New Zongshen RX3 (ZS250GY-3) Dual Sport

[Xtyling]

I could never trade mine in.. It would kill me first.

[thillskier]

AND THAT they do ALSO!! Murder!

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by rjmorel

Looks like only black market availability. Notice no tank badges on bike

I'm betting they removed the Zongshen badge to install their KTN badge.

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by Xtyling

I could never trade mine in.. It would kill me first.

[thillskier]

Plenty of murders by ex'es..for insurance $, or kids custody (and child support $), looks to me, all they are looking to get P A I D !!

[Louis Angel]

Holly crap I want one of those Zongshen RX3 bikes!!!
Cant AFFORD it right now, so I don't feel the least bit bad about ordering the new Lancer today. BUT, I can already see that in my Garage in 3 years!!! WOW THAT IS AWESOME LOOKING!!!!!

[Wolftrax]

Hope the bikes get here soon, chicks on bikes, we're getting desperate.

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by Wolftrax

Hope the bikes get here soon, chicks on bikes, we're getting desperate.

Are you going to switch to a 21-inch front wheel? If not, which of the 18-inch front tires do you like?

[RedSpruce]

Originally Posted by SpudRider

Are you going to switch to a 21-inch front wheel? If not, which of the 18-inch front tires do you like?

I know I'd like to switch to a 21" front wheel. Is it better to buy a new 21" wheel or re-lace the 18" stock wheel to 21"?

[Wolftrax]

Originally Posted by SpudRider

Are you going to switch to a 21-inch front wheel? If not, which of the 18-inch front tires do you like?

I'm going to try my hand at relacing a 21". I had Woody's build one for my Tenere but $600 bucks is a little too much. Will more than likely follow your lead. Would be great to have another hub or wheel to work with. I'll more than likely run a T63 up front and a E07 on the rear.

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by RedSpruce

I know I'd like to switch to a 21" front wheel. Is it better to buy a new 21" wheel or re-lace the 18" stock wheel to 21"?

You need to use the stock hub to build the larger wheel. The brake rotor must fit in the brake caliper on the left fork. The speedometer unit must mate with the hub, and lock to the right fork. The hub must also be the exact width to center itself between the forks. Therefore, unless the maufacturer sells a larger wheel with the same hub, you must order larger custom spokes, and lace a larger rim to the stock hub.

There is a very slight chance the hub from my Zongshen ZS200GY-2, or a standard Chinese hub will fit the RX3 forks. I own two such wheels, and I will test them after the RX3 bikes arrive. However, I'm betting I will need to order longer custom spokes, and lace a new rim to the stock hub. I have done this several times before, so I am familiar with the process.

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by Wolftrax

I'm going to try my hand at relacing a 21". I had Woody's build one for my Tenere but $600 bucks is a little too much. Will more than likely follow your lead. Would be great to have another hub or wheel to work with. I'll more than likely run a T63 up front and a E07 on the rear.

If you don't want to do the job yourself, I will build you a 21-inch wheel for much less than Woody's price. If I sold someone a used rim, I was building custom, 18-inch rear wheels for the Zongshen ZS200GY-2 for less than $300, including shipping in both directions.

If I need to order custom spokes from Buchanan's, I will have them record the specifications with the name Zongshen RX3. Then anyone who wants to build his own wheel can order the custom spokes without needing to repeat the measuring process, et cetera.

I really like the 18-inch, T63 tire for the front wheel. It looks as if it will clear the mud pretty well, yet still handle well on the pavement. However, the problem with mounting these rear tires is the weight. When you put a rear tire on the front wheel, the steering is sluggish, and the unsprung weight of the wheel is very large. A 21-inch front wheel is lighter, quicker to respond, and will definitely surmount off road obstacles much easier than a heavier, 18-inch wheel. In addition, you have a much larger selection of 21-inch tires from which to choose.

[SpudRider]

If I can find the front hub for sale at Taobao, we could order extra hubs from China. Then we could lace domestic, alloy rims with Buchanan's custom spokes to the Taobao hubs. This would allow us to keep the stock, 18-inch front wheel as a spare, instead of dismantling the wheel to use the stock hub to build another custom wheel.

[FTEY]

Originally Posted by spudrider

thanks for joining us. if you have time, please do post photographs of your ktn rs3 from beautiful malaysia.

I own several of the travel trunks shown in the following thread, and i like them a lot. i am going to install one of these large travel trunks on my personal zongshen rx3. Check the links provided by humanbeing to purchase one of these trunks in malaysia.

http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=14279

[Wolftrax]

Originally Posted by SpudRider

If I can find the front hub for sale at Taobao, we could order extra hubs from China. Then we could lace domestic, alloy rims with Buchanan's custom spokes to the Taobao hubs. This would allow us to keep the stock, 18-inch front wheel as a spare, instead of dismantling the wheel to use the stock hub to build another custom wheel.

This was what I was hoping for. Keeping the original and then build a 21" wheel from another hub. I'm tempted to do it my self but may take you up on your offer to build me one.