New Zongshen RX3 (ZS250GY-3) Dual Sport

[G19Tony]

Originally Posted by SpudRider

Tony,

I see you replaced one of the handlebar bolts with a knob/bolt. What is that knob/bolt, and what is its purpose?

That is a RAM mount, for GPS, phones, anything. I'm a big fan of those, too. Just like Wolfman stuff.

[jimjr21]

Originally Posted by SpudRider

Thank you very much for your diligent work, and your helpfulness in reporting this information.

You list the full wet weight of the bare motorcycle as 363 pounds. Does that 'bare weight' include the engine guards and luggage?

No. Without the accessory guards, luggage racks, or luggage.

[oldqwerty]

Jim, do you think a 230 pound rider who prefers a bit stiff front end plan on a little higher viscosity fork oil right off the bat?

[AZRider]

Playing around with bags, i attached an old JC Whitney topcase that I had lying around. What do you think? I also have a smaller Coocase that is more proportional, but obviously doesn't hold anywhere near as much. With this case I can almost get away with carrying one only and it's very clean looking when removed.

[pete]

The only thing I dislike with a top box is all that weight so high & so far
rearwards...
I may look at one of these down the track when you fella's have put a few
miles on yours "trouble free miles..."
I have not got a small ADV bike since I striped all the road gear of the TTR250
it's to good as a play enduro / trailbike to put it back on the road..
striped only weighs 110kgs - 245lbs

My boys only a couple years away from getting his bike licence so him
on the RX3 or 250 ADV bike , me on the XT660 we will be able to go
away for weekend rides.. he can use it to ride to school aswell...

watching this thread with interest.......





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[jimjr21]

Originally Posted by oldqwerty

Jim, do you think a 230 pound rider who prefers a bit stiff front end plan on a little higher viscosity fork oil right off the bat?

This would be personal preference. And you are blending springs and dampening into one question. If going lots of off road and aggressive may want same oil but stronger springs.

If hard core pavement only would want both stronger springs and thicker oil. But also then raising forks into triple clamp, etc.

[Weldangrind]

Originally Posted by SpudRider

I can assure you, I will be keeping my Zongshen ZS200GY-2. It's a great little motorcycle, and I have a mileage record to pursue. The Zong's odometer is quickly closing in on 69,000 miles.

In regards to my use of the term 'successor,' please check my very first post in this thread.

http://www.chinariders.net/showpost....43&postcount=1

Can we agree on "younger brother"?

[Weldangrind]

Originally Posted by SpudRider

I haven't seen the SS brake lines at Taobao.

HB has posted links in the past. Since they're not brand-specific, we should be able to just measure and buy the correct length with the correct bends. I intend to do that to Lifanda.

[Weldangrind]

Originally Posted by jimjr21

Build quality of components is very good. Fit of parts is not bad but could be tightened up just a little for higher quality. Easy to assemble and work on.

Those are very encouraging comments.

[Weldangrind]

Originally Posted by G19Tony

That is a RAM mount, for GPS, phones, anything. I'm a big fan of those, too. Just like Wolfman stuff.

Cool idea. Thanks.

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by G19Tony

That is a RAM mount, for GPS, phones, anything. I'm a big fan of those, too. Just like Wolfman stuff.

I suspected it was so, but I have never seen anyone mount a RAM ball in such a manner. I have 1-inch RAM balls mounted on the handlebars of all my bikes to support the holder for my GPS receivers.

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by jimjr21

No. Without the accessory guards, luggage racks, or luggage.

Thank you for the clarification. I see Zongshen has underestimated the curb weight of the motorcycle. Did your curb weight for the bike include any gasoline in the fuel tank?

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by AZRider

Playing around with bags, i attached an old JC Whitney topcase that I had lying around. What do you think? I also have a smaller Coocase that is more proportional, but obviously doesn't hold anywhere near as much. With this case I can almost get away with carrying one only and it's very clean looking when removed.

It looks good to me; I plan to do the same. If you need to carry something, the large capacity is more important than the appearance. If you don't need to carry something, you can easily remove the travel trunk. I mount a J.C. Whitney Travel Trunk on my Zongshen ZS200GY-2, and it a smaller bike than the RX3.

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

Can we agree on "younger brother"?

I rarely disagree with you on anything, so why should I start now.

[humanbeing]

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

...Since they're not brand-specific, we should be able ...

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