What Did You Do to Your RX3 Today? - Page 16

2LZ · 07-10-2016, 10:28 AM

The hand guards arrived today.

I know these are more light duty than others prefer but I'm personally not out to do Dakar or outback Alaska anytime soon. I'm far more interested in blocking the array of dragonflies and huge carpenter bees we have here, along with the occasional brush from trail riding or dirt roads.

I have these on about everything and they are inexpensive, easy to install, come complete, and so far they've done what I want them to.

I was going to gamble and order the blue insets and lettering to match the striping....but what would the odds of a perfect match be? Slim to none???

Bar end sliders are next.

dpl096 · 07-10-2016, 11:42 AM

Love the handguards

Are those the new longer bars or the stock?

BlackBike · 07-10-2016, 12:05 PM

2LZ.. man that looks good. Could you paint insets blue yourself? I assume you are talking about the black lettering and the lattice portions. Still it looks neat. Might not work, may be too farmer John looking after you finish.

2LZ · 07-10-2016, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by dpl096

Love the handguards

Are those the new longer bars or the stock?

Thanks! Those are just the stock '15 bars with risers.

dpl096 · 07-10-2016, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 2LZ

Thanks! Those are just the stock '15 bars with risers.

do you mind shooting some pics of the installation brackets ... I'm considering ordering a set. I'm not all that thrilled with the CSC set.

2LZ · 07-10-2016, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by dpl096

do you mind shooting some pics of the installation brackets ... I'm considering ordering a set. I'm not all that thrilled with the CSC set.

Hey dpl096! Ran out to the garage and got a shot from the backside. Like I say, they're "light duty". If you're going to be going off cliffs, riding deep dried up river beds full of boulders, or hammering oak trees at 60mph, these aren't for you....but they do block bugs and brush. I've had them on my X-Moto for years and they've worked great for the brush and stuff I've hit on my property and elsewhere. I wanted something for a trail bike that was light and nimble and these fit the bill.

It's just one mount arm (all hardware included) that's kinda flexible. I have yet to snap one out of the four pair I have. Probably why I keep ordering them...but again, I'm no Spring Chicken and don't do the things or ride like I used to.......

detours · 07-10-2016, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by TheycallmeD

Installed the genssi LED headlight on mine today. World of difference, loving it.

Aren't they bright? The low beams out a ton of light to the sides too. Really lights up the shoulder.

TheycallmeD · 07-11-2016, 12:04 AM

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Aren't they bright? The low beams out a ton of light to the sides too. Really lights up the shoulder.

Yes!
I also installed the Tusk D-flex handguards today.

"D"

madsocial · 07-11-2016, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by 2LZ

It's just one mount arm (all hardware included) that's kinda flexible. I have yet to snap one out of the four pair I have. Probably why I keep ordering them...but again, I'm no Spring Chicken and don't do the things or ride like I used to.......

The Acerbis stuff is really good. Great quality. Even though it is a one point mount, the plastic is tougher than the one CSC offers. Which is really a Moose Racing handguard rebranded.

madsocial · 07-11-2016, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by TheycallmeD

Installed the genssi LED headlight on mine today. World of difference, loving it.

"D"

which led setup did you install?

dpl096 · 07-11-2016, 08:24 AM

2LZ ... Thanx for the photo! I more interested in a windbreak for my hands than anything. Do you mind posting a link to the model and where you bought them?

2LZ · 07-11-2016, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by dpl096

2LZ ... Thanx for the photo! I more interested in a windbreak for my hands than anything. Do you mind posting a link to the model and where you bought them?

Not at all!
The thing I do like about the one piece mount over the more super-heavy duty models (since I'm not doing Dakar) is the fact that they are flexible and do bend with impacting shrubs, etc... They do the forgiving instead of pushing the bars. They flex and you keep going straight. For what I need, that's just fine. As you can see, they come in a bunch of color options too.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

AdventureDad · 07-11-2016, 06:50 PM

Rode it! Now that I can walk and ride again, put a couple hundred miles on. Keeping it below 5k is tough as that's about 48-50 mph...but that's ok. I can't believe how smooth the engine is for a thumper. Wow. Thankfully I've had no issues so far. Brakes bedded in nicely and all is well. I did change my oil at 80 miles or so. No shavings noted, just some sludge on the drain plug. I'm really liking this thing.

