New Zongshen RX3 (ZS250GY-3) Dual Sport

[pismocycleguy]

Does the CSC RX3 have threaded holes on the swing arm for mounting spools so that a track stand can be used to lift the rear wheel for maintenance?

[rtking]

Originally Posted by pismocycleguy

Does the CSC RX3 have threaded holes on the swing arm for mounting spools so that a track stand can be used to lift the rear wheel for maintenance?

Hi Pismocycleguy,

I don't believe the swing arms on the RX-3 has threaded holes for spools. But for not a lot of money, this Harbor Freight swing arm stand should be able to work well for any kind of service requiring lifting the rear wheel:

http://www.harborfreight.com/motorcy...ear-stand.html

[detours]

Originally Posted by rtking

Hi Pismocycleguy,

I don't believe the swing arms on the RX-3 has threaded holes for spools. But for not a lot of money, this Harbor Freight swing arm stand should be able to work well for any kind of service requiring lifting the rear wheel:

http://www.harborfreight.com/motorcy...ear-stand.html

I have the HF stand too. It's working great and the swingarm cradles are very strong and stable.

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by pismocycleguy

Does the CSC RX3 have threaded holes on the swing arm for mounting spools so that a track stand can be used to lift the rear wheel for maintenance?

No, the swingarm doesn't have threaded holes. However, I use my T-Rex swingarm stand to lift the rear wheel. I use this swingarm stand on all my bikes; I like it a lot. I review this swingarm stand at the following link.

http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=5146

[pismocycleguy]

Originally Posted by SpudRider

No, the swingarm doesn't have threaded holes. However, I use my T-Rex swingarm stand to lift the rear wheel. I use this swingarm stand on all my bikes; I like it a lot. I review this swingarm stand at the following link.

http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=5146

I used a stand like this with my 2012 KLR650 and had a hard time keeping the bike from slipping off those little rubber pegs on the track stand. Had to catch the bike numerous times as it was about to topple over, especially when I was trying to remove a stubborn faster or high torque bolt. And the KLR was a lot heavier than most China Bikes.
On my previous bikes, with spools, never had close calls with tip overs and slip offs.
But thanks for the information.

[SpudRider]

The internet is filled with trolls. They usually don't last very long here. We have a nice group of friendly, helpful people at China Riders.

[Weldangrind]

X3 on the HF stand. I've been using mine for a couple of years now.

[MattyBoy1976]

Here's one I haven't come across so far-my license plate light housing disappeared somewhere on the eastern plains of Colorado yesterday! I emailed this pic to the service department at CSC yesterday, and haven't heard back as of tonight. I'll give them a call tomorrow if I don't hear from them. Not a huge deal, but y'all might want to check yours!

[Jay In Milpitas]

Good catch, Matty.

[Lee R]

*checks fasteners*

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by MattyBoy1976

Here's one I haven't come across so far-my license plate light housing disappeared somewhere on the eastern plains of Colorado yesterday! I emailed this pic to the service department at CSC yesterday, and haven't heard back as of tonight. I'll give them a call tomorrow if I don't hear from them. Not a huge deal, but y'all might want to check yours!

I'm surprised that cover has three attachment holes at the bottom, but none at the top. To remove the cover I assume you must grab it, bend it down, and pull it off.

It might not be a bad idea to drill a hole in the top of the cover and the fender, and attach the top of the cover to the fender with a black zip tie.

[MattyBoy1976]

Originally Posted by SpudRider

I'm surprised that cover has three attachment holes at the bottom, but none at the top. To remove the cover I assume you must grab it, bend it down, and pull it off.

It might not be a bad idea to drill a hole in the top of the cover and the fender, and attach the top of the cover to the fender with a black zip tie.

Not a bad idea...I'm not even sure how the housing is supposed to be attached, as there are no threads anywhere to be seen in any of the three holes. Surprisingly, I have not yet got an email back from anyone at CSC. I was going to call them today, but I went for a ride instead

[CSCDude]

Originally Posted by MattyBoy1976

Not a bad idea...I'm not even sure how the housing is supposed to be attached, as there are no threads anywhere to be seen in any of the three holes. Surprisingly, I have not yet got an email back from anyone at CSC. I was going to call them today, but I went for a ride instead

I'm sorry this happened (the lack of response to your email). The guys are usually pretty good about getting back to people. Please call us (909 445 0900) or shoot us another email and we'll respond. I'm not sure what you're asking because I haven't found the original post. We'll get you an answer.

[peperino]

It's the keyboard anonimity, those folks probably would never tell you those kind of things in person. They have fun that way it seems

[keithmaine]

I have found even on the TW200 forum (which I am sad to see) the "China made" hate or dislike if you will, you know it is made in China it must be junk. Or you hear the snotty comment it is not a BMW or a Tiger etc. Well it is not a $20,000 dollar bike either. People put down it's power but again it is not a 1200cc bike. It is odd no one seems to compare apples to apples. I like to be fair if they compared it to a Honda CRF250L or the likes they would find more balanced ground even though there is no other bike really in the RX3s class.