05-08-2015, 01:21 PM | #16 |
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battery
well it seemed bad from the beginning ,,,an my smart charger wouldnt even trickle charge it after 2. or 3 days ,,,But csc is taking care of it Steve emailed me last evening, that the new one (a different mfger, and design) was on a ups truck..This bike is really growing on me!!
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05-08-2015, 01:57 PM | #17 |
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Wait until you change the fork oil, and adjust the spring preload on the shock absorber; you will like the bike even more.
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05-08-2015, 01:58 PM | #18 |
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Dealing with CSC is exponentially nicer than dealing with Zongshen America.
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05-08-2015, 09:50 PM | #19 |
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battery an shock
i did adjust the rear shock to a slower setting,,its better,,i di not try the threaded collar on the spring itself.
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05-09-2015, 12:00 AM | #20 |
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Adjusting the rebound damping of the shock does help. Adjusting the spring preload of the shock helps even more to make it respond properly to your weight and riding conditions.
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05-09-2015, 12:00 PM | #21 | |
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05-09-2015, 12:01 PM | #22 |
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That prompts me to mess with the shock on my Lifan, although I don't think it'll ever be anything more than a pogo stick. Still on the hunt for an R6 shock.
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03-05-2017, 06:27 PM | #23 |
Looks like it is battery time
Wheeled the RX3 out to go for a ride this am and it would not start, after a few seconds the battery won't even turn the motor over. Looks like I am in the market for a new battery for my year old bike! What are the current recommendations for a replacement battery? Like to hear what folks are replacing their "defective " batteries with. Thanks!
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03-05-2017, 06:41 PM | #24 |
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Here are some options:
Yuasa YTZ12S-DS 12v 11ah Battery $31 Bikemaster DLFP-14ZS $100 Shorai LFX18A1-BS12 $152 Online pricing I ALWAYS put my bike on the trickle charger after each ride at home. Not sure if you do. If you go with a Lithium Iron battery you need a special trickle charger for it. The LI batteries super lightweight also. You can find other options on the CSC website
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03-05-2017, 11:36 PM | #25 |
Thanks for the recommendations fj! Oh - my battery was a trickle charger since day one!
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