New Zongshen RX3 (ZS250GY-3) Dual Sport - Page 316

rjmorel · 01-01-2016, 03:42 PM

Thank you , Thank you Spuds, I'll go give it a wack right now . I was thinking of taking off the air cleaner boot but it's not real easy in the cold, rj

rjmorel · 01-01-2016, 05:06 PM

Original shock is out and new shock won't go in because when I measure across the top shock eye bushings the Progressive bushings are .040 wider. So I'm at my shop now remedying that. When I installed my CSC center stand it was to wide also by about .040. Maybe my bike run was built to different dimensions then later/earlier ones? Don't know. All fixable stuff ,just time consuming. Or maybe its so frosty freezy here everything has shrunk up .040?
For others installing the Progressive shock. It would be a help to have another person on the LH side of bike to kinda scrunch down the air filter boot with a dull something as you push/pound out the bolt from the RH side. I did mine by myself and had to go back and forth as the bolt dug into the boot and started peeling off material from the boot even after greasing up where the bolt head contacted the boot. rj

SpudRider · 01-01-2016, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by rjmorel

Original shock is out and new shock won't go in because when I measure across the top shock eye bushings the Progressive bushings are .040 wider. So I'm at my shop now remedying that. When I installed my CSC center stand it was to wide also by about .040. Maybe my bike run was built to different dimensions then later/earlier ones? Don't know. All fixable stuff ,just time consuming. Or maybe its so frosty freezy here everything has shrunk up .040?
For others installing the Progressive shock. It would be a help to have another person on the LH side of bike to kinda scrunch down the air filter boot with a dull something as you push/pound out the bolt from the RH side. I did mine by myself and had to go back and forth as the bolt dug into the boot and started peeling off material from the boot even after greasing up where the bolt head contacted the boot. rj

You don't need to machine the bushings. I just tapped the shock mount farther apart with a punch and hammer.

The cold was your problem. I didn't damage the manifold of the air box in the slightest. However, I installed my shock when the temperature was 60 degrees Fahrenheit.

rjmorel · 01-01-2016, 07:57 PM

All back together now and the wait till it warms up enough to take it for a ride.
Suppose to get down to 15 deg tonight.
Have to curl up with Clement Salvadori's latest book and hibernate I guess.

Spud "The cold was your problem. I didn't damage the manifold of the air box in the slightest. However, I installed my shock when the temperature was 60 degrees Fahrenheit. "

Aint that the way it goes? I usually do things the hard way first and afterwards learn the easy way from you guys

rj

detours · 01-01-2016, 11:42 PM

These are good tips! I got my progressive shock yesterday and I'm taking notes for when I do my install. It's been below freezing in Denver so not sure when I'll get to install it.

rjmorel · 01-02-2016, 12:07 AM

is there a way to change from Greenwich Mean Time to Pacific time on here so when I look at the Zongshen RX3 forum it would be in Pacific time ? I get discombuberated when I see the times and they say yesterday and my day isn't half over. rj

SpudRider · 01-02-2016, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by rjmorel

is there a way to change from Greenwich Mean Time to Pacific time on here so when I look at the Zongshen RX3 forum it would be in Pacific time ? I get discombuberated when I see the times and they say yesterday and my day isn't half over. rj

Yes, you can choose the time settings in your control panel.

Once in the control panel, go to 'Settings and Options.' Choose 'Edit Options.' Under 'Date and Time Options,' choose the correct time zone.

rjmorel · 01-02-2016, 01:40 AM

Thanks Spud , didn't even know we had a control panel. I've only really looked at RX3 and ride report forums. Time to go explore on here I think, rj

SpudRider · 01-02-2016, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by rjmorel

Thanks Spud , didn't even know we had a control panel. I've only really looked at RX3 and ride report forums. Time to go explore on here I think, rj

You're welcome.

While you are in the control panel, add a nice avatar for yourself.

SpudRider · 01-02-2016, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by rjmorel

Thanks Spud , didn't even know we had a control panel. I've only really looked at RX3 and ride report forums. Time to go explore on here I think, rj

The User Control Panel is the 'UserCP' link, which is the leftmost link, in white letters, located just below the main banner of every webpage.

Weldangrind · 01-02-2016, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by rjmorel

Time to go explore on here I think, rj

Indeed. There's a ton of fun stuff on these forums.

Jay In Milpitas · 01-02-2016, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by SpudRider

You're welcome.

While you are in the control panel, add a nice avatar for yourself.

There are options? I just don't know what my limits are. I keep wondering if I should upgrade from Windows 98, just not sure what's compatible with this Commodore64. Suggestions from the tech savvy?

SpudRider · 01-02-2016, 02:21 PM

Personally, I never would have left Windows 98, except Bill Gates forced my hand.

