New Zongshen RX3 (ZS250GY-3) Dual Sport

[Wolftrax]

Hey Joe, just curious if you have any updates for the 19" front wheel?

[CSCDude]

Originally Posted by Wolftrax

Hey Joe, just curious if you have any updates for the 19" front wheel?

No updates yet, Wolftrax. Our focus has been on the next order of motorcycles. We could sell you a 19-inch wheel now, but you'd have to wait until your bike gets here so we could have our guys craft the new rim and lace it to your hub (that's what we did for the 19-inch wheel you saw in the photo I posted earlier). The price would be significant, because the work would be done here. We want to get the 19-inch wheels from Zongshen because it would be less expensive and it would be a complete wheel (hub and all). If you're all fired up for a 19-inch wheel, though, give us a call at 909 445 0900 and Steve can give you a price for a custom crafted wheel like the one we showed in the photo.

[Wolftrax]

Originally Posted by CSCDude

No updates yet, Wolftrax. Our focus has been on the next order of motorcycles. We could sell you a 19-inch wheel now, but you'd have to wait until your bike gets here so we could have our guys craft the new rim and lace it to your hub (that's what we did for the 19-inch wheel you saw in the photo I posted earlier). The price would be significant, because the work would be done here. We want to get the 19-inch wheels from Zongshen because it would be less expensive and it would be a complete wheel (hub and all). If you're all fired up for a 19-inch wheel, though, give us a call at 909 445 0900 and Steve can give you a price for a custom crafted wheel like the one we showed in the photo.

Thanks Joe, so if I understand you correctly the bikes will be delivered with the 18" and we can order a 19" at a later date. Correct?

[CSCDude]

Originally Posted by Wolftrax

Thanks Joe, so if I understand you correctly the bikes will be delivered with the 18" and we can order a 19" at a later date. Correct?

Yes, that is correct. The standard CSC configuration our bikes will be delivered with is an 18-inch front wheel and a 17-inch rear wheel. And you can order the 19-inch wheel at a later date.

We'll post an announcement as soon as we have the details on the 19-inch wheel.

[SpudRider]

Twenty minutes ago the Hanjin Germany was sailing southeast at 16.3 knots from the following position.

LAT: 46° 51' N LONG: 147° 13' W

The latitude of the ship was slightly south of Olympia, the capitol of Washington State.

[NoVa Rider]

Its great to see the CSC tutorials on the blog. Good job CSC (and Joe, I think).

Like a lot of DYI guys I find myself thinking about alternate ways to do things, but the instructions are solid and its great to have the photos. So I don't mean to open endless discussions about other ways of doing things.

That said, I wondered about the second sentence in the paragraph on "bleeding brakes" in the Brake Maintenance tutorial. If you change brake fluid every two years as CSC advises (and I absolutely concur), I don't think you need to bleed the brakes every year. The context here might be "if air gets into the system." But if the brakes become spongy or fluid level drops, I'd advise finding and correcting the leak before bleeding the brakes.

[NoVa Rider]

While waiting for our RX-3's to arrive, I'll offer some comments on two interesting machines.

KTM is coming out with a Duke version of their Indian-built RC390. If they decided to offer an adventure turing version of this bike, it would be interesting competition for the RX-3. Particularly if they offered it in Zongshen Yellow. But the stripped down Duke is priced at $5K. And I expect an adventure tour version with bags etc would be at least $6. I'm still happy with the RX-3 package, or expect to be once I get my hands on it.

Another bike that caught my eye is the new AT-styled Yamaha FJ-09. Not that I would consider it either: I don't need 100 hp, I don't want to put a payment well north of $10K into a bike. Also, I noticed that Yamaha suggests you not use both the side cases and the top case at the same time since it might upset the machine. What? Still, the single amazing stat on this bike is that with side bags, and wet (I think) its just a shade over 100 pounds heavier that the RX-3. Wow!

[CSCDude]

Originally Posted by NoVa Rider

Its great to see the CSC tutorials on the blog. Good job CSC (and Joe, I think).

Like a lot of DYI guys I find myself thinking about alternate ways to do things, but the instructions are solid and its great to have the photos. So I don't mean to open endless discussions about other ways of doing things.

That said, I wondered about the second sentence in the paragraph on "bleeding brakes" in the Brake Maintenance tutorial. If you change brake fluid every two years as CSC advises (and I absolutely concur), I don't think you need to bleed the brakes every year. The context here might be "if air gets into the system." But if the brakes become spongy or fluid level drops, I'd advise finding and correcting the leak before bleeding the brakes.

It's a good point and I greatly appreciate the feedback. Your comments will be incorporated in the tutorial later this evening.

Thank you again.

[detours]

The CSC blog has a new tutorial on air filter maintenance. As always, with excellent instructions and pics.

If I might make a suggestion/correction, the second paragraph says to remove the rear seat using the 'ignition switch'. It should read something like 'pops off using the keyed seat release in the left side body panel ...'

[CSCDude]

Originally Posted by detours

The CSC blog has a new tutorial on air filter maintenance. As always, with excellent instructions and pics.

If I might make a suggestion/correction, the second paragraph says to remove the rear seat using the 'ignition switch'. It should read something like 'pops off using the keyed seat release in the left side body panel ...'

Another good input. Thanks very much! Already corrected based on your input.

[SpudRider]

I might be wrong, but I think the blue dome covers a running/accent light. Of course, Joe can give us the definitive answer. I base my opinion upon memory, and the photograph graciously posted by Katflap.

[SpudRider]

Thirty minutes ago the Hanjin Germany was sailing southeast at 19.4 knots from the following location.

LAT: 44° 57' N LONG: 142° 26' W

At that time the vessel was due west of Salem, the capitol of Oregon. Having crossed the 45th parallel, the vessel is now closer to the equator than the north pole.

[3banger]

Quick question for the Dude after reading the air filter maintance blog. Does the filter come pre oiled from the factory? Any thoughts using No Toil? I'm happy with the product on my KTM 200 and it would just be simpler to use the same stuff on the RX3.

Thanks again for the excellent level of warrenty suport for the DYer with photo illustrated instructions. Once some of use tinkering types get our hands on these bikes there will lots of this stuff poping up with all sorts of intresting mods. It would be nice if there was space to host them on CSCs web page or at least a place to post links.

[SpudRider]

I love No-Toil filter oil, and I use it for the conical air filters of both of my Honda motorcycles. I'm sure No-Toil would also work well for the RX3 air filter. The RX3 has a flat air filter, and it is much easier to apply filter oil on flat air filters. Flat air filters are also much easier to clean. My Zongshen ZS200GY-2 employs a flat air filter, and I use conventional filter oil on that air filter. However, the No-Toil is so easy to clean from the air filters, I might switch to it exclusively.

[SpudRider]