New Zongshen RX3 (ZS250GY-3) Dual Sport - Page 246

SpudRider · 06-12-2015, 12:58 AM

I agree; Miqueas should check his battery. I just had one cell die in my battery, and it was causing the RX3 to shut off, as well as causing hard starting. I replaced the battery, and all is well once again.

SpudRider · 06-12-2015, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by rjmorel

If whoever you/me/dealer did the set it up and didn't trickle charge the battery a good 24hrs ,that's hard on the battery. Many just put in the electrolyte and install the battery and take off riding assuming a new battery will charge up and last when it wasn't prepared properly to begin with. Kills the life of the battery. Or so I've heard, rj

I agree. Here is an excellent video describing the proper procedure for preparing an AGM battery which is shipped with an external acid bottle.

SpudRider · 06-12-2015, 09:00 AM

I was very pleased to discover the folding shift levers for the Honda XR650L fit the Zongshen RX3.

I have a spare, MSR shift lever for my Honda XR650L, and it is an almost identical replacement for the stock shift lever. The Honda shift lever might be about 1/2-inch longer than the stock shift lever.

The stock, Honda shift lever, or any of the aftermarket shift levers will fit. I have the spare MSR shift lever because I prefer having the Emgo 83-88068 model fitted on my Honda XR650L.

http://www.amazon.com/1993-2004-Hond.../dp/B0055DN0UE

Here is a photograph of the Emgo shift lever mounted on a Husqvarna motorcycle.

SpudRider · 06-12-2015, 09:12 AM

I took a nice ride down to Utah yesterday.

I really enjoy riding the RX3. I love the Delphi EFI and the six-speed transmission on this motorcycle.

Weldangrind · 06-12-2015, 11:06 AM

Did you go as far as Ogden? I was on the phone with a dealer there yesterday, trying to find a Kawasaki part, but they couldn't find it.

SpudRider · 06-12-2015, 11:18 AM

No, I didn't go to Ogden. What part are you looking for? Is it a part for an old bike?

I have now recorded over 2,000 miles on the odometer of my RX3. Several days ago I adjusted the valve lash, and I will change the engine oil today. I consider my RX3 reliable, and ready for travel; I like this bike a lot.

The main item on my wish list for this motorcycle is a better shock absorber.

StevieUT · 06-12-2015, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by SpudRider

I took a nice ride down to Utah yesterday.

I really enjoy riding the RX3. I love the Delphi EFI and the six-speed transmission on this motorcycle.

Cache County? I plan on riding up that way early August on my way to Idaho Falls. Planning on 91 to 34 (through Logan, Preston and Soda Spirngs) then cutting north west to Idaho Falls.

SpudRider · 06-12-2015, 03:10 PM

Yes, I rode to Logan.

Napoleon Dynamite sends his best regards from Preston. However, Kip and LaFawnduh have moved away.

StevieUT · 06-12-2015, 05:25 PM

Priceless!

fishman10 · 06-12-2015, 05:33 PM

rj... i should have thrown the battery away from new,,, i put the acid in ,,,let it sit an hour,,,,then started the 1/2 amp trickle charge ,,,,after an hour 4 of the cells had the nice slow tiny bubble now an then looking charge an 2 of the cells were cooking the acid out ,,,so i dont think it was anything i did..............

Miqueas · 06-12-2015, 07:47 PM

Hi to all. I want you to check the last part of this video. Is this normal?

RX3 Zongshen Starting Problem - 12 June:

This is a new video from today. The bike was cold and without use from night to morning.

Some of the workers from ZONGSHEN told me they're gonna give part of my money back. And sue (denunciar in Spanish) me. I didn't catch that part. Anyway, now I'm going to see a lawyer friend and start this paperwork.

Please check the other videos in my channel RX3 playlist.

Adjuster · 06-12-2015, 07:55 PM

Who is suing who and why? I see steam or vapor coming out of the bike and it looks like something is leaking. Why hasn't it been repaired/fixed at the dealer?

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SpudRider · 06-13-2015, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Miqueas

Hi to all. I want you to check the last part of this video. Is this normal?

RX3 Zongshen Starting Problem - 12 June:

This is a new video from today. The bike was cold and without use from night to morning.