SpudRider · 01-02-2016, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by rjmorel

All back together now and the wait till it warms up enough to take it for a ride.
Suppose to get down to 15 deg tonight.
Have to curl up with Clement Salvadori's latest book and hibernate I guess.

Spud "The cold was your problem. I didn't damage the manifold of the air box in the slightest. However, I installed my shock when the temperature was 60 degrees Fahrenheit. "

Aint that the way it goes? I usually do things the hard way first and afterwards learn the easy way from you guys

rj

If someone installs the Progressive shock absorber in cold weather, he can heat the manifold of the air box with a hair dryer.

I'm betting the extra heat will make the plastic more pliable, and facilitate the removal of the top shock bolt.

P.S. I like your new avatar, Rob.

rjmorel · 01-02-2016, 03:03 PM

I tried Win 10 and it screwed up my email. Can receive emails but can't sent them out. They go into oblivion . None make it into my Sent folder. Uninstalled it next day, still have email problem. If the Chinese can build an RX3, why can't MS get it right?
Good suggestion Spud for using a hair dryer. My air boot was pretty stiff almost like hard plastic with just a skosh of flex. rj

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rjmorel Join Date: May 2007 Location: Warshington Posts: 928	Thank you , Thank you Spuds, I'll go give it a wack right now . I was thinking of taking off the air cleaner boot but it's not real easy in the cold, rj __________________ Live Zong, and Prosper
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01-01-2016, 05:06 PM	#4727
rjmorel Join Date: May 2007 Location: Warshington Posts: 928	Original shock is out and new shock won't go in because when I measure across the top shock eye bushings the Progressive bushings are .040 wider. So I'm at my shop now remedying that. When I installed my CSC center stand it was to wide also by about .040. Maybe my bike run was built to different dimensions then later/earlier ones? Don't know. All fixable stuff ,just time consuming. Or maybe its so frosty freezy here everything has shrunk up .040? For others installing the Progressive shock. It would be a help to have another person on the LH side of bike to kinda scrunch down the air filter boot with a dull something as you push/pound out the bolt from the RH side. I did mine by myself and had to go back and forth as the bolt dug into the boot and started peeling off material from the boot even after greasing up where the bolt head contacted the boot. rj __________________ Live Zong, and Prosper
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01-01-2016, 07:57 PM	#4729
rjmorel Join Date: May 2007 Location: Warshington Posts: 928	All back together now and the wait till it warms up enough to take it for a ride. Suppose to get down to 15 deg tonight. Have to curl up with Clement Salvadori's latest book and hibernate I guess. Spud "The cold was your problem. I didn't damage the manifold of the air box in the slightest. However, I installed my shock when the temperature was 60 degrees Fahrenheit. " Aint that the way it goes? I usually do things the hard way first and afterwards learn the easy way from you guys rj __________________ Live Zong, and Prosper
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detours Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Arvada, CO Posts: 1,004	These are good tips! I got my progressive shock yesterday and I'm taking notes for when I do my install. It's been below freezing in Denver so not sure when I'll get to install it. __________________ Red 5 standing by! 2015 CSC red RX3 with 19" front wheel, Shinko 804/805, skid plate, tall seat, 13T/45T sprockets, progressive shock, Winyoochanok windshield, GENSSI LED headlight, SW-Motech tankbag, Shorai Lithium battery 2014 Ural Patrol
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01-02-2016, 12:07 AM	#4731
rjmorel Join Date: May 2007 Location: Warshington Posts: 928	is there a way to change from Greenwich Mean Time to Pacific time on here so when I look at the Zongshen RX3 forum it would be in Pacific time ? I get discombuberated when I see the times and they say yesterday and my day isn't half over. rj __________________ Live Zong, and Prosper
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01-02-2016, 01:40 AM	#4733
rjmorel Join Date: May 2007 Location: Warshington Posts: 928	Thanks Spud , didn't even know we had a control panel. I've only really looked at RX3 and ride report forums. Time to go explore on here I think, rj __________________ Live Zong, and Prosper
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01-02-2016, 02:21 PM	#4738
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Personally, I never would have left Windows 98, except Bill Gates forced my hand. __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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01-02-2016, 03:03 PM	#4740
rjmorel Join Date: May 2007 Location: Warshington Posts: 928	I tried Win 10 and it screwed up my email. Can receive emails but can't sent them out. They go into oblivion . None make it into my Sent folder. Uninstalled it next day, still have email problem. If the Chinese can build an RX3, why can't MS get it right? Good suggestion Spud for using a hair dryer. My air boot was pretty stiff almost like hard plastic with just a skosh of flex. rj __________________ Live Zong, and Prosper
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