Zongshen parts direct from China

[NzBrakelathes]

Hi everyone!
I am from NZ and live in China, I had 2 RX3s and an RZ3 in the past.
Seeing as I am a mechanic and live in China I repair n sell the odd bike here in Chengdu and now I am looking at sending parts worldwide.
Check out a few things like Big front brake, ABS& 300cc kits
I will do a PROMO on the RTC 300cc kit at USD$200 with DHL till the end of this month
Clutch complete I will do USD$175 includes DHL
Paypal happily taken and I have Skype takovanrotterdam
Email/Paypal tako@nzbrakelathes.com
I have 2 300cc kits orderd from the factory and expect them real soon and ready to ship!

[Weldangrind]

Thanks for starting a thread on this.

[Juanro]

Is that clutch some kind of upgrade of the noisy original? Or just a replacement if worn?
Also, I would like to see picture of the floating disc with the original caliper, if possible.
Do you ship to Argentina? Estimated cost?
Thanks,
Juanro

[NzBrakelathes]

The clutch is a normal stock replacement - Nothing upgraded sadly
But here is a better pic of the disc which can either run the stock caliper or a 4 pot caliper

[NzBrakelathes]

Is that clutch some kind of upgrade of the noisy original? Or just a replacement if worn?
Also, I would like to see picture of the floating disc with the original caliper, if possible.
Do you ship to Argentina? Estimated cost?
Thanks,
Juanro

Hi I would need to double check Argentina but I would assume not much more - DHL should get to you etc?
I'm keen to get parts sold and not gore you on shipping so I am going to say $200 to $225 ($25 extra shipping maybe?)
I do not play the gamne of fees extra costs n Blah blah - I try and just give 1 tidy price all up (excluding your countries import tax).

[NzBrakelathes]

Also please ask or let me know what kinda stuff people commonly want need? It helps me to focus on members needs etc.
Also if you buy a big item I suggest adding in some small stuff seeing shipping really does not change ( each big item I will give a small things free like a filter any one of the 5 in that bike/engine)

[NzBrakelathes]

Hi mate - I got the shipping price for the kit to Argintena, it is double the cost as to the USA.
300cc Kit to Argentina is going to cost USD$245 includes UPS or FedEx
There is a slower service UPS blue or something and that is USD$15 cheaper if that helps you out etc.
It takes me a few days to get a kit and ready to ship to ypu etc, free oil filer or small gift 13 theeth front sprocket which I currently have in stock.
Let me know mate n I will get it sorted for you.





Is that clutch some kind of upgrade of the noisy original? Or just a replacement if worn?
Also, I would like to see picture of the floating disc with the original caliper, if possible.
Do you ship to Argentina? Estimated cost?
Thanks,
Juanro

[NzBrakelathes]

Here for dressing up the NC250 after you do the monster 300cc upgrade

[NoVa Rider]

What would be cost to US for the large brake rotor and bracket without the new caliper? And just for informational purposes, what would be the cost with the upgraded caliper? Thanks!

[NzBrakelathes]

What would be cost to US for the large brake rotor and bracket without the new caliper? And just for informational purposes, what would be the cost with the upgraded caliper? Thanks!

Hi
I am a little unsure as to the weight of the set up etc. I will estimate but can't promise I am correct.
Shipping to the USA 2.49KG $45
Rotor caliper and mounting bracket then the correct master cylinder $200ish or so. I would assume $250 to maybe $300 all up

[NzBrakelathes]

What would be cost to US for the large brake rotor and bracket without the new caliper? And just for informational purposes, what would be the cost with the upgraded caliper? Thanks!


Shit I am terrible early in the morning!
You want big rotor and the mount for stock caliper right? man I gotta drink more coffee.
$125 with shipping should cover that ( 1st one I will eat my words and profit till I work out the real cost) If I am wrong its my issue you just pay that no bull no more no nonsense.
I do not have this in stock - I am not sure if I want to stock much as sales are slow etc so I am happy to work with guys n do stuff a it cheaper as a test run etc.

[sqwert]

... man I gotta drink more coffee.
....

Well, now I know why 30 felt right. I'm buying. :hi:

... If I am wrong its my issue you just pay that no bull no more no nonsense. ...

NZ and I are in the middle of a deal right now. So far speed of service and response has been excellent. Therefore, I think NZ means what he promises. And, in Engrish! :clap: :thanks:

[NoVa Rider]

I am also working with NZ for a large brake rotor kit shipped to the US. NZ has been responsive and I am standing by to see what shows up in my mail and when. I'll post results when I get a delivery.

[NzBrakelathes]

I am also working with NZ for a large brake rotor kit shipped to the US. NZ has been responsive and I am standing by to see what shows up in my mail and when. I'll post results when I get a delivery.

It is in HK - I think end of the week you should have it if not before

[NzBrakelathes]

I just got this RX3 i will be using it to test fit stuff I find etc R&D more or less

[humanbeing]

不要藐视叔，叔也出过书
Don't despise me (叔 uncle ie. older guy) & we written books (had more knowledge than low-life ie. U) :)

[sqwert]

Got back in town last night late, picked up the 300cc kit and took a look at it this morning. Nicely packaged to prevent shipping damage. All 8 corners of the shipping box were crushed, but not a mark on the inner box with the padding to keep the parts secure. Nice work!

I don't even know what all the extra pieces are for. The head and base gaskets come with the kit, but NZ included what looks like a complete top end gasket and seal set. I feel so spoiled. I'm due a bit of vacation on 31 May so about then I'll start the install.

I expect the bore kit with maybe a couple teeth on a new rear wheel sprocket will eliminate any craving for a 450. 250cc is fast enough for me and then some, just want more torque when loaded for a trip. 300cc should do that.

Thinking about buying another RX3 and doing some measurement on a complete teardown to see if there is room for a stroker crank. Need to get a few 300s thumping around to test durability of the rest of the driveline before spending a ton on stroker development. The 250 high rpm powerband feels like the head, cam EFI, and exhaust can provide good performance for a 350cc ADV bike stock. Won't rev like a crotch rocket, but the powerband will probably begin at idle and go steady up to 8500 to 8700rpm.

Then, there's always porting, polishing, port matching, maybe bigger valves will fit, less restrictive air filtration, and a custom exhaust. I have a potential source for cams, too. Those mods will compromise a bit of the bottom end, but if properly tuned and the ancillaries will hold up, I expect knocking on 40hp and still comfortably streetable.

Been a while since I tweeked a new engine. Always a fun project.

[NoVa Rider]

The large brake rotor kit arrived yesterday (May 29) at my home in Virginia. I had sent NZ payment via Paypal on May 21. So I am very impressed with NZ's responsiveness and with the shipping time from Chengdu. BTW I got the kit that uses the stock RX3 caliper.



It may be a few days before I can try mounting the rotor on my RX3. But I do note that the kit uses a floating rotor style, with approximately 12.5 inch diameter. In comparison, the kit that CSC sells appears to use a non-floating rotor with an 11.5 inch diameter. So the kit NZ sourced uses a heavier, larger diameter rotor. The bracket in NZ's kit is pretty simple and a bit clunky looking, whereas a friend commented to me that the CSC kit included a nicely machined bracket. NZ included bolts for the mounting in his kit, but the CSC kit also includes new brake pads which NZ does not. I am not sure if the new brake pads in the CSC kit may be matched to the wider diameter of the rotor, or if they are just replacement pads for the stock caliper.


Presuming I have no mounting issues, NZ's kit should be a big improvement over the stock brakes. It's less than half the cost of CSC's kit including shipping. But the CSC kit would be a lighter option and may be more refined.


Further comments once I mount the kit.


Thanks to NZ for giving us this option.

[NzBrakelathes]

The large brake rotor kit arrived yesterday (May 29) at my home in Virginia. I had sent NZ payment via Paypal on May 21. So I am very impressed with NZ's responsiveness and with the shipping time from Chengdu. BTW I got the kit that uses the stock RX3 caliper.



It may be a few days before I can try mounting the rotor on my RX3. But I do note that the kit uses a floating rotor style, with approximately 12.5 inch diameter. In comparison, the kit that CSC sells appears to use a non-floating rotor with an 11.5 inch diameter. So the kit NZ sourced uses a heavier, larger diameter rotor. The bracket in NZ's kit is pretty simple and a bit clunky looking, whereas a friend commented to me that the CSC kit included a nicely machined bracket. NZ included bolts for the mounting in his kit, but the CSC kit also includes new brake pads which NZ does not. I am not sure if the new brake pads in the CSC kit may be matched to the wider diameter of the rotor, or if they are just replacement pads for the stock caliper.


Presuming I have no mounting issues, NZ's kit should be a big improvement over the stock brakes. It's less than half the cost of CSC's kit including shipping. But the CSC kit would be a lighter option and may be more refined.


Further comments once I mount the kit.


Thanks to NZ for giving us this option.


Welcome!
Yes I think the kit could or should improve - but at that moment I had no actual bike to test on, I had not yet seen the actual kit hence I offered at a stupid low price for you to test etc.
I think I will just offer a 4 pot version, NOW that I have an RX3 AGAIN I can look at things test things photo things and ask opinions on things so kits etc etc can be more to how most would like it to be (Priced according to the extra's etc)
I need to redo my bikes front end but the seller has such complex and confusing options I and my wife cannot work out what to actually order (SAD)
I might buy 1 of each option and work thru that to just work out what would work best mechanical price point with shipping etc.
Maybe Option A B or C etc or just drop the simple cheaper and only sell the better (Remember freight to the USA is the same on cheaper or expensive parts) The rotors for all options are the same, then either stock caliper, 4 pot caliper (3 options and master cylinder ( I think 3-5 options)
VERY confusing!

[NzBrakelathes]

So I am now on the front brake upgrade - few photos to show the situation and ease/complexity of fitting it al etc (not that hard but had to tidy a couple things up)
Here's the end result:

[NzBrakelathes]

God surface contact etc - not high or low

[NzBrakelathes]

As you can see it needs bedding in still, bike is not yet ready to ride, pads are not cintered bronze or copper etc but looking at the diameter increase and surface increase I doubt any more is needed (No use to lock the front wheel!)

[NzBrakelathes]

the bracket is flat Ali - thickness around 10mm (Damn forgot to measure that!)
Issue I had tho was the caliper bolts in the bracket to attach the caliper were maybe 0.2mm out and too far apart so a rats file on both holes to bring them just that little closer together (Really need to talk to that supplier as it should just fit directly but..... This is China and if it can be solved by the fitter then they may not care)

The caliper bolts are nice but about 4-5mm too long which does not harm anything tho.
The other bolts where caliper use to go and now mounts the bracket would look better if they were flange bolts rather then the ugly plain Jane style they are ( I am going to buy new bits to improve the kits) Something like a 4kg box tho! all that is not light

[NzBrakelathes]

As you can see a nice master cylinder, commonly used on like motard bikes ( It is a branded unit, not a world famous brand tho)
It has a neat wee remote reservoir and the mirror act ask the mounting bolt for the bracket.
Note this M/C does not have a place for the brake light switch but I bought a pressure switch which I need to change the wires on to directly plug into the old pair of terminal and as tidy as possible without cutting original loom area.
The stock hose was hosed and it was 90 degrees to the master and now it's underneath so a wee twist around was fine. (Making or doing things with hoses complicates regulations etc, its fine how it is or suggest a better solution)

[sqwert]

Reminds me of me when I was young and not so bright. First SOHC Cb750 bored and stroked to 836cc with Mikunis and Denco top end and pipes I ever saw with triple discs and 5.10-16 tires to take advantage of the stopping ability. FUN! FUN! Stop on a dime, toss you over the bars to pick up the 9 pennies off the ground. No fade when stopping from 172mph/277kph, over and over. Best way to pass Kawasaki triples and Yamaha fours in the olden days was to out brake them.

[NoVa Rider]

This is a follow up post on the large brake rotor kit I got from Nz. I noted earlier that his shipping was prompt. Unfortunately the large brake rotor and bracket combination did not work the the stock caliper.



Once I let Nz know that the rotor and mount he shipped did not work on my bike, he refunded my payment with no further questions. I think he is trying hard to get his venture to work out and I wish him the best. If I needed other RX3 parts at this point I would work with him again.

[NzBrakelathes]

Rx1 rx3srx3

[NzBrakelathes]

This is a follow up post on the large brake rotor kit I got from Nz. I noted earlier that his shipping was prompt. Unfortunately the large brake rotor and bracket combination did not work the the stock caliper.



Once I let Nz know that the rotor and mount he shipped did not work on my bike, he refunded my payment with no further questions. I think he is trying hard to get his venture to work out and I wish him the best. If I needed other RX3 parts at this point I would work with him again.

Cher’s mate
Now that I have an RX3 I can test fit and R&D so to avoid issues and so in

[Paeksukis]

Hai NzBrakelathes, I'm from Malaysia and I'm currently using the carb version of the bike. I've done a lot of reading about the 300cc kit and I'm interested in buying and testing it. How much is the cost for 1 kit shipped to Malaysia? Is it still on promo?

