New Zongshen RX3 (ZS250GY-3) Dual Sport - Page 115

rjmorel · 02-19-2015, 04:22 PM

Looks like only black market availability. Notice no tank badges on bike

SpudRider · 02-19-2015, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by rjmorel

Looks like only black market availability. Notice no tank badges on bike

I'm betting they removed the Zongshen badge to install their KTN badge.

thillskier · 02-19-2015, 04:24 PM

highest priced and MOST maintainance, period.
However, what a joy to ride

!! hehe

Resale suffers a bit though, and monthly maintainance AFTER "trade in", ESPECIALLY when for a newer model, the monthly maintainance is outrageously expensive...seems NEVER ENDING!!

!! They seem to really HATE being supplanted by a newer and or a model with (apparently) lower mileage seems to make the payment go off the scale! (who ever knows the TRUE mileage, what with all the roll backs (or takebacks re miles, and rebuilding/upsizing/upgrading accessories thats going on nowdays!)

Xtyling · 02-19-2015, 04:59 PM

I could never trade mine in.. It would kill me first.

thillskier · 02-19-2015, 06:49 PM

AND THAT they do ALSO!! Murder!

thillskier · 02-19-2015, 07:18 PM

Plenty of murders by ex'es..for insurance $, or kids custody (and child support $), looks to me, all they are looking to get P A I D !!

SpudRider · 02-19-2015, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Xtyling

I could never trade mine in.. It would kill me first.

Wolftrax · 02-19-2015, 08:14 PM

Hope the bikes get here soon, chicks on bikes, we're getting desperate.

SpudRider · 02-19-2015, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Wolftrax

Hope the bikes get here soon, chicks on bikes, we're getting desperate.

Are you going to switch to a 21-inch front wheel? If not, which of the 18-inch front tires do you like?

RedSpruce · 02-19-2015, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by SpudRider

Are you going to switch to a 21-inch front wheel? If not, which of the 18-inch front tires do you like?

I know I'd like to switch to a 21" front wheel. Is it better to buy a new 21" wheel or re-lace the 18" stock wheel to 21"?

Wolftrax · 02-19-2015, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by SpudRider

Are you going to switch to a 21-inch front wheel? If not, which of the 18-inch front tires do you like?

I'm going to try my hand at relacing a 21". I had Woody's build one for my Tenere but $600 bucks is a little too much. Will more than likely follow your lead. Would be great to have another hub or wheel to work with. I'll more than likely run a T63 up front and a E07 on the rear.

Louis Angel · 02-19-2015, 08:04 PM

Holly crap I want one of those Zongshen RX3 bikes!!!
Cant AFFORD it right now, so I don't feel the least bit bad about ordering the new Lancer today. BUT, I can already see that in my Garage in 3 years!!! WOW THAT IS AWESOME LOOKING!!!!!

Huck369 · 02-19-2015, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Louis Angel

Holly crap I want one of those Zongshen RX3 bikes!!!
Cant AFFORD it right now, so I don't feel the least bit bad about ordering the new Lancer today. BUT, I can already see that in my Garage in 3 years!!! WOW THAT IS AWESOME LOOKING!!!!!

I see you're in TN, depending on where in TN maybe you can come check out my Cyclone sometime after I get it home....

thillskier · 02-20-2015, 03:53 AM

Spud, thats really good of you to post up all that work for us. Thank you!
I would definitely want to add the 21" option at some time when budget allows, but would pay for the hub now if you do a GB or order them so you aren't out the $ for mine.
Please keep me posted and let me know when/if you go forward with this.

Also, I'd really like to go tubeless so a tubeless rim would be they wat to go for me. Wouldn't that lower unsprung weight also to eleminate the tube?
Probably will add the tubliss system on rear for a while, if that system works well. (or whatever is best easiest and reliable system. I like being able to air down and still run when in some offroad situations, also. Tubeless plugs and a compressor will take up less space than tubes and tools I'm thinking when riding out.

thillskier · 02-20-2015, 03:58 AM

I have a friend, from 40+ yrs ago, one of the best street and off road riders I ever saw ride. He rode a 500 Kawasaki triple in HS and raced mx for the regional Yamaha and Kawasaki teams back in the day.

