New Zongshen RX3 (ZS250GY-3) Dual Sport - Page 274

detours · 05-24-2016, 11:39 PM

Congrats, SC! And nice save!

2LZ · 05-25-2016, 11:51 AM

Congrats on the new bike!...and that did sound like an adventure unloading it.
To me, mounting the outer bolts/nuts on the windshield was more frustrating than expected, unless I missed the obvious in my haste.

Juanro · 05-25-2016, 11:57 AM

Remove the headlight (just unbolt the two sides allens) and it's a breeze, much simpler than trying to squeeze your fingers and tools in there

2LZ · 05-25-2016, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Juanro

Remove the headlight (just unbolt the two sides allens) and it's a breeze, much simpler than trying to squeeze your fingers and tools in there

Ah yes. Of course, I just put the headlight back in after trouble shooting the blinker and having the whole contraption on my workbench. Slow learner......
Thanks for the heads-up!

SC RX3 2016 · 05-26-2016, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Juanro

Remove the headlight (just unbolt the two sides allens) and it's a breeze, much simpler than trying to squeeze your fingers and tools in there

Thanks for the advice on the windshield bolts. I was in such a hurry to fire up my new toy that I just left those pesky outside bolts off the windshield until later.

willy dog · 05-26-2016, 09:03 AM

I have giant yeti hands just stick the nut on one finger with tape or a dab of grease then you can start the threads and your good to go windshield done

madsocial · 05-26-2016, 09:49 PM

SC RX3 2016 ,

Congrats on your bike. The Red is so sharp!!!!! I love it. I bought the Orange one.

pyoungbl · 05-29-2016, 11:01 AM

Here's a tiny yet bright LED light that draws power from a USB port. I'm thinking this will be part of my tool kit for those times I need a light to work on the bike. Oh, and they are CHEAP!
http://www.amazon.com/Soshine-Dimmer...dimmer+soshine

rtking · 05-30-2016, 12:37 PM

ook the RX3 out for an early morning ride to Silverado Canyon. (First RX3 to Silverado Canyon?) Unfortunately the trail head leading to Santiago Peak was closed, but I rode around some of the roads at the bottom of the canyon. I got into some deep gravel and that got a little sketchy. Thankfully the RX3 is light and balanced, so easy to keep upright.

I forgot to reset the trip display on the Garmin Nuvi, but the top speed for the day was 81.8 mph (GPS measured.) This was sitting full upright (no tuck), and flat out at near-sea level and on a flat highway. I'm running a 42 tooth rear gear which drops the RPMs below redline at top speed. The stock gearing (44T rear sprocket) took me beyond redline, but I achieved an 84.1 mph top speed. Different day, different conditions, but that not withstanding, I'd prefer to stay out of redline.

At the Maple Springs trail head in Silverado Canyon

At the entrance to Silverado Canyon Road

My Top Speed for the day

FastDoc · 06-02-2016, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by rtking

ook the RX3 out for an early morning ride to Silverado Canyon. (First RX3 to Silverado Canyon?) Unfortunately the trail head leading to Santiago Peak was closed, but I rode around some of the roads at the bottom of the canyon. I got into some deep gravel and that got a little sketchy. Thankfully the RX3 is light and balanced, so easy to keep upright.

I forgot to reset the trip display on the Garmin Nuvi, but the top speed for the day was 81.8 mph (GPS measured.) This was sitting full upright (no tuck), and flat out at near-sea level and on a flat highway. I'm running a 42 tooth rear gear which drops the RPMs below redline at top speed. The stock gearing (44T rear sprocket) took me beyond redline, but I achieved an 84.1 mph top speed. Different day, different conditions, but that not withstanding, I'd prefer to stay out of redline.

At the Maple Springs trail head in Silverado Canyon

At the entrance to Silverado Canyon Road

My Top Speed for the day

Looks like a great ride! 82 is really moving on a 250, especially with the added drag of saddlebags and being upright. My DRZ400S wouldn't run a lot faster than that. Nice bike!

CSaddict · 06-02-2016, 11:24 AM

My rx3 with the new engine also shifts notchy. BorderBorder line terrible.

dpl096 · 06-02-2016, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by CSaddict

My rx3 with the new engine also shifts notchy. BorderBorder line terrible.

My 2016 shifting, with only 160 miles mind you, is notchy as well but I'm confident if will smooth out with use and trying different oils as I go. The overall performance on the tranny is great .....especially with the 13T switch.

