New Zongshen RX3 (ZS250GY-3) Dual Sport

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by G19Tony

...As for weeds. There is not much yard left. It's all concrete, much to the consternation of my girlfriend. Fortunately, I did all this before we met, so she can't give me crap about it.

That's the way to do it, Tony. Acquire all your possessions and fix your home exactly as you like before SWMBO arrives.

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by CSCDude

Tony (and everyone else):

Just flying back from Canada this morning. Send your photos to me (jberk@cscmotorcycles.com) and I can pretty much guarantee that they'll make the cut for the blog.

Joe,

I assume you traveled north to facilitate the arrival of the RX3 in Canada. Am I correct? If so, how are matters progressing?

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by dieselrider

that's a bummer...doesn't look like they come with SS braided brake lines anymore. That might account for the so, so brakes people have reported. I know on my KLR the SS lines made a massive difference. I'll report more when my bike comes in on Monday.

My bike also arrives on Monday, but I won't be able to pick it up at the shipping dock until either Tuesday or Wednesday. If true, it's too bad about the brake lines. In all fairness, the Chinese probably changed the brake lines without any input from CSC. However, we did receive a lot of really nice design improvements, and extra goodies with these motorcycles.

I haven't seen the SS brake lines at Taobao. I assume Motion Pro, Galfer, or some other company will make custom, SS brake lines. Perhaps CSC will also be offering the SS brake lines for sale?

[oldqwerty]

Originally Posted by fishman10

Dang it. I did not receive a tracking number

I haven't heard a word since my bank showed the deposit leaving my bank account 17 days ago. I guess I'm at the bottom of the stack.

[jimjr21]

Originally Posted by dieselrider

that's a bummer...doesn't look like they come with SS braided brake lines anymore. That might account for the so, so brakes people have reported. I know on my KLR the SS lines made a massive difference. I'll report more when my bike comes in on Monday.

Factory line is black rubber coated with braided steel liner and teflon plastic inner sleeve.
The braid is more coarse than the Russell Stainless Braided line that I had to replace it with on the rear.
Brake pedal feel was improved.
I am going to swap the front and test it as well. But need these massive thunderstorms to leave the area first as can not threshold brake in the rain.

[jimjr21]

Originally Posted by SpudRider

Thank you posting the information, Jim. I appreciate very much your contributions to these forums.

Please know I am not trying to be impolite, but I must ask. Do you have these items in your possession, and have you actually weighed them, or are you quoting another source?

I had 4 bikes delivered Thursday.
Have 3 assembled
1 has over 100 miles so far. I will give setup and riding information later as I work the bugs out of all the assemblies.

Weights tested on platform shipping scale.

I can understand your desire to seek accurate information. I don't mind the inquiry.

[jimjr21]

Initial build items.
Check ALL the bolts for tightness. Repeat ALL the bolts.
Check header to rear brake line clearance
Check evaporation system tube to header clearance (below battery behind main frame)
Check drive chain slack.
Tighten throttle cable slack
Check oil level all 4 bikes about 100cc low from factory.

Build quality of components is very good. Fit of parts is not bad but could be tightened up just a little for higher quality. Easy to assemble and work on.

[G19Tony]

Originally Posted by SpudRider

That's the way to do it, Tony. Acquire all your possessions and fix your home exactly as you like before SWMBO arrives.

That's right! I told her the other day that I got all my toys before I started looking for a GF. She says, "Yea, right. Like you strategically planned it" Little does she know. I did.

[G19Tony]

Originally Posted by jimjr21

My full year full coverage is about $65 a year. Same coverage I have on all my bikes. Took about 5 minutes to get coverage with cards through my American Family agent.

For reference my Ducati runs $135/ year.

I contacted American Family about a quote for the BMW,Honda and the RX3. We'll see what they come up with.

[jimjr21]

Initial ride report at just over 100 miles.