[NzBrakelathes]

Hai NzBrakelathes, I'm from Malaysia and I'm currently using the carb version of the bike. I've done a lot of reading about the 300cc kit and I'm interested in buying and testing it. How much is the cost for 1 kit shipped to Malaysia? Is it still on promo?
Hello hi greetings from China! But I am from New Zealand tho so relax.
it's $250 ith extras to the USA ($45 of that is shipping) So $205 plus shipping to anywhere you might be if DHL or UPS reaches you etc.
I have added in a bunch of small parts that you might need just incase so it is more then just the factory kit.
I will gladly send you a set etc just PM me

[NzBrakelathes]

Here is a wee extra long clutch lever at the gearbox, this is a cheaper version as the bracket is plain simple but there is a nicer bracket able to be bought.
It makes grabbing the clutch just lighter and fits the NC250 engine with stock cable etc regardless of the model of bike.
as you can see it just moves the leverage outward a half inch or so

[NzBrakelathes]

I can source most any parts from China many bikes and engine parts - GUYS do ask huh and yes Paypal and worldwide UPS or DHL etc as well as postal service for the smaller packages

[NzBrakelathes]

Transformer headlamp in action

[NzBrakelathes]

Here is a USD$29.95 upgrade to make the clutch much lighter to operate
This I think is the option for export.
Shipping alone is $17.50 tho but can easily combine with other orders or send a bunch to the USA and separate then ship when they are in the USA.
it is a better mounted version with the bracket then the earlier stamped bracket and bolt


https://www.ebay.com/itm/303025915225

[NzBrakelathes]

I have a friend from Utah living near me in Chengdu and he is going to be back in Utah for summer.
He is OK with taking parts to the USA and posting while he is there etc so DO let me know.
I am looking at adding in a 7 filter pack for USD$49.95
6 paper oil filters, 1 small mesh style oil filter and Air filter or Fuel filter or Mesh large oil filter and extra sump plug washers and O rings postage included etc etc

Is this set god enough to sway people to purchase? or do you have another idea how something like this could be sold at a tidy and neat price?
Let me know

[sqwert]

I have a friend from Utah living near me in Chengdu and he is going to be back in Utah for summer.
He is OK with taking parts to the USA and posting while he is there etc so DO let me know.
I am looking at adding in a 7 filter pack for USD$49.95
6 paper oil filters, 1 small mesh style oil filter and Air filter or Fuel filter or Mesh large oil filter and extra sump plug washers and O rings postage included etc etc

Is this set god enough to sway people to purchase? or do you have another idea how something like this could be sold at a tidy and neat price?
Let me know

Many folks love package deals that include all the necessary bits and pieces. We've addressed that before. Some prefer the fluffy filters, some prefer screens that can be cleaned and reused. I think you'll need kits with bits featuring both filter types. Which is better? BOTH!

If I was setting up such options for web sales I'd allow each customer to select kit components. A simple checklist typing in the number wanted for each item will do. Your pay comes through PayPal so is in your account before you even have the order, so investing in a good stock is mandatory to maintain excellent service. Your computer prints off all paperwork including a packing list with every item and quantity for that particular order. This is how I do t-shirts and no 2 orders are ever alike, but it is easy to simply follow the customers' inputs carefully and never a mistake.

The benefit is you meet the customers' wants exactly, every time, with consistent volume discounts. You can list lots of options sometimes needed, such as gaskets O-rings, seals, and hardware, because sometimes customers need such gidgets, sometimes they don't, but you have them just in case, and so little additional hassle for you saves so much additional hassle for the customers. You'll still profit from the additional hassle, so you are not sacrificing to provide such top notch customer service. It's a good investment.

[NzBrakelathes]

I have a mate going to Utah in about a week - I can get filter pretty cheap and give them to him.
few basic rules:
He will collect the US$ and he gives me Chinese money.
Filter price plus flat rate shipping box seems best? Or your ideas?
I suggest a min of 3 filter (Can give sump plug washer and filter cap O ring free per 3 sold)
Guys suggestions and YES I will do a nice price to quantity deal etc.
I am offering/asking your ideas and see if I can make it tidy for you while I also make a quick buck without screwing anyone.

[NzBrakelathes]

I tore down this 1 filter - well made and only difference I see from a couple other I got from Zongshen was the paper glued together (Took a fair pull to get it apart)

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The others from Zongshen have a metal clip along the seam.

[Juanro]

Hi,

Can you help me to get this ítem?
https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=546161523938
That vendor seems to be out of stock for the complete system
This is the original maker of the EFI:
http://www.chinaefi.com/

If you can find a source for this, please quote a Price and I'm sure we can get through.

Thanks,
Juanro

[NzBrakelathes]

Hi,

Can you help me to get this ítem?
https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=546161523938
That vendor seems to be out of stock for the complete system
This is the original maker of the EFI:
http://www.chinaefi.com/

If you can find a source for this, please quote a Price and I'm sure we can get through.

Thanks,
Juanro

I ill see what I can do - but I hear Pitster is having some tune issues and no one know how to tune it (I heard from a source but.....)

[Juanro]

Mh, I've Heard the oposite, that this EFI works really well… in any case, can you recomend another EFI kit in this price range that would be as "plug and play" as possible?

[NzBrakelathes]

Mh, I've Heard the oposite, that this EFI works really well… in any case, can you recomend another EFI kit in this price range that would be as "plug and play" as possible?
Nothing plug n play from China
Most things cause stress lol - wait make that everything

[NzBrakelathes]

Mh, I've Heard the oposite, that this EFI works really well… in any case, can you recomend another EFI kit in this price range that would be as "plug and play" as possible?

No luck and I asked my big wholesaler and his response was like mine that the EFi quality is poor.
He has some stuff but no complete kit...............
Sorry cannot help at this stage and seems not a good idea.

[NzBrakelathes]

End of this week my mate will be home in Utah and helping me sell a few things while he is back in the States:
NC300 kit there will be 1 spare $200 plus shiping from Salt lake City
Oil filters for the RX3:
3 filters and an O ring/Sump plug kit $25 shipped to the lower 48 states
4 oil filters and O ring sumpl plu kit $31.25
6 oil filter + 1 extra oil filter (7 oil filters total) plus a free small strainer filter and
O ring/Sump plug kit $49.95

He will accept Paypal and ship to you (He is an English teacher here converting his Chinese money with me )

Email me and I will put us in contact.
I have a small amount of stock (25 filters only) this is a wee test run to see if they sell nice and help me find new customers etc.

[ChondaChondaChonda]

End of this week my mate will be home in Utah and helping me sell a few things while he is back in the States:
NC300 kit there will be 1 spare $200 plus shiping from Salt lake City
Oil filters for the RX3:
3 filters and an O ring/Sump plug kit $25 shipped to the lower 48 states
4 oil filters and O ring sumpl plu kit $31.25
6 oil filter + 1 extra oil filter (7 oil filters total) plus a free small strainer filter and
O ring/Sump plug kit $49.95

He will accept Paypal and ship to you (He is an English teacher here converting his Chinese money with me )

Email me and I will put us in contact.
I have a small amount of stock (25 filters only) this is a wee test run to see if they sell nice and help me find new customers etc.

I will take the big bore kit! PM your mates contact info; I work near SLC so maybe I can just pick it up or meet him somewhere.

[NzBrakelathes]

I will take the big bore kit! PM your mates contact info; I work near SLC so maybe I can just pick it up or meet him somewhere.

Hi I seem to have 3 people for the 1 kit................
FEAR not cause I am thinking I will discount a kit from China and send to people and hopefully everyone is happy.
Is your mate Chad H on a facebook group by any chance?
Plaes PM me and I will work out a plan so everyone is happy

[ChondaChondaChonda]

Yeah- I think all 3 of us are the same person. -Sorta CHad H asked about it for me on FB.


We were over 10,000 ft on a killer climb to see this view (below) and the bike could sure use the extra power up here!



So he talked me into buying the big bore right there on the mountainside! If we can work out the pickup/etc/.



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PM on the way.

[NzBrakelathes]

Yeah- I think all 3 of us are the same person. -Sorta CHad H asked about it for me. We were over 10,000 ft on a killer climb to see this view and the bike could sure use the extra power up here! So he talked me into it right there on the mountainside!


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PM on the way.

Ok please hold off a day? Let me talk to the other guy from that FB group as he is in New Jersey and he would send it from SLC to there and I might as well send a new kit from China to him and eat a little bit of the costs to keep the sale afloat etc.

[ChondaChondaChonda]

Ok please hold off a day? Let me talk to the other guy from that FB group as he is in New Jersey and he would send it from SLC to there and I might as well send a new kit from China to him and eat a little bit of the costs to keep the sale afloat etc.


OK, but time is of the essence. We have a big trip coming up- I didn't want to order it from China and worry about it getting here in time.



When Chad mentioned you had one here locally I was all in.



:thanks:

[NzBrakelathes]

OK, but time is of the essence. We have a big trip coming up- I didn't want to order it from China and worry about it getting here in time.



When Chad mentioned you had one here locally I was all in.



:thanks:

Sweet no issues

Guys it is around 5 days or so from China and that is not slow..............
Just so you all know my price service etc is the best and nearly the cheapest compared to if you spend loads of time hunting around n dealing with a Chinese agents but then its like a month

[sqwert]

ChChCh,

NzB sends a kit with everything you might need to get your 300 up and running other than oil and Loctite. You'll need red and blue Loctite, and you might want to make sure to use a cheap dyno oil for motorcycles (wet clutch friendly) for break in.

Be careful choosing oil. Stopped by a Walmart looking for my favorite chain lube a few days ago. Saw a teenager picking up store branded synthetic. For cars. Seems he has been through 3 clutches in his 4-wheeler. He rebuilds, uses SG dino for break in, switches to the same brand synthetic, and the clutch goes out. Again. He is trying motorcycle synthetic this time. Hope it works.

[ChondaChondaChonda]

As long as it is Jaso MA rated he will be fine. I've run Valvoline 4T synthetic from Walmart in my bikes for years.

[Juanro]

You'll need red and blue Loctite...


What did you used the blue Loctite for?

Juanro

[NzBrakelathes]

Oil filter Oil filter Oil filters - On special from Utah!


3 filters and an O ring/Sump plug kit $25 shipped to the lower 48 states
4 oil filters and O ring sumpl plu kit $31.25
6 oil filter + 1 extra oil filter (7 oil filters total) plus a fre small strainer filter and O ring/Sump plug kit $49.95

He will accept paypal and ship to you (He is an Englsih tyeacher converting his Chinese money with me )

Email me and I will put us in contact.
I have a small amount of stock ( 25 filters only) this is a wee test run to see if they sell nice and help me find new customers etc.

[sqwert]

What did you used the blue Loctite for?

Juanro

Brakes. Brake upgrades are the most important part of engine mods.

[NzBrakelathes]

Brakes. Brake upgrades are the most important part of engine mods.

trouble finding or getting a few discs made - my Chinese top and I mean top mechanic is sourcing 1 from his Malasian supplier and I hope to see something end of next week.
My AIm is a 300-320mm rotor maybe stock caliper but CNC bracket or 4 piston caliper and direct push mater cyliner
NO ONE in China wants to make 5 - 10 discs only 50 - 400 pieces and I don't think the market is that big.

[sqwert]

trouble finding or getting a few discs made - my Chinese top and I mean top mechanic is sourcing 1 from his Malasian supplier and I hope to see something end of next week.
My AIm is a 300-320mm rotor maybe stock caliper but CNC bracket or 4 piston caliper and direct push mater cyliner
NO ONE in China wants to make 5 - 10 discs only 50 - 400 pieces and I don't think the market is that big.

I have the software to draw anything I can dream up short of drilling around curves. I have access to a CNC tool and die shop, one that makes the tools used in automotive production to manufacture parts to ZERO tolerance. Such parts have to be stored a minimum amount of time at a specific temperature before measuring or the specs will be all out of whack. They also make tools and dies for most every commercial engine manufacturer in the U. S. of A. Go to the dentist, you will not see the company's name on the dental tools and machines, but rest assured in most of the world the tools and machines with which you are ground upon were more than likely created on machinery hand built in the shop I make my odd parts. Finest in the world. About the only finished products coming out of this shop are fulfilling a very old government contract--witness blocks. Witness blocks are used to test the terminal characteristics of things like warheads and ammunition, say, guided missiles from your typical tank or rocket launcher. Interesting products to watch in service, especially if you get to analyze the outcomes.

I made rotors and caliper mounts for my homebuilt airplane. No, nobody wants to make just a few rotors. Though rotors look like flat steel with a few holes machined, the tolerances are substantially more critical than most, so the hassles are exceedingly greater. Also, rotors must be made of an alloy that exhibits some modicum of corrosion resistance or they become quite jerky quite quickly and wear rapidly. Rotors must also be able to dissipate heat extremely well. Rotors must also resist degradation from rapid temperature changes, say, from riding in a 70mph breeze at freezing temps down a mountain road to glowing red hot from trying to stop before hitting a bear, then sprayed with icy water only kept from freezing solid by its motion. Missed the bear, though. Remember, if ever there is a bear in the road, aim for its butt because if the bear moves that will be the first place it vacates most of the time. :hmm:

The tight clearances are difficult to machine on alloys tough enough to be brake rotors. Not a picnic.

[NzBrakelathes]

I have the software to draw anything I can dream up short of drilling around curves. I have access to a CNC tool and die shop, one that makes the tools used in automotive production to manufacture parts to ZERO tolerance. Such parts have to be stored a minimum amount of time at a specific temperature before measuring or the specs will be all out of whack. They also make tools and dies for most every commercial engine manufacturer in the U. S. of A. Go to the dentist, you will not see the company's name on the dental tools and machines, but rest assured in most of the world the tools and machines with which you are ground upon were more than likely created on machinery hand built in the shop I make my odd parts. Finest in the world. About the only finished products coming out of this shop are fulfilling a very old government contract--witness blocks. Witness blocks are used to test the terminal characteristics of things like warheads and ammunition, say, guided missiles from your typical tank or rocket launcher. Interesting products to watch in service, especially if you get to analyze the outcomes.

I made rotors and caliper mounts for my homebuilt airplane. No, nobody wants to make just a few rotors. Though rotors look like flat steel with a few holes machined, the tolerances are substantially more critical than most, so the hassles are exceedingly greater. Also, rotors must be made of an alloy that exhibits some modicum of corrosion resistance or they become quite jerky quite quickly and wear rapidly. Rotors must also be able to dissipate heat extremely well. Rotors must also resist degradation from rapid temperature changes, say, from riding in a 70mph breeze at freezing temps down a mountain road to glowing red hot from trying to stop before hitting a bear, then sprayed with icy water only kept from freezing solid by its motion. Missed the bear, though. Remember, if ever there is a bear in the road, aim for its butt because if the bear moves that will be the first place it vacates most of the time. :hmm:

The tight clearances are difficult to machine on alloys tough enough to be brake rotors. Not a picnic.


