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Forum: Zongshen RX3 05-31-2016, 02:03 PM
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Posted By jbfla
I received my RX3 back from CSC with the...

I received my RX3 back from CSC with the recommendation to run 20/50 weight oil, and set the valve clearances to .003 inch.

jb
Forum: Zongshen RX3 04-28-2016, 12:23 PM
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Views: 21,421
Posted By jbfla
Inroads and Weld, thanks for your insight. ...

Inroads and Weld, thanks for your insight.

Perhaps I am looking for something that is not there.

It is still puzzling to me that there were no symptoms or warning of zero valve clearance.
...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 04-28-2016, 09:01 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 21,421
Posted By jbfla
Thanks for the input, Haggis. Gerry said the...

Thanks for the input, Haggis.

Gerry said the surface of the cam lobe was worn away all the way around the lobe, and that he had never seen that condition before.

I am not fully satisfied with...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 04-27-2016, 11:36 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 21,421
Posted By jbfla
He did...best I can remember was something about...

He did...best I can remember was something about "film strength", but I'm not certain.

I don't know if the recommendation is because I'm in hot Florida.

I thought 20w50 was for air cooled...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 04-27-2016, 10:43 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 21,421
Posted By jbfla
Metal tapping noise, part 2

Metal tapping noise, part 2

My RX3 has returned from its 3 week California vacation.

What could be better than uncrating your RX3 twice?.......maybe not having to uncrate it twice.

The...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 04-07-2016, 05:35 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 21,421
Posted By jbfla
Yes, Gerry said the warranty would cover the...

Yes, Gerry said the warranty would cover the repair....

It sounded like a defective part to me, or a lack of oil supply, as Lee suggested.

However, at this point, that's just speculation.
...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 04-07-2016, 10:29 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 21,421
Posted By jbfla
TheRX3 was picked up and loaded for shipment last...

TheRX3 was picked up and loaded for shipment last week.

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e341/mascioj/CSC%20Motorcycles/shipping/P3300013_zpssoulyqmn.jpg...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 03-29-2016, 02:44 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 21,421
Posted By jbfla
I contacted CSC again this morning, and was...

I contacted CSC again this morning, and was assured that they will do whatever is

necessary for me to be a 100% satisfied customer.

That is good news.

As of now, the RX3 is going to CA at...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 03-28-2016, 08:50 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 21,421
Posted By jbfla
Thanks Detours. There was a miscommunication...

Thanks Detours.

There was a miscommunication as you suggested.

CSC has clarified the issue about assisting in finding a repair shop:


"CSC policy is to help you , if needed, to find you a...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 03-28-2016, 09:10 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 21,421
Posted By jbfla
Thanks, Detours. I will ask again, to be sure. ...

Thanks, Detours. I will ask again, to be sure.

I don't mean to make a big deal of the warranty issue, but I think everyone should be treated equally,

and if the terms were clearly stated, and...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 03-28-2016, 01:28 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 21,421
Posted By jbfla
I understand your concern, CSaddict, and agree...

I understand your concern, CSaddict, and agree with you.

EDIT: Hopefully the issue can be clarified.

Statement deleted due to a miscommunication as suggested by Detours in the following post.
...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 03-27-2016, 11:33 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 21,421
Posted By jbfla
Riceburner, Have you listened to the video...

Riceburner,

Have you listened to the video fie?

http://vid42.photobucket.com/albums/e341/mascioj/CSC%20Motorcycles/P3230011_zpszldnffs4.mp4

Can you determine if it is the same sound that...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 03-26-2016, 01:41 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 21,421
Posted By jbfla
Spud, I was wondering if you needed a Florida...

Spud, I was wondering if you needed a Florida vacation.....;)

My hesitation in disassembling the engine comes more from a lack tools and work space at my Florida home than willingness to make the...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 03-25-2016, 06:09 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 21,421
Posted By jbfla
Spud, there is no leaving you out. ;) As...

Spud, there is no leaving you out. ;)

As chief cheerleader for CSC/Zongshen, second only to Joe Berk, your posts, like it or not, are probably responsible for many sales of RX3s.

I know they...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 03-25-2016, 11:03 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 21,421
Posted By jbfla
Thanks to all that offered suggestions as to the...

Thanks to all that offered suggestions as to the cause of the metal tapping noise.

Here is another video of the sound:
...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 03-23-2016, 10:24 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 21,421
Posted By jbfla
Yes, it certainly should. The problem is...

Yes, it certainly should.

The problem is getting it repaired. There are only two local independent motorcycle shops in town (no major brand dealers). Both are run by "kids", IMO.

The...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 03-23-2016, 10:14 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 21,421
Posted By jbfla
Thanks, CS, I appreciate the effort. The...

Thanks, CS, I appreciate the effort.

The first thing I thought of when I heard the sound was a "rod knock".

I know what is involved in fixing that.

And that's the last thing I wanted to deal...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 03-22-2016, 03:16 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 21,421
Posted By jbfla
Thanks, Spud. Followed the directions. ...

Thanks, Spud.

Followed the directions.

However, I hope I didn't sign up for an engine disassembly when I purchased the RX3.

jb
Forum: Zongshen RX3 03-22-2016, 03:05 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 21,421
Posted By jbfla
Thanks for the photo, Juanro, Spud, and Tiger. ...

Thanks for the photo, Juanro, Spud, and Tiger.

I removed the tensioner, and the spring, and the piston click mechanism seem to be working properly.

When I reinstalled the spring, I could hear...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 03-22-2016, 02:22 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 21,421
Posted By jbfla
I was thinking likewise. I can't find...

I was thinking likewise.

I can't find anything in the service manual that even mentions the cam chain tensioner.

Do you know if it is an automatically adjusted tensioner, or if it has to be...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 03-22-2016, 02:16 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 21,421
Posted By jbfla
I have one, but it's at my shop in North...

I have one, but it's at my shop in North Carolina. I was hoping to ride the RX3 there next month.

jb
Forum: Zongshen RX3 03-22-2016, 01:55 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 21,421
Posted By jbfla
Checked the valve clearances again, yesterday. ...

Checked the valve clearances again, yesterday.

Checked for loose parts.

I'm 99% certain the tapping is from inside the engine.

This seems to be where the tapping is the loudest, however...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 03-20-2016, 10:51 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 21,421
Posted By jbfla
I took photos today. Gerry asked me to look...

I took photos today.

Gerry asked me to look for any damage to the rockers and tappets.

I looked around the valve galley area with a flashlight, and did not see any evidence of unusual wear or...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 03-20-2016, 08:48 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 21,421
Posted By jbfla
Juanro, I noticed the same the same thing. ...

Juanro, I noticed the same the same thing.

That's why my ears perked up when Lee thought it might be a rattling of loose parts.

I will take a closer look tomorrow.

jb
Forum: Zongshen RX3 03-20-2016, 07:31 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 21,421
Posted By jbfla
Lee, you don't know how much I wish it is...

Lee, you don't know how much I wish it is something simple.

I tightened the the header bolts at the first valve check, and pulled and pushed on all parts I could reach to see if there was any...
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