this one will do the job and the price can not be beat.

Originally Posted by SpudRider

The valve lash specifications for the RX3 are very small.

0.04 mm = 0.00157 inch
0.06 mm = 0.00236 inch

Feeler gauges this size are so flexible I don't think a slight curve in the feeler gauge will adversely affect the measurement.



However, if one desires, feeler gauges this thin are also very easy to bend without breaking.

The 32-piece, feeler gauge set sold at Harbor Freight does go as small as 0.04 mm.

http://www.harborfreight.com/32-piec...uge-32214.html

[jimjr21]

Originally Posted by G19Tony

0330 departure in the truck. I like a nice road trip once in a while. I also like the dawn patrol. If I can get past the construction on 15 with no problem, I should hit CSC around 0730. In time to grab a quick McMuffin before they open. I called today, all the paperwork is ready!

I found out the other day that the manual is on CD. That didn't occur to me. I thought it would be printed. Does anyone know if it will work on IOS? The manual for my BMW is on CD. It doesn't work on IOS.

Anyway. I'm jazzed to make the run and excited to get the bike!

Just sent the .pdf Owner Manual to my iPhone. Worked perfectly.

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by jimjr21

I have this exact feeler gauge set. It is a good deal.

there are nicer sets available but this one will do the job and the price can not be beat.

I agree; I use the Harbor Freight, feeler gauge set for all my motorcycles. With a price of $3.99, it represents an excellent value.

http://www.harborfreight.com/32-piec...html?hftref=cj

[Miss America]

I'm trying to find US insurance for my RX3, but the only company that seems to insure the bike is Progressive and they are only offering liability.

What have you all found as far as US insurance goes as I'm frustrated and perplexed?

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by Miss America

I'm trying to find US insurance for my RX3, but the only company that seems to insure the bike is Progressive and they are only offering liability.

What have you all found as far as US insurance goes as I'm frustrated and perplexed?

I easily insured my Zongshen ZS200GY-2 motorcycle with State Farm Insurance. I'm sure I won't have any difficulty insuring my Zongshen RX3 with them, either. The CSC Cyclone/Zongshen RX3 is listed in both the NADA Guide and the Kelly Blue Book for my area.

[Huck369]

I just put insurance on mine thru Dairyland Insurance (Sub'd thru Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance) .....

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by katflap

I noticed on the wiring diagram a "Dump Switch" indicated. I wonder if this is a kill switch for when the bike goes over, as is fitted on other bikes.

My Rx3 hasn't got this switch fitted so could explain the spare connector.

Decided to remove the stickers front and back . Came off quite easily and wasn't to bad for left over gue !!

Thanks for the information, Kat. Your bike looks great with the stickers removed. How did you remove the excess glue?

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by humanbeing

Any grade from western country is better than in CHiNA...

Thanks for posting that interesting information, Humanbeing. Based upon all the information I have received, I am going to run regular octane fuel in my Zongshen RX3.

[Miss America]

Originally Posted by Huck369

I just put insurance on mine thru Dairyland Insurance (Sub'd thru Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance) .....

Interesting... my sub told me Dairyland (which is what I currently use on my other bikes) wouldn't insure the RX3 as it wasn't manufactured in the US???

[katflap]

Originally Posted by SpudRider

Thanks for the information, Kat. Your bike looks great with the stickers removed. How did you remove the excess glue?

I had a bottle of stuff that removes sticky label glue but the label has come off the bottle i cant remember now what it was called .Fortunately there was very little glue left, they just peeled right off.

Forgot to mention in my earlier post (# 2865) that when doing the exhaust valves i separated the feeler gauge blades and held them with some thin nosed pliers. This helped quite a bit