New Zongshen RX3 (ZS250GY-3) Dual Sport

[Juanro]

Like Buell? Didn't ended well

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by Juanro

Like Buell? Didn't ended well

I don't know why Hardly Abelson dropped the Buell bikes; I guess sales slowed down. However, a lot of people really liked the Buell motorcycles.

[Darkrider]

Originally Posted by SpudRider

I don't know why Hardly Abelson dropped the Buell bikes; I guess sales slowed down. However, a lot of people really liked the Buell motorcycles.

I noticed things went downhill FAST after they switched to the Rotax engine for the final bikes buell put out. Even to this day i would like to get my hands on a Blast or a Ulysses

[Juanro]

I liked them too. Belt drive? Still don't know why is not more used in Street bikes. But I guess the public didn't buy them enough.

[Jay In Milpitas]

Originally Posted by Juanro

I liked them too. Belt drive? Still don't know why is not more used in Street bikes. But I guess the public didn't buy them enough.

I've owned belt drive and they are fine. The only thing bad is you really have no or very little way to change the drive ratio. Different tooth cogs just are not available unless you modify one to fit your machine, and then you have to find a belt of the right size to match.

[Juanro]

I'm all for the return of the 70/80 UJM line of motorcycles, ranging 250~750cc, with up to date tech.
Simple but efficient and I really think a solution for commuting and on the road errands. And besides a massification of the use of motorcycles will increase population happiness levels, ha!

[Huck369]

Turned cold here the last few days, was 18 Degrees on the ride into work yesterday, and 22 degrees today......sure glad I installed those Heated Grips!

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by Huck369

Turned cold here the last few days, was 18 Degrees on the ride into work yesterday, and 22 degrees today......sure glad I installed those Heated Grips!

Amen!

[rjmorel]

happy Thanksgiving everyone. rj

[Jay In Milpitas]

Originally Posted by Huck369

Turned cold here the last few days, was 18 Degrees on the ride into work yesterday, and 22 degrees today......sure glad I installed those Heated Grips!

Just wondering Huck, do you also have hand guards? If so, do they help to block the breeze? I've been considering adding them for that, but don't know if they help.

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by Jay In Milpitas

Just wondering Huck, do you also have hand guards? If so, do they help to block the breeze? I've been considering adding them for that, but don't know if they help.

I think Hippo Hands, or a similar product will help more than handguards. Nevertheless, handguards with large spoilers will help more than those without spoilers.

I installed Tusk D-Flex handguards on my RX3.

https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p...lex+handguards



For the winter, at least, I am going to add the optional, large spoilers to my hand guards.

https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p...lex+handguards

[rjmorel]

I can vouch for hand guards helping keep the cold air off your hands and that's one of the main reason I have them on my bikes -cold air and big bugs. rj

[NoVa Rider]

Originally Posted by SpudRider

I think Hippo Hands, or a similar product will help more than handguards.

I can recommend Oxford Rainseal Handlebar muffs, assuming you don't have handguards on the bike and want cold weather protection. They are similar to Hippo Hands but more aerodynamic, less problem with the front of the muff pushing against the brake and clutch levers. They are a good fit on the RX3 and only cost $50.

I got mine when I got the Oxford Touring heated grips. They make a great combination. I am very impressed with these two Oxford products.

[Huck369]

Originally Posted by Jay In Milpitas

Just wondering Huck, do you also have hand guards? If so, do they help to block the breeze? I've been considering adding them for that, but don't know if they help.

I do have hand guards, with spoilers on them, have run like that for years on different bikes....this is the first time I have had heated grips on any of my bikes.....don't know why I waited so long!

[3Speed]

CSC Motorcycles has announced the pricing for the new TT 250 check out the blog,(sorry, I don't know how to cut/paste on my tablet)