New Zongshen RX3 (ZS250GY-3) Dual Sport

[G19Tony]

I got my title and registration. Thanks to Steve at CSC, for getting the new paperwork right out to me. I replaced the dim 35w headlight with a PIAA 55w H4 headlight. I was looking for a Sylvania, but nobody carried an H4 base, so I had to go to Cycle Gear, and they had what I was looking for. I also replaced the little marker light with a bigger LED I had in my scrounge box. It was an easy job to remove the headlight assembly.


Headlight while on the lift.


New marker light




Low Beam


Highbeam


Low Beam with LED aux lights

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by oldqwerty

What is a ZS LED?...

Originally Posted by G19Tony

Zongshen. I work in aviation. We abbreviate everything.

I ordered the updated, RX3 LED headlight from Taobao.

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=37861433653



I'm hoping my Taobao agent will ship my order of parts next week. As soon as my order arrives, I plan to install the upgraded, LED headlight. In the meanwhile I will experiment with an H4 bulb in the stock RX3 headlight.

If enough space is available behind the RX3 headlight, one could also substitute an LED bulb for the incandescent bulb in the stock headlight, as I did with my Honda CRF250X.

http://chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=13947

[Huck369]

A couple pics of mine after I rode it to work this morning...added a quick release JC Whitney Trunk to it....will add the crash bars and side bags after some break-in miles

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by G19Tony

I got my title and registration. Thanks to Steve at CSC, for getting the new paperwork right out to me. I replaced the dim 35w headlight with a PIAA 55w H4 headlight. I was looking for a Sylvania, but nobody carried an H4 base, so I had to go to Cycle Gear, and they had what I was looking for. I also replaced the little marker light with a bigger LED I had in my scrounge box. It was an easy job to remove the headlight assembly...

Good work, Tony. I plan to do the same in the next few days. Then after my upgraded LED headlight arrives, I can compare the stock HS1 bulb and the H4 bulb to the Zongshen LED headlight.

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by Huck369

A couple pics of mine after I rode it to work this morning...added a quick release JC Whitney Trunk to it....will add the crash bars and side bags after some break-in miles

Nice work, Huck.

I installed the stock trunk for my first excursion on the dirt. The stock trunk is easily removed with three bolts. I plan to attach the mount for my JC Whitney Travel trunk with the same three bolts. Then I can easily swap trunks whenever I like.

P.S. Your camera accurately captured the true color of the fastest, orange RX3.

[SpudRider]

As planned, I took my RX3 for a 131-mile ride to experience it's first excursion in the dirt. It was a cloudy day which threatened to rain, but I made it home without getting wet.

The day started out fairly warm, but I knew it would be colder when I was returning. Therefore, I was going to carry my heated jacket on the luggage rack with bungee cords. However, I decided to install the stock trunk instead. The stock trunk is very light, and is great for carrying extra jackets, rain gear, cameras, et cetera, in a secure, waterproof enclosure. My jacket, as well as my camera and extra batteries were easily accessible, and my jacket was much more secure inside the travel trunk, rather than being attached to the luggage rack with bungee cords.











The RX3 did a good job in the dirt. The bike was only limited in the dusty soil by the stock tires, which still performed adequately. The forks definitely need heavier oil for a stiffer rebound damping. I hope CSC will be stocking the upgraded forks, which feature rebound damping adjustment. In the meanwhile, I will be swapping the stock fork oil with ATF in the next few days.

If you want to view more photos from my excursion, you might enjoy reading my ride report at the following link.

http://www.chinariders.net/showthrea...354#post183354

[culcune]

It brings tears to me eyes, Spud! It is like the beginning of the GY-2 all over again! Can't wait to see what adventures the RX3 will bring you!!

[SpudRider]

Thank you, Culcune.

[MICRider]

Originally Posted by culcune

It brings tears to me eyes, Spud! It is like the beginning of the GY-2 all over again! Can't wait to see what adventures the RX3 will bring you!!

I agree, I loved following along with the upgrades and adventures of the orange Zong, the pics and ride reports are awesome . Another bike for the sig!
The RX3 is a great looking bike!

[Weldangrind]

Stew! How are you? It's been a long time!

[katflap]

Originally Posted by G19Tony

I also replaced the little marker light with a bigger LED I had in my scrounge box. It was an easy job to remove the headlight assembly.

New marker light

Nice mod, I would like to do this one .

Knowing next to nothing about LED bulbs, do they chuck out a lot of heat .My headlight has nothing in this portion (Honley RX3) . A bit
concerned about things starting to melt

[Weldangrind]

LED bulbs produce almost no heat at all. They're ideal in enclosures.

[katflap]

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

LED bulbs produce almost no heat at all. They're ideal in enclosures.

Thanks, that's good news

[ripcuda]

Do the modern LED lights used for turn signal lamps cause fast blinking anymore? I remember having to put resistors in the circuit to normalize the flashing rate.

Cheers!

[Weldangrind]

Originally Posted by ripcuda

Do the modern LED lights used for turn signal lamps cause fast blinking anymore? I remember having to put resistors in the circuit to normalize the flashing rate.

Cheers!

Yes, or no blinking. Resistors aren't the answer, because you're mimicking the current draw of a standard incandescent bulb, so there is no power savings. Many of us have installed LED lights to conserve power and be kind to the little charging system.

The answer is an LED-specific flasher. They're cheap and easy to find. I think Spud buys his from https://www.superbrightleds.com/ , but I bought mine from www.bikebandit.com