New to me

ScottRod · 09-05-2019, 09:44 PM

Like many, I've done a ton of research and after months, I think I'm ready to pull the trigger on an almost new RX3.
Sure hope I don't regret it. Any final thoughts for me before I do?

pyoungbl · 09-06-2019, 07:49 AM

The RX3 is a solid bike and when you factor in the price it's a fantastic one. Nothing is perfect so you can expect to make a couple improvements so the RX3 fits you better. I found the seat to be horrible, the CSC aftermarket seat was well worth the money. I also replaced the shock. These mods are the same ones I have made on many other motorcycles so I do not see them as a big deal. One caution, the brakes really need to bed in before they are what I would consider to be useful. I quickly learned that it is all too easy to lock up the rear but the front was about as useful as dragging my feet. Later I installed the CSC rotor and changed the brake pads on the front so now the brakes are fine. My point here is to caution you when you first try to stop from highway speed.

franque · 09-06-2019, 07:59 AM

Make sure you really clean the rotor off with contact cleaner (alcohol) before you use the brakes, they're usually coated with an anti rust oil, which will make the pads oil-soaked and ineffective until you burn the oil off.

calvarez · 09-06-2019, 11:58 AM

Everyone has a different expectation and use for bikes, as well as the climate they ride in. I wanted a cheap, fun, around town bike and to do some "short" dirt rides. "Short" can mean a lot of things, in my case I'd be unlikely to go across the state or even camp overnight, although I'm considering the latter. My favorite Jeep trail would be great on this bike and while it's probably 50 miles long, it's a lot of easy riding with some challenges here and there. So it's not 50 miles of challenges.

This bike is also my grocery-getter for three months of the year (not in summer), and I use it as general transportation to business appointments and such. It's a fantastic in-town bike.

There is zero chance you'd find me on the highway for more than an hour on it. It's an awful highway bike in so many ways. For us in AZ open highway usually means traffic is doing 80 and there are many hills. This thing would be awful to take to Prescott even, which I go to a lot, on the highway. But it would be fine to take it there on the dirt route.

ScottRod · 09-08-2019, 03:21 PM

Thanks for the tips guys. I think I got a fantastic deal. 184 miles, a silver 2016 model and $1950 USD. Considering it's practically unused, I don't think I got hosed.

Working_ZS · 09-09-2019, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ScottRod

Thanks for the tips guys. I think I got a fantastic deal. 184 miles, a silver 2016 model and $1950 USD. Considering it's practically unused, I don't think I got hosed.

Yeah, pretty much. A more or less brand new bike for half off, you've got no reason to complain.

ScottRod · 09-11-2019, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Working_ZS

Yeah, pretty much. A more or less brand new bike for half off, you've got no reason to complain.

Yes, totally.
I'm also very appreciative of this forum and all who contribute.

Smackerage · 09-14-2019, 05:29 PM

I live in Prescott Valley, AZ ~ 5k ft. and it has been a pretty good all around bike. Keep all the screws tightened and put gas in it and it won't let you down.

09-05-2019, 09:44 PM	#1
ScottRod Join Date: May 2019 Posts: 23	New to me Like many, I've done a ton of research and after months, I think I'm ready to pull the trigger on an almost new RX3. Sure hope I don't regret it. Any final thoughts for me before I do?
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09-06-2019, 07:59 AM	#3
franque Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Marseille, France -> Conakry, Guinea Posts: 1,481	Make sure you really clean the rotor off with contact cleaner (alcohol) before you use the brakes, they're usually coated with an anti rust oil, which will make the pads oil-soaked and ineffective until you burn the oil off. Last edited by franque; 09-08-2019 at 06:49 PM.
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09-06-2019, 11:58 AM	#4
calvarez Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 334	Everyone has a different expectation and use for bikes, as well as the climate they ride in. I wanted a cheap, fun, around town bike and to do some "short" dirt rides. "Short" can mean a lot of things, in my case I'd be unlikely to go across the state or even camp overnight, although I'm considering the latter. My favorite Jeep trail would be great on this bike and while it's probably 50 miles long, it's a lot of easy riding with some challenges here and there. So it's not 50 miles of challenges. This bike is also my grocery-getter for three months of the year (not in summer), and I use it as general transportation to business appointments and such. It's a fantastic in-town bike. There is zero chance you'd find me on the highway for more than an hour on it. It's an awful highway bike in so many ways. For us in AZ open highway usually means traffic is doing 80 and there are many hills. This thing would be awful to take to Prescott even, which I go to a lot, on the highway. But it would be fine to take it there on the dirt route. __________________ 2016 RX3 2002 Honda CBR1100XX
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09-06-2019, 07:49 AM	#2
pyoungbl Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portsmouth, Virginia, USA Posts: 632	The RX3 is a solid bike and when you factor in the price it's a fantastic one. Nothing is perfect so you can expect to make a couple improvements so the RX3 fits you better. I found the seat to be horrible, the CSC aftermarket seat was well worth the money. I also replaced the shock. These mods are the same ones I have made on many other motorcycles so I do not see them as a big deal. One caution, the brakes really need to bed in before they are what I would consider to be useful. I quickly learned that it is all too easy to lock up the rear but the front was about as useful as dragging my feet. Later I installed the CSC rotor and changed the brake pads on the front so now the brakes are fine. My point here is to caution you when you first try to stop from highway speed.
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09-08-2019, 03:21 PM	#5
ScottRod Join Date: May 2019 Posts: 23	Thanks for the tips guys. I think I got a fantastic deal. 184 miles, a silver 2016 model and $1950 USD. Considering it's practically unused, I don't think I got hosed.
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09-14-2019, 05:29 PM	#8
Smackerage Join Date: Oct 2018 Posts: 3	I live in Prescott Valley, AZ ~ 5k ft. and it has been a pretty good all around bike. Keep all the screws tightened and put gas in it and it won't let you down.
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