I might need you to draw up and design the bracket! Hopefully I will get a suitable rotor made in Malaysia or something then eithr stock caliper n copper pads or the 4 piston caliper etc.

[sqwert]

I might need you to draw up and design the bracket! Hopefully I will get a suitable rotor made in Malaysia or something then eithr stock caliper n copper pads or the 4 piston caliper etc.

The tool and die shop belongs to my sister's husband. I can use CAD/CAM to make my own things, but our understanding is that for liability reasons any client's work must go through the shop's offices, engineers, draftsmen, and billing procedures. Unfortunately I am not permitted by company insurance to do design work for clients because I am not an employee of the company. U. S. of A. has way too many lawyers all looking for someone from whom to confiscate wealth. Therefore, such limitations are necessary to protect business owners' retirement plans.

[NzBrakelathes]

The tool and die shop belongs to my sister's husband. I can use CAD/CAM to make my own things, but our understanding is that for liability reasons any client's work must go through the shop's offices, engineers, draftsmen, and billing procedures. Unfortunately I am not permitted by company insurance to do design work for clients because I am not an employee of the company. U. S. of A. has way too many lawyers all looking for someone from whom to confiscate wealth. Therefore, such limitations are necessary to protect business owners' retirement plans.

Just a drawing then get it made in Chinatown lol.
But thanks for the explanation etc.

[sqwert]

I don't do drawings for liability reasons. Example: I designed and built a high performance boat, 140mph tunnel hull. Two brothers broke in to my shop, stole a copy of the plans. They built 2 boats, but used polyester resin instead of epoxy. Their first run they started up Biscayne Bay, side by side, hit a wave, and both boats self destructed, killing both thieves. Their wives then sued me as the designer even though the builders failed to follow written instructions. I won the suits, but just hiring the lawyers to defend myself cost $12,000, and that was back in the 1970s. Lawyers make about 4 times as much today.

[sqwert]

Picked up filters at house yesterday. Everything there, everything in good shape, nice job packing to protect items.

Wish you had aftermarket horn switches. Installing louder horn set but must retain stock horn, too. First 2 sellers never shipped, 3rd seller sent wrong type, push on, push off, not momentary circuit like a horn button should be. No answers to messages or emails. 4th seller might be your brother--perfect part, as described, carefully packed, arrived from China 4 days after order was placed.

Anywho, 300 kit breaking in nicely. Almost 2000 miles on it and still gaining power ever day. EFI has adjusted nicely all by itself. Playing with the additional power uses more gas, goes faster. Higher peak torque and much wider power band.

[NzBrakelathes]

Picked up filters at house yesterday. Everything there, everything in good shape, nice job packing to protect items.

Wish you had aftermarket horn switches. Installing louder horn set but must retain stock horn, too. First 2 sellers never shipped, 3rd seller sent wrong type, push on, push off, not momentary circuit like a horn button should be. No answers to messages or emails. 4th seller might be your brother--perfect part, as described, carefully packed, arrived from China 4 days after order was placed.

Anywho, 300 kit breaking in nicely. Almost 2000 miles on it and still gaining power ever day. EFI has adjusted nicely all by itself. Playing with the additional power uses more gas, goes faster. Higher peak torque and much wider power band.


I fitted Air horns, the Relay is under the small black cover under the fron of tank area - I mounted the pump from the crash bar frame (see how that holds up) horns are behand the side covers of the tank.

[sqwert]

I fitted Air horns, the Relay is under the small black cover under the fron of tank area - I mounted the pump from the crash bar frame (see how that holds up) horns are behand the side covers of the tank.

Mine is a package deal, similar to a Bad Boy but a bit bigger and plenty louder. I'm also rigging a relay and flasher to flash headlights when the horn button is depressed. Loud horns save lives.

[Paeksukis]

Mine is a package deal, similar to a Bad Boy but a bit bigger and plenty louder. I'm also rigging a relay and flasher to flash headlights when the horn button is depressed. Loud horns save lives.

That's very usefull and it does save lives.. I'll put that on my next project list. :tup:

[NzBrakelathes]

Looks like I will be in the USA Sept 29th till Oct 8th
Going from LAX to Salt Lake City then off to Yellowstone park.

Who needs what while I am in the hood? lol

[sqwert]

Looks like I will be in the USA Sept 29th till Oct 8th
Going from LAX to Salt Lake City then off to Yellowstone park.

Who needs what while I am in the hood? lol

I need a winning lottery ticket and a good woman.

Anywho, tempted to request another week of vacation. 1525 miles home to park headquarters. Could do a BB1500.

[Skyteamst90]

The clutch is a normal stock replacement - Nothing upgraded sadly
But here is a better pic of the disc which can either run the stock caliper or a 4 pot caliper

Do you have a link for this? I might be interested in trying to mount this on a Bashan - Storm.

Thanks,
Warren

[NzBrakelathes]

Do you have a link for this? I might be interested in trying to mount this on a Bashan - Storm.

Thanks,
Warren

I do not have "links" I sell directy accept paypal etc

No idea if that ike takes this disc

[sqwert]

%^&%^&&%^ dedicated client went to full production this week. No vacation until next spring. :tdown: I was planning to ride the RX3 out to meet you at Yellowstone.

[NzBrakelathes]

Well I am slowly getting more parts for the 320mm big brake upgrade - Disc i can only get custom center made in Malaysia
Aluminium Alloy center stainless outer ring BUT wait! the outer ring is removable and can be replaced on its own.
the rivets or floating buttons or what ever they are called can be taken apart and reassembled and I am told there are several high tech outer disc material available (think the stainless is enough tho)

next is triple check to my hub and i might do a 19 inch wheel option while I am about it etc, then stock caliper bracket as well as a bracket for the 4 piston caliper option.
Stay tuned

[NzBrakelathes]

RX3 19 inch front wheel upgrade
Aluminum alloy rim steel spokes and stock hub
What’s the original 18 inch weigh? I don’t own a wheel to check
This version is 3.7kg

Made it to test out the 320mm brakes for spoke wheel and can offer it as an upgrade too
Could bring a wheel or 3 to the USA seeing I’ll be there end this month

[sqwert]

How much for a wheel with aluminum rim? How wide is the rim?

[NzBrakelathes]

How much for a wheel with aluminum rim? How wide is the rim?

Hi mate
Rim is 19 inch by 2.15 inch which is the same width as stock.
Are you asking rim and spoke prices only? Please email me bud as I can work with you and send it while I am in the USA if needed

[Biker_Andy]

What about parts for the Zongshen TT250? Supermoto wheels, better carb, performance intake, LED headlight?

[NzBrakelathes]

What about parts for the Zongshen TT250? Supermoto wheels, better carb, performance intake, LED headlight?

It is possible yes.....................But I found that the owners of this type of bike (Hawk 250 etc etc) do not spend much or any money and my shipping is expensive.

The CSC TT250 has an uncommon front hub which I doubt I can buy in China yet if I could yes I could make a wheel, rear should be easier as hub generic
These bikes are too old fashioned for China mostly - only Honda sells this style now and it is and was just an export bike so next to no panel parts sold in China.
Carb upgrade and CDI/Ign coil easy enough and infact a decent power motor upgrade is all easy enough as it is generic etc.
They have the old old push rod motor not the OHC and there are a couple more powerful engines that would fit like a 230cc or 249cc OHC then add carb coil etc.

[Biker_Andy]

How much would a 249 OHC with carb & coil go for? If it could be shipped with ported heads, extra jets & spare gaskets then it might be worth it. I'm in Canada, we're used to expensive shipping.

Supermoto wheels are too expensive, some cost more then a CB does new. It would be nice if we could get supermoto wheels for CB at Chinese prices. Then it would be worthwhile to put them on CBs.

[NzBrakelathes]

How much would a 249 OHC with carb & coil go for? If it could be shipped with ported heads, extra jets & spare gaskets then it might be worth it. I'm in Canada, we're used to expensive shipping.

Supermoto wheels are too expensive, some cost more then a CB does new. It would be nice if we could get supermoto wheels for CB at Chinese prices. Then it would be worthwhile to put them on CBs.


Email or Skype me plz

[sqwert]

Hi mate
Rim is 19 inch by 2.15 inch which is the same width as stock.
Are you asking rim and spoke prices only? Please email me bud as I can work with you and send it while I am in the USA if needed

Complete wheel assembly. I'll keep the steel rim wheel for a different tread type tire. Already have a 4.00-18 Kenda K270 for the original wheel.

How about a complete wheel with your brake upgrade when it is ready. Would there be a discount for both? I've already installed the CSC front brake upgrade, a significant improvement, but still could be better.

Price it both ways, please.


Adventure tire tread patterns are high speed wet tire treads with expanded gaps between the flat spots, maybe a little taller. Remember, adventure tires were originally designed for the Paris to Dakar event, which included expressways and the Sahara, so the tires had to compromise here and there to cover both extremes. I don't go that fast so I can choose less compromising treads, good universal treads for mostly paved roads, occasional dirt, then cruiser treads and heavier ply ratings for longer tours, then knobbies for rides with significant dirt sections. Extra wheels don't go to waste.

[NzBrakelathes]

Complete wheel assembly. I'll keep the steel rim wheel for a different tread type tire. Already have a 4.00-18 Kenda K270 for the original wheel.

How about a complete wheel with your brake upgrade when it is ready. Would there be a discount for both? I've already installed the CSC front brake upgrade, a significant improvement, but still could be better.

Price it both ways, please.


Adventure tire tread patterns are high speed wet tire treads with expanded gaps between the flat spots, maybe a little taller. Remember, adventure tires were originally designed for the Paris to Dakar event, which included expressways and the Sahara, so the tires had to compromise here and there to cover both extremes. I don't go that fast so I can choose less compromising treads, good universal treads for mostly paved roads, occasional dirt, then cruiser treads and heavier ply ratings for longer tours, then knobbies for rides with significant dirt sections. Extra wheels don't go to waste.


How about I send it from Utah? Look up the USPS or UPS from Salt lake city area?
The disc is a fair bit off ready - need to change some design things in the center as the holes are too small and I do not have a bracket as yet etc.
How ever the outer part of the disc and buttons holding t together are stock and if you want I could add 1 disc with the not correct yet center (can be used for now tho) to the wheel and this would save maybe shipping weight later?
I can surely send the wheel from Utah and anything else if that suits you mate.

[NzBrakelathes]

Would this help for Mods etc?
Anyone tried or an equal to this unit?
AJP runs Delphi EFi and NC250 etc

http://electronicjetkit.com/DirtBike/viewproduct.asp?partnumber=8110061

[sqwert]

How about I send it from Utah? Look up the USPS or UPS from Salt lake city area?
The disc is a fair bit off ready - need to change some design things in the center as the holes are too small and I do not have a bracket as yet etc.
How ever the outer part of the disc and buttons holding t together are stock and if you want I could add 1 disc with the not correct yet center (can be used for now tho) to the wheel and this would save maybe shipping weight later?
I can surely send the wheel from Utah and anything else if that suits you mate.

Let's keep it simple. Between dain bramage from landing on my head at 65mph on concrete , an abusive older brother parents allowed to bash my head for 17 years, and bad DNA, I'll screw something up otherwise. I'll buy the whole package when you get it together. The engineering, quality, and services of the packages I've received from you already has been excellent. I don't expect that you'll change any of that. When the wheel and brake is ready as a complete kit I'll buy the first package. Just text me and PayPal will deliver the bucks. Winter is coming so I'll have a few nasty weather days to do the upgrades. Right now I'm riding all I can while the weather lasts.

[NzBrakelathes]

Elegance can be had for the RX3
What do you guys think? This is the more suttel style.
Various patterns are available too

[sqwert]

Price? Seems for the price of seats and covers that are actual improvements these days I can buy a used commercial upholstery machine and do my own. Thanks, Harley riders.:ohno:

Comfort improvement? Last couple of highly recommended "improvements" I've tried might look better, make a little difference, but fact is, still giant failures due to the fashion seat design.

Thinking about whacking off the rear subframe and building a new one that will accommodate a conventional old school motorcycle seat. Sad, but apparently the only solution to Roxy's poorly designed fashion statement rump.

[Juanro]

I saw somewhere a picture of someone… (damn, my memory) who joined both parts of the seat, re padded it, made a new upholstery and then voila! A one piece, flatter seat. And one that can be removed in one step with the key only, no tools.
Might try that some day … :hmm:

[sqwert]

Don't tempt me, but making the seat one piece sounds like a grand idea. Problem is, my legs are way to short for the kicked up subframe if the seat was flat. I'll have to do something with the subframe.

[Juanro]

Please, don't go the angle grinder way :D

[sqwert]

Angle grinder? Man, I've seen lots of really nasties done with angle grinders. I have a couple sizes of circular saws that take blades similar to angle grinders. They are even nastier.

:thanks: Now that the idea of modifying bases has come up, I really just need to make the front part where one sits a couple inches longer, the pillion part just a bit shorter, or maybe just convert it to a luggage rack. 10 cm would be awesome.

Thinking about just redoing the foam in the OEM seat. Whacking completely the front and back vertical parts for space, cutting some stiff foam rubber to raise and flatten the sway. Maybe that would be enough. Making the base one piece would make maintenance easier. Making a trunk with tiedowns to fit over the back lid that used to be the pillion since that I don't have.

Problem is the older I get the more I forget, and since I forget to bring this computer from the truck how the heck am I supposed to remember all these great ideas???? :hmm: :crazy: :lmao:

[NzBrakelathes]

Would the RX3S or RX4 one piece seat works?!

[NzBrakelathes]

Not as great as I had hoped

[sqwert]

If you carved a piece of extra firm foam rubber to fit under the cover those wrinkles would probably go away, the seat would be flatter, too. Hmmmm?

Price?

[NzBrakelathes]

If you carved a piece of extra firm foam rubber to fit under the cover those wrinkles would probably go away, the seat would be flatter, too. Hmmmm?

Price?

