New Zongshen RX3 (ZS250GY-3) Dual Sport

[woodlandsprite]

Originally Posted by rjmorel

When I did my hand guards I found the hole in the bars to be already very close to 1/2" though out of round so a 1/2" bar wouldn't go in. So I just used a 1/2" drill bit to kind of ream out the out of roundness. Didn't remove much material. Then I turned the hand guard mount down to 1/2" to fit. rj

Thanks RJ
just so I understand - you had to dremel/modify your hand guard mounts a hair to fit inside the 1/2" hole?

[rjmorel]

Originally Posted by woodlandsprite

Thanks RJ
just so I understand - you had to dremel/modify your hand guard mounts a hair to fit inside the 1/2" hole?

My hand guard mounts that go in the bar ends were 5/8" diameter so I put them in a metal lathe (I'm a machinist) and turned them down to 1/2". A dremel would of taken fooooreeeeeveeer . I took very little material out of the handlebars, just enough to make the hole round with a 1/2" drill bit. rj

[woodlandsprite]

Originally Posted by rjmorel

so I put them in a metal lathe (I'm a machinist) and turned them down to 1/2".

Oh to have access to a proper shop with tools! *jealous*

[SpudRider]

It keeps raining in East Idaho. Nevertheless, I finally managed to ride some single track on Sunday with my CRF250X.





I also got to ride my RX3 on Memorial Day.



The RX3 needs a shift lever with a folding tip. I ordered such a lever for the NC250 engine from Taobao. However, while awaiting its arrival, I discovered the shift lever from my Zongshen Sierra 200 also fits the RX3 shift shaft.

[fishman10]

dang i wish i could navigate taobo like you spud

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by fishman10

dang i wish i could navigate taobo like you spud

Searching Taobao is just like riding; the more you do it, the better you get. Since the gear shifter is part of the engine, you can search Taobao for 'NC250 T6,' and find a lot engine parts.

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=...ucket=4#detail

[StevieUT]

Originally Posted by SpudRider

It keeps raining in East Idaho. Nevertheless, I finally managed to ride some single track on Sunday with my CRF250X.

WTF is right! Been trying to sneak in rides between the downpours/t-storms for weeks now in northern Utah. Tough weather to have brand new bike! I guess I'll use the opportunity to wrench some improvements on the bike.

Hi All, by the way. First post on the forum. Got my RX3 a few weeks ago.

[Co2]

Originally Posted by SpudRider

Searching Taobao is just like riding; the more you do it, the better you get. Since the gear shifter is part of the engine, you can search Taobao for 'NC250 T6,' and find a lot engine parts.

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=...ucket=4#detail

Same gear shifter on my moto, test is ok ofroad condittion, many time droped my moto that arm side non damage, but CRF250L gear shifter/arm/ damage report users.

Spring impact absorber , probably aluminium, light material, 2 years than using non problem i advised it.

[Weldangrind]

Originally Posted by StevieUT

Hi All, by the way. First post on the forum. Got my RX3 a few weeks ago.

Welcome, Stevie! Thanks for joining us.

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by StevieUT

WTF is right! Been trying to sneak in rides between the downpours/t-storms for weeks now in northern Utah. Tough weather to have brand new bike! I guess I'll use the opportunity to wrench some improvements on the bike.

Hi All, by the way. First post on the forum. Got my RX3 a few weeks ago.

Welcome; we are glad you joined us.

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by Co2

Same gear shifter on my moto, test is ok ofroad condittion, many time droped my moto that arm side non damage, but CRF250L gear shifter/arm/ damage report users.

Spring impact absorber , probably aluminium, light material, 2 years than using non problem i advised it.

Thanks for the good report regarding the shift lever.

[rjmorel]

Any one know how to defeat the locks on the standard luggage so you don't have to use the keys every time opening and closing and just leave them unlocked? Many times I just go across town to get groceries and it's a pain to have to lock and unlock lids for short distances. rj

[NoVa Rider]

This is so easy even I can do it. Just remove the screws that secure the latch plate, (on the lid, not the box body). Remove the plate and store it for future use. I've done that on my muffler side box for exactly the reason you noted. Quick access to little odds and ends like a red rag I put around the gas tank to keep small drops of gas off my tank when filling, an inspection mirror for checking oil level, and a cheap cable lock to secure my jacket and helmet on the bike during errands.

Without the lock, there is a slim chance the latches might pop open, but they seem pretty secure to me. Just be sure the box is fully closed and the latches are snapped down.

[rjmorel]

NoVa Rider, I hadn't thought of that. I guess I was wondering if there was a way to be able to get the key out in the unlocked position but still have the lock available to lock it when needed. I know I don't ask for much, rj

[NoVa Rider]

You're right RJ. It would be much more convenient if you could toggle the lock itself.