What Did You Do to Your RX3 Today? - Page 2

nachipolis · 01-24-2019, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Juanro

Changed rear rim to 215 x 17

Hi.... I want yo do they same rimm change in my rx3.... It's the 17" rimm fits good on the rear space? No touch any surface? And... The spokes are the same from the 15" rimm? (Here in México the rx3 comes with 15" rear wheel)...
I can get an 17" alluminum trim... But i don't know for sure if it's gonna fit well... And if i need yo order a diferent size spokes.....
Thanks in advanced.....

DoomWeasel · 04-16-2016, 09:42 PM

Got the RX3 Friday. After un-boxing, inspecting the bike, and putting the tags on it I took it for a quick spin around the block. This morning I took the side boxes and rear crash bars off. Then proceeded to put about 50 miles on the bike. Mostly through the local neighborhoods. I wanted a route that gave me a lot of speeding up and slowing down to help with break in. Also wanted a lot of starts and stops as I haven't ridden a bike in a few years and knew I would be a little rusty with the clutch, brakes, and throttle combo. For Florida I live in an area that actually has some changes in elevation so I got to practice stopping on an incline and starting from a stand still. I only stalled the bike out twice which was a lot better then I thought I would do with so much rust. I then found a local church parking lot to practice with the clutch some more. I'm not sure if it's me or the bike, but it felt like the clutch was working much smoother once I got the engine hot and about 40 miles on the clock.

I am hoping to get out in the morning and really put some miles on the RX3. Got to say even though I haven't put too many miles on this bike, I think I am going to love owning it.

I'll have to post some photos of the delivery and final setup.

SpudRider · 04-17-2016, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by DoomWeasel

Got the RX3 Friday. After un-boxing, inspecting the bike, and putting the tags on it I took it for a quick spin around the block. This morning I took the side boxes and rear crash bars off. Then proceeded to put about 50 miles on the bike. Mostly through the local neighborhoods. I wanted a route that gave me a lot of speeding up and slowing down to help with break in. Also wanted a lot of starts and stops as I haven't ridden a bike in a few years and knew I would be a little rusty with the clutch, brakes, and throttle combo. For Florida I live in an area that actually has some changes in elevation so I got to practice stopping on an incline and starting from a stand still. I only stalled the bike out twice which was a lot better then I thought I would do with so much rust. I then found a local church parking lot to practice with the clutch some more. I'm not sure if it's me or the bike, but it felt like the clutch was working much smoother once I got the engine hot and about 40 miles on the clock.

I am hoping to get out in the morning and really put some miles on the RX3. Got to say even though I haven't put too many miles on this bike, I think I am going to love owning it.

I'll have to post some photos of the delivery and final setup.

Good for you.

We eagerly await your photos.

dpl096 · 04-17-2016, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by SpudRider

Good for you.

We eagerly await your photos.

DITTO !

CSaddict · 04-17-2016, 02:08 PM

I do a little here and there. This is my small fb blog.https://www.facebook.com/My-CSC-Zong...0302595973417/

Lots of pics of my installs as well as my ownership.

3banger · 04-18-2016, 10:48 AM

I'm in the midst of installing the Progressive upgraded shock from CSC. This is a nice looking peice of kit. While doing this I'm cleaning out and repacking all of the suspension link bearings with grease. I can happily report they are all of the needle bearing type and were all found with adequate grease except the main swing arm bearings; they were effective dry. Well, they aren't dry any more; all bearing have been liberally stuffed with blue Bell Ray waterproof goodness. Just a heads up to those doing and suspension maintance that it is worth pulling the swing arm and checking the bearings.

On a side note has anyone (spud most likely) dropped the triple clamps and inspected the head stock bearings? They are another common place many motorcycle OEMs skimp on the greasy goodness. I'll be doing this when I pull the forks to change the oil to 10wt.