$50 and the covers already have some foam under the REAL GENUINE Chinese leather lol

[calvarez]

REAL GENUINE Chinese leather

Man, the three day argument I had about whether "polyurethane leather" was actually real leather. They got really pissed at the one star review, but I very specifically asked before buying and shipping. Vinylester and polurethane cows?

[NzBrakelathes]

Holy crap that’s like $75/80 usd and I just sold the same brand different design for $50!
I’m not always the cheapest but already the best
But this case I’m way cheaper
Need to look n see if I can do AliExpress and somehow get small things shipped cheaper
I lack little package little shipping costs advantage that’s all
Most of the prices there are pretty big looking from my side of things

[NzBrakelathes]

Best quality available

[sqwert]

$50 and the covers already have some foam under the REAL GENUINE Chinese leather lol

haahaahaahaa. :lmao: Needed a good laugh. Real leather does not hold up very well without lots of saddle soap/oil. I prefer the REAL GENUINE Chinese leather because it is easier to take care of and nobody wants to steal it. I always throw a cheap cover over something nice, anyway, to limit fading, drying out, wear, and views by thieves.

Send me a bill, I'll PayPal, ship from Utah?

How is the new brake coming? Looking forward to that package, too.

[sqwert]

Oh, the heck with it. I just sent payment for a seat cover, the clean looking smooth one you first posted pictures. Added a little to cover shipping from Utah. Let me know if I got the price wrong and we can fix it.

Please use USPS Priority Mail because UPS, Fed EX, and others are a pain to get to deliver when nobody is home to sign their lives away and the customer pick ups are 45 and 54 miles from home, each way, on not fun roads loaded with yackers and texters and drunks and dopeheads and watching television and porn movies on their smart phones. I have a cute friend at USPS and she wants too ... . :hehe: Never mind.

[sqwert]

Put me on your list for an aluminum rim wheel complete, best brake kit you end up with, and tapered roller steering head bearings. I can do the entire front end at once, which still needs the forks straightened from the wreck. You are easier to deal with than the locals and everything you've sent so far has been excellent quality and fairly priced. I see no reason to expect that to change. No rush, do your usual thoughtful engineering and price shopping as that is what counts the most towards good value.

[sqwert]

Anywho, you've cash for your trip. If you get my stuff on time, cool. Not much time left, so if I have to wait until after your trip, that's groovy, too.

[NzBrakelathes]

I will be in the USA in about 26 hours - I have some oil filters and 2 Big Bore kits spare to sell, loads of parts are presold already and I will be meeting 1 member in LA!
I will try post my US phone number once I have 1 and we can send anything in hand while I am in the USA.

[NzBrakelathes]

My USA number till the 8th of October

[NzBrakelathes]

Here are some accessories well suited to the guys n gals with the Tourfella boxes:

Top box pads/cushions, 2 shown and $15 each. The top cushion clips to the strap bars the other either sticks or screw on depending how you do it.
14494

Side case bags are $35 each made by Tourfella and a nice easy fit.
14493

Set of 3 straps are $35 but note real product has no writing on them.
14495
14496
14497

All prices are USD$ and exclude shipping, I can combine and try my best to reduce the size and weights of combined orders to improve the overall shipping costs via DHL UPS Fed ex etc.

[NzBrakelathes]

Seat covers with some padding are $50 a pair - they are formed and somewhat bulky to send.

[sqwert]

Question about "set of 3 straps" for $35. The photo seems to show each pannier and top case require 4 straps and the handle, 5 pieces for each box. Maybe "set of 3 straps" is Kiwi for "3 sets of 5 straps"? The straps certainly look functional and very easy to secure external items, but what exactly comes for $35? If it is "3 sets of 5 straps" that is a nice deal and I'll take a set.

[calvarez]

What I got from Tako is three complete setups with everything you need for all three cases. I'm not sure how it's worded elsewhere, but each of the three is a complete kit for one bag. I can't even make sense of how else they would count it. There are four straps that clip to the center section, so there's no way "set of three" could work for a single bag.

The quality is quite good as far as materials and stitching. I haven't figure out WHY there are clips though, and what good they would do. Why would you ever leave the straps on and remove the center??

EDIT: Also good to note that there are attached elastic bands that let you tuck in the excess, so you can just leave them on while riding and not have something flapping around. However my experience with elastic in the sun is very poor, and have no idea how long that will last.

[Working_ZS]

Best quality available

Regarding the front wheel, what are the spokes made of?

I'm looking for a wheel with stainless steel spokes, since I am in the mid-western US and they use a ton of corrosive de-icing chemicals on the roads in the winter. The stock RX3 spokes are not holding up too well, at least from an appearance standpoint. Still sound structurally, but they look like crap. Both the rim, as well as the spokes and the nipples, since they are both just painted / chromed plain steel, have a lot of surface corrosion on them now. I have been meaning to contact Buchanan's Spoke & Rim for a price on stainless steel spokes and nipples, to lace up to a set of front and rear Warp9 aluminum rims that I have; just have not got around to it. It would be easier in time, if not money, to just get a whole wheel assembly, with upgraded front brake, if the spokes are stainless. I could kill a couple of birds with one stone, addressing the corrosion problem while improving the front brake situation as well.

[NzBrakelathes]

Regarding the front wheel, what are the spokes made of?

I'm looking for a wheel with stainless steel spokes, since I am in the mid-western US and they use a ton of corrosive de-icing chemicals on the roads in the winter. The stock RX3 spokes are not holding up too well, at least from an appearance standpoint. Still sound structurally, but they look like crap. Both the rim, as well as the spokes and the nipples, since they are both just painted / chromed plain steel, have a lot of surface corrosion on them now. I have been meaning to contact Buchanan's Spoke & Rim for a price on stainless steel spokes and nipples, to lace up to a set of front and rear Warp9 aluminum rims that I have; just have not got around to it. It would be easier in time, if not money, to just get a whole wheel assembly, with upgraded front brake, if the spokes are stainless. I could kill a couple of birds with one stone, addressing the corrosion problem while improving the front brake situation as well.


Spokes are steel I am sure, I see your point and that is very fair.
Let me ask my guy and see if anything else is possible? I think he gets some USA spokes cause they are friggen good but I do not know if he has the right size etc.

Or I could see if I can get a set of spokes or several sets n he makes the wheel to the hubs n spokes I supply, that is another idea

[NzBrakelathes]

Question about "set of 3 straps" for $35. The photo seems to show each pannier and top case require 4 straps and the handle, 5 pieces for each box. Maybe "set of 3 straps" is Kiwi for "3 sets of 5 straps"? The straps certainly look functional and very easy to secure external items, but what exactly comes for $35? If it is "3 sets of 5 straps" that is a nice deal and I'll take a set.

Grrrrrr mate! You know me better then to sell not enough to do a whole job! lol


See each case has a set of straps? that is what you get a full set for each of the 3 boxes - pointless any other way lol. If I had said a set of 3 straps at $50 you would assume you get more right? my price was too low? lol

Each case gets a strap so you can strap down something light or use them as carry handles.

I think with clips its easier to open and place stuff under it and clip/strap down and you need the parts/clips to get it easily adjustable.

Regardless they are a good option and I use them to strap parts over the boxes and drag them all over the country lol and yes 3 boxes so 3 sets like the photo $35.

Or Tourfella original is $40 for each box/case, so $120 a set for 3 boxes or $80 for both side cases.

[NzBrakelathes]

Regarding the front wheel, what are the spokes made of?

I'm looking for a wheel with stainless steel spokes, since I am in the mid-western US and they use a ton of corrosive de-icing chemicals on the roads in the winter. The stock RX3 spokes are not holding up too well, at least from an appearance standpoint. Still sound structurally, but they look like crap. Both the rim, as well as the spokes and the nipples, since they are both just painted / chromed plain steel, have a lot of surface corrosion on them now. I have been meaning to contact Buchanan's Spoke & Rim for a price on stainless steel spokes and nipples, to lace up to a set of front and rear Warp9 aluminum rims that I have; just have not got around to it. It would be easier in time, if not money, to just get a whole wheel assembly, with upgraded front brake, if the spokes are stainless. I could kill a couple of birds with one stone, addressing the corrosion problem while improving the front brake situation as well.

Hi mate
Spoke to my supplier and he can supply 304 stainless spokes but VERY expensive - PM me lets see if we can do something tho.
So yes I could do an aluminum rim stainless spokes and nuts on an RX3 hub complete but I wonder if it works out cost effective as DHL 1 wheel is something like USD$100ish.
Sea freight I need to investigate etc etc so hence I question if I can or maybe connect compete.
Let me know more?

[sqwert]

Grrrrrr mate! You know me better then to sell not enough to do a whole job! lol


See each case has a set of straps? that is what you get a full set for each of the 3 boxes - pointless any other way lol. If I had said a set of 3 straps at $50 you would assume you get more right? my price was too low? lol

Each case gets a strap so you can strap down something light or use them as carry handles.

I think with clips its easier to open and place stuff under it and clip/strap down and you need the parts/clips to get it easily adjustable.

Regardless they are a good option and I use them to strap parts over the boxes and drag them all over the country lol and yes 3 boxes so 3 sets like the photo $35.

Or Tourfella original is $40 for each box/case, so $120 a set for 3 boxes or $80 for both side cases.

Quite a talent you have for finding RX3 prices on good stuff. I'll take a set for 3 boxes. Nice not to have to sew my own.

[NzBrakelathes]

Regarding the front wheel, what are the spokes made of?

I'm looking for a wheel with stainless steel spokes, since I am in the mid-western US and they use a ton of corrosive de-icing chemicals on the roads in the winter. The stock RX3 spokes are not holding up too well, at least from an appearance standpoint. Still sound structurally, but they look like crap. Both the rim, as well as the spokes and the nipples, since they are both just painted / chromed plain steel, have a lot of surface corrosion on them now. I have been meaning to contact Buchanan's Spoke & Rim for a price on stainless steel spokes and nipples, to lace up to a set of front and rear Warp9 aluminum rims that I have; just have not got around to it. It would be easier in time, if not money, to just get a whole wheel assembly, with upgraded front brake, if the spokes are stainless. I could kill a couple of birds with one stone, addressing the corrosion problem while improving the front brake situation as well.

Ok few things that may suit you or others later.

Yes I can supply 304 stainless spokes - I am told 304 stainless isn't as strong of a material as steel (like steel bolts are higher grade then stainless) BUT better then rusted out spokes!

So a rim or rims with stainless spokes stock hub and 7075 or 7116 aluminium rims are possible.

ALSO this might be worth a moment of your thoughts - Chinese local bikes have MAG/Alloy wheel (18 inch front 100/90-18 & 15 inch rear 130/90-15) and don't rust, maybe a summer and winter set of wheels and tires? Discs on MAG/Alloy wheels differ so you would need them and the stock front caliper bracket isn't the same somehow (Diameter maybe? might need to look if you are serious) they are not very expensive to be fair and if ship by sea I think would come out at a reasonable price. (looking for sea shipping options) already)

Anyway you have something to chew over and future potential customers can look at what best suites them.

[NzBrakelathes]

I am working on exporting with DHL complete motors:

NC250 for the RX3 correct EFI units AJP PR5?
NC250 for other dirt bikes carb version AJP PR5
NC450 EFI or Carb version like RX4, GPX and others (2 versions)
Cb250 top spec 249cc real and more details to come, suitable replacement for ALL other Chinese dirt bikes regardless if it was OHC or push rod. PitsterPro GPX XMoto AJP PR3 & 4 Hawk 250 TT250 CSC retro you name it any with the air cooled Chinese block can get the bigger cc and power units with a new carb and maybe an exhaust tweek etc - THEY AL mount the same.

Motors will be a little less then the cheap dealer in the USA and speced higher.
BUT over all value for the motors WILL be good if it isn't going into a cheap ass bike etc.

[Juanro]

Tako, regarding the complete motors… what about the engine number stamped in the case? Here in Argentina that number is part of the vehicle registration title. Changing it is a nightmare of paperwork, and can only be done if you purchase the engine through a registered dealer, or if you purchase a complete bike (with title stating engine number) and then do a swap. I know some guys who bought engines from China to replace a totally broken one, and they send the number to be stamped/engraved in the engine case, and replaced it altogether withour notifying the local Registration office. Can it be done? Does those engine came with a preset number, or are they blank ones?

[calvarez]

I can't wait to see the cost of motors. I saw an NC250 on eBay listed for $1900. LOL!!

Some states in the US have issues like what Juanro said above (CA, for one). Most wouldn't be a problem. I haven't even seen/noticed the engine number on my bike. It's different from the VIN, right?

[calvarez]

I can't wait to see the cost of motors. I saw an NC250 on eBay listed for $1900. LOL!!

Some states in the US have issues like what Juanro said above (CA, for one). Most wouldn't be a problem. I haven't even seen/noticed the engine number on my bike. It's different from the VIN, right?

[Juanro]

Engine number is visible just behind the clutch cable support in the picture you posted over the other thread. No, it's not related to the VIN wich is a number for the vehicule as a whole; oddly enough, VIN number is not important here, just engine and frame number, and the plate ID you get when registering it.

[calvarez]

Hah, I never even noticed. I know some states, pretty sure CA, put the engine number on the paperwork. My state does not record it anywhere, to my knowledge. It's definitely not on the papers given to the owner by the state.

[NzBrakelathes]

Tako, regarding the complete motors… what about the engine number stamped in the case? Here in Argentina that number is part of the vehicle registration title. Changing it is a nightmare of paperwork, and can only be done if you purchase the engine through a registered dealer, or if you purchase a complete bike (with title stating engine number) and then do a swap. I know some guys who bought engines from China to replace a totally broken one, and they send the number to be stamped/engraved in the engine case, and replaced it altogether withour notifying the local Registration office. Can it be done? Does those engine came with a preset number, or are they blank ones?

Possible yes but takes more time and some extra expense.


