New Zongshen RX3 (ZS250GY-3) Dual Sport - Page 274

ElectricCircus · 09-12-2015, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Riceburner

Man you guys are lucky, I see what CSC does for customer service and man do I miss it...
...I envy you US buyers.

Yes; I envy too.
Sadly at my country usually happens the same with motorcycles and cars.

Regards.

detours · 09-13-2015, 12:16 AM

I just posted a ride report of our trip up to Mt Evans above 14,000 ft with lots of pics. Hope you enjoy it!

http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=15164

SpudRider · 09-13-2015, 01:30 AM

Today I adjusted the valve lash on my RX3 with 9,750 miles on the odometer. The exhaust valves had tightened a little, but were still in spec. The intake valves had clearance, but were tight enough so I couldn't get a 0.04 feeler gauge underneath them. I think it is wise to check the valve lash every 5,000 miles, as CSC recommends.

SpudRider · 09-13-2015, 01:34 AM

If you want to upgrade from the green, brake rotor bolts, you can use brake rotor bolts from the Kawasaki KLR650. I discovered these bolts are the same size: 8mm x 15 mm, with a 1.25 thread pitch.

https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p...olt-Kit?v=5617

rtking · 09-14-2015, 01:21 AM

Looks like the folks at CSC have setup financing for the RX-3! So., if you can't swing a cash deal right now, it appears CSC can help you with 48 easy payments.

http://californiascooterco.com/blog/?p=18235

I think the number of reasons for folks still undecided on the RX-3 is dwindling.

jjn · 09-14-2015, 04:36 AM

Spud, how long did it take you to do the valves? The bike has screw type adjusters, so I consider that a good thing. A few weeks ago, I got a shipping quote for an RX-3, and it was $700, and i would have to go pick it up at the docks in Hilo.

SpudRider · 09-14-2015, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by jjn

Spud, how long did it take you to do the valves? The bike has screw type adjusters, so I consider that a good thing. A few weeks ago, I got a shipping quote for an RX-3, and it was $700, and i would have to go pick it up at the docks in Hilo.

I'm a lot faster now than I was the first time.

I now require about two leisurely hours to adjust the valves.

Remove all plastic, fuel tank, and loosen radiators: 20 minutes
Adjust 4 valves: 70 minutes
Replace radiators, fuel tank, and all plastic: 30 minutes

I have learned almost all the shortcuts, so this is about as fast as I am going to get. Because of the cramped quarters and general design of the bike, the process is a bit tedious.

SpudRider · 09-14-2015, 10:43 AM

I've searched, but I can't find the information.

A few weeks ago there was a new magazine review of the RX3. Can someone tell me the name of the magazine, and if the review has finally been posted online?

Weldangrind · 09-14-2015, 01:38 PM

Good question. It's not even on the "Press" page at the CSC site.

detours · 09-14-2015, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpudRider

I've searched, but I can't find the information.

A few weeks ago there was a new magazine review of the RX3. Can someone tell me the name of the magazine, and if the review has finally been posted online?

Is this what you're looking for?

http://www.motorcycle.com/features/b...e-of-2015.html

SpudRider · 09-14-2015, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by detours

Is this what you're looking for?

http://www.motorcycle.com/features/b...e-of-2015.html

Thanks for your help, but that is not the review I am seeking.

I am looking for a review of the RX3 published by a printed magazine, which also has an online website. I think the review was published by Motorcyclist magazine. I searched the local magazine rack, but I couldn't find the magazine. I did find the online website, but they only post older reviews, and the new review was not available at that time.

detours · 09-14-2015, 08:34 PM

How about this one from the August 2015 issue of Motorcyclist magazine?

SpudRider · 09-15-2015, 12:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by detours

How about this one from the August 2015 issue of Motorcyclist magazine?

That's the review I was seeking.

Thank you.

detours · 09-15-2015, 01:14 AM

They gave it a 6/10, which I think is really good, considering the Triumph Tiger 800 on the next page only got 7/10.

SpudRider · 09-15-2015, 01:55 AM

Did you purchase that magazine, and scan the review, or did you find the review online?

09-13-2015, 12:16 AM	#4097
detours Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Arvada, CO Posts: 1,004	I just posted a ride report of our trip up to Mt Evans above 14,000 ft with lots of pics. Hope you enjoy it! http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=15164 __________________ Red 5 standing by! 2015 CSC red RX3 with 19" front wheel, Shinko 804/805, skid plate, tall seat, 13T/45T sprockets, progressive shock, Winyoochanok windshield, GENSSI LED headlight, SW-Motech tankbag, Shorai Lithium battery 2014 Ural Patrol
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09-13-2015, 01:30 AM	#4098
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Today I adjusted the valve lash on my RX3 with 9,750 miles on the odometer. The exhaust valves had tightened a little, but were still in spec. The intake valves had clearance, but were tight enough so I couldn't get a 0.04 feeler gauge underneath them. I think it is wise to check the valve lash every 5,000 miles, as CSC recommends. __________________ 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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09-13-2015, 01:34 AM	#4099
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	If you want to upgrade from the green, brake rotor bolts, you can use brake rotor bolts from the Kawasaki KLR650. I discovered these bolts are the same size: 8mm x 15 mm, with a 1.25 thread pitch. https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p...olt-Kit?v=5617 __________________ 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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09-14-2015, 01:21 AM	#4100
rtking Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 410	Financing! Looks like the folks at CSC have setup financing for the RX-3! So., if you can't swing a cash deal right now, it appears CSC can help you with 48 easy payments. http://californiascooterco.com/blog/?p=18235 I think the number of reasons for folks still undecided on the RX-3 is dwindling.
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09-14-2015, 04:36 AM	#4101
jjn Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 206	Spud, how long did it take you to do the valves? The bike has screw type adjusters, so I consider that a good thing. A few weeks ago, I got a shipping quote for an RX-3, and it was $700, and i would have to go pick it up at the docks in Hilo. __________________ Jon, in Keaau, Hawaii
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09-14-2015, 10:43 AM	#4103
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	I've searched, but I can't find the information. A few weeks ago there was a new magazine review of the RX3. Can someone tell me the name of the magazine, and if the review has finally been posted online? __________________ 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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09-14-2015, 01:38 PM	#4104
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Good question. It's not even on the "Press" page at the CSC site. __________________ 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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09-15-2015, 01:14 AM	#4109
detours Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Arvada, CO Posts: 1,004	They gave it a 6/10, which I think is really good, considering the Triumph Tiger 800 on the next page only got 7/10. __________________ Red 5 standing by! 2015 CSC red RX3 with 19" front wheel, Shinko 804/805, skid plate, tall seat, 13T/45T sprockets, progressive shock, Winyoochanok windshield, GENSSI LED headlight, SW-Motech tankbag, Shorai Lithium battery 2014 Ural Patrol
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09-15-2015, 01:55 AM	#4110
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Did you purchase that magazine, and scan the review, or did you find the review online? __________________ 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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