New Zongshen RX3 (ZS250GY-3) Dual Sport

[SpudRider]

One hour ago the Germany was on the high seas of the North Pacific Ocean, sailing northeast at 12.5 knots. The vessel recently passed the Cape of Erimo, which is on the southeast corner of the island of Hokkaido. Here is an aerial photograph of the Cape of Erimo. The Germany last transmitted its position at:

LAT: 41° 55' N LONG: 143° 54' E.

[SpudRider]

Planet Earth is a sphere. The shortest distance between two points on Earth can be determined by stretching a string between the two points on a globe. This path is called the 'great circle route.' When drawing this route on a two-dimensional map, it appears as an arc.

The shortest path from the current position of the Hanjin Germany to Long Beach, California, is very close to the flight path taken from Tokyo to Los Angeles.



Therefore, it appears the Hanjin Germany will probably sail along the island chain which stretches from Japan to the Kamchatka Peninsula of Russia. Then the vessel will skirt the Aleutian Island chain before it sails in a general southeasterly direction toward Long Beach, California.

[Weldangrind]

Spud, I learn something from you every week.

[detours]

Check out the CSC blog ... there's a new 19-inch front wheel option with stainless spokes. The Trailwings look good too.

I was lucky enough to see it first and won myself a tshirt

Hey, doesn't the speedo run off the front wheel? I wonder how hard it is to recalibrate for the new wheel and tire?

[rjmorel]

congrates detours on the sharp eyes and T-shirt. I looked and looked but didn't get all 5 of the items. rj

[SpudRider]

Thirty-four minutes ago, the Hanjin Germany was sailing at 13.2 knots in a northeasterly direction offshore from Kushiro, the most populous city on the east coast of Hokkaido.

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by detours

Check out the CSC blog ... there's a new 19-inch front wheel option with stainless spokes. The Trailwings look good too.

I was lucky enough to see it first and won myself a tshirt

Hey, doesn't the speedo run off the front wheel? I wonder how hard it is to recalibrate for the new wheel and tire?

Originally Posted by rjmorel

congrates detours on the sharp eyes and T-shirt. I looked and looked but didn't get all 5 of the items. rj

Congratulations, Detours. Indeed, you have an eagle eye. If I may ask, what tipped you off?

The speedometer pickup does connect to the front wheel. However, since the speedometer is about 15 percent 'optimistic' with the stock wheel, the larger wheel will only improve the accuracy somewhat.

P.S. I knew a China Rider would win.

[SpudRider]

The Hanjin Germany certainly travels the globe. Here is a short video of the Hanjin Germany being towed by tugboat up the Elbe River to the port of Hamburg, Germany.

[SpudRider]

The Hanjin Germany is now sailing offshore Nemuro, the easternmost city in Japan.



Very shortly the vessel will be offshore the Southern Kuril Islands, and leaving the vicinity of Japanese waters. The Southern Kuril Islands are disputed territory controlled by Russia since 1945.

Russia actually shares a border with North Korea, and the port of Vladivostock is as far south as the Japanese city of Sapporo. The Hanjin Germany will be sailing outside Russian waters for quite a while, until it approaches the Aleutian Islands of Alaska. The last reported location of the vessel is:

LAT: 42° 40' N LONG: 145° 52' E

[Wolftrax]

Originally Posted by CSCDude

Another beauty shot...out playing with the new Nikon and the RX3. Snow up in the San Gabriels today...

The 19" wheel is the size that should have been installed at the factory for the US market. If the price is right I may bite on this option. If not I'll lace a 21".
This bike is really starting to come together. Great motor, acceptable wheel sizes, adequate stator, "good ergos".
The only limiting factor for me is the luggage but thats's easy, ditch the hard bags and throw on some my 60L soft bags.
If the bike proves to be rugged and reliable this may be the perfect turn key world crosser adventure bike!

[Wolftrax]

Originally Posted by CSCDude

Another beauty shot...out playing with the new Nikon and the RX3. Snow up in the San Gabriels today...

I am not a fan of hard bags, but I have to say this bike looks amazing with the Tourfella panniers and top box.

[Wolftrax]

What an odd winter, temps here in Ga should be in the 50's by now. Instead we have 4" of snow on the ground with a foreceast of another 5" to 8" by tomorrow. Oh and the temps will stuggle to make it above freezing. I normally ride all winter long, but not this year. Just as well the RX3 wasn't delivered earlier.

[Wolftrax]

Originally Posted by detours

Check out the CSC blog ... there's a new 19-inch front wheel option with stainless spokes. The Trailwings look good too.

I was lucky enough to see it first and won myself a tshirt

Hey, doesn't the speedo run off the front wheel? I wonder how hard it is to recalibrate for the new wheel and tire?

Congrats Detours. My last complaint about the RX3 was the front wheel size and I never would have caught it in a million years.

[Wolftrax]

This tire looks promising, with the 19" rim we now have it as a choice!
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...ort-front-tire

[G19Tony]

Originally Posted by CSCDude

So I started this contest on the CSC blog a few hours ago. Lots of entries so far, but no winner yet.

I thought you guys noticed everything.

Has there been any more discussion on BMW type, tubeless wheels?