My aim and this is not a quote:
Air cooled 249cc just under $1000 to your door in the USA (With high end carb and CDI)
NC250 under $1500
NC450 under $2000

[StevieUT]

Did I see somewhere on this forum that someone retrofitted a RX4 headlight onto an RX3? Nz, can you source RX4 parts yet? I'd be interested to know if that's a option.

Are you making any more trips to UT? If my bike doesn't sell and I end up keeping it, I'll be doing some upgrades: 300cc kit, complete front alloy 19" wheel with brake upgrade are at the top of the list.

[NzBrakelathes]

Did I see somewhere on this forum that someone retrofitted a RX4 headlight onto an RX3? Nz, can you source RX4 parts yet? I'd be interested to know if that's a option.

Are you making any more trips to UT? If my bike doesn't sell and I end up keeping it, I'll be doing some upgrades: 300cc kit, complete front alloy 19" wheel with brake upgrade are at the top of the list.

No plans to visit the USA unless orders get to be massive lol
RX3S I think you’ll find to possibly fit as it looks like the RX4
Yes can get RX4 stuff but not very easily as RX3
RX3S kinda the same, some stuff yes and other stuff no or very very very slow

[StevieUT]

Found the thread with the RX4 headlight. I think anyone going this route would want to use the RX4 windscreen along with, assuming it mounts easily enough. The one in this thread looks like a custom fabbed piece.

http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=14685&highlight=headlight&page=3

[NzBrakelathes]

I’ve looked at it before but the frame area is very different but cando if you cut n weld I’m sure
I think just the Headight could be done but it’s an expensive trial n error for me

[NzBrakelathes]

Found the thread with the RX4 headlight. I think anyone going this route would want to use the RX4 windscreen along with, assuming it mounts easily enough. The one in this thread looks like a custom fabbed piece.

http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=14685&highlight=headlight&page=3

No this is just the china version headlamp I have this
Not that great to be fair
Looks cool yes works.....I think high quality H4 bulb would be better

[NzBrakelathes]

Here’s a few pics
Soudrider just used China version headlamp like I have in my bike in China

[JerryHawk250]

Can you get a CG or CB250 air cooled engine with a 6 speed like this ? https://www.yoycart.com/Product/40634641602/ 6 speeds seem to be rare.

[2LZ]

Can you get a CG or CB250 air cooled engine with a 6 speed like this ? https://www.yoycart.com/Product/40634641602/ 6 speeds seem to be rare.
Killer find JH!! The OHC and extra gear would make these highly mod-able!
Model: Lx163ml
Though it looks more like a 200cc. No big deal. In all honesty, I've felt zero difference between my 163fml's and the 167 fmm's.

[upgasgas1224]

cant wait to see some prices on a engine for my tt250 keep me posted

[JerryHawk250]

Killer find JH!! The OHC and extra gear would make these highly mod-able!
Model: Lx163ml
Though it looks more like a 200cc. No big deal. In all honesty, I've felt zero difference between my 163fml's and the 167 fmm's.

When I last checked, the shipping was almost as much as the engine. The 6 speeds would make the Hawk a good all round bike for on and off road. with out having to swap out the front sprocket every time I want to do one or the other. With the OHC there are some options to do custom cams. It's also a counter balance engine.

[upgasgas1224]

Killer find JH!! The OHC and extra gear would make these highly mod-able!
Model: Lx163ml
Though it looks more like a 200cc. No big deal. In all honesty, I've felt zero difference between my 163fml's and the 167 fmm's.

would that engine fit in the tt250 by chance?

[JerryHawk250]

would that engine fit in the tt250 by chance? It should. You may have to make another mounting bracket for the front mount due to the counter balance portion of the engine doesn't stick out as far as the TT250. There is a picture on the website with all the mounting hole dimensions.
https://img.alicdn.com/imgextra/i1/1838745739/TB2p3ztbXXXXXbVXXXXXXXXXXXX_!!1838745739.jpg

[StevieUT]

Here’s a few pics
Soudrider just used China version headlamp like I have in my bike in China

Sorry Nz! I should have been more specific. Not Spudrider's light, but the one pictured in Paeksukis post further down in the thread. It is on a the bike of one of Paeksukis facebook friends. States it's an RX4 light and claims it bolted right up. We'd have to look at the windscreen situation though

[2LZ]

would that engine fit in the tt250 by chance?
My uneducated guess would be yes. The CB and CG motors are extremely similar with the mounts.

[NzBrakelathes]

Bloody hell too many messages!
RX3S headlight should could fit and expensive
CB CG engines interchange but unsure if non balance with balance needs a mount mod
Most all the aircooled engines around $800-$900 with DHL shipping yes includes engine!
Rough weight 33-35Kg at $7 a Kg
6 speed should be fine but might need to special order or just order all parts to assemble the engine or change to 6 speed
No 6 speed isn’t an extra overdrive
It’s pretty much same 1st n top gear with more divisions in between

[NzBrakelathes]

It should. You may have to make another mounting bracket for the front mount due to the counter balance portion of the engine doesn't stick out as far as the TT250. There is a picture on the website with all the mounting hole dimensions.
https://img.alicdn.com/imgextra/i1/1838745739/TB2p3ztbXXXXXbVXXXXXXXXXXXX_!!1838745739.jpg

Better off with the 249.9cc 15Kw 18Nm

[JerryHawk250]

6 speed should be fine but might need to special order or just order all parts to assemble the engine or change to 6 speed
No 6 speed isn’t an extra overdrive
It’s pretty much same 1st n top gear with more divisions in between 6 speed has 2nd overdrive gear. Anything less than 1:1 is overdrive.

Here are the gear specifications.
6 Gear-Primary 3.33 1st Gear 2.909 2nd Gear 1.867 3rd Gear 1.389 4th Gear 1.15 5th Gear 0.95 6th Gear 0.80

5 speed specifications- "Primary: 3.333; first gear: 2.909,Second gear: 1.867; third gear: 1.389,Fourth gear: 1.150; fifth gear: 0.9545 "

[sqwert]

...
6 speed should be fine but might need to special order or just order all parts to assemble the engine or change to 6 speed
No 6 speed isn’t an extra overdrive
It’s pretty much same 1st n top gear with more divisions in between

My experience is Yoshimura trans in Honda 100 and 125 and TT-R230 and XT 225 trans in TW200. Same. Set 1st same as OEM with final drive, 5th of the old trans will be about the same as 6th with the new trans.

Problem I had with the Hondas was half the displacement made about the same power as the TT. Stock, peak horses where 11,00rpm or so. My race engines put out about as much as a RX3, between 13k and 14k. Not enough powerband to handle the stock ratio gaps. This caused slow starts because 100CC bikes with tires small enough to spin out of the hole wore tires too small to put down power when sliding. Then, every shift took 2 or 3 seconds to get back in the power band. A 5 lap sprint would be lost before the 1st curve. The closer ratios from the extra gear fixed that acceleration problem, but had zilch effect on hole shot or top speed, resulting in fastest 3 getting to the 1st curve instead of dead last, every time. Great fun pissing of the 2-stroke riders. :yay:

The problem with TWs was 3-4 and 4-5 with the stock trans, the stock engine would shift right off the bottom of the powerband. Uphill and or headwind was often 4th gear/50mph. That's all she would pull. BUT, if you found a downhill and got her up to 70mph in 5th, she would stay there up the same hill that was 50mph 4th gear because she was making a lot more power at 7700rpm than at 5500 rpm. Same thing happened between 3rd and 4th. With a 6-speed, 4th was higher, so would wind up into the bottom of the powerband in 5th, then 5th was higher so would wind up into the bottom of the powerband in 6th. With no other change, the bike would then pull itself up to 70mph on hills it used to run max 50. Gearing is everything, folks.

This discussion reminds me of a '69 SS396 L89 Camaro my sister wrecked. Drove it on the street and did a ton of 1/8-mile drag racing. Hookers, 2 1.5 inch duals with crossover and turbo mufflers were the only mods to the engine. Yet this plated street car with stock interior, even 4-channel 8-track and air conditioning, and the baby's car seat, regularly dusted highly modified race only Hemi and Wedge 'Cudas, Boss and Cobra Jet Mustangs, other SS and Z28 Camaros, even an AMX, no problem, consistently, on street tires. How? 12-bolt rear, Estrada rebuilt positraction, and 5.38 gears. Everyone else ran 4.11 gears, better on the quarter where my stock block 396 would run out of RPM. On the eighth, they were consistently embarrassed by my wife's "grocery getter".

That's where I learned the importance of gear ratios, and that knowledge over the years won tons of races. It's one of the "secret" differences between a winner and a consistent also-ran.

[sqwert]

6 speed has 2nd overdrive gear. Anything less than 1:1 is overdrive.

Here are the gear specifications.
6 Gear-Primary 3.33 1st Gear 2.909 2nd Gear 1.867 3rd Gear 1.389 4th Gear 1.15 5th Gear 0.95 6th Gear 0.80

5 speed specifications- "Primary: 3.333; first gear: 2.909,Second gear: 1.867; third gear: 1.389,Fourth gear: 1.150; fifth gear: 0.9545 "

I doubt most folks would feel the difference between 0.95 and 0.9545. Just guessing, but if you count the teeth, same numbers? I'm guessing since the first 4 match, the 5th does, too, so your only difference is rounding to how many places? First 5 of the 6-speed is almost exactly the same as the 5-speed. In this case, 6th is pretty much adding another overdrive. This is not what I found with the Yoshimura and Yamaha trans sets.

TW
1st 34/12 = 2.833
2nd 34/19 = 1.789
3rd 26/22 = 1.182
4th 26/25 = 1.040
5th 23/28 = 0.821

XT225
1st 34/11 = 3.091
2nd 30/15 = 2.000
3rd 30/21 = 1.429
4th 27/24 = 1.125
5th 27/25 = 1.080
6th 23/29 = 0.793

TT-R230
1st 38/13 = 2.923
2nd 31/18 = 1.722
3rd 30/21 = 1.429
4th 27/24 = 1.125
5th 27/25 = 1.080
6th 23/29 = 0.793

The XT225 is supposed to have the widest ratio 6-speed trans in the dual sport realm. Difference between highest and lowest ratios:

5-speeds:
2.3785 JH's bike.
2.012 TW

6-speeds:
3.1785 JH's bike with a 6th gear.
2.298 XT
2.130 TT

I would carefully test ride that bike because I'd expect unless it is a diesel it is going to have a difficult time keeping on the power band.

[NzBrakelathes]

theory all is theory
Every batch can change
No one knows for sure the details in stuff and that’s where it often goes wrong
Yes can do 6 speed but is the gear ratio as you say? Seller or warehouse won’t kniwband won’t ask cause it doesn’t sell.
Even bikes get sold with mix of 5 or 6 speed unknowingly

So us western folk ask too much in the minds of locals

Then if not the ratio you want I carry the can
Only so much a person can manage with a single engine sale
However you want a container you dictate each spec no worries
Simple stuff here is a nightmare if it’s not what is under their noses
Loads of experiences with mistakes time wasted and dramas

[JerryHawk250]

So in not so many words. Not all 6 speeds are created equal. ;) And like most of the Chinese specification found, it may not be correct.

I doubt most folks would feel the difference between 0.95 and 0.9545. Just guessing, but if you count the teeth, same numbers? I'm guessing since the first 4 match, the 5th does, too, so your only difference is rounding to how many places? First 5 of the 6-speed is almost exactly the same as the 5-speed. In this case, 6th is pretty much adding another overdrive. This is not what I found with the Yoshimura and Yamaha trans sets.

TW
1st 34/12 = 2.833
2nd 34/19 = 1.789
3rd 26/22 = 1.182
4th 26/25 = 1.040
5th 23/28 = 0.821

XT225
1st 34/11 = 3.091
2nd 30/15 = 2.000
3rd 30/21 = 1.429
4th 27/24 = 1.125
5th 27/25 = 1.080
6th 23/29 = 0.793

TT-R230
1st 38/13 = 2.923
2nd 31/18 = 1.722
3rd 30/21 = 1.429
4th 27/24 = 1.125
5th 27/25 = 1.080
6th 23/29 = 0.793

The XT225 is supposed to have the widest ratio 6-speed trans in the dual sport realm. Difference between highest and lowest ratios:

5-speeds:
2.3785 JH's bike.
2.012 TW

6-speeds:
3.1785 JH's bike with a 6th gear.
2.298 XT
2.130 TT

I would carefully test ride that bike because I'd expect unless it is a diesel it is going to have a difficult time keeping on the power band.

[JerryHawk250]

Here are the specifications from Loncin which would confirm the 6th gear is a 2nd overdrive gear. I found one on Aliexpress but shipping is crazy high. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Modified-Loncin-RE250-Oil-Cooling-Cooled-6-Speed-Silent-Motorcycle-Engine/32844968598.html :crazy: https://img.alicdn.com/imgextra/i2/94883338/TB2L_5gj7qvpuFjSZFhXXaOgXXa_!!94883338.jpg

[NzBrakelathes]

Sure
Willing to put a deposit down while I source the motor and once I hand pay the balance then illl DHL ship

[sqwert]

theory all is theory
Every batch can change
No one knows for sure the details in stuff and that’s where it often goes wrong
Yes can do 6 speed but is the gear ratio as you say? Seller or warehouse won’t kniwband won’t ask cause it doesn’t sell.
Even bikes get sold with mix of 5 or 6 speed unknowingly

So us western folk ask too much in the minds of locals

Then if not the ratio you want I carry the can
Only so much a person can manage with a single engine sale
However you want a container you dictate each spec no worries
Simple stuff here is a nightmare if it’s not what is under their noses
Loads of experiences with mistakes time wasted and dramas

That is exactly why you are cherished. You look, you learn, and you speak something similar to American. My grandson's friend-who-is-a-girl and the only other kid in the class who is as smart as he is (how many 1st graders do you know who can do 100% of addition including multi digit addends, subtraction of similar values, answer multiplication facts 0 x 0 to 10 x 10 at least 4 different ways, and working on division?), born of Chinese citizens who now figured having 3 girls, China won't want them back, has a pretty cool daddy who has told me quite a bit about business in China, which is why he and his wife had 3 girls after coming here legally and now has an excuse for permanent residency and eventually citizenship? You will NOT be taken for granted.

