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Forum: Zongshen RX3 03-28-2024, 03:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 336
Posted By ChopperCharles
Good riddance. That bike brought the rest of CSCs...

Good riddance. That bike brought the rest of CSCs offerings down. The fit, finish, and reliability was miles below the rest of CSCs bikes. It was old chinese tech with poor metallurgy. The bike had...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 03-22-2024, 03:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 540
Posted By ChopperCharles
Maybe? Japanese bikes were made for performance,...

Maybe? Japanese bikes were made for performance, and they used higher quality materials than the manufacturer does in the TT250 and SG250. Better metallurgy out of Japan for sure.

The big thing...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 02-10-2024, 09:14 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,380
Posted By ChopperCharles
Perhaps it's shock preload that makes the...

Perhaps it's shock preload that makes the difference?
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 02-06-2024, 06:54 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,380
Posted By ChopperCharles
Because of physics. When the rubber is on the...

Because of physics. When the rubber is on the backside, when it hits the ground it deforms away from the stand, and ideally kicks the stand up before the metal bits touch down. If it was in front of...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 02-06-2024, 06:49 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,380
Posted By ChopperCharles
That rubber bit is a safety device. It's there...

That rubber bit is a safety device. It's there for when you forget to put the stand up. The rubber hits the ground before the metal, with the intent that the rubber hitting the pavement while moving...
Forum: Reviews 12-28-2023, 01:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,792
Posted By ChopperCharles
How many actual CC? What does this have over the...

How many actual CC? What does this have over the modern 250cc X-Pro DLX fuel injected bikes?
Forum: Other Brands 12-28-2023, 12:59 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,843
Posted By ChopperCharles
The RE650 is de-tuned for European licensing. A...

The RE650 is de-tuned for European licensing. A replacement cam, valve spring shims, and ECU tune gets you an extra 10 horsepower. Exhaust and air filter are good for another 7-10. It's mad detuned...
Forum: Zongshen RX4 12-15-2023, 12:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,309
Posted By ChopperCharles
Sooo... why not just put a smaller nut on it?...

Sooo... why not just put a smaller nut on it? Lose the nylock, go with a regular flange nut, and locktite it.

Charles.
Forum: Street 12-12-2023, 04:59 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 973
Posted By ChopperCharles
Keeway distributing Benelli now, and the Imperiale makes it to US shores!

https://ridermagazine.com/2023/12/01/benelli-motorcycles-now-distributed-in-north-america-by-keeway-group/

Press release: We are thrilled, yes, thrilled, to announce a momentous first in the...
Forum: Street 11-30-2023, 01:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 878
Posted By ChopperCharles
Actually I talked to CSC yesterday. They said the...

Actually I talked to CSC yesterday. They said the sg400 will come back with a new 401cc engine in 2025, and they’ll be offering the scrambler too. They said it has to go through CARB so it will...
Forum: Street 11-30-2023, 01:03 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 878
Posted By ChopperCharles
So... no more RX3 it seems… but a new SG400 is on the way!

CSC only has 2022 models of the RX3 in stock. There was never any 2023 stock. So, looks like that model is discontinued (and good riddance). But the SG400 has disappeared from their website. I...
Forum: Street 11-19-2023, 11:22 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 533
Posted By ChopperCharles
Zongshen RE3 / CSC SG400 parts?

I can get pretty much anything for my Benellis, but I can't find parts for the Zongshen ZS400 RE3, sold as the SG400 here in the states. I'm looking for a Chinese-spec ECU to see if it might have a...
Forum: Adventure Bikes 11-15-2023, 08:54 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 528
Posted By ChopperCharles
Trk502

I bought a TRK502 back in August 2023, and I couldn't be happier with it. Unlike all of my other bikes, I've done a few modifications to it, but it's brilliant just how it is. I've added lights,...
Forum: Adventure Bikes 11-14-2023, 08:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 807
Posted By ChopperCharles
That's interesting. SSR is supposed to be the...

That's interesting. SSR is supposed to be the sole distributor of QJMotors bikes in the US. Market pollution is one of the big problems with Chinese bikes historically, and it appears that will...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 11-09-2023, 04:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 643
Posted By ChopperCharles
Waiting with baited breath for the results!

Waiting with baited breath for the results!
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 10-12-2023, 10:10 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,766
Posted By ChopperCharles
Any updateS?

Any updateS?
Forum: Street 10-06-2023, 03:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 680
Posted By ChopperCharles
The TRK502 is great, I'm really happy with it so...

The TRK502 is great, I'm really happy with it so far. I modded the hell out of my Leoncino, but the TRK I'm happy to keep mostly stock. Just lights and heated grips, and maybe a taller windscreen....
Forum: Adventure Bikes 10-06-2023, 02:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,062
Posted By ChopperCharles
Even just opening up the parent forum for posts...

Even just opening up the parent forum for posts would work. A general ADV chat without needing specific sub-groups. (Though sub groups are fine, they'll change pretty quickly as more and more bikes...
Forum: Pit/Pocket Bikes & Scooters 10-06-2023, 01:22 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 706
Posted By ChopperCharles
Are there any monkey bikes light enough to lift into a trunk?

I'm thinking about a monkey bike, but they're SO HEAVY. I remember the old 90cc two strokers could be picked up and put in the trunk of a sedan pretty easily. Some of these weigh more than full sized...
Forum: Street 10-06-2023, 01:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 680
Posted By ChopperCharles
Five Chinese motorcycles

I started my foray into Chinese motorcycle ownership when I came across the SSR Buccaneer 250i. I was looking at the CSC SG250, but then saw an adult man sitting on one, and realized it was a...
Forum: Adventure Bikes 10-06-2023, 12:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,062
Posted By ChopperCharles
New General ADV section?

The subforums are only for the RX3 and 4. There are a bunch of other Chinese adv bikes out now, from CFMoto to QJMoto to Benelli to Kove and more. We need a place to talk about these bikes too.
...
Forum: Street 08-30-2023, 10:49 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 426
Posted By ChopperCharles
Liked my Benelli Leoncino so much I bought the adventure bike.

Yep, I now own a TRK502 adventure bike styled long distance sport touring machine. It’s pretty amazing. I like it considerably better than the Leoncino, and I love the Leoncino! As one reviewer put...
Forum: Street 07-18-2023, 04:32 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 440
Posted By ChopperCharles
CSC SG400 / Zongshen RE3 problems

So I've got a problem with my SG400. When the motor is hot, it will start to lose power randomly when at constant throttle input. Goosing the throttle is immediately responsive - at first. It's very...
Forum: Street 05-20-2023, 11:52 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 16,043
Posted By ChopperCharles
So, what model is this in China? I need a key...

So, what model is this in China? I need a key word to search for accessories on aliexpress.

Charles.
Forum: Street 05-02-2023, 03:41 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,183
Posted By ChopperCharles
To my mind, they're bringing a knife to a knife...

To my mind, they're bringing a knife to a knife fight. The big downside to Chinese bikes is they're all about 50 pounds heavier than the competition, and get pretty awful mileage at sea level. (I'm...
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