New Zongshen RX3 (ZS250GY-3) Dual Sport

[Weldangrind]

If you need any more information, you're too anal.

I noticed that the vent tube was referenced, and a comment was made that a teaspoon of gasoline collects in the tube.

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

I noticed that the vent tube was referenced, and a comment was made that a teaspoon of gasoline collects in the tube.

That was his presumption, but I'm sure he didn't test it.

[AZRider]

Informative video and great guest commentators, wait, the first one was me!

[ElectricCircus]

Originally Posted by AZRider

Informative video and great guest commentators, wait, the first one was me!

A solid answer about the quality of the bike.

[Weldangrind]

Originally Posted by AZRider

Informative video and great guest commentators, wait, the first one was me!

I was going to ask that very question, George. Thanks for your input on the video.

[LordRad]

Just finished reading the chinamotor review, found it quite interesting, now what seriously got my attention was the last bit, is it true that a 450 RX3 is on the works? because that would definitely be the only bike I'd need.

Also on a side note, does any1 have idea on what's the weight of the aluminum cases plus mounting hardware? need to run some numbers to see if its viable to buy a set on taobao

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by LordRad

Just finished reading the chinamotor review, found it quite interesting, now what seriously got my attention was the last bit, is it true that a 450 RX3 is on the works? because that would definitely be the only bike I'd need.

Also on a side note, does any1 have idea on what's the weight of the aluminum cases plus mounting hardware? need to run some numbers to see if its viable to buy a set on taobao

Other than rumors, I don't have any knowledge of a 450cc RX3 being developed. If such a bike is actually being developed, I don't think we will see it being manufactured very soon.

I'm sure the shipping costs for the aluminum panniers would be quite high. I think it is probably best to purchase the Tourfella luggage from CSC. Besides the comparable cost, the items will arrive faster from CSC, and you will be covered regarding shipping damage, and defective merchandise. Trying to file a claim with Taobao would be much more difficult, if not impossible.

Besides the Tourfella luggage, you can also purchase Tusk panniers in two different sizes. One could purchase the luggage racks from Taobao to mount these panniers, or other panniers.

https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p...6153509&ref=cj

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by katflap

Good video

I once cut my dogs hair and it wound up looking something like this but no where near as neat

Here is the video which inspired the avatar of ElectricCircus.

[SpudRider]

Indeed, you did a great job, George.

[SpudRider]

Here is the luggage mounting kit for sale on eBay.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mounting-Kit...3D321806206933



Here is a link to the Pelican 1430 case.

http://www.nalpak.com/Pelican-1430?c...FU2RfgodwzkIxg

Here are some photographs of the Pelican 1430 cases mounted on motorcycles.

[DanKearney]

Originally Posted by SpudRider

Here is the luggage mounting kit for sale on eBay.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mounting-Kit...3D321806206933

Thanks for that link. I followed it to their web shop at http://www.coyotetrips.com/

And picked up some of these:



Reasonably priced.

Cheers,

Dan K.

[katflap]

There are a few of us who have experienced rising oil levels.
For me it had been much more noticable during the winter months.

I wondered if perhaps the oil wasn't getting hot enough to effectively evaporate the water/fuel contaminents.
Expecially as my bike is quite often only used for a 30 minute ride to work and 30 minutes home.

Had a dig on the internet and found this

Though I can't verify that any of this is true , it says 85 C - 90.5 C (185F - 195F) is the ideal coolant temperature for contaminants to evaporate, Though it probably starts to evaporate bellow these temperatures.

I wanted to record actual coolant temp. compared with the LCD bars indicated on the speedo

Using the PCHUD diagnostic software i tried to discover the coolant temperature of the bike.

PCHUD records the engine/cylinder head temperature and the coolant temperature. Whilst testing, it became noticeable that the coolant temp reading was unreliable for this test, giving different temps each time i tested.

The engine temp reading was more stable and also showed the correct temperature of 82 C when the cooling fans kicked in.

So using the engine temp reading the results were.

LCD BARS------------- TEMP (deg C)

1 ------------------------ 33
2 -------------------------51
3 -------------------------78

Now the summer is all but over and the outside temperature is dropping it maybe an idea to make sure your bikes temperature hits 3 bars at some point in your ride
so in theory bringing your oil temperature Somewhere near 88 C (190 F).
Especially if you notice a drop in the amount of water/fuel collected in the oil separator tube.
This is just my opinion so could be complete rubbish but it certainly wont hurt

(more info off the net)

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by DanKearney

Thanks for that link. I followed it to their web shop at http://www.coyotetrips.com/

And picked up some of these:



Reasonably priced.

Cheers,

Dan K.

You're welcome. Coyotetrips has a lot of nice goodies at their website.

[SpudRider]

Here is a video review of the Pelican 1430 case.

[SpudRider]

Kat,

Please excuse me, but I've got to ask. What method are you using to check the oil level?