My understanding is that very few Chinese children actually are as intelligent and well educated as the media espouses. Youngsters do what they are told and wear uniforms as instructed to avoid being beaten or going hungry. Every few years tests are administered and they are competitive--only the best move up to the next level of academics. The rest are shunted off to alternative training like trade schools or just shoved out in the street. Just like the rest of the world, with painful consequences for disrupting the learning environment. Great way to provide supreme educations for a few. Most of the rest of the world does exactly the same thing. Once heard a teacher in Japan had a letter put in his file for beating a kid to death, then was sent back to the same class to continue teaching. Never heard anything nearly that sicko about China, not even close. The Chinese parents and grandparents I know truly love their children, but they all have extremely high expectations.

Anywho, JerryHawk seems really smart for someone living in Louisiana. :p For the rest of you yet to figure it out, here's how gearing works. I'm going to use the TW, TT-R, and XT parts as examples because I've calculated and actually built 3 of those. Keep in mind that all three are built different, so each requires different ratios to maximize the potentials.

We will start with the café racer: 180/60-17 rear tire, TT-R 230 trans. The TT-R, ST, and TW all have 22 teeth on the primary drive sprocket on the crank and 73 teeth on the primary driven sprocket on the clutch. Note that may not be true for all the different displacements and model years of all three model families, and I know nothing of the TT-R225, so can't help. However, MY TT-Rs, XTs, and TWs are all the same. Therefore, our primary drive ratio is 73 teeth divided by 22 teeth = ~3.381:1.

The TT-R trans 6th gear has 23 teeth driven divided by 29 teeth drive = ~ 0.793:1 transmission drive ratio.

The café 276 is highly modified and I assigned a redline of 11,000rpm because it quits pulling just before that. Since I am stuck with primary and trans ratios, and tire rolling diameter, I'll have to tweek final drive ratio (chain and sprockets) to provide 11,000rpm at the speed I want the bike to actually go, 101mph.

First, determine the rolling radius of the tire, a 180/60-17 street performance tire. Do not give the measurements of the tire provided by manufacturers. Those are new tires, not loaded, and often not properly inflated, and often on different size wheels. Prop the bike perfectly perpendicular to the measuring surface, both ends of the axle the same distance off a flat surface at the centers of each end. Sit on the bike in the position appropriate for the speed you wish to run. Whatever this measurement is, in my case, 12.87 inches, multiply by 6.2832, which is really pi x 2. Doesn't matter what order factors are multiplied, and this 12.87 inches X 6.2832 will give you my rolling circumference in inches 80.865 inches. That is the distance my rear tire rolls with 1 full revolution.

1 mile is 5280 feet x 12 inches per foot, foot (feet) cancel out, so 1 mile is 63,360 inches. Divide that by 80.865 and I have ~783.53 tire revolutions per mile.

101 miles per hour, the speed I want to go, times 783.53 tire revolutions per mile, is 79,338.53 wheel revolutions per 101 miles. Other relevant terms cancel out.

Now, if I want to find out how many wheel revolutions per minute, I have to divide 79,338.53 by 60 minutes per hour, which yields ~1322.31 wheel revolutions per minute.

Since desired engine revolutions per minute is 11,000, I have to divide that by the desired wheel revolutions per minute to find out what the overall gear ratio needs to be. 11,000 / 1322.31 = 8.319:1.

To find out what our final drive ratio, sprockets and chain, needs to be, we have to multiply primary gear ratio times transmission gear ratio, then divide that into overall gear ratio 8.319/(3.381 x 0.793) = ?. I could have put an "x" there but didn't want to cause any panic attacks by sending you back to algebra class, so ?

3.381 x 0.793 = ~2.681

8.319 / 2.681 = ~3.103

If I got the wrong answer it is because I used a calculator with tiny buttons and I have fat fingers. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.

To calculate sprockets, pick an available size. I like bigger countershaft sprockets because they last longer. The biggest countershaft sprocket for 520 chain that will fit on a TW output shaft is 14 teeth. So, lets try 14.

Final drive ratio times countershaft sprocket teeth yields wheel sprocket teeth. 3.103 x 14 = 43.442 teeth. Can't do 0.442, so just drop it and go 43.

Now the café racer is geared for a 101mph redline, within a couple miles per hour or two. I actually ended up with 40 teeth because that better took care of down hills. 106mph on GPS, probably world's fastest TW.

So, that is how you use all that algebra you were supposed to learn to calculate sprocket tooth counts. See, your teachers really did love you.

[sqwert]

Oh, unless bikes are identical you have to go through the entire process for each combination of parts. The café racer has the TT-R 230 trans, higher compression, and more radical cam with a custom exhaust designed to stack back pressures, reversions, and such at 11,000 rpm. Tdub2 is an adventure bike with lower compression and a milder cam with a custom exhaust to distribute back pressures, reversions, and such a bit to provide a nice powerband at road speeds, dies about 9000 rpm, but otherwise pretty much like the stock RX3 with a 300 kit. Runs about 90mph with the right gearing, but I've dropped that to 78mph redline because that is fast enough. Transmission is from a XT225. The last has the same cam as Tdub2, same ratios XT trans, but the exhaust is designed to more widely distribute back pressures, reversions, and such over an even fatter power band, so it is lower peak horsepower, all else the same. Its powerband starts at idle and climbs steadily to 8000 rpm, then dies. That's the way ATV tires like it. Redline is 70mph, because that is where the tire is rated.

Had to go through the entire math sequence with each bike. I've had the headache for about 20 years. :doh:

[NzBrakelathes]

Yep. It is RX3S/Rx4 headlight. Just plug and play. But it is not aesthetically pleasing as there are some gaps between the light and the windshield. Some just make their own windshield to cover the gaps.

Currently, many of my friends are using that headlight now eventhough it cost a lot of money. But, the headlight unit is a lot brighter and the beam pattern is also great.

One of my friend spent a lot of money and bought the whole RX3S/RX4 mounting kit. But he hasnt install it yet because some part's missing. He has to wait for another shipping.

Thanks for the photos and SORRY your/HIS supplier (Which isn't me) can't get his orders right.
PLEASE read the title this is MY thread for parts I SUPPLY :thanks: - not some other seller etc.:doh:

I didn't supply to Pakistan as there are LIMITED option to pay/send/deal with etc so yes I strongly suggest you lads talk to your importer rather then me and asking me how to do something that I sell but not wanting to BUY anything (look at me Facebook page!)

[sqwert]

Headlight on my 2015 RX3 with chintzy 35 watt H4 really sucked. I've heard nothing 100% positive about any U. S. of A. legal option other than 55 watt halogens, and those are not the best illumination.

Major improvement with Sylvania 9003 Silverstar Ultra. DOT legal. Said to last only 2000 hours and roadside swap would be a royal pain on a rainy night, so switched to CSC's DOT acceptable LED.

LED high beams generally are low beam plus a few more diodes. Therefore, low beam provides bright light close up that causes partial night blindness so high beams don't seem to work well. Fact is, high beam doesn't seem to work at all. In stock RX3 fixture, LED low beam set at 1 inch drop per 25 feet works nicely on the highway, but there is about 15* black pattern between low and high beam, so when properly adjusted on low beam, high beam is completely off the road, up in the trees. No wonder it does not seem to work. Tilt headlight down so high beam illuminates the road, and low beam pattern is way too close and bright, completely useless at highway speeds, and way too much night blinding. This is just the way LEDs with fixed low beam are, not really exclusive to CSC's in particular.

I will be home tomorrow to try a 55 watt HID that moves the light source from low beam to high beam position in the bulb. Supposedly the RX3 headlight housing is one of the rare fixtures that properly patterns the odd shape of the HID arc on low beam. Could we be so lucky? The 55 watt HID should be 6 or 7 times as bright as the original Zongshen H4, and last years longer, so roadside rain replacements in the dark should not be much of a worry.

Now, if this option actually works I'll give all the info to NZ so he can get us a good price compared to other options that sort of work.

[StevieUT]

One of my friend spent a lot of money and bought the whole RX3S/RX4 mounting kit. But he hasnt install it yet because some part's missing. He has to wait for another shipping.

Ok, sounds good! If you can, let us know how your friend makes out with the mounting kit. I'm assuming that allows the use of the RX4 windshield, etc...

[NzBrakelathes]

Ok, sounds good! If you can, let us know how your friend makes out with the mounting kit. I'm assuming that allows the use of the RX4 windshield, etc...

I’ve lookex at all 3 versions
Non will directly bolt over frame wise and RX3S RX4 differ
I doubt the new light would be so much greater then others and I’m not thinking people would want to spend that amount on parts and shipping
Don’t hijack my thread thanks everyone!

[StevieUT]

I’ve lookex at all 3 versions
Non will directly bolt over frame wise and RX3S RX4 differ
I doubt the new light would be so much greater then others and I’m not thinking people would want to spend that amount on parts and shipping
Don’t hijack my thread thanks everyone!

Sorry Nz! Didn't mean to hijack your thread! Thought if it was a good retrofit, might be something you could source. Sounds like a no-go. No worries!

[NzBrakelathes]

Sorry Nz! Didn't mean to hijack your thread! Thought if it was a good retrofit, might be something you could source. Sounds like a no-go. No worries!

Anything is possible but what would it all cost to ship? How can it be shipped without costing the earth, I tend to do individual orders not large orders so in some ways much better service or much more complex

[NzBrakelathes]

There’s some funky stuff you can buy here!
Mind you this getting near a NC motor or double a CB259/CG250 motor

[sqwert]

Does that replace the Honda 90/110 engines? Been thinking about a CRF110 for my grandson for Christmas. He will grow up, too.

[NzBrakelathes]

Does that replace the Honda 90/110 engines? Been thinking about a CRF110 for my grandson for Christmas. He will grow up, too.

I think so yeah

[Weldangrind]

I suspect that it replaces the 50/70 engines, which were a different design than the 90/110 engines. All of the horizontal China engines I've seen have had the 50/70 frame of architecture.

[NzBrakelathes]

Possible engines from Zongshen - could supply if willing to wait etc

http://www.zse.cc/Products.aspx?ProductsCateID=41&CateID=41&CurrCateID=41&showCateID=41

[Skibrat]

Looking to see if you can find the cluster as seen on the Bashan Brozz?
I know there are other digital clusters out there but this one is really sharp.

http://www.chinariders.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=13482&d=1529963615

[NzBrakelathes]

Looking to see if you can find the cluster as seen on the Bashan Brozz?
I know there are other digital clusters out there but this one is really sharp.

http://www.chinariders.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=13482&d=1529963615

http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?p=294568#post294568

[NzBrakelathes]

Looking locally

[NzBrakelathes]

Mountain bike anyone?

[NzBrakelathes]

Your thoughts?
Available for RX3 is the claim
These fold up etc
Or slightly cheaper but fancy color but why bother cause shipping adds expense anyway resulting in just a smallish over all price change

[Juanca]

Your thoughts?
Available for RX3 is the claim
These fold up etc
Or slightly cheaper but fancy color but why bother cause shipping adds expense anyway resulting in just a smallish over all price change

What are the price for those? is that a pair?

[Essayons]

Will you deal in RX4 parts in the future?

[calvarez]

I've been wanting higher-end levers. Haven't figure out yet if other brands fit? Could it make sense to send a batch to one person then re-ship from there. I send USPS first class flats a lot, and they are very cheap.

[NzBrakelathes]

I've been wanting higher-end levers. Haven't figure out yet if other brands fit? Could it make sense to send a batch to one person then re-ship from there. I send USPS first class flats a lot, and they are very cheap.

Yes a pair
Let me see what I can do huh as I’m in the throws of cheaper postage and online shop but it’s all so frighten slow!
Yes I’ll sell parts that I can supply regardless of brand etc RC4 is limited at the moment tho

[Juanca]

Yes a pair
Let me see what I can do huh as I’m in the throws of cheaper postage and online shop but it’s all so frighten slow!
Yes I’ll sell parts that I can supply regardless of brand etc RC4 is limited at the moment tho

Price?

[NzBrakelathes]

I tried the small black windshield today - a little different etc.

There is a bigger like stock black unit also but didn't splash out on that much stuff

[calvarez]

I wouldn't mind going a little bigger on the screen, because we have a lot of bugs and flying sand/rocks in AZ. The other day someone randomly stopped in my driveway while I was working on my bike, and he had an N700. The screen on it had an adjustable airfoil at the top to redirect air for a particular rider's needs. That seems awesome. But they are only made to fit specific bikes.

[NzBrakelathes]

I wouldn't mind going a little bigger on the screen, because we have a lot of bugs and flying sand/rocks in AZ. The other day someone randomly stopped in my driveway while I was working on my bike, and he had an N700. The screen on it had an adjustable airfoil at the top to redirect air for a particular rider's needs. That seems awesome. But they are only made to fit specific bikes.

The RX4 has some adjustments
Doesn’t fit the RX3 unless a major reconstruction

[Working_ZS]

I wouldn't mind going a little bigger on the screen, because we have a lot of bugs and flying sand/rocks in AZ. The other day someone randomly stopped in my driveway while I was working on my bike, and he had an N700. The screen on it had an adjustable airfoil at the top to redirect air for a particular rider's needs. That seems awesome. But they are only made to fit specific bikes.

No, you can get them for just about any bike. I have one on my RX3 and Versys 650 that I got on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Adjustable-Motorcycle-Extention-Windshield-Triumph/dp/B071FJV4CW/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1543602977&sr=8-8&keywords=motorcycle+windscreen+extension

There are other styles available also. I believe that there was a RX3 owner, winyoochanok, located in Thailand who made a larger windscreen and sold it other to RX3 owners for $50 or so. Here's an old thread:

http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=15456&highlight=larger+windscreen

The adjustable extension works really well, especially on the RX3 after I installed the Seat Concepts saddle. The firmer foam raised me up about an inch, which put the top of my helmet into the slipstream off the windscreen; this in turn caused a lot more wind noise. Adding the extension and tilting it forward has corrected that. Much quieter rides now.

