RX3 - Likes and Dislikes

detours · 08-15-2016, 07:20 PM

After a year on my RX3 with my share of issues, I still love my RX3 and even sold my Vstrom 650 because the RX3 was the better adventure bike in every way except high speed interstate touring.

Overall, the pluses far outweigh the minuses, and the minuses have been for the most part easily and cheaply fixed.

Likes

Versatile - touring, canyons, commuting, groceries, dirt trails
Awesome handling
Light weight for an adventure bike
Excellent ergonomics
Good powerband
Smooth transmission
Great gas mileage (65-70 mpg)
Excellent warranty and support from CSC
Excellent customer service from CSC
Excellent parts availability from CSC
Excellent aftermarket support from CSC and international vendors
Great community of RX3 owners
Fun ... always puts a smile on my face

Dislikes

Tall stock gearing
Weak front brake
Weak 35W stock headlight
Weak tail and brake light (brightness)
Uncomfortable seat
Exhaust valves are difficult to reach and adjust
Having to empty the OCS (oil contaminant separator) all the time
Loud engine (I like things quiet)

Easy fixes

Gearing - Replace stock 14T with 13T sprocket
Front brake - Proper bed-in and/or EBC FA185HH pads with new rotor
Headlight - LED lamp
Seat - CSC Seat Concepts comfort seat
Brake light - 4 wire rear turn signals w/ brake light
OCS - currently testing an OCS bypass with PCV check valve
Loud engine - check exhaust header shield for loose bolts and/or contact between shield flange and pipe.

08-15-2016, 07:20 PM	#1
detours Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Arvada, CO Posts: 1,004	After a year on my RX3 with my share of issues, I still love my RX3 and even sold my Vstrom 650 because the RX3 was the better adventure bike in every way except high speed interstate touring. Overall, the pluses far outweigh the minuses, and the minuses have been for the most part easily and cheaply fixed. Likes Versatile - touring, canyons, commuting, groceries, dirt trails Awesome handling Light weight for an adventure bike Excellent ergonomics Good powerband Smooth transmission Great gas mileage (65-70 mpg) Excellent warranty and support from CSC Excellent customer service from CSC Excellent parts availability from CSC Excellent aftermarket support from CSC and international vendors Great community of RX3 owners Fun ... always puts a smile on my face Dislikes Tall stock gearing Weak front brake Weak 35W stock headlight Weak tail and brake light (brightness) Uncomfortable seat Exhaust valves are difficult to reach and adjust Having to empty the OCS (oil contaminant separator) all the time Loud engine (I like things quiet) Easy fixes Gearing - Replace stock 14T with 13T sprocket Front brake - Proper bed-in and/or EBC FA185HH pads with new rotor Headlight - LED lamp Seat - CSC Seat Concepts comfort seat Brake light - 4 wire rear turn signals w/ brake light OCS - currently testing an OCS bypass with PCV check valve Loud engine - check exhaust header shield for loose bolts and/or contact between shield flange and pipe. __________________ 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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