New Zongshen RX3 (ZS250GY-3) Dual Sport

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Originally Posted by SpudRider

The RX3 forks have very similar dimensions to the standard, Chinese forks on my Zongshen ZS200GY-2. Therefore, I thought they were most probably designed the same internally, with only minor external differences. I am glad to say I was mistaken.

The standard Chinese forks use shorter springs with a large metal spacer on top of them. Consequently, the springs are not as strong as desired. Please note the springs, spacers, and cartridges in the following photograph.

Unless the spacer is at the bottom, it appears the RX3 forks don't employ the large spacer. Therefore, the springs are probably longer and more robust.

One could also add a spacer to the RX-3 forks to increase stiffness, if desired. On the standard China forks, that would make the ride far too harsh.