New Zongshen RX3 (ZS250GY-3) Dual Sport

[woodlandsprite]

Originally Posted by SpudRider

Today I successfully installed a pair of Tusk D-Flex Handguards on my Zongshen RX3.

Nicely done Spud - I see you did have to shrink your levers to fit inside the guards too.

I look forward to seeing your installation thread, though I fear this might be a bit much for me to tackle with no other experience under my belt at least I have something to aspire to

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by woodlandsprite

Nicely done Spud - I see you did have to shrink your levers to fit inside the guards too.

I look forward to seeing your installation thread, though I fear this might be a bit much for me to tackle with no other experience under my belt at least I have something to aspire to

Thank you. One of the things I like best about the RX3 is how well it is equipped in stock configuration. I don't like spending the time, let alone the money, to add all of the necessary equipment to a new bike. I never enjoy adding handguards to any motorcycle; I would rather be riding. Because of the new master cylinder, windshield clearance, et cetera, this job on the RX3 was a little more tedious than most. Fortunately, I only need to add heated grips, and my farkling of the RX3 is complete.

[woodlandsprite]

just a question on that handguard install - (I'm still holding out hope Barkbusters makes something work with CSC - I know they've been talking to each other) - is it always necessary to chop the end of the throttle grip off? I ask because I looked at the Barkbuster install on our other bike and the end of the grip seems intact and untouched.

[G19Tony]

Not because I'm racking up big miles. It was because I noticed the crankcase was COMPLETELY FULL! I'm very disappointed in myself for not noticing before I did my first ride. I checked it, and it looked like it was at the top of the line. I looked again today, and there was oil clear to the top of the sight glass.

I'm confident no damage was done. I'm leaving it overnight to drain. When I pulled out the filters, it made quite a mess on the skid plate. I would recommend skid plate removal prior to oil drainage.

There was some fuzz on the magnetic drain plug, as expected. I'm going to cut the old filter open tomorrow and see what's going on.

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by G19Tony

Not because I'm racking up big miles. It was because I noticed the crankcase was COMPLETELY FULL! I'm very disappointed in myself for not noticing before I did my first ride. I checked it, and it looked like it was at the top of the line. I looked again today, and there was oil clear to the top of the sight glass.

I'm confident no damage was done. I'm leaving it overnight to drain. When I pulled out the filters, it made quite a mess on the skid plate. I would recommend skid plate removal prior to oil drainage.

There was some fuzz on the magnetic drain plug, as expected. I'm going to cut the old filter open tomorrow and see what's going on.

Indeed, it is wise to remove the skid plate before changing the oil. You only need to remove three, 8mm bolts, and they are easily accessible.

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by woodlandsprite

just a question on that handguard install - (I'm still holding out hope Barkbusters makes something work with CSC - I know they've been talking to each other) - is it always necessary to chop the end of the throttle grip off? I ask because I looked at the Barkbuster install on our other bike and the end of the grip seems intact and untouched.

If the handguard attaches to the end of the handlebar, you must cut away the end of the throttle tube.

[Weldangrind]

Originally Posted by SpudRider

Fortunately, I only need to add heated grips, and my farkling of the RX3 is complete.

Ha! I hereby challenge that notion.

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

Ha! I hereby challenge that notion.

As usual, you are undoubtedly correct.

[oldqwerty]

Originally Posted by pete

How dose going to a smaller crank pin diameter increass the stroke ?
Stoke is the centre line of the crank pin & main journal X2
the Dia of either has no bearing on the stoke..
to increass the stroke you have to move the centre line of them
ferther apart...

Cutting the throttle tube is not always necessary. Cut the end off the grip with a razor knife. Loosen the throttle/switch housing screws and slid it and the throttle tube to the triple tree a couple millimeters.

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by oldqwerty

Cutting the throttle tube is not always necessary. Cut the end off the grip with a razor knife. Loosen the throttle/switch housing screws and slid it and the throttle tube to the triple tree a couple millimeters.

Yes, that will work if the throttle tube is not closed on the end, and the throttle/switch housing is not pinned to a hole in the handlebars.

However, I have discovered the throttle tubes on all my motorcycles, including the RX3, are closed at the end. Also, the throttle/switch housing of the RX3 is pinned to the handlebars.

[woodlandsprite]

Originally Posted by SpudRider

Yes, that will work if the throttle tube is not closed on the end, and the throttle/switch housing is not pinned to a hole in the handlebars.

However, I have discovered the throttle tubes on all my motorcycles, including the RX3, are closed at the end. Also, the throttle/switch housing of the RX3 is pinned to the handlebars.

*sigh* I guess I better make sure I have a hacksaw around these parts then...