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Forum: Zongshen RX3 08-27-2017, 08:00 PM
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Posted By jbfla
I wonder how it happened, too. But the left...

I wonder how it happened, too.

But the left stud is definitely getting thinner.

So much so that I am concerned it will break off while riding, and I will once again lose all the oil..... >:
...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 08-25-2017, 09:53 PM
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Views: 344,727
Posted By jbfla
Thanks for the info on the studs for the oil...

Thanks for the info on the studs for the oil filter cover.

One of them on my RX3 is worn down at the point where it enters the engine block, and the threads are nearly stripped.

I was wondering...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 07-17-2017, 07:34 PM
Replies: 884
Views: 344,727
Posted By jbfla
Thanks for the thoughtful explanation.....maybe...

Thanks for the thoughtful explanation.....maybe one too many beers... ;)

Haven't experienced any of the hose kinking problems, and am not concerned about the filter clogging.

I cut open the...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 07-15-2017, 12:13 PM
Replies: 884
Views: 344,727
Posted By jbfla
2LZ, what is your reasoning behind your OCS...

2LZ, what is your reasoning behind your OCS configuration?

By installing the OCS upside down, you are filtering the condensed fluids going down the drain tube.....can't see any reason to do...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 05-14-2017, 10:15 PM
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Views: 344,727
Posted By jbfla
Thanks for the explanation, ZS. I will give...

Thanks for the explanation, ZS.

I will give your technique a try the next time around.

What torque value do you use on the adjuster nuts?

jb
Forum: Zongshen RX3 05-14-2017, 01:32 PM
Replies: 884
Views: 344,727
Posted By jbfla
I doubt if anything on the RX3 is Grade 8......

I doubt if anything on the RX3 is Grade 8... :lol:

I have a digital 1/4" torque wrench....can't see any possible way to use it to tighten the valve adjustment nuts and still hold the screw in...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 04-22-2017, 05:14 PM
Replies: 884
Views: 344,727
Posted By jbfla
Thanks for the photos, rj. Quite impressive...

Thanks for the photos, rj.

Quite impressive engine guards!

jb
Forum: Zongshen RX3 04-17-2017, 05:40 PM
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Views: 344,727
Posted By jbfla
RJ, Can you post a photo of the police version...

RJ, Can you post a photo of the police version engine guards on your bike.

I was thinking of completly removing the engine guard, just so I can do valve adjustments more easily.

jb
Forum: Zongshen RX3 03-30-2017, 09:51 PM
Replies: 884
Views: 344,727
Posted By jbfla
Now I know how you earned your Baja nickname........

Now I know how you earned your Baja nickname..... :hi:

jb
Forum: Zongshen RX3 03-23-2017, 11:39 AM
Replies: 884
Views: 344,727
Posted By jbfla
First X-300 in our area (FL). Just out of the...

First X-300 in our area (FL). Just out of the crate yesterday.

Took a 10 mile test ride.

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e341/mascioj/Kawasaki%20Versys%20X-300/P1010381_zps4c4niny5.jpg

jb
Forum: Zongshen RX3 03-22-2017, 09:50 PM
Replies: 884
Views: 344,727
Posted By jbfla
I took my orange RX3 to a nearby dealer to see if...

I took my orange RX3 to a nearby dealer to see if it could make friends with the green newcomer:
...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 02-28-2017, 11:31 AM
Replies: 884
Views: 344,727
Posted By jbfla
It may be that it will show up over time. I...

It may be that it will show up over time.

I have done 9 valve adjustments. That is 9 times that the valve cover bolts have been removed and re-tightened.

See the bolt picture above.

I saw...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 02-28-2017, 11:23 AM
Replies: 884
Views: 344,727
Posted By jbfla
Peter, it's a little late for me, now that the...

Peter, it's a little late for me, now that the horse is out of the barn.

But you shamed me into it.

Couldn't argue about how $5 in locking washers might have saved me from an engine rebuild.
...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 01-11-2017, 10:33 PM
Replies: 884
Views: 344,727
Posted By jbfla
Peter, that's a good conclusion. Besides the...

Peter, that's a good conclusion.

Besides the one I posted about on the OCS thread, I have a couple of inexpensive (cheap, less than $10) air, water, oil separators used in air compressors and...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 01-11-2017, 09:12 PM
Replies: 884
Views: 344,727
Posted By jbfla
Five samples....reported on other threads. jb

Five samples....reported on other threads.

jb
Forum: Zongshen RX3 01-07-2017, 12:56 AM
Replies: 884
Views: 344,727
Posted By jbfla
:tup: on the sprocket cover and chain guard. ...

:tup: on the sprocket cover and chain guard.

rt, I have the exact same size Shinko 705 tire on my DR650.

It is mainly a road tire with mild dirt road capability. On the DR and RX3, I ride 95%...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 01-06-2017, 11:35 PM
Replies: 884
Views: 344,727
Posted By jbfla
A "How-to" on what part? I have some photos of...

A "How-to" on what part? I have some photos of the maintenance I can post, but probably not enough for step by step.

I thought that was CSC's job. ;)

I take the photos for reference, since...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 01-06-2017, 09:18 PM
Replies: 884
Views: 344,727
Posted By jbfla
Jay, you know I can't help myself.....more...

Jay, you know I can't help myself.....more messin' about. :)

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e341/mascioj/CSC%20Motorcycles/OCS/oilfuelair%20separator_zpsinhiodei.jpg

jb
Forum: Zongshen RX3 01-06-2017, 01:11 AM
Replies: 884
Views: 344,727
Posted By jbfla
2LZ shamed me into putting my RX3 back together: ...

2LZ shamed me into putting my RX3 back together:

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e341/mascioj/CSC%20Motorcycles/Maintenance/8850%20maintenance_zpsjyvgssmx.jpg


2LZ, I agree about the table...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 01-03-2017, 05:15 PM
Replies: 884
Views: 344,727
Posted By jbfla
2LZ, nice work on the upgrades/maintenance. ...

2LZ, nice work on the upgrades/maintenance.

I admire your work ethic.

My RX3, with much the same things needed to be done as yours, has been sitting in this condition for a week.

I can't...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 10-19-2016, 07:54 PM
Replies: 884
Views: 344,727
Posted By jbfla
D, that nearly happened to me. That's really...

D, that nearly happened to me.

That's really soft metal.

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e341/mascioj/CSC%20Motorcycles/valve%20check%203/plug%20stripped_zps0gi58bt7.jpg

Luckily I ordered...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 09-03-2016, 01:35 PM
Replies: 884
Views: 344,727
Posted By jbfla
That's amazingly little damage, Ron. It...

That's amazingly little damage, Ron.

It speaks well for the RX3's engine and case guards.

Any of my other bikes would have been totaled.

jb
Forum: Zongshen RX3 09-02-2016, 11:17 AM
Replies: 884
Views: 344,727
Posted By jbfla
Ron, do you have a photo of your run over RX3? ...

Ron, do you have a photo of your run over RX3?

jb
Forum: Zongshen RX3 05-14-2016, 06:32 PM
Replies: 884
Views: 344,727
Posted By jbfla
Thanks for the report, P. I've camped a...

Thanks for the report, P.

I've camped a couple of times at Willville...but not recently,

...even ate at the Tuggle's Gap restaurant.

Great picture of the RX3 at the D-Day Memorial.

jb
Forum: Zongshen RX3 04-25-2016, 10:07 AM
Replies: 884
Views: 344,727
Posted By jbfla
Thanks for the photos of the horn and bash plate...

Thanks for the photos of the horn and bash plate setup.

I like the idea of getting the hot lead from the starter solenoid.

jb
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