New Zongshen RX3 (ZS250GY-3) Dual Sport

[SpudRider]

Indeed, the high passes in Colorado usually don't open until late July. With all the rain and melting snow, even the gravel roads are quagmires in the springtime, as illustrated by my photographs.

[SpudRider]

The Zongshen RX3 is more of an adventure bike than a dirt bike. Therefore, I think a pair of Shinko 244 tires is a good compromise for most conditions. The size 3.00-18 tire is very good for the 18-inch front wheel. Here is a photograph of the size 3.00-18, Shinko 244 mounted on the front wheel of my Zongshen ZS200GY-2.



A good choice for the rear time is the Shinko 244 tire in size 5.10-17.

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...edWBoCLoLw_wcB



These tires perform pretty well in all conditions, except heavy mud.

[detours]

I'll probably go with something like the Shinko 244 when the time comes, but for the paved and graded dirt roads I want to explore, the stock tires ought to do fine while they last, especially after I air down.

Last weekend, the Peak to Peak highway was dry and I went for a ride. Met some guys on F800GS's with Heidenau K60s. Sweet tread pattern. If only they didn't cost 3x more than the Shinkos

[Wolftrax]

Originally Posted by detours

I'll probably go with something like the Shinko 244 when the time comes, but for the paved and graded dirt roads I want to explore, the stock tires ought to do fine while they last, especially after I air down.

Last weekend, the Peak to Peak highway was dry and I went for a ride. Met some guys on F800GS's with Heidenau K60s. Sweet tread pattern. If only they didn't cost 3x more than the Shinkos

Yeah, but they last 3 times as long. On the rear I'm a big fan of the Mitas E07.

[Wolftrax]

Isn't it about time for an oil thread?

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by Wolftrax

Isn't it about time for an oil thread?

Motor oil? That's easy.

Previously, I exclusively used Easter Timber Rattlesnake Oil, harvested only from serpents employed during religious snake-handling ceremonies in Appalachia. When harvested from the free range, crotalus horridus produces unsurpassed base oil stocks. These excellent base stocks are further, miraculously enhanced during the religious ceremonies.



Don't use just any snake oil! Use Eastern Timber Rattlesnake Oil!

Unfortunately, the cost of collecting, handling, and harvesting these serpents has became prohibitive, so I switched to 15W/40 motor oil. The commercial, diesel motor oil is doing an excellent job for me, so I intend to keep using it.

[Xtyling]

Hi All.. I've been dreaming about the RX3 for months now and was so glad I came across this forum/thread with a simple Google search. I am physician and live in the Philippines and the RX3 has been released here December 2014. There was an earlier post that detailed the specs for the Philippine version but the final release did not come with the USB & 12V outlet. Anyway, I got extremely excited about the bike and when CSC posted that they would be getting their bike late January 2015 and planned a Baja trip I found myself in their Azusa Office in December and gave my deposit without even getting to test ride the bike. But I got to sit on it and felt comfortable enough to throw my money at Joe & Steve anyway.

I am a bit by bummed about the shipping delays because I do not feel I will be able to join the CSC Baja trip anymore. Which was a major factor in my decision to purchase the RX3 in the USA vs. the Philippines. My wife would not permit me to buy and ride the RX3 on the epic adventure. The fact that it would be my first adventure trip, it is reassuring that I would be going with the CSC crew. I am not a skilled mechanic (only can do change oil).

I think my $500 deposit will now go towards buying accessories and consumables (oil filters) for the RX3 that I will now purchase here in the Philippines. I'm so sad because the CSC version comes standard with 17 rear wheel, EFI, 300W alternator, upgraded side panels, awesome service and 2 year parts warranty.

I just have one question regarding optional CSC center stand. I saw some pictures of the center stand while the bike was rolling and it looked like it was hanging quite low. Wouldn't this be a problem when rididing on adventurous roads?

Last but not least, thank you to all the contributors here.. I enjoyed reading all 2000 posts!

[Wolftrax]

Originally Posted by SpudRider

Motor oil? That's easy.

Previously, I exclusively used Easter Timber Rattlesnake Oil, harvested only from serpents employed during religious snake-handling ceremonies in Appalachia. When harvested from the free range, crotalus horridus produces unsurpassed base oil stocks. These excellent base stocks are further, miraculously enhanced during the religious ceremonies.



Don't use just any snake oil! Use Eastern Timber Rattlesnake Oil!

Unfortunately, the cost of collecting, handling, and harvesting these serpents has became prohibitive, so I switched to 15W/40 motor oil. The commercial, diesel motor oil is doing an excellent job for me, so I intend to keep using it.

Touché

[SpudRider]

Xtyling,

Welcome; we are glad you joined us.

Are you referring to this photograph?



If so, this is not a photograph of the CSC center stand. This is a photograph of a temporary center stand which is only used on the Zongshen assembly line. The CSC center stand is different, and I don't remember seeing a photograph of it in the retracted position. However, I would enjoy seeing such a photograph, since I am also interested in the ground clearance of the retracted, CSC center stand.

[Xtyling]

Yes. That is the picture I was referring to. I am glad to know that is not the CSC center stand.

[SpudRider]

This video is called Shanghai Timelapse. I hope our RX3 motorcycles move this quickly through both ports.

[SpudRider]

The Shanghai Maglev Train connects the city to Pudong International Airport. It is the fastest train in the world with a top operating speed of 267 mph ( 431 kph).

[G19Tony]

Originally Posted by SpudRider

The Shanghai Maglev Train connects the city to Pudong International Airport. It is the fastest train in the world with a top operating speed of 267 mph ( 431 kph).

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.

[G19Tony]

Originally Posted by SpudRider

The Zongshen RX3 is more of an adventure bike than a dirt bike. Therefore, I think a pair of Shinko 244 tires is a good compromise for most conditions. The size 3.00-18 tire is very good for the 18-inch front wheel. Here is a photograph of the size 3.00-18, Shinko 244 mounted on the front wheel of my Zongshen ZS200GY-2.



A good choice for the rear time is the Shinko 244 tire in size 5.10-17.

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...edWBoCLoLw_wcB




These tires perform pretty well in all conditions, except heavy mud.

Those Shinkos look like good, all around tires. For the type of riding I want to do, they will find a home on my RX-3. They look like the Kendas I put on my KLR250.

[roots]

Happy Chinese New Year, everyone!

May we all have an awesome year on our new RX-3's