ChopperCharles · 02-14-2018, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by 3banger

I'm in the midst of installing the Progressive upgraded shock from CSC. This is a nice looking peice of kit. While doing this I'm cleaning out and repacking all of the suspension link bearings with grease. I can happily report they are all of the needle bearing type and were all found with adequate grease except the main swing arm bearings; they were effective dry. Well, they aren't dry any more; all bearing have been liberally stuffed with blue Bell Ray waterproof goodness. Just a heads up to those doing and suspension maintance that it is worth pulling the swing arm and checking the bearings.

On a side note has anyone (spud most likely) dropped the triple clamps and inspected the head stock bearings? They are another common place many motorcycle OEMs skimp on the greasy goodness. I'll be doing this when I pull the forks to change the oil to 10wt.

Any thoughts about drilling and tapping for zerk fittings for some of these locations? Seems like a sound idea, especially if you often flog the bike off-road or do a lot of water crossings, but I don't know the feasibility of it on the RX3.

Charles.

pyoungbl · 02-14-2018, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ChopperCharles

Any thoughts about drilling and tapping for zerk fittings for some of these locations? Seems like a sound idea, especially if you often flog the bike off-road or do a lot of water crossings, but I don't know the feasibility of it on the RX3.

Charles.

The '16 and later RX3's already have zerk fittings installed for the swingarm bearings. It might be worthwhile to install some on the shock linkage but those are pretty easy to access so I have not bothered.

SpudRider · 04-18-2016, 03:51 PM

Thanks for posting the caveat regarding the dry bearings in the swingarm.

I have not inspected the head stock bearings. Please do keep us updated.

Here is a link to my thread regarding the inspection and lubrication of the lower shock linkage.

http://www.chinariders.net/showthrea...058#post197058

RedHawk47 · 04-18-2016, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by SpudRider

Thanks for posting the caveat regarding the dry bearings in the swingarm.

I have not inspected the head stock bearings. Please do keep us updated.

Here is a link to my thread regarding the inspection and lubrication of the lower shock linkage.

http://www.chinariders.net/showthrea...058#post197058

What about the swingarm bearings? Don't they need the same service? You didn't mention them nor did the first video (haven't watch the second)

SpudRider · 04-19-2016, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by RedHawk47

What about the swingarm bearings? Don't they need the same service? You didn't mention them nor did the first video (haven't watch the second)

Yes, the swingarm bearings definitely need the same service.

If I don't post a thread first, perhaps you, or someone else can post one.

3banger · 04-19-2016, 09:06 AM

I neglected to take any photos with the rear swing arm out but yes the service is the same as the needle bearings on the linkage bits. Also it's a lot easier if you disconnect the rear brake hose mounted to swing arm first. I hung the the rear caliper from the passager foot peg with a wire tie. I'm glad I checked it as the bearings were quite dry. I'll try to remember to post pics when I do the head stock bearings. Right now I'm struggling with the puzzle that is getting the top bolt in place for the new progressive shock...

SpudRider · 04-19-2016, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by 3banger

I neglected to take any photos with the rear swing arm out but yes the service is the same as the needle bearings on the linkage bits. Also it's a lot easier if you disconnect the rear brake hose mounted to swing arm first. I hung the the rear caliper from the passager foot peg with a wire tie. I'm glad I checked it as the bearings were quite dry. I'll try to remember to post pics when I do the head stock bearings. Right now I'm struggling with the puzzle that is getting the top bolt in place for the new progressive shock...

Yes, basically you remove the rear tire, then remove the lower shock linkage. Then, after disconnecting the rear brake hose, you pull the swingarm bolt. After the swingarm is removed, you can clean and grease the bearings in the swingarm.

Here is a link to a thread which tells you how to get the top bolt in place for the Progressive shock absorber.

http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=16352

Juanro · 04-18-2016, 04:08 PM

My front end had developed a small "notch" near the center (the fact that I miss treated it must be somehow related). I removed the forks and the steering stem and was able to a) verify that the bearings were in fact properly lubricated, anyway I repacked them with grease b) solve, at least temporarily, the notchy issue rotating the lower bearing race 90 degrees. It would be nice to know bearing type and code for those, wich I didn't verify (my job was a somehow quick and nasty operation one sunday evening)

SpudRider · 04-22-2016, 08:36 PM

X2 on both points.

