New Zongshen RX3 (ZS250GY-3) Dual Sport

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by Belamoto

Thanks Spud - appreciate that.

You're welcome.

[Mag00]

Originally Posted by Belamoto

Does this look right to you? I suspect not. I'm sure the CSC guys would have sorted out any issues like this before shipping theirs but this RX3 came straight from the Zongshen factory.

Looks like the kick stand pivot bolt is in backwards and the spring should be hooked to the peg. Might need a longer spring, might just have to really stretch that one.

Does your bike have the kick stand safety switch? When the bolt is turned around, the switch would operate off of or connect to that bolt/pin on the pivot bolt.

You may have to keep that piece on the spring, but getting the peg out of the way so it can travel to the over center line will make the stand stay down.

[Belamoto]

Originally Posted by Mag00

Looks like the kick stand pivot bolt is in backwards and the spring should be hooked to the peg. Might need a longer spring, might just have to really stretch that one.

Does your bike have the kick stand safety switch? When the bolt is turned around, the switch would operate off of or connect to that bolt/pin on the pivot bolt.

You may have to keep that piece on the spring, but getting the peg out of the way so it can travel to the over center line will make the stand stay down.

Thanks Mag00 - not sure about a safety switch but will have a play around.

[katflap]

Originally Posted by Belamoto

Does this look right to you? I suspect not. I'm sure the CSC guys would have sorted out any issues like this before shipping theirs but this RX3 came straight from the Zongshen factory.

It turns out that these days in the UK if I new bike isn't fitted with a kill switch on the side stand then the side stand has to be self retracting. Maybe it's the same for you in NZ.

Spud has provided the link to my post of how I solved the problem,

but before you dig out the angle grinder to cut the bolt, try just turning the bolt around and the kidney shape metal tab that the springs are attached to.
This should do the trick

I cut my side stand bolt in a fit of anger straight after I dropped my bike because of the pesky side stand retracting

[Belamoto]

Originally Posted by katflap

It turns out that these days in the UK if I new bike isn't fitted with a kill switch on the side stand then the side stand has to be self retracting. Maybe it's the same for you in NZ.

Thanks katflap - makes sense now. We brought in an EU typed RX3 so I suspect our sidestand is a bit of a bodge to make it compliant. Will have a play around (the non-angry option) and see how that works out.

[Huck369]

Howdy, been out of town for a few days, finally back and tinkering with my Cyclone....

Has anyone installed some wrap around hand guards?

I bought a set that I hoped would work, the mounts will work on the bars, the problem is, I mounted the Power Outlet Accessory kit tonight (Thanks CSC) and test fit the hand guards....the mounts will work on the tapered bars, so I "could" mount them on the bars, BUT...the brake line comes out the front of the master cylinder, and interferes with the guards...and the Hand Guards will slightly touch the dash at full lock, and would break off anything that was plugged into either of the power ports in the accessories kit....so back to square one on the guards, unless someone has found some that will work...

So, post up some pics if you have some mounted...

[woodlandsprite]

hey Huck, does this mean the handguards you bought are a no go even if you didn't have the accessory kit mounted?

[Miqueas]

Can someone take photos or video from their radiator vents? I would like to see the direction they spin.

To compare them to mine.

I'm still having the problem of the righ vent heating and venting more, than the left. Getting all the right side very warm (my leg and passenger's)

I would apreciatte a lot if someone can put a video o at least tell me the direction it should spin, or flow the air from each vent.
Thanks!

[Huck369]

Originally Posted by woodlandsprite

hey Huck, does this mean the handguards you bought are a no go even if you didn't have the accessory kit mounted?

I'm pretty sure I can get them to work...might require shimming the Brake lever side up a little to clear the Brake line, and it will probably "Just" touch the outer edge of the dash at full lock...but I plan on adding 1" risers to the bars, which should avoid that.

(Pic showing where contact would be made)

[woodlandsprite]

Originally Posted by Huck369

(Pic showing where contact would be made)

ah - I see what you mean - there's an awful lot of stuff going on on that right side.

I'm still hoping to hear there is a set that goes on without modification, but I'm starting to fear that I might be waiting a while to discover such a set!

[jimjr21]

Originally Posted by fishman10

Let me just say after a day of the real maiden voyage, i like the bike alot ,having the the same issue finding nuetral, but not a huge deal,,,,,but man if it was a 450cc ,i would be totally s.mitten!!!If zongshen /csc comes out with a 450 , Im buying it. i will look forward to some performance upgrades to this platform,cause i just really like the fit and nimbleness,and handling!

I am working on performance upgrades.
Big bore kit
valves
cams
will be testing other items as well

[oldqwerty]

Originally Posted by jimjr21

I am working on performance upgrades.
Big bore kit
valves
cams
will be testing other items as well

Have you been able to find performance parts?

[jimjr21]

Originally Posted by oldqwerty

Have you been able to find performance parts?

I am making or having them made.

[oldqwerty]

Originally Posted by jimjr21

I am making or having them made.

I wonder if there is room for a stroker crank. That's where the best low speed and midrange gains are found. I'm not going to hotrod an engine that already has enough power to get the job done, especially on a bike that will be used mainly for overnight and day rides on pavement near home, especially since I built a 267cc 6-speed TW200 adventure bike a couple years ago and a 276cc TW200 café racer last year. The main reason I ordered a Cyclone is to limit the lazy cruising miles on the TWs. With the Cyclone taking most of the miles, the adventure TW can be better outfitted for unimproved roads, and the café TW can be peaked for hooliganism. I would prefer a UJM styled street bike for what I'll be doing with the Cyclone, but Suzuki and Yamaha want way too much money for bikes that would require another $1500 in accessories that are already on the Cyclone.

I expect the Cyclone will run about the same as the TW267 on pavement (judging by ride reports) but off pavement the TW's traction and tuned suspension will pass the Cyclone on the outside at will, and the TW, with it's big, aggressive front tire and double front discs, will run way further into corners before needing to back off than the Cyclone. There will be no contest in sand or mud, where the TW's 2-inch wider rear tire will still be driving long after the Cyclone, and everything else, is buried.

My TW276 will walk away from a Cyclone. Half again the horsepower, 140 pounds lighter, and a much smaller frontal area when the rider tucks in. This bike has been clocked at 94mph, at redline, about 7/8 throttle, flat ground, no wind, by a certified police laser. I've since changed the sprocket ratio to redline at 88 to keep first gear more tractable as this engine does not have much off-idle torque off the line. I expect with the right sprockets and a fairing this bike will top 100mph. It has no problem working through a pack of 250cc Japanese and Chinese "sport bikes" on any road with enough curves they can't just wind 'em up, and these are riders who weight 80-90 pounds less than I do. Even the Ninja 300s fall to the mighty Pirate in the curves, except for this one 87-pound whisp of a girl who actually knows how to ride. I can keep up with her, but can't pass her unless she makes a mistake, which is rare. I expect this engine to explode every time I fire it up.

[Weldangrind]

Oldqwerty, you continue to tease us about your awesome TW's, but you never show us pics. Can you provide links to build threads on the TW forums?

I'm planning on a TW special, and I'm currently gathering parts for it. It will be in addition to my trusty TW dual sport.