New Zongshen RX3 (ZS250GY-3) Dual Sport

[fjmartin]

Why's it taking so long! I got my 500 miles in two days. Max speed 42 mph. Do it!!! :-)

[BlackBike]

Originally Posted by fjmartin

Why's it taking so long! I got my 500 miles in two days. Max speed 42 mph. Do it!!! :-)

[katflap]

Due to a bad back etc. my biking days are almost over.

I had a half arsed attempt at trying to sell my RX3 but I was a little suprised to find that there was very little interest here In the UK, even though I was selling at what I thought was a bargain price.

I think this is down to the lack of suport and availability of parts here in the UK .

So I have decided to sell it for parts, either whole or as individual parts on ebay In the summer.

Ive been here since the early days of the mega thread ,thanks to spud and others, It has been fun learning and bieng a part of the whole RX3 thing on here.

So rather than going out with a bang, its gonna be more of a fart & whimper

I'll drop back in from time to time to see how things are going.

[pyoungbl]

Katflap, sorry to read that you are forced to give up the sport. Let's hope you find a way around the physical problem and come back to the campfire. It has been fun to compare ideas with you, you will be missed.

Peter Y.

[rjmorel]

Kat, I feel your bad back issue. Enough to bring a person to his knees if turning just right. Hope you can get a comfortable solution to it. You can always get another bike but we only got this one body so need to help it last as long as possible .We will be thinking of you so chime in from time to time and let us know how your doing. A lot of us in the same boat I think. rj

[dpl096]

Kat......hate to see you close the book on this chapter of your life brother. I'm a 2 time zipper back survivor and have had to cut back on my saddle time.....so I can completely feel your pain, Don't be a stranger...youre a good guy with helpful tips and solid insight on issues...stick around.

[woodlandsprite]

Kat,
Sorry to hear about your back problems - I also wish you good health and hopefully some resolution to your pain!
I've appreciated your insight here on the forums and hope you will continue to pop in

[KamenRiderBlackRX]

Originally Posted by fjmartin

Why's it taking so long! I got my 500 miles in two days. Max speed 42 mph. Do it!!! :-)

Wow! you rides 2 full days non stop?

[BlackBike]

https://adventuremotorcycle.com/bike...vs-bmw-r1200gs

[2LZ]

Originally Posted by BlackBike

https://adventuremotorcycle.com/bike...vs-bmw-r1200gs

That was a very good review.

It always cracks me up though when they "compare" two vastly different bikes.
"In this months edition, we have a shoot-out between the Suzuki DR200 vs the Kawasaki KLR 650!"

[Jay In Milpitas]

Originally Posted by 2LZ

That was a very good review.

It always cracks me up though when they "compare" two vastly different bikes.
"In this months edition, we have a shoot-out between the Suzuki DR200 vs the Kawasaki KLR 650!"

The article is titled "Impressions", not a shoot out. Rob owns both of the bikes in the article and he's sharing his impressions, not pontificating.

I don't see anything wrong with the article nor do I see the bikes as "vastly different, simply different breeds of the same species, kind of like evaluating whether an Arabian or a Clydesdale is more suited for a particular equine task.

[Jay In Milpitas]

Finally there is a production number given, whether intentional or leaked.

About 20,000 RX3's alone.

http://californiascooterco.com/blog/?p=25806
It's in the text beside the stunning gas pump attendant.

[jbfla]

Originally Posted by Jay In Milpitas

Finally there is a production number given, whether intentional or leaked.

About 20,000 RX3's alone.

http://californiascooterco.com/blog/?p=25806
It's in the text beside the stunning gas pump attendant.

I saw that too, Jay.

What's your guess for RX3's in the US?

Mine guess is ~500.

jb

[CSCDude]

Originally Posted by Jay In Milpitas

http://californiascooterco.com/blog/?p=25806
It's in the text beside the stunning gas pump attendant.

All of the women in Colombia were stunning. It was one of the best rides ever, on one of the best motorcycles ever.

[2LZ]

Originally Posted by Jay In Milpitas

The article is titled "Impressions", not a shoot out. Rob owns both of the bikes in the article and he's sharing his impressions, not pontificating.

I don't see anything wrong with the article nor do I see the bikes as "vastly different, simply different breeds of the same species, kind of like evaluating whether an Arabian or a Clydesdale is more suited for a particular equine task.

Sorry Jay, apparently I wasn't clear. As previously stated, I thought it was a very good review. I understand that he was using the Beemer simply as the opposite end of the spectrum (or different breed) in the ADV class. Nothing more. I enjoyed the article very much, especially coming from someone who owns both, just not test riding both.

My second sentence was simply to state that in many magazines and reviews today (which I should have noted), I see them "comparing" or shoot out vastly different bikes these days, as opposed to when I was a kid. My apologies for any misunderstanding. Being critical of the article was the furthest thing from my mind.

Nice pics Joe, thank you for sharing.