New Zongshen RX3 (ZS250GY-3) Dual Sport

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

For the new reader to this thread, it's important to point out that Miqueas is dealing with a South American dealer, and this in no way relects the service level at CSC in California. So far, everything I've read about CSC has been top shelf.

Thanks for mentioning that important point, Weld. CSC has provided superb customer service which is unparalleled for the sellers of Chinese motorcycles. Zongshen has elevated the status of Chinese motorcycles with the RX3, and CSC has elevated the status of customer support for Zongshen, and all Chinese motorcycles.

[woodlandsprite]

So... i was taking the time to put some parts on the bike today and while I was glaring at the Center stand mount, I noticed some stuff accumulating on the bottom of what I presume is the engine case. I can't find where it's originating from



This is the left side of the bike, looking up at the bike from underneath. I can get a more zoomed out photo and mark where it is if needed. I noticed at least one drip on the outside of the engine case - but I wiped it before I thought to take a photo. There is definitely some residue on top of the bash plate underneath as well.

Whatever it is, it was semi congealed - and light brown in color at least that's what it looked like when wiped by a paper towel. Any ideas?

[woodlandsprite]

one more question - is the fuse compartment supposed to be secured to anything under the seat? It seems like mine is just floating around and needed to be safely tucked underneath when I put the seat back on.



The fuses are in the black box next to the red battery + terminal cover

[fishman10]

Chain lube slung off by your chain ???,,, maybe

[woodlandsprite]

Originally Posted by fishman10

Chain lube slung off by your chain ???,,, maybe

Hmm. I like that answer I'll clean the bike off tomorrow when I'm working on it and see if it comes back

[AZRider]

Originally Posted by SpudRider

Thanks for mentioning that important point, Weld. CSC has provided superb customer service which is unparalleled for the sellers of Chinese motorcycles. Zongshen has elevated the status of Chinese motorcycles with the RX3, and CSC has elevated the status of customer support for Zongshen, and all Chinese motorcycles.

My Spyder cost almost $30K, OTD and I don't get the same level of service from them as RX-3 owners are getting from CSC. I'd say they are rivaling any major brand, American or Japanese.

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by woodlandsprite

So... i was taking the time to put some parts on the bike today and while I was glaring at the Center stand mount, I noticed some stuff accumulating on the bottom of what I presume is the engine case. I can't find where it's originating from

This is the left side of the bike, looking up at the bike more zoomed out and mark where it is. I noticed at least one drip on the outside of the engine case - but I wiped it before I thought to take a photo. There is definitely some residue on top of the bash plate underneath as well.

Whatever it is, it was semi congealed - and light brown in color at least that's what it looked like when wiped by a paper towel. Any ideas?

I suspect you are seeing grease/lubricant being shed from the drive chain.

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by woodlandsprite

one more question - is the fuse compartment supposed to be secured to anything under the seat? It seems like mine is just floating around and needed to be safely tucked underneath when I put the seat back on.

The fuses are in the black box next to the red battery + terminal cover

The fuse box is held by a metal mount containing two prongs. However, the prongs bend, and the fuse box tends to escape the mount.

[woodlandsprite]

Originally Posted by SpudRider

The fuse box is held by a metal mount containing two prongs. However, the prongs bend, and the fuse box tends to escape the mount.

huh. I saw the metal mount but for the life of me could not figure out how to get the fuse box to secure to it properly.

If anyone gets a chance and has their seat off, could you please nab a photo for me so I can see if I can get mine secured again? Otherwise I suppose I will see if I can get it secured with a zip tie. Or self fusing tape :P

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by AZRider

My Spyder cost almost $30K, OTD and I don't get the same level of service from them as RX-3 owners are getting from CSC. I'd say they are rivaling any major brand, American or Japanese.

Thanks for sharing your experience. I agree. I don't think anyone can claim better customer service from a local, brick-and-mortar dealer.

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by woodlandsprite

huh. I saw the metal mount but for the life of me could not figure out how to get the fuse box to secure to it properly.

If anyone gets a chance and has their seat off, could you please nab a photo for me so I can see if I can get mine secured again? Otherwise I suppose I will see if I can get it secured with a zip tie. Or self fusing tape :P

Bend the two prongs closer to the frame of the mount. Then insert the tab of the fuse box into the mount.

I have performed this procedure repeatedly, but the fuse box still escapes the mount. I need to experiment with methods to secure the fuse box into the mount. Perhaps a zip tie will work.

[Weldangrind]

Originally Posted by woodlandsprite

huh. I saw the metal mount but for the life of me could not figure out how to get the fuse box to secure to it properly.

If anyone gets a chance and has their seat off, could you please nab a photo for me so I can see if I can get mine secured again? Otherwise I suppose I will see if I can get it secured with a zip tie. Or self fusing tape :P

You can be quite creative with zip ties. I have an ignition coil with broken mounts on one of my bikes, so I wrapped two zip ties around the bracket on the frame, and they support two more zip ties that wrap around the coil.

[SpudRider]

I agree; I'm sure the creative use of zip ties will solve the problem.

[JTHSPACE]

Originally Posted by woodlandsprite

Hmm. I like that answer I'll clean the bike off tomorrow when I'm working on it and see if it comes back

I had exactly the same problem with my brand new V-Raptor - went for a 10 mile first ride and saw drops of oil, panicked when I saw it! By next morning, it had set hard(ish) and waxy. Definitely chain wax. Definitely not an oil leak. Cleaned it off, had a little bit more but not like the first "display".

Jeff

[rjmorel]

my chain blew his nose also all over the counter shaft sprocket cover. rj