04-17-2016, 02:08 PM	#5
CSaddict Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 200	I do a little here and there. This is my small fb blog.https://www.facebook.com/My-CSC-Zong...0302595973417/ Lots of pics of my installs as well as my ownership. __________________ 2016 CSC RX3 Ginger Edition Check out my blog here: https://www.facebook.com/My-CSC-Zong...0302595973417/
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04-18-2016, 03:51 PM	#9
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Thanks for posting the caveat regarding the dry bearings in the swingarm. I have not inspected the head stock bearings. Please do keep us updated. Here is a link to my thread regarding the inspection and lubrication of the lower shock linkage. http://www.chinariders.net/showthrea...058#post197058 __________________ 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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04-22-2016, 08:36 PM	#15
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	X2 on both points. __________________ 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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04-16-2016, 09:42 PM	#2
DoomWeasel Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Tampa Bay Region Posts: 26	Got the RX3 Friday. After un-boxing, inspecting the bike, and putting the tags on it I took it for a quick spin around the block. This morning I took the side boxes and rear crash bars off. Then proceeded to put about 50 miles on the bike. Mostly through the local neighborhoods. I wanted a route that gave me a lot of speeding up and slowing down to help with break in. Also wanted a lot of starts and stops as I haven't ridden a bike in a few years and knew I would be a little rusty with the clutch, brakes, and throttle combo. For Florida I live in an area that actually has some changes in elevation so I got to practice stopping on an incline and starting from a stand still. I only stalled the bike out twice which was a lot better then I thought I would do with so much rust. I then found a local church parking lot to practice with the clutch some more. I'm not sure if it's me or the bike, but it felt like the clutch was working much smoother once I got the engine hot and about 40 miles on the clock. I am hoping to get out in the morning and really put some miles on the RX3. Got to say even though I haven't put too many miles on this bike, I think I am going to love owning it. I'll have to post some photos of the delivery and final setup.
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04-18-2016, 10:48 AM	#6
3banger Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 159	I'm in the midst of installing the Progressive upgraded shock from CSC. This is a nice looking peice of kit. While doing this I'm cleaning out and repacking all of the suspension link bearings with grease. I can happily report they are all of the needle bearing type and were all found with adequate grease except the main swing arm bearings; they were effective dry. Well, they aren't dry any more; all bearing have been liberally stuffed with blue Bell Ray waterproof goodness. Just a heads up to those doing and suspension maintance that it is worth pulling the swing arm and checking the bearings. On a side note has anyone (spud most likely) dropped the triple clamps and inspected the head stock bearings? They are another common place many motorcycle OEMs skimp on the greasy goodness. I'll be doing this when I pull the forks to change the oil to 10wt.
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04-19-2016, 09:06 AM	#12
3banger Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 159	I neglected to take any photos with the rear swing arm out but yes the service is the same as the needle bearings on the linkage bits. Also it's a lot easier if you disconnect the rear brake hose mounted to swing arm first. I hung the the rear caliper from the passager foot peg with a wire tie. I'm glad I checked it as the bearings were quite dry. I'll try to remember to post pics when I do the head stock bearings. Right now I'm struggling with the puzzle that is getting the top bolt in place for the new progressive shock...
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04-18-2016, 04:08 PM	#14
Juanro Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 321	My front end had developed a small "notch" near the center (the fact that I miss treated it must be somehow related). I removed the forks and the steering stem and was able to a) verify that the bearings were in fact properly lubricated, anyway I repacked them with grease b) solve, at least temporarily, the notchy issue rotating the lower bearing race 90 degrees. It would be nice to know bearing type and code for those, wich I didn't verify (my job was a somehow quick and nasty operation one sunday evening)
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