New Zongshen RX3 (ZS250GY-3) Dual Sport

[katflap]

Glad to here your bikes are on the way

Originally Posted by SpudRider

Here is the way I check for the proper chain slack. I hold the lower chain up against the swingarm at the place indicated in the diagram, just behind the chain slider. If I can't get the chain to contact the swingarm, the chain is too tight. If the chain on top of the swingarm is not taut, the chain is too loose. If the chain contacts the bottom of the swingarm and the chain above the swingarm is taut, the tension is correct.

Thanks for the tip i will use this method.
Removing the air filter element by looking at it ,is as you said ,though i havent tried to get to it yet.

Originally Posted by katflap

I came across this site for spares . Could be interesting
http://www.cart100.com/Search?Search...x3&catId=0&p=5

Originally Posted by SpudRider

Thanks for posting the link. That site is a good resource for European riders.

Did i miss something ,can't this site be used in the U.S.A ?

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by katoranger

Here is a link to the Minben.

http://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/.../vessel:MINBEN

I also tried that link, Allen. However, the last position listed is two weeks ago, on January 26. I wonder if anyone can find a link which shows the current position of the ship?

[rjmorel]

Heres another vessal map . It looks like more up to date, though up to 72 hours lag time. the other map listed above looks like the vessal is going the wrong direction like on its way in to pick up the containers????
rj
http://www.shippingexplorer.net/en/v...1317369-minben

[katflap]

Here's the handbook that came with my RX3 , much the same info as in the M1nsk TRX300 handbook

https://mega.co.nz/#!RsZXDAZK!YYMlV5...uadva1Q5s18AIQ


assemble from crate docs. download includes the original Chinese version and a version that has been roughly translated into English

https://mega.co.nz/#!AgYnWQQS!SWw3D5...jf9qhJKJ6aL9i0

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by katflap

Here you are spud , i did the best i could but cant guarantee it as 100% accurate.

You are a good man, Katflap. Thank you very much.

New members of these forums might be unaware, but I am the founder, and self-appointed President of The Cult of The Zong, established circa 2008. In gratitude for your many services rendered to The Cult, I hereby appoint you as Grand Poobah for the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

P.S. The Cult of The Zong is a long running joke here at China Riders. All Zongshen owners are immediately granted membership in The Cult of The Zong.

[katflap]

Originally Posted by SpudRider

You are a good man, Katflap. Thank you very much.

New members of these forums might be unaware, but I am the founder, and self-appointed President of The Cult of The Zong, established circa 2008. In gratitude for your many services rendered to The Cult, I hereby appoint you as Grand Poobah for the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

P.S. The Cult of The Zong is a long running joke here at China Riders. All Zongshen owners are immediately granted membership in The Cult of The Zong.

Thanks Spud, it is a great honor to be appointed
Grand Poobah for the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by rjmorel

Heres another vessal map . It looks like more up to date, though up to 72 hours lag time. the other map listed above looks like the vessal is going the wrong direction like on its way in to pick up the containers????
rj
http://www.shippingexplorer.net/en/v...1317369-minben

Thanks for posting the great link. After registering and activating my account, I see the Minben is sailing east down the Yangtze River from Chongqing. The current position is 16 hours old.

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by katflap

Thanks Spud, it is a great honor to be appointed
Grand Poobah for the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

You are good sport. Thanks for all your help.

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by katflap

Here's the handbook that came with my RX3 , much the same info as in the M1nsk TRX300 handbook

https://mega.co.nz/#!RsZXDAZK!YYMlV5...uadva1Q5s18AIQ


assemble from crate docs. download includes the original Chinese version and a version that has been roughly translated into English

https://mega.co.nz/#!AgYnWQQS!SWw3D5...jf9qhJKJ6aL9i0

Wow! Thank you once again, Katflap. I am adding both those links to the Zongshen RX3 Sticky thread, under the Manuals subheading. The RX3 Sticky thread is permanently pinned to the top of this Dual Sport Forum.

http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=14228

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by katflap

...Did i miss something ,can't this site be used in the U.S.A ?

Perhaps I am mistaken, but I deduced that site was located in Europe. Of course, RX3 owners in North America and elsewhere can use that website. Thank you for posting the link.

Perhaps erroneously, I assumed that shipping costs, VAT, et cetera will add a lot to the prices from that website. In the United States I think it will be almost impossible to get better prices than I get buying Zongshen parts from the Taobao website in China.

[SpudRider]

As of 16 hours ago, the Minben was located at the confluence of Shennong Stream on the Yangtze River, sailing east from Chongqing toward Zhongxian.







The photographs are courtesy of Google Earth.

[Weldangrind]

Originally Posted by roots

I have been on the edge of may seat, daily.... This will be my first motorcycle and I will be new to riding. I can't wait to get on my bike! It's great to have so many experienced riders excited about this bike. Also, the insight on this forum adds another level of assurance that my experience will be a good one.

Hopefully the CARB cert comes through, so I can actually buy/register the thing when it arrives (assuming I can't otherwise?). No need to wait for good weather here, it's always nice

Welcome! I hope you enjoy your new bike. Thanks for joining us.

[katoranger]

How long does it take to cross the Pacific?

[jimjr21]

Originally Posted by katoranger

How long does it take to cross the Pacific?

Port to port is 7-10 days. Depends on ship used.

It is time in port loading and unloading.
Or time waiting to enter port that can bog things down.

My products from Japan are 4-6 weeks from factory to warehouse in MO.

[SpudRider]

As of two minutes ago, the Minben was heading east at 8 knots, and approaching Wushan on the Yangtze River.