[calvarez]

Great, I'll order that extension. Maybe I'll actually log into FB to see if he's still selling that.

[NzBrakelathes]

Great, I'll order that extension. Maybe I'll actually log into FB to see if he's still selling that.



Which do you like?:yay:

[NzBrakelathes]

MOre info

[calvarez]

I picked up that little one in your last post. $24 on Amazon, put it together last night but didn't install it yet. Seems solid enough, although the lever was very rough around the edges. I have sandpaper though. I'm suspicious of the angular corners causing noise or turbulence, but whatever, I have a HUGE belt sander and other cutting tools.

For little stuff like that I think your shipping cost probably doesn't make it worth it? Also there's the Amazon gratification of having it the next day, and if I don't like it, they will pay to take it back...

[NzBrakelathes]

I picked up that little one in your last post. $24 on Amazon, put it together last night but didn't install it yet. Seems solid enough, although the lever was very rough around the edges. I have sandpaper though. I'm suspicious of the angular corners causing noise or turbulence, but whatever, I have a HUGE belt sander and other cutting tools.

For little stuff like that I think your shipping cost probably doesn't make it worth it? Also there's the Amazon gratification of having it the next day, and if I don't like it, they will pay to take it back...

it is in the neighborhood of USD$15 to my house then shipping to you - You are correct.
BUT without your guys or peoples ideas links and seeing prices on line ideas are limited, so looking at it was worthwhile even if a NO GO on this item :)

[NzBrakelathes]

These are a bit complex to come by !

$40 plus postage

[NzBrakelathes]

Running out of room on your handle bars for phone, GPS or other accessories? several colors

$15 plus postage

[NzBrakelathes]

mirror relocation brackets

several places sell this type of thing $10 - $15 plus postage

[NzBrakelathes]

Adds more space to your handle bar for additional accessories

several types colors etc and single or pair

What suits folks the best? $12.50 a pair to $15 each depending on where I buy

[NzBrakelathes]

Universal hand grips - many colors and listed to fit the RX3 etc.

Nice touch

$15 plus postage

[NzBrakelathes]

I bought these hand guards with the extra shield in a dark color for testing - not expensive but lets see what the size and weight is and if can be posted cheaply

$25 plus postage

[NzBrakelathes]

Mirrors can be folded out of the way if off roading, kinda handy when gravity gets the better of you.

$12.50 plus postage 0.5Kg so USA $7

[Juanca]

NZ, a good idea will be to post the cost on each item, just thinking, so we dont have to ask for each one.

Thanks for looking out on good stuff.

[NzBrakelathes]

Still waiting for my wife to get her shipper number (requires her ID and they spy on her)

I sent 2 packages to SQWERT yesterday so I can post already but can't work out if they use our shipper number or they were nice and arranged it some other way.

Epacket to the USA is $0.01 per gram + $2 each package (up to 1.99Kg)

I might post the item prices today and an estimated shipping costs as shipping isn't expensive (assume $5 as a minimum and up to $20 for maximum)

I do not hold parts in stock (not much unless fast moving or part of the 300 kits to cut out drama) so it takes a few days to get the items and I believe 2-4 weeks to the USA.

But as always I can easily DHL stuff but much higher cost and usually at your door in the USA in 5-7 days

[NzBrakelathes]

I have a pair of Tourefella bags in stock $35 each/$70 a pair and shipping is $18.50 which is only $1 more then the pair I posted while in the USA

So $88.50 posted from China to the USA and expect them to take 2-4 weeks to arrive.

[NzBrakelathes]

This will keep the wind off your hands during these cold months. :clap:
Assembling the extra screen was a bit fiddly and holes didn't perfectly line up - expect to drill them out, harware and allen keys included and I only used some new and some old from my weighted bar end - fitted nicely and easily but my brake master cylinder isn't the original and I will need to make a bracket as currently not correctly mounted yet fits in the right place.
These are a universal fit

I choose the dark color and dark shields - there are other color or clear options too.:tup:

$25 plus $9.50 shipping if to the USA 0.750 Kg

[NzBrakelathes]

Here are the 2 upgrade bottles - the funky looking shape needs a minor mod and DIY see links below

This is a 100% direct replacement for the RX3 and has the rubber flip open lid.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/303025898703

15101


This is the RX3S version (might fit on inner guards on VERY late model)
I mounted it from the bolt where the frame for front nose mounts and used an angle bracket to the coil bolt, some DIY needed but super easy to fill.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/303025901309


http://chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=16308&page=8

http://chinariders.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=14106&stc=1&d=1536316017
http://chinariders.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=14107&stc=1&d=1536316017


15102

[NzBrakelathes]

Oil filters (paper or mesh large filter) for the RX3 or RX4 or any NC250 motor $15 for 2 including E packet cheap postage to the USA and possibly other places if shipping isn't wildly different.

I also have the small black filters and O ring sets for filter caps and sump plug washer kits add $5

http://chinariders.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=12904&stc=1&d=1525825691

[Juanca]

Hi NZ, do you have complete gasket sets for the RX3?

[NzBrakelathes]

Hi NZ, do you have complete gasket sets for the RX3?

Can get
I don’t need to stock much as most is only a day or 2 from me away

[calvarez]

You're selling the full hand guards, or just the little add-on shields? I do want to get hand guards, but not interested in the extra wing on top.

I got the small upgrade bottle from NZ, and it was pretty easy to install (had the plastic off anyway). Much easier to reach in and refill it now. BTW, an empty beer bottle make a good refill vessel for the task. Should I admit that there are always empty beer bottles in my garage...?

[NzBrakelathes]

You're selling the full hand guards, or just the little add-on shields? I do want to get hand guards, but not interested in the extra wing on top.

I got the small upgrade bottle from NZ, and it was pretty easy to install (had the plastic off anyway). Much easier to reach in and refill it now. BTW, an empty beer bottle make a good refill vessel for the task. Should I admit that there are always empty beer bottles in my garage...?

Full set and can be with or without the extra wing, also others like it with led light orange or white
Led version a bunch extra costs
No wings small difference in price
Also if you want to spend $80 ish there’s a good pair with heavy Allie L bracket with plastic attached or the basic set like in pic no Ali support just plastic but decent

[calvarez]

Hmm, so many options. What I'd be looking for is something pretty tough, where I won't bust up a hand and/or levers when I go down in rocks. AZ is pretty rocky. Thoughts on the best choice?

[Juanca]

Can get
I don’t need to stock much as most is only a day or 2 from me away
OK, what would be the cost to US, also can arrive before Dec 29th?

[NzBrakelathes]

OK, what would be the cost to US, also can arrive before Dec 29th?
Paper gaskets and head gaskets only? or with O rings and rubber parts?
Send a list to my email - let me check up for you this weekend and yes it could be there before you get there etc

[Silversprint]

I have a pair of Tourefella bags in stock $35 each/$70 a pair and shipping is $18.50 which is only $1 more then the pair I posted while in the USA

So $88.50 posted from China to the USA and expect them to take 2-4 weeks to arrive.

I'll take those bags if they are still available. I am in BC, Canada.

[NzBrakelathes]

I'll take those bags if they are still available. I am in BC, Canada.

No drama but I will need to check postage costs as I use E packet and Canada I am not sure about costs etc.
Email me tako@nzbrakelathes.com send your full address name phone number etc so I can esquire tomorrow.


I normally don't stock all the things I sell as I can easily get parts within 3-4 days so the supply is always there, more bags no problem

[NzBrakelathes]

https://www.shopify.com/blog/epacket-delivery-explained-everything-you-need-to-know-about-epacket-shipping


This might help folk to understand what can and can't with E packet - sizes and weights explained


:thanks:

[NzBrakelathes]

Righto I did it :)
First time I failed due to power wire at the sensor only being 7.5v and the unit needs a 12v power supply.

I made it plug into factory loom - no cutting soldering needed.:yay:

You can reduce or increase the display speed from 25% of original input up to a multiplication of 400% so your RX3 can do 300MPH!:clap:

Remove the lid and you will see a 3 digit display and a small button next to it, press the button and that display shows the % of what it will feed to you speedo, easy enough to roll thru each digit by long pressing the button and short press will change the digit from 0 to 9 and back to 0.

My bike needed the output to be 82% of the original signal but different wheel sizes or tyres might need a little higher number which isn't hard to do.
It feeds power from cigarette charger plugs )I made a jumper cable directly plugs in) and the other 2 triangle shaped plugs are ready to go between the factory plug, sneak the unit up under the dash/on headlight. I had to remove the headlight to fit it and tested and adjusted it with my headlight off (No cops around here!)

E packet to the USA $50 inclusive of postage, other countries might be a few bucks more but you get the idea.

Pick shows a grey plug - this wont be on yours as it isn't needed but was easier for me to rectify my first attempt which was a mistake.
Simply unplug the cigarette charger cable and connect the unit plugs to that and same goes for the speedo sensor connection.

[NzBrakelathes]

I'll take those bags if they are still available. I am in BC, Canada.

Hi bud
Canada is the same price it seems as the USA - $70 2 bags and $18.50 shipping.

Email or PM and we will get this underway for you.:yay:

:thanks:

[NzBrakelathes]

Fancy a color coded front mudguard? RX3, RX3s and RX4 ( I am 99% sure they are all the same )

15137

Some older bikes do not have the split rear cover for easier access to air filter

15138

Want to upgrade the dash area or add the USB and lighter socket? add in a voltmeter which also can connect to a oil pressure switch (no oil pressure switch included)
Regardless of the wiring you have you can add change or upgrade the set up and I can make it all plug and play from stock wiring assuming it isn't the REALLY early which has NO wiring plugs at all, still can supply the plugs so you can DIY

15139

Phone holder under mirror or bolt mount with USB etc E Packet $12.50 to the USA Canada - other places I need to check.

15140

[Silversprint]

Hi bud
Canada is the same price it seems as the USA - $70 2 bags and $18.50 shipping.

Email or PM and we will get this underway for you.:yay:

:thanks:

I have sent payment.

[NzBrakelathes]

I have sent payment.

Thanks and I will get them posted away tomorrow :tup:

[sqwert]

NzB, thanks for all the effort you are putting into developing your store. It is wonderful to have a source of parts in China who actually speaks a form of American. I don't think customer service is considered a part of the economy by the Chinese, but much of the rest of the world believes customer service is a foundational part of a business good to buy from.

I know working around sexism and nationalism trying to come up with solutions is annoying, which is why most people won't do such things. It's the same in the U. S. of A., but maybe for different reasons. Once upon a time I was denied a business loan but the same loan for which I applied was offered to my wife, and she had absolutely NO knowledge of or experience with the business. Also, the local government wanted $175 business license application fee from me, a white male, along with a hearing to which I would of had to pay for legal representation, but would provide the same business license over the counter free for the asking to minorities, no hearing. All us white guys are not Vanderbilts, Kennedys, Bushes, Roosevelts, and such. We don't like them, either.

[NzBrakelathes]

I have sent payment.

Arrived in just under 2 weeks - that is pretty good I think

[Silversprint]

Arrived in just under 2 weeks - that is pretty good I think

I think so too. I have ordered other stuff from China (through Amazon) that took over two months to arrive.

[NzBrakelathes]

I think so too. I have ordered other stuff from China (through Amazon) that took over two months to arrive.

I think you’ll find they don’t have the item and muck around getting the orders done
To be fair if I didn’t have the bags in stock you can add about 3-4 days to delivery time
I don’t stock much as I really don’t need to cause I can get it fairly quick anyways and often can get overnight or 2-3 days to my place then I check package and drop it off for shipping

[NzBrakelathes]

I cannot seem to work out how the shipping calculator on Ebay works, but contact me and use this link for the correct total price etc.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/303025892941

Oil filters $15 free shipping a pair
https://www.ebay.com/itm/303025937414

[sqwert]

Nice to see your ebay links. Your positive business habits, you'll probably never have a problem on ebay. Fortunately, there does not seem to be many of the American spoiled rotten population riding RX3s and RX4s, so odds are none of your customers will lie to ebay about you.

[NzBrakelathes]

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F30 3028071070

[sqwert]

Everything ordered arrived in excellent condition.

The sidebox bags are heavier than I expected for the price, pretty cool with attached carry handles and shoulder straps. Much better material and workmanship than the "Paper? Plastic? Neither!" options from Walmart I have been using. I can simply flop the fluid containers over and set a bag on top, barely flexible enough to collapse neatly to make space.

Seat cover looks nice and appears to have adequate space below to allow a small sofa pillow to create a flat seating position which will be a major improvement in comfort. Just need a day warm enough to melt the ice to try it out.

Tiedown strap sets look strong, and all hardware functions easily. Nice.

[calvarez]

Yeah, those bags are impressively made. They are heavier than the ones on my K1200LT!

[Juanca]

I am still deciding on them hahaha

[sqwert]

If you want bags and can not sew them yourself, these are it.

[NzBrakelathes]

Simple folding dual sport mirrors $19.95 free postage

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F30 3035219148

[sqwert]

Tako,

Yep, the sprocket pictured fits? Yep, you can get one? Yep, you can supply the needed retainers and other hardware? If the price is that high I'd rather you make a few bucks than anyone else.

Reasoning for sprocket tooth contents removed because I'm tired of justifying what I've learned over 55 years of 2-wheeler experience.

So, if "yep" means good quality, I need the 15t countershaft sprocket, a 53t or 54t wheel sprocket, all the hardware to mount them, and 120 chain links.

Can you do a good price on EK SRX or DID VX2 ringed chains? I've had good service from both, usually 25,000+ miles on 15 tooth countershafts sprayed with DeepCreep for a quick clean, then allowed to dry and sprayed with Walmart chain lube to prevent rust. That's all it takes.

p.s.; I can cut a chain so a stock link count might be cheaper.

