New Zongshen RX3 (ZS250GY-3) Dual Sport

[SpudRider]

I just performed a quick search of the CSC Parts website. I couldn't find the temperature sensor, either. This part is located at the bottom of the left radiator, so it should also be listed with the radiator parts.

[Riceburner]

Had a Chat With Gerry Edwards,

Man you guys are lucky, I see what CSC does for customer service and man do I miss it; my local dealer really doesn't care if I have an issue or not and since I do and have since day one, they asked me to take pictures of the front, back, left and right side of the bike. This for an issue with the carb that I have hand delivered pictures of and emailed (oh, they didn't get the emails (bull) I sent to myself at another email address, my wife, my son and a friend, they all got the same email and pictures). I feel it's just their long way to deny a warranty claim. They could have made me a happy customer right away and I told them this, or you can make me an unhappy customer; Motorstar (Eastworld) in Iloilo City, Panay has chosen to make me unhappy. I honestly feel that of a US customer had an issue with your Throttle-body unit that CSC would address it quickly and replace if necessary without the run around and crap I have to put up with.

Motorstar Philippines and Eastworld (parent company) are giving Zongshen a bad name and rep. Sure some of their carb's have the same problem and Zong should address it but it's not on all bikes, just random but if the dealer doesn't provide proper warranty service it reflects back to the manufacturer too.

I envy you US buyers.

Riceburner

[ElectricCircus]

Originally Posted by Riceburner

Man you guys are lucky, I see what CSC does for customer service and man do I miss it...
...I envy you US buyers.

Yes; I envy too.
Sadly at my country usually happens the same with motorcycles and cars.

Regards.

[detours]

I just posted a ride report of our trip up to Mt Evans above 14,000 ft with lots of pics. Hope you enjoy it!

http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=15164

[SpudRider]

I'm truly sorry to hear of your problems with MotoStar Phillipines.

Indeed, CSC is offering warranty coverage and customer service which is unparalleled in the world of Chinese motorcycles.

[peperino]

Not sure if it has been covered before, but here in Argentina we get the carburetted version, and the tank is NOT 16L, it only takes 14L (even though the specs says that)

[SpudRider]

Today I adjusted the valve lash on my RX3 with 9,750 miles on the odometer. The exhaust valves had tightened a little, but were still in spec. The intake valves had clearance, but were tight enough so I couldn't get a 0.04 feeler gauge underneath them. I think it is wise to check the valve lash every 5,000 miles, as CSC recommends.

[SpudRider]

If you want to upgrade from the green, brake rotor bolts, you can use brake rotor bolts from the Kawasaki KLR650. I discovered these bolts are the same size: 8mm x 15 mm, with a 1.25 thread pitch.

https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p...olt-Kit?v=5617

[rtking]

Looks like the folks at CSC have setup financing for the RX-3! So., if you can't swing a cash deal right now, it appears CSC can help you with 48 easy payments.

http://californiascooterco.com/blog/?p=18235

I think the number of reasons for folks still undecided on the RX-3 is dwindling.

[jjn]

Spud, how long did it take you to do the valves? The bike has screw type adjusters, so I consider that a good thing. A few weeks ago, I got a shipping quote for an RX-3, and it was $700, and i would have to go pick it up at the docks in Hilo.

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by jjn

Spud, how long did it take you to do the valves? The bike has screw type adjusters, so I consider that a good thing. A few weeks ago, I got a shipping quote for an RX-3, and it was $700, and i would have to go pick it up at the docks in Hilo.

I'm a lot faster now than I was the first time. I now require about two leisurely hours to adjust the valves.

Remove all plastic, fuel tank, and loosen radiators: 20 minutes
Adjust 4 valves: 70 minutes
Replace radiators, fuel tank, and all plastic: 30 minutes

I have learned almost all the shortcuts, so this is about as fast as I am going to get. Because of the cramped quarters and general design of the bike, the process is a bit tedious.

[woodlandsprite]

Originally Posted by SpudRider

I'm a lot faster now than I was the first time. I now require about two leisurely hours to adjust the valves.

so...this is going to be an all day affair for someone new to bike maintenance? good thing its getting cooler! Now if I can just figure out what invisible bugs keep trying to eat me alive in my garage whenver I'm doing work on the motorcycles i'll be set! Well...I still have a couple hundred miles to go before my first valve check...(500 mi if I remember right) but now that cooler weather is here, that should go by quickly, I hope

[SpudRider]

I've searched, but I can't find the information. A few weeks ago there was a new magazine review of the RX3. Can someone tell me the name of the magazine, and if the review has finally been posted online?

[detours]

Originally Posted by SpudRider

I've searched, but I can't find the information. A few weeks ago there was a new magazine review of the RX3. Can someone tell me the name of the magazine, and if the review has finally been posted online?

Is this what you're looking for?

http://www.motorcycle.com/features/b...e-of-2015.html

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by detours

Is this what you're looking for?

http://www.motorcycle.com/features/b...e-of-2015.html

Thanks for your help, but that is not the review I am seeking. I am looking for a review of the RX3 published by a printed magazine, which also has an online website. I think the review was published by Motorcyclist magazine. I searched the local magazine rack, but I couldn't find the magazine. I did find the online website, but they only post older reviews, and the new review was not available at that time.