Some of the workers from ZONGSHEN told me they're gonna give part of my money back. And sue (denunciar in Spanish) me. I didn't catch that part. Anyway, now I'm going to see a lawyer friend and start this paperwork.

Please check the other videos in my channel RX3 playlist.

Your new RX3 should be under warranty, and the dealer should fix the problems. It sounds as if you might have a bad battery. Also, it appears the engine might be leaking coolant. Have you checked the battery with a multimeter? Have you checked the coolant level?

If the dealer either cannot, or will not fix the problems, I suggest you tell your lawyer you want the dealer to give you a complete refund for that motorcycle.

Weldangrind · 06-13-2015, 10:51 AM

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.

Weldangrind · 06-13-2015, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by SpudRider

No, I didn't go to Ogden. What part are you looking for? Is it a part for an old bike?

It's a rad cover for an old KLR250. Kawi discontinued them, and none of the dealers in NA have one. I've since found a used one in Australia.

06-12-2015, 12:58 AM	#3676
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	I agree; Miqueas should check his battery. I just had one cell die in my battery, and it was causing the RX3 to shut off, as well as causing hard starting. I replaced the battery, and all is well once again. __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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06-12-2015, 09:00 AM	#3678
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	I was very pleased to discover the folding shift levers for the Honda XR650L fit the Zongshen RX3. I have a spare, MSR shift lever for my Honda XR650L, and it is an almost identical replacement for the stock shift lever. The Honda shift lever might be about 1/2-inch longer than the stock shift lever. The stock, Honda shift lever, or any of the aftermarket shift levers will fit. I have the spare MSR shift lever because I prefer having the Emgo 83-88068 model fitted on my Honda XR650L. http://www.amazon.com/1993-2004-Hond.../dp/B0055DN0UE Here is a photograph of the Emgo shift lever mounted on a Husqvarna motorcycle. __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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06-12-2015, 09:12 AM	#3679
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	I took a nice ride down to Utah yesterday. I really enjoy riding the RX3. I love the Delphi EFI and the six-speed transmission on this motorcycle. __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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06-12-2015, 11:06 AM	#3680
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Did you go as far as Ogden? I was on the phone with a dealer there yesterday, trying to find a Kawasaki part, but they couldn't find it. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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06-12-2015, 11:18 AM	#3681
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	No, I didn't go to Ogden. What part are you looking for? Is it a part for an old bike? I have now recorded over 2,000 miles on the odometer of my RX3. Several days ago I adjusted the valve lash, and I will change the engine oil today. I consider my RX3 reliable, and ready for travel; I like this bike a lot. The main item on my wish list for this motorcycle is a better shock absorber. __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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06-12-2015, 03:10 PM	#3683
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Yes, I rode to Logan. Napoleon Dynamite sends his best regards from Preston. However, Kip and LaFawnduh have moved away. __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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06-12-2015, 05:25 PM	#3684
StevieUT Join Date: May 2015 Location: Utah Posts: 53	Priceless!
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06-12-2015, 05:33 PM	#3685
fishman10 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: central PA Posts: 770	rj... i should have thrown the battery away from new,,, i put the acid in ,,,let it sit an hour,,,,then started the 1/2 amp trickle charge ,,,,after an hour 4 of the cells had the nice slow tiny bubble now an then looking charge an 2 of the cells were cooking the acid out ,,,so i dont think it was anything i did.............. __________________ 2015 zongshen rx3,,(Sold),,,2016 bashan storm,,2005 Harley ultra classic.
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06-12-2015, 07:47 PM	#3686
Miqueas Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 23	Hi to all. I want you to check the last part of this video. Is this normal? RX3 Zongshen Starting Problem - 12 June: This is a new video from today. The bike was cold and without use from night to morning. Some of the workers from ZONGSHEN told me they're gonna give part of my money back. And sue (denunciar in Spanish) me. I didn't catch that part. Anyway, now I'm going to see a lawyer friend and start this paperwork. Please check the other videos in my channel RX3 playlist.
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06-12-2015, 07:55 PM	#3687
Adjuster Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Deerfield Beach FL Posts: 1,410	Who is suing who and why? I see steam or vapor coming out of the bike and it looks like something is leaking. Why hasn't it been repaired/fixed at the dealer? /
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06-13-2015, 10:51 AM	#3689
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	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. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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