He is a bit skeptical but I sent him links etc so it'll be interesting to see his comments after reading the tests and blog etc. AND riding my bike when I get it here also

..

He's one of those guys who'd wheely by at 50+ mph on the Kawasaki, and I know the story is legit cause he passed me doing it. He's stand on the back passenger pegs and just wheely for 1/2 mile or so (it seemed

!
Unreal..unreal he never had a serious crash on road, ever

or me!! for that matter. Hope it stays tha way

! hehe

02-19-2015, 04:24 PM	#3
thillskier Banned Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 223	Amen SPud! highest priced and MOST maintainance, period. However, what a joy to ride!! hehe Resale suffers a bit though, and monthly maintainance AFTER "trade in", ESPECIALLY when for a newer model, the monthly maintainance is outrageously expensive...seems NEVER ENDING!!!! They seem to really HATE being supplanted by a newer and or a model with (apparently) lower mileage seems to make the payment go off the scale! (who ever knows the TRUE mileage, what with all the roll backs (or takebacks re miles, and rebuilding/upsizing/upgrading accessories thats going on nowdays!)
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02-19-2015, 06:49 PM	#5
thillskier Banned Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 223	Xtyling AND THAT they do ALSO!! Murder!
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02-19-2015, 07:18 PM	#6
thillskier Banned Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 223	LIFETIME tv Plenty of murders by ex'es..for insurance $, or kids custody (and child support $), looks to me, all they are looking to get P A I D !!
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02-19-2015, 08:14 PM	#8
Wolftrax Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Blue Ridge Mtns Ga Posts: 437	Hope the bikes get here soon, chicks on bikes, we're getting desperate. __________________ Mark 2015 Haosen Hawk 250 2014 CRF250L 2014 CB500X Rally Raid
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02-19-2015, 08:04 PM	#12
Louis Angel Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: TENNESSEE Posts: 392	Holly crap I want one of those Zongshen RX3 bikes!!! Cant AFFORD it right now, so I don't feel the least bit bad about ordering the new Lancer today. BUT, I can already see that in my Garage in 3 years!!! WOW THAT IS AWESOME LOOKING!!!!! __________________ " If it ain't broke, I can probably still fix it!" ---- Tim Allen
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02-19-2015, 04:22 PM	#1
rjmorel Join Date: May 2007 Location: Warshington Posts: 928	Looks like only black market availability. Notice no tank badges on bike
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02-19-2015, 04:59 PM	#4
Xtyling Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 13	I could never trade mine in.. It would kill me first.
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02-20-2015, 03:53 AM	#14
thillskier Banned Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 223	21" rim Spud, thats really good of you to post up all that work for us. Thank you! I would definitely want to add the 21" option at some time when budget allows, but would pay for the hub now if you do a GB or order them so you aren't out the $ for mine. Please keep me posted and let me know when/if you go forward with this. Also, I'd really like to go tubeless so a tubeless rim would be they wat to go for me. Wouldn't that lower unsprung weight also to eleminate the tube? Probably will add the tubliss system on rear for a while, if that system works well. (or whatever is best easiest and reliable system. I like being able to air down and still run when in some offroad situations, also. Tubeless plugs and a compressor will take up less space than tubes and tools I'm thinking when riding out.
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02-20-2015, 03:58 AM	#15
thillskier Banned Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 223	Great rider checking our bikes out:) I have a friend, from 40+ yrs ago, one of the best street and off road riders I ever saw ride. He rode a 500 Kawasaki triple in HS and raced mx for the regional Yamaha and Kawasaki teams back in the day. He is a bit skeptical but I sent him links etc so it'll be interesting to see his comments after reading the tests and blog etc. AND riding my bike when I get it here also.. He's one of those guys who'd wheely by at 50+ mph on the Kawasaki, and I know the story is legit cause he passed me doing it. He's stand on the back passenger pegs and just wheely for 1/2 mile or so (it seemed! Unreal..unreal he never had a serious crash on road, ever or me!! for that matter. Hope it stays tha way! hehe
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