New Zongshen RX3 (ZS250GY-3) Dual Sport

[Weldangrind]

Originally Posted by Wolftrax

100/90 x 18 is a very odd size for front tire on a DS. I prefer running a knob on the front. The only suitable tires I can find are all rear tires and generally a bit larger. I like the MT21, TKC, Michelin T63 for the front. What the consensus, run a rear up front or bite the bullet and relace with a 21" rim?

I bought a rear tire for the front wheel on my TW. That said, the stock TW tire is wider than most motocross rear tires. Several TW owners have done the same thing.

[Weldangrind]

Welcome, Xtyling! I hope you enjoy your new bike.

[thillskier]

Thanks guys, I'm liking the 244 SHinko a LOT for the type riding I plan on doing after I get the bike home. I also like this tread as well for nore adv travel (if more on road)Shinko 700 series for 3 bucks more, or the
705 but its almost 50% (30.00) more! It would have to wear very well to be a good value, and its not an exact match size wise either at 150/70/17 for the rear tire. I doubt it would work in mud, very well, if AT ALL! hehe Down goes Tommy (again and again I'm afraid in muddy conditions)! would be the cry! hehe-NOT funny after the 2 or 3rd time however!
How many miles are you getting on your TMEC rear and front as well, I guess. I might just spoon a couple these on before leaving Cali, and ship the stock ones back to sell or for use later on... The cost is well worth it, .especially if I know their life and won't be concerned about some fun off pavement riding..
By the way, I learned ultralighting to ship whatever isn't needed (essentials on bike, only), by mail or UPS etc, so I can take extra tools to assemble bike at CSC, install tires, add farkles and accessories I need for the ride back (GPS mount and wiring in plugs for accessories, as well as other "stuff").

[Xtyling]

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

Welcome, Xtyling! I hope you enjoy your new bike.

Thank you Weldangrind. I haven't bought the RX3 here in the Philippines yet because the distributor and dealers have a problem with registering the bikes they are selling. Corrupted Government Bureaucracy and greedy dealers have motorcycle buyers between a rock and a hard place. Too many "motorcycle registration check points" harassing motorcycle owners who have legally purchased motorcycles but are waiting months (some over a year) just to get their registration documents and license plates.

I'm hoping the registration mess here gets cleaned up soon so I can confidently purchase the RX3 soon.

[SpudRider]

Another nice tire for the front, 18-inch wheel is the Michelin T63 in size 110/80-18.

https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p...FVFcfgodg2gAdA

I have mounted this tire on the rear wheel of my Honda XR650L. It does a pretty good job, and is reasonably priced.







The Michelin T63 will probably clear mud from the tread better than the Shinko 244. One could mount the size 110/80-18 tire on the front wheel, and the size 130/80-17 on the rear wheel.

[Huck369]

I have the Shinko 705's on my NC700X, and the Shinko 244 on my Yamaha XT250 ...will probably run the 244's on my Cyclone when it's due tires.....depending on how the stock tires does....

[FTEY]

Originally Posted by classix_man

Hello to Everyone,

I am Man and I've been reading all of the threads in this forum weeks ago to get all related info about this bike. Actually, I'm from Malaysia and previously tried to search every information related to RX3. It is good to get every info from this forum and also others.

For your information, this bike was launched at 25th December 2014 at one of the biggest bike gathering in Malaysia. After I have been inform about this bike, I went to the sole distributor and paid just MYR300 (84.22 USD) for the deposit. The promotion price is actually MYR12,800 (3.593.59 USD) exclude insurance and others. Total will be MYR13,400 (3,762.04). So, it is a very nice price for a very nice bike!!

However, I am still waiting for sample bike to do a test ride. Should be in near time since the company still use the bike for promotion at other state as well.

Just wondering, I've been informed that this bike (KTN RS 250 in Malaysia) will get a carburetor version instead of FI system. I tried to get as many info as i could regarding the differences between these two system but in the end, I am kind of confusing. Of course there will be pro's and con's for both system, but which one is actually better in terms of maintenance and fuel consumption?

Can't wait to ride the bike!!

Hi... Im new to this forum and i've just collected my ride (KTN RS3 in Malaysia) 2 days ago and still getting used to it. Any SEA region riders here have changed their top box. I think the stock top box is a lite small...

[rjmorel]

I've liked the shinko E700 Trailmaster on my XT250 for paved road and gravely stuff. Way nicer then the stock tires that gyrated at speed. Not for snow or mud though but then I don't like to get my bikes dirty rj

http://www.ebay.com/itm/4-60-17-Shin...c828bb&vxp=mtr

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by G19Tony

I rode the Maglev from Shanghai to Pudong and back, just to do it, on a trip there a few years ago. It was pretty cool.

It's a shame that we will never be able to make something like that happen here.

It's mysterious how the Chinese can build the world's fastest train, world's largest dam, et cetera, yet they can't build a single decent motorcycle.

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by FTEY

Hi... Im new to this forum and i've just collected my ride (KTN RS3 in Malaysia) 2 days ago and still getting used to it. Any SEA region riders here have changed their top box. I think the stock top box is a lite small...

Thanks for joining us. If you have time, please do post photographs of your KTN RS3 from beautiful Malaysia.

I own several of the travel trunks shown in the following thread, and I like them a lot. I am going to install one of these large travel trunks on my personal Zongshen RX3. Check the links provided by Humanbeing to purchase one of these trunks in Malaysia.

http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=14279

[SpudRider]

I would buy a KTN RS3 from this sales person.

[Huck369]

Originally Posted by SpudRider

I would buy a KTN RS3 from this sales person.

I want THAT option on my Cyclone!!!!

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by Huck369

I want THAT option on my Cyclone!!!!

That is the most expensive option with the highest maintenance schedule, but I still love it.

[rjmorel]

Looks like only black market availability. Notice no tank badges on bike

[thillskier]

highest priced and MOST maintainance, period.
However, what a joy to ride!! hehe

Resale suffers a bit though, and monthly maintainance AFTER "trade in", ESPECIALLY when for a newer model, the monthly maintainance is outrageously expensive...seems NEVER ENDING!!!! They seem to really HATE being supplanted by a newer and or a model with (apparently) lower mileage seems to make the payment go off the scale! (who ever knows the TRUE mileage, what with all the roll backs (or takebacks re miles, and rebuilding/upsizing/upgrading accessories thats going on nowdays!)