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Forum: Zongshen RX3 06-04-2017, 12:26 PM
Replies: 143
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Posted By SpudRider
Good for you! Your next valve adjustment will go...

Good for you! Your next valve adjustment will go much faster. :tup:
Forum: Zongshen RX3 06-04-2017, 12:36 AM
Replies: 143
Views: 37,372
Posted By SpudRider
Yes, you must have space between the rocker arms...

Yes, you must have space between the rocker arms and the valve tappets when the crankshaft is at TDC on the compression stroke. All is well. :tup: Set the proper valve lash, and you have completed...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 06-03-2017, 11:33 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 37,372
Posted By SpudRider
Yes, you must set the valve lash at TDC on the...

Yes, you must set the valve lash at TDC on the compression stroke. ;)

Here is a foolproof method for finding TDC on the compression stroke.

Remove the two inspection ports at the top of the...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 05-12-2017, 10:05 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 37,372
Posted By SpudRider
Thanks for posting the photos, Joe. :tup:

Thanks for posting the photos, Joe. :tup:
Forum: Zongshen RX3 05-12-2017, 01:03 AM
Replies: 143
Views: 37,372
Posted By SpudRider
Thank you, Joe. I imagined you were raising...

Thank you, Joe.

I imagined you were raising the rear of the fuel tank, so I am eager to see where you place the wooden block to support the front of the fuel tank. :)
Forum: Zongshen RX3 05-09-2017, 01:37 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 37,372
Posted By SpudRider
I would like to try your method, but I don't...

I would like to try your method, but I don't understand the placement of the 2x4 lumber. :hmm: The next time you check the valve lash, would you please take a photograph and post it here? :)
Forum: Zongshen RX3 04-18-2016, 06:55 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 37,372
Posted By SpudRider
With 14,000 miles on the odometer, I have...

With 14,000 miles on the odometer, I have adjusted the valve lash about six times. Perhaps once the valve lash was unchanged from the previous adjustment. :shrug: That's why I check the valve lash...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 04-17-2016, 09:33 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 37,372
Posted By SpudRider
:) In addition, eventually the O-rings will...

:)

In addition, eventually the O-rings will harden, leak oil, and need to be replaced. ;)

http://www.cscmotorcycles.com/PART-2-ON-ILLUSTRATION-RING-p/z10-101.htm
Forum: Zongshen RX3 12-25-2015, 03:54 AM
Replies: 143
Views: 37,372
Posted By SpudRider
Good for you, Sprite. :tup: The next time you...

Good for you, Sprite. :tup: The next time you will complete the job much faster, since you are now more familiar with the entire procedure. :)
Forum: Zongshen RX3 12-25-2015, 03:50 AM
Replies: 143
Views: 37,372
Posted By SpudRider
That's the way to do it. :tup: It is not only...

That's the way to do it. :tup: It is not only easier, but you will never make a mistake by adjusting the valves on the exhaust stroke, instead of the compression stroke. ;)
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Forum: Zongshen RX3 12-24-2015, 02:05 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 37,372
Posted By SpudRider
The tappets have a conventional thread. Looking...

The tappets have a conventional thread. Looking from the top, turn counter-clockwise (left) to loosen the lock nuts.

Good luck with your valve adjustment. :) Be patient, and take your time. The...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 11-16-2015, 11:12 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 37,372
Posted By SpudRider
Yes, that definitely makes a difference. ;)

Yes, that definitely makes a difference. ;)
Forum: Zongshen RX3 11-15-2015, 09:11 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 37,372
Posted By SpudRider
Indeed, good for you. :) The first time takes...

Indeed, good for you. :) The first time takes the longest. The next time you will be done much more quickly. :tup:
Forum: Zongshen RX3 11-15-2015, 06:49 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 37,372
Posted By SpudRider
That's a good tip. :) I always remove the...

That's a good tip. :)

I always remove the valve covers first. ;) After I rotate the crankshaft to TDC, I reach up and wiggle the exhaust tappets to see if I am on the compression stroke. If the...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 11-15-2015, 02:06 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 37,372
Posted By SpudRider
Turn the crankshaft counter-clockwise. I always...

Turn the crankshaft counter-clockwise. I always turn the crankshaft toward the front of the motorcycle, in the same direction it turns while the engine is running. ;)
Forum: Zongshen RX3 11-03-2015, 01:21 AM
Replies: 143
Views: 37,372
Posted By SpudRider
I'm glad you got the bike running again. :tup: ...

I'm glad you got the bike running again. :tup:

Yes, I always remove the feeler gauges from the holder. It is very important to do so with the smaller gauges, especially when used in cramped...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 11-02-2015, 10:24 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 37,372
Posted By SpudRider
You're welcome, and good luck. :)

You're welcome, and good luck. :)
Forum: Zongshen RX3 11-02-2015, 09:59 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 37,372
Posted By SpudRider
I suggest you do the valve adjustment again. ...

I suggest you do the valve adjustment again. Here are a few tips to help you with the fuel tank. ;)

Go to your local auto parts store and get some 1/4" vacuum caps. The following package...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 09-21-2015, 01:49 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 37,372
Posted By SpudRider
Several service manuals available to us in the...

Several service manuals available to us in the United States, including the CSC Service Manual, give the following specifications for valve lash.

Intake valve: 0.04 - 0.06 mm
Exhaust valve: 0.04...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 07-04-2015, 11:11 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 37,372
Posted By SpudRider
Good luck, Dave. :) The first...

Good luck, Dave. :)

The first inspection/adjustment requires the most time. After you learn the tricks, the next inspection/adjustment will go much quicker. :tup:
Forum: Zongshen RX3 06-18-2015, 02:22 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 37,372
Posted By SpudRider
The CSC RX3 Service Manual species the following...

The CSC RX3 Service Manual species the following valve clearances. ;)

Intake valves: 0.04-0.06 mm
Exhaust valves: 0.04-0.06 mm
Forum: Zongshen RX3 06-18-2015, 01:43 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 37,372
Posted By SpudRider
Thank you for starting this thread, and sharing...

Thank you for starting this thread, and sharing your experience. :tup: If everyone shares his tips, we can all learn from each other. :)
Forum: Zongshen RX3 06-18-2015, 01:36 AM
Replies: 143
Views: 37,372
Posted By SpudRider
After removing the rear bolt from the fuel tank,...

After removing the rear bolt from the fuel tank, I pulled the tank back from the rubber mount. Then I placed the tank on top of the rubber mount so I had enough clearance beneath the tank to unhook...
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