It has been a while since I was on a street bike with such low power. Power was sufficient to run 65-70 on highway two-up and keep up with flow or pass traffic.
Sound is very nice. I was very surprised. It is not quiet or anemic. Nice and throaty.
Passenger had buzzing of foot pegs but for me feet, hands and seat were all noticeable but not an issue.
Mirrors are too convex for my taste.
Wind protection was excellent. Windscreen moves air around body nicely. 5'8" rider with long torso.
Easy 1 foot flat or balls of both feet. 29" inseam.
Brakes are still bedding in but provide adequate power and feel.
Stock tires are smooth on road and provide plenty of stop and corner grip. Low noise. No off road testing yet.
After riding custom seats for years the seat is comfortable shape but a bit hard.
All controls feel very nice and are positioned intuitively.
Gearbox is great on upshift. A little notchy on downshift.
Neutral is difficult to find on a roll to a stop. Easy to find at a complete stop.
One false neutral when testing to see how lightly I can operate lever and still change. It is really low pressure to make this happen and without full lever motion.
EFI is really well sorted. From idle on up no hiccups or dead spots. Only issue I have is my idle needs to be raised. It is set to about 1,200 and engine dies. Should be 1,500. I will adjust and test more.
Suspension in stock setting was a bit soft in rear 2 up and a bit firm 1 up. Will have to adjust to find happy settings for me.
Front suspension was a bit soft 1 up for strictly road but as an ADV bike will be a nice mix for off-road use.

Can not wait to get more miles on the bike.

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by jimjr21

Full wet weight of bare motorcycle 363lbs.

USA equipped crash bars, mounts, and luggage 45lbs

CSC made leave on center stand 4.5lbs

6 LED lights pair 4.0lbs

Originally Posted by jimjr21

I had 4 bikes delivered Thursday.
Have 3 assembled
1 has over 100 miles so far. I will give setup and riding information later as I work the bugs out of all the assemblies.

Weights tested on platform shipping scale.

I can understand your desire to seek accurate information. I don't mind the inquiry.

Thank you very much for your diligent work, and your helpfulness in reporting this information.

You list the full wet weight of the bare motorcycle as 363 pounds. Does that 'bare weight' include the engine guards and luggage?

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by jimjr21

Initial build items.
Check ALL the bolts for tightness. Repeat ALL the bolts.
Check header to rear brake line clearance
Check evaporation system tube to header clearance (below battery behind main frame)
Check drive chain slack.
Tighten throttle cable slack
Check oil level all 4 bikes about 100cc low from factory.

Build quality of components is very good. Fit of parts is not bad but could be tightened up just a little for higher quality. Easy to assemble and work on.

Once again, thank you for posting the excellent information.

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by jimjr21

Initial ride report at just over 100 miles.

It has been a while since I was on a street bike with such low power. Power was sufficient to run 65-70 on highway two-up and keep up with flow or pass traffic.
Sound is very nice. I was very surprised. It is not quiet or anemic. Nice and throaty.
Passenger had buzzing of foot pegs but for me feet, hands and seat were all noticeable but not an issue.
Mirrors are too convex for my taste.
Wind protection was excellent. Windscreen moves air around body nicely. 5'8" rider with long torso.
Easy 1 foot flat or balls of both feet. 29" inseam.
Brakes are still bedding in but provide adequate power and feel.
Stock tires are smooth on road and provide plenty of stop and corner grip. Low noise. No off road testing yet.
After riding custom seats for years the seat is comfortable shape but a bit hard.
All controls feel very nice and are positioned intuitively.
Gearbox is great on upshift. A little notchy on downshift.
Neutral is difficult to find on a roll to a stop. Easy to find at a complete stop.
One false neutral when testing to see how lightly I can operate lever and still change. It is really low pressure to make this happen and without full lever motion.
EFI is really well sorted. From idle on up no hiccups or dead spots. Only issue I have is my idle needs to be raised. It is set to about 1,200 and engine dies. Should be 1,500. I will adjust and test more.
Suspension in stock setting was a bit soft in rear 2 up and a bit firm 1 up. Will have to adjust to find happy settings for me.
Front suspension was a bit soft 1 up for strictly road but as an ADV bike will be a nice mix for off-road use.

Can not wait to get more miles on the bike.

That is excellent, detailed information. Thanks for posting it.

[G19Tony]

The Wolfman Enduro Tank bags fits perfectly. It seems right sized for the tank. I'm sure the other models will fit just as well.



In deference to the lawyers, I put a safety sticker on the windshield.

[SpudRider]

Tony,

I see you replaced one of the handlebar bolts with a knob/bolt. What is that knob/bolt, and what is its purpose?