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Forum: Zongshen RX3 07-02-2015, 01:52 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 36,241
Posted By SpudRider
If/when CSC starts selling an aftermarket shock...

If/when CSC starts selling an aftermarket shock absorber, I will certainly be buying one. ;) How about you, Fish?
Forum: Zongshen RX3 07-01-2015, 07:36 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 36,241
Posted By SpudRider
Thanks for the kind words and updating the thread...

Thanks for the kind words and updating the thread with your personal experience regarding the preload adjustment procedure. :)
Forum: Zongshen RX3 06-16-2015, 01:16 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 36,241
Posted By SpudRider
:lol: Thanks for posting that great tip, RJ....

:lol:

Thanks for posting that great tip, RJ. :tup: In a pinch, one could also roll the rear wheel onto a flat rock. :)
Forum: Zongshen RX3 06-14-2015, 05:07 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 36,241
Posted By SpudRider
Seriously, I did test the Harbor Freight (HF)...

Seriously, I did test the Harbor Freight (HF) punch and chisel set mentioned in post #69 of this thread. ;) Both the round punch and the pencil punches worked well, and neither damaged the locking...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 06-14-2015, 12:47 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 36,241
Posted By SpudRider
That wrench is certainly short enough to fit in...

That wrench is certainly short enough to fit in the limited space available. :tup: Thanks for posting the photo, George. :)

I don't own a shock spanner wrench; all the ones I have seen for sale...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 06-14-2015, 01:01 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 36,241
Posted By SpudRider
Loosening the preload is easier than tightening...

Loosening the preload is easier than tightening the preload. Also, the job becomes much easier if you remove the rear wheel. ;)

The space available for turning a spanner wrench is very limited. ...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 06-03-2015, 10:37 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 36,241
Posted By SpudRider
Yes, the screw at the bottom of the shock...

Yes, the screw at the bottom of the shock absorber is used to adjust the rebound damping. Turning the screw counter-clockwise allows for less damping, and a faster rebound. Turning the screw...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 05-23-2015, 11:50 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 36,241
Posted By SpudRider
Good for you, Kat. :tup: Thanks for letting us...

Good for you, Kat. :tup: Thanks for letting us know the results. :)
Forum: Zongshen RX3 05-19-2015, 11:52 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 36,241
Posted By SpudRider
:tup:

:tup:
Forum: Zongshen RX3 05-19-2015, 02:39 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 36,241
Posted By SpudRider
Thanks for your input, George. That's a nice...

Thanks for your input, George. That's a nice jack. :)

I see you have the rear support placed all the way behind the centerstand mounts.
Forum: Zongshen RX3 05-18-2015, 02:21 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 36,241
Posted By SpudRider
When I first bought my Husky jack, I fabricated a...

When I first bought my Husky jack, I fabricated a plate which I can substitute for the stock saddle. :) I tried using this plate, as well as several lifting stands, et cetera, to loft the rear...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 05-18-2015, 02:14 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 36,241
Posted By SpudRider
That's the method I used to pull my '79 Honda...

That's the method I used to pull my '79 Honda CB400T onto the center stand. :) I faced backward, and used my legs to lift the bike onto the center stand as I held the rear passenger grip. ;) ...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 05-18-2015, 01:46 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 36,241
Posted By SpudRider
Of course, one can also install the CSC...

Of course, one can also install the CSC centerstand. :) However, I have heard it takes a good bit of upper body strength, and a strong back, to get the RX3 up on that centerstand. :wtf: Since my...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 05-18-2015, 01:43 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 36,241
Posted By SpudRider
I really don't think so, Weld. ;) If the RX3...

I really don't think so, Weld. ;) If the RX3 frame didn't have centerstand mounts, you could undoubtedly get a level lift. However, the protruding mounts for the centerstand make this task very...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 05-17-2015, 04:46 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 36,241
Posted By SpudRider
One will also need to remove the swingarm for...

One will also need to remove the swingarm for periodic inspection and lubrication of the bearings. ;) The Husky jack provides a very stable platform for this procedure, yet it allows easy access to...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 05-17-2015, 04:41 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 36,241
Posted By SpudRider
Those are nice stands, Weld. :) However,...

Those are nice stands, Weld. :)

However, unlike my other motorcycles, the RX3 really wants to lift the front wheel, no matter how far back you place the jack. :wtf: If you use a lift stand, you...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 05-17-2015, 12:30 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 36,241
Posted By SpudRider
A good tool is always an excellent investment. :)

A good tool is always an excellent investment. :)
Forum: Zongshen RX3 05-17-2015, 12:16 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 36,241
Posted By SpudRider
After loosening the allen nut on the locking...

After loosening the allen nut on the locking collar, I was able to turn the spring with both hands. However, you can also use a punch and hammer to turn the locking collar. Turning the spring by...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 05-17-2015, 12:14 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 36,241
Posted By SpudRider
I counted the number of complete turns required...

I counted the number of complete turns required to completely remove the preload from the shock spring. In other words, the spring was completely uncompressed, and there was a visible gap between...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 05-12-2015, 01:26 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 36,241
Posted By SpudRider
I bet you are correct. ;) Thank you, George. :)

I bet you are correct. ;) Thank you, George. :)
Forum: Zongshen RX3 05-11-2015, 11:04 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 36,241
Posted By SpudRider
Question: Who needs suspension, anyway? Answer:...

Question: Who needs suspension, anyway?
Answer: Not those guys! :wtf:

:hehe:
Forum: Zongshen RX3 05-11-2015, 12:24 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 36,241
Posted By SpudRider
After I performed my XT225 swingarm conversion, I...

After I performed my XT225 swingarm conversion, I noticed the XT225 shock absorber was too soft. Doing some research on the XTT225 forum, I discovered this was a common complaint for many larger...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 05-11-2015, 11:40 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 36,241
Posted By SpudRider
My Zongsen ZS200GY-2 has 6.5 inches of fork...

My Zongsen ZS200GY-2 has 6.5 inches of fork travel. The XT225 shock absorber I installed on it has 7.5 inches of travel. I have ridden this bike over 69,000 miles, and traveled on it for many...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 05-11-2015, 01:20 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 36,241
Posted By SpudRider
I got my friend Andy to help me make some...

I got my friend Andy to help me make some measurements. Here is the current configuration of the shock spring preload for my Zongshen RX3.

R1, the first measurement, was made with the rear wheel...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 05-11-2015, 12:36 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 36,241
Posted By SpudRider
Undoubtedly, 8 inches of shock travel would be...

Undoubtedly, 8 inches of shock travel would be much better. I'm hoping a shock absorber with more travel designed for another motorcycle might fit the RX3. I will take some measurements when I have...
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