[rjmorel]

Simple folding dual sport mirrors $19.95 free postage

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F30 3035219148

very nice mirrors . Any chance you have different shapes like rectangle? Round is so 70's ish :lmao: :lol: :yay: rj

.

[NzBrakelathes]

very nice mirrors . Any chance you have different shapes like rectangle? Round is so 70's ish :lmao: :lol: :yay: rj

.

No sorry
Very limited folding and I’ve just seen round low cost

[GlennR]

very nice mirrors . Any chance you have different shapes like rectangle? Round is so 70's ish :lmao: :lol: :yay: rj

.


Those are "KTM Style" folding mirrors. They're great when you ride off-road, just fold them down so they don't hit tree limbs.

[preventec47]

I am new here and just read through all the posts in this thread and have
an idea of what you are doing. ie filling a market need better than
others and in a way that you can make some money and maybe save
some for the buyer too.
I am looking for a Cafe Racer style bike but it must have exhaust system
like Scramblers so that I can do limited slow off road without worry
about breaking the exhaust. I will need a bottom protector plate to
protect the engine also but I can make that myself if need be.

It has been difficult for me to read the messages because many models
and parts are mentioned and I dont know what they are like RX3, RX4
and special engine types etc .... In time I will probably learn what
others are discussing but it would be helpful if others are careful to
mention what brand a certain model bike or part is etc.

I recall that many weeks ago you mentioned an aim to provide 3 or 4
different complete motorcycles of different sizes and shapes. I came
very close to ordering two cycles from TXPowersports around end
of November but they would not answer my questions about available
repair/replacement parts and prices etc. My nightmare bad dream is to
buy a bike that I have to throw in trash because of small part that
breaks and I cannot get replacement. SO, it is very important that
standard and popular components are used where thousands are around
the world and will be easy (easier) to to get parts in the future when needed.

In fact one idea I had would be for someone like you to send all parts
without assembly to save on shipping and also save on total cost.
A motorcycle like that with all separate parts identified maybe would have
an easier effort perhaps to obtain the exact parts needed in the future.
The big requirement would be for easy to understand assembly instruction
manual with all parts listed.

Scott in Atlanta - an old guy who hates any motorcycle that looks like
it has an insect stinger and a bunch of plastic panels to make it look
streamlined that add weight and expense - hence the CAFE RACER style

Later I will send example photos of what I am looking for.

[sqwert]

Well, Scott in Atlanta, better get used to plastic. Seems motorcycles today, are marketed to the children who dream of robotic toys controlled by phones that can count to 1, much smarter than the delinquents themselves, and tend to include 2x4s or funnels for seats. if we are lucky, the delinquents will be prevented from breeding.

CSC had a sport bike incorporating the same engine as the RX3, but I don't see on their website any more. They also have a retro model called the San Gabriel built with a 230cc engine about half the power of the RX3 engine. CSC will ship to your door, and overnight parts from and apparently well stocked facility. That might satisfy your aversion to things sharp, creased, and spikey.


p.s.: The last street bike I had was a 1975 CB550, highly modified into a touring bike. Best motorcycle I ever rode on pavement, with all the most pleasant compromises possible. Not the fastest, not the lightest, not the least maintenance, but the best all around from mountain 2-lanes to western interstates. If it had hydraulic lifters I'd still have it.


Seriously considering another 750 Nighthawk, even if they are pigs.

[calvarez]

Scott, you may be lost. This forum is ONLY about the CSC RX3, and possibly now the RX4 upgrade. Adventure bikes with a 250 motor, lots of plastic, and luggage. Nobody that I can think of is trying to sell you bikes here. This specific thread is about ordering parts from one person who lives in China and is setting up to sell parts for the CSC bikes to US buyers.

[preventec47]

Can you get a CG or CB250 air cooled engine with a 6 speed like this ? https://www.yoycart.com/Product/40634641602/ 6 speeds seem to be rare.

Very interesting.... Did anyone notice the shipping cost ? $8 China Post
and $25 for other...…. I assume the seller knows the weight of the engine
and has all necessary into to provide price of shipping...….

If correct, how is this possible ?

[JerryHawk250]

Very interesting.... Did anyone notice the shipping cost ? $8 China Post
and $25 for other...…. I assume the seller knows the weight of the engine
and has all necessary into to provide price of shipping...….

If correct, how is this possible ?

Those shipping cost are incorrect. They would be more in the $150 to $200 range due to the weight. I had posted that link for Nz as a reference to see if he could fine an engine similar to that one with the 6 speed.

[NzBrakelathes]

Updated the look a bit
Can you spot the changes?

[sqwert]

NzB, managed to get home yesterday, warm enough to finish the brake/tail mod, and still had a couple hours of sunlight. Since the seat was off to access T/T/B wires, tossed the universal seat cover and sofa cushion aside, stuck the front half of your seat cover on. Fired her up, hit the curvy 2-lane about 20 miles. Stopped for fuel, chatted with a friend, got back on the bike and realized I hadn't entertained any thought at all about my butt. Did another 25 miles a different way home, and totally forgot all about my butt again. Got off the bike and the first thing that popped out of my bramaged dain was, "Wow, that is now one comfortable seat!" Can't wait to get a full day in to see how good the seat REALLY is. I might reinstall the universal cover for its additional padding, but don't know if it should go atop or under yours. I'll try it both ways--takes longer to undue and refasten the 2 seat bolts than to R&R the cover. Velcro is easy!

[Juanca]

NzB, managed to get home yesterday, warm enough to finish the brake/tail mod, and still had a couple hours of sunlight. Since the seat was off to access T/T/B wires, tossed the universal seat cover and sofa cushion aside, stuck the front half of your seat cover on. Fired her up, hit the curvy 2-lane about 20 miles. Stopped for fuel, chatted with a friend, got back on the bike and realized I hadn't entertained any thought at all about my butt. Did another 25 miles a different way home, and totally forgot all about my butt again. Got off the bike and the first thing that popped out of my bramaged dain was, "Wow, that is now one comfortable seat!" Can't wait to get a full day in to see how good the seat REALLY is. I might reinstall the universal cover for its additional padding, but don't know if it should go atop or under yours. I'll try it both ways--takes longer to undue and refasten the 2 seat bolts than to R&R the cover. Velcro is easy!
Do you have pics?

[sqwert]

Do you have pics?

Sorry, no pics. I'm computer stupid and way to much hassle for me to keep up with posting pictures because any sources I've chosen to make that work crash eventually and I'm not going to spend days uploading and relinking again.

[NzBrakelathes]

http://chinariders.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=14498&stc=1&d=1539841482

Scroll back in this post about 5 pages

[sqwert]

I don't recall red thread. It would look custom since my bike is red. Really, I don't care since the seat seems so comfortable I forgot about it until realizing as I dismounted my butt didn't feel a thing. Twice. However, those were just short rides. I'll be home this evening, but no riding due to current snowfall/freezing temps.

[NzBrakelathes]

There are several styles - I sent you with black thread but linked the pic that had red thread as it was easy to find way back down in this thread

[NzBrakelathes]

Case saver for the NC250 RX3 and all those bikes with the same motor



https://www.ebay.com/itm/303081291427

[preventec47]

Case saver for the NC250 RX3 and all those bikes with the same motor
https://www.ebay.com/itm/303081291427

I saw the ebay ad. How do they work ? How/Where do you use them?

[NzBrakelathes]

I saw the ebay ad. How do they work ? How/Where do you use them?

Sorry I added another pic as I didn't really get that right
It is a replacement sprocket cover/case saver in case chain jumps or breaks and smashes into the engine

[pyoungbl]

I had something similar, though made of steel, on a Ducati ST2 when the chain broke. Although I was only going about 60 mph the case saver did keep the chain from eating into the engine case as it flailed around the front sprocket. In that case the case saver did not replace the sprocket cover, as it appears to do with the RX3 version. I'm not excited about the exposed drive sprocket, others will find it kinda cool.

[NzBrakelathes]

I had something similar, though made of steel, on a Ducati ST2 when the chain broke. Although I was only going about 60 mph the case saver did keep the chain from eating into the engine case as it flailed around the front sprocket. In that case the case saver did not replace the sprocket cover, as it appears to do with the RX3 version. I'm not excited about the exposed drive sprocket, others will find it kinda cool.

I was asked for the by the AJP PR5 guys which is an MX type bike.
There is another simpler version which covers the sprocket but maybe not as strong which they didn't like.

Wonder if a trim of the plastic cover could work with the case saver? maybe I will look at it sometime

[NzBrakelathes]

Here’s another option

[Merlin]

You find the best stuff wish you would find parts for the Bashan bikes you might make more sales.

[NzBrakelathes]

You find the best stuff wish you would find parts for the Bashan bikes you might make more sales.

I have Emailed Bashan and I have a Bashan person on messanger but NO REPLY.

My Qongqing guy doesn't have anyway to buy stuff for these export onlt bikes one by one.

damn hard work to get no where

Hawk factory was really slow but I managed to order some plastic but have yet to arrive (3 weeks so far)

Joys of Chinese motorcycle parts

[NzBrakelathes]

My eBay store is listed in my signature :clap:

[NzBrakelathes]

No interest in oil filters
Anyone can suggest why?
I’ve had loads of views and just sold 2 paper oil filters for the RX3 etc s pair are $15 with shipping, that’s better then 6 for $50 per unit price and less outlay
Am I missing something? I thought I’d sell some now n then on eBay but dead really.
I need to buy 50 or more to make it worth my while really and at this rate it would take 10 years to sell 50 lol
Suggestions as to why or what do I have wrong?

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F30 3055823676

[2LZ]

No interest in oil filters
Anyone can suggest why?
I’ve had loads of views and just sold 2 paper oil filters for the RX3 etc s pair are $15 with shipping, that’s better then 6 for $50 per unit price and less outlay
Am I missing something? I thought I’d sell some now n then on eBay but dead really.
I need to buy 50 or more to make it worth my while really and at this rate it would take 10 years to sell 50 lol
Suggestions as to why or what do I have wrong?

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F30 3055823676

I bought the 6 for 50 when I first got the bike, then another 6 pack when I ordered the tall seat.... I still have 10 of them. Gonna be a while.

[calvarez]

I bought a pile from you also, and don't get to ride much right now, so I'm set for years.

[StevieUT]

I bought the 6 for 50 when I first got the bike, then another 6 pack when I ordered the tall seat.... I still have 10 of them. Gonna be a while.

Yeah, same here. I got a 6 pack from CSC when I got the bike.

[NzBrakelathes]

Is my pricing wrong or do folk just have plenty
Take a look at the views and no watchers - is my ad badly written?!

[JerryHawk250]

The only thing I see wrong with the ad is you show two types of filters with no way to select which one you want. The same with your clutch lever bracket. Most people like things simple like to select one before you purchase without having to contact the seller and telling them which one they want. Less chance of error between seller and buyer. Myself I would pass that one up and find another seller with the section feature. For example like this one for color selections on levers. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Universal-Motorcycle-7-8-22mm-Brake-Clutch-Master-Cylinder-Lever-Set-Reservoir/183635672210?hash=item2ac189fc92:m:mh175N6EzNk939f wbwIVJDQ (http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?campid=5337605188&toolid=10001&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F711-53200-19255-0%2F1%3Fcampid%3D5337605188%26amp%3Btoolid%3D10001 %26amp%3Bmpre%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.ebay.com%2 52Fitm%252FUniversal-Motorcycle-7-8-22mm-Brake-Clutch-Master-Cylinder-Lever-Set-Reservoir%252F183635672210%253Fhash%253Ditem2ac189 fc92%253Am%253Amh175N6EzNk939fwbwIVJDQ)

I think that would help. :tup:

[2LZ]

If I didn't have so many damn paper filters on my shelf, I'd buy a couple of the cleanable units. One for each RX.

[NzBrakelathes]

If I didn't have so many damn paper filters on my shelf, I'd buy a couple of the cleanable units. One for each RX.

I think paper filters for road bikes is a better idea
Mesh in my opinion is more for MX bikes that get quick oil changes due to oil abuse when ridden hard etc
Road time and MX time isn’t the same on oil

[calvarez]

Totally agree. Paper is necessary for most bikes.

[sqwert]

Paper usually filters smaller particles, a feature when oil life covers many miles. Dirt bikes usually suffer contamination problems no filter will solve and still flow oil, so oil is changed at low miles, which is a very effective way of controlling contaminant levels. Many 4-stroke engines really just have a screen and/or centrifugal device to keep the big stuff out of oil, and simply depend on frequent changes for oil cleanliness.


As for me, I look carefully at paper filter elements before tossing them. Quality oils, such as Mobil 1 and a few others sold as synthetic, allow very little wear, so paper filters last a long time. Generally, I end up changing oil 3-4 times before changing filters, because after 3-4 oil changes, I feel guilty even though still can't see any contamination in the paper. Filters are expensive.

[NzBrakelathes]

Paper usually filters smaller particles, a feature when oil life covers many miles. Dirt bikes usually suffer contamination problems no filter will solve and still flow oil, so oil is changed at low miles, which is a very effective way of controlling contaminant levels. Many 4-stroke engines really just have a screen and/or centrifugal device to keep the big stuff out of oil, and simply depend on frequent changes for oil cleanliness.


As for me, I look carefully at paper filter elements before tossing them. Quality oils, such as Mobil 1 and a few others sold as synthetic, allow very little wear, so paper filters last a long time. Generally, I end up changing oil 3-4 times before changing filters, because after 3-4 oil changes, I feel guilty even though still can't see any contamination in the paper. Filters are expensive.

I tried to make the filter not so expensive at $7.50 each to your door (must buy 2) But maybe I am still too expensive? looking online they sell each for around $10 - $12 so thought I had it right..........

lots of lookers but I only sold 1 pair so far and had hoped they would move a little more frequently:ohno:

[calvarez]

Filters are cheap, I just toss them every time. Then there's the reverse side on diesels; drawing out the oil changes but changing the filter, because it's so cheap compared to oil.