2LZ · 06-02-2016, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by dpl096

My 2016 shifting, with only 160 miles mind you, is notchy as well but I'm confident if will smooth out with use and trying different oils as I go. The overall performance on the tranny is great .....especially with the 13T switch.

I have no complaints about my 2015 and it only has 120 on it. I can even find neutral most of the time from 1st. I guess I'm just used to big gear boxes from big displacement bikes that go "WHAM!" when you put them in gear.

Juanro · 06-13-2016, 06:39 PM

[youtube]601NOplEch8[/youtube]

Last sunday's ride resume.

dpl096 · 06-17-2016, 10:01 AM

Good video ... if you want to skip the ceremonial pomp and whatnot jump to around the 5 minute mark ....

05-24-2016, 11:39 PM	#1
detours Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Arvada, CO Posts: 1,004	Congrats, SC! And nice save! __________________ 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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05-25-2016, 11:51 AM	#2
2LZ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Volcano, Ca Posts: 7,084	Congrats on the new bike!...and that did sound like an adventure unloading it. To me, mounting the outer bolts/nuts on the windshield was more frustrating than expected, unless I missed the obvious in my haste. __________________ "Light a fire for a man, and you heat him for a day. Light a man on fire, and you heat him for the rest of his life." 2007 Suzuki DRZ400S (SM convert) 2009 Q Link XP 200 1967 BSA B25 250cc Starfire 2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2023 Royal Enfield Scram 411 1948 Royal Enfield Model G 350
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05-26-2016, 09:03 AM	#6
willy dog Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: vermont Posts: 238	I have giant yeti hands just stick the nut on one finger with tape or a dab of grease then you can start the threads and your good to go windshield done __________________ Peace and Zong Life
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05-26-2016, 09:49 PM	#7
madsocial Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Maryland Posts: 213	SC RX3 2016 , Congrats on your bike. The Red is so sharp!!!!! I love it. I bought the Orange one. __________________ Cheers! Rania aka madsocial 2016 Zongshen RX3 (CSC Cyclone) Pay it Forward!
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05-29-2016, 11:01 AM	#8
pyoungbl Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portsmouth, Virginia, USA Posts: 632	LED trouble light, uses USB port Here's a tiny yet bright LED light that draws power from a USB port. I'm thinking this will be part of my tool kit for those times I need a light to work on the bike. Oh, and they are CHEAP! http://www.amazon.com/Soshine-Dimmer...dimmer+soshine
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05-25-2016, 11:57 AM	#3
Juanro Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 321	Remove the headlight (just unbolt the two sides allens) and it's a breeze, much simpler than trying to squeeze your fingers and tools in there
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05-30-2016, 12:37 PM	#9
rtking Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 410	ook the RX3 out for an early morning ride to Silverado Canyon. (First RX3 to Silverado Canyon?) Unfortunately the trail head leading to Santiago Peak was closed, but I rode around some of the roads at the bottom of the canyon. I got into some deep gravel and that got a little sketchy. Thankfully the RX3 is light and balanced, so easy to keep upright. I forgot to reset the trip display on the Garmin Nuvi, but the top speed for the day was 81.8 mph (GPS measured.) This was sitting full upright (no tuck), and flat out at near-sea level and on a flat highway. I'm running a 42 tooth rear gear which drops the RPMs below redline at top speed. The stock gearing (44T rear sprocket) took me beyond redline, but I achieved an 84.1 mph top speed. Different day, different conditions, but that not withstanding, I'd prefer to stay out of redline. At the Maple Springs trail head in Silverado Canyon At the entrance to Silverado Canyon Road My Top Speed for the day
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06-02-2016, 11:24 AM	#11
CSaddict Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 200	My rx3 with the new engine also shifts notchy. BorderBorder line terrible. __________________ 2016 CSC RX3 Ginger Edition Check out my blog here: https://www.facebook.com/My-CSC-Zong...0302595973417/
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06-13-2016, 06:39 PM	#14
Juanro Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 321	[youtube]601NOplEch8[/youtube] Last sunday's ride resume.
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06-17-2016, 10:01 AM	#15
dpl096 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: East Central Hellinois Posts: 1,344	Good video ... if you want to skip the ceremonial pomp and whatnot jump to around the 5 minute mark .... __________________ ************************************************ * " Time you enjoy wasting, is not wasted." - John Lennon “I predict future happiness for Americans, if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them.” ― Thomas Jefferson "If you don't know where you're going any road will take you there" ....George Harrison song
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