TheycallmeD · 07-12-2016, 12:16 AM

Installed some LED touch lights in my cases today.

Going for a ride up to Flagstaff tomorrow by way of Mormon Lake about 2 hours North

madsocial · 07-12-2016, 08:03 AM

TheycallmeD,

Nice job with those led luggage lights. When you are out in the middle of nowhere they come handy for sure.

Safe travels! It's a great ride. Been through there myself.

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2LZ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Volcano, Ca Posts: 7,080	Acerbis Hand Guards The hand guards arrived today. I know these are more light duty than others prefer but I'm personally not out to do Dakar or outback Alaska anytime soon. I'm far more interested in blocking the array of dragonflies and huge carpenter bees we have here, along with the occasional brush from trail riding or dirt roads. I have these on about everything and they are inexpensive, easy to install, come complete, and so far they've done what I want them to. I was going to gamble and order the blue insets and lettering to match the striping....but what would the odds of a perfect match be? Slim to none??? Bar end sliders are next. __________________ "Light a fire for a man, and you heat him for a day. Light a man on fire, and you heat him for the rest of his life." 2007 Suzuki DRZ400S (SM convert) 2009 Q Link XP 200 1967 BSA B25 250cc Starfire 2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2023 Royal Enfield Scram 411 1948 Royal Enfield Model G 350 Last edited by 2LZ; 03-27-2017 at 05:08 PM.
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07-10-2016, 11:42 AM	#227
dpl096 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: East Central Hellinois Posts: 1,344	Love the handguards Are those the new longer bars or the stock? __________________ ************************************************ * " Time you enjoy wasting, is not wasted." - John Lennon “I predict future happiness for Americans, if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them.” ― Thomas Jefferson "If you don't know where you're going any road will take you there" ....George Harrison song
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07-10-2016, 12:05 PM	#228
BlackBike Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: George West, Texas Posts: 4,097	2LZ.. man that looks good. Could you paint insets blue yourself? I assume you are talking about the black lettering and the lattice portions. Still it looks neat. Might not work, may be too farmer John looking after you finish. __________________ ***************************************** 2015 Bashan"Blaze" BS250GY-31 (DB-07K-250) GONE 2017 Suzuki V Strom 650 XT "We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid." ~Benjamin Franklin~
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07-11-2016, 08:24 AM	#236
dpl096 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: East Central Hellinois Posts: 1,344	2LZ ... Thanx for the photo! I more interested in a windbreak for my hands than anything. Do you mind posting a link to the model and where you bought them? __________________ ************************************************ * " Time you enjoy wasting, is not wasted." - John Lennon “I predict future happiness for Americans, if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them.” ― Thomas Jefferson "If you don't know where you're going any road will take you there" ....George Harrison song
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07-11-2016, 06:50 PM	#238
AdventureDad Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 253	Rode it! Now that I can walk and ride again, put a couple hundred miles on. Keeping it below 5k is tough as that's about 48-50 mph...but that's ok. I can't believe how smooth the engine is for a thumper. Wow. Thankfully I've had no issues so far. Brakes bedded in nicely and all is well. I did change my oil at 80 miles or so. No shavings noted, just some sludge on the drain plug. I'm really liking this thing. Last edited by AdventureDad; 07-11-2016 at 10:40 PM.
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07-12-2016, 12:16 AM	#239
TheycallmeD Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Payson, AZ Posts: 29	Installed some LED touch lights in my cases today. Going for a ride up to Flagstaff tomorrow by way of Mormon Lake about 2 hours North __________________ "D" 2007 Suzuki Burgman 400 2016 Zongshen CSC Cyclone RX3 2008 Arctic Cat 700 trv
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07-12-2016, 08:03 AM	#240
madsocial Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Maryland Posts: 213	TheycallmeD, Nice job with those led luggage lights. When you are out in the middle of nowhere they come handy for sure. Safe travels! It's a great ride. Been through there myself. __________________ Cheers! Rania aka madsocial 2016 Zongshen RX3 (CSC Cyclone) Pay it Forward!
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