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Forum: Zongshen RX3 08-25-2017, 06:51 PM
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Views: 360,839
Posted By MattyBoy1976
Oil change and valve adjustment

Not all today, but finished up today!

1. Rode a couple hundred miles to get the oil good and warm; when I got home, mileage was at 4223, or about 2900 since my last oil change.

2. Dropped the...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 02-17-2017, 07:10 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,928
Posted By MattyBoy1976
I had my Shinkos mounted and balanced today. As I...

I had my Shinkos mounted and balanced today. As I was paying, I asked the mechanic what he thought about the bike. He obviously knew it was a China bike, but that was all. He told me that he and his...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 02-11-2017, 09:31 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,928
Posted By MattyBoy1976
I read the thread you started re: your wobbling...

I read the thread you started re: your wobbling Shinkos, and after weighing the options, decided to go with them. I try to stay on lower speed roads (45-55 max) as much as I can, and I don't carry...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 02-11-2017, 12:50 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,928
Posted By MattyBoy1976
Shinko 244s-I was going to order them from...

Shinko 244s-I was going to order them from Amazon, but I found a local shop that beats Amazon's price, and they're nice guys, too. There's a motorsports service place next door that will handle the...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 02-10-2017, 11:52 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,928
Posted By MattyBoy1976
See, I learn something every time!

See, I learn something every time!
Forum: Zongshen RX3 02-10-2017, 11:34 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,928
Posted By MattyBoy1976
Where's it supposed to be?

Where's it supposed to be?
Forum: Zongshen RX3 02-10-2017, 10:06 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,928
Posted By MattyBoy1976
I guess I should clarify-the $60 difference comes...

I guess I should clarify-the $60 difference comes into play if I remove the wheels and bring them to the shop vs. bringing the whole bike and letting them remove the wheels and tires, mount and...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 02-10-2017, 02:39 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,928
Posted By MattyBoy1976
Tires

I know I saw a discussion about this somewhere, but for the life of me, I can't find it anywhere. I finally ordered some 50/50 tires for my bike, and I'm wondering if they need to be balanced when I...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 10-21-2016, 01:15 AM
Replies: 884
Views: 360,839
Posted By MattyBoy1976
Mine did the same on my first valve adjustment-I...

Mine did the same on my first valve adjustment-I freaked out a little, and called Gerry to ask what to do. I was using a socket, too-he suggested tapping it lightly into the fitting with a mallet,...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 07-02-2016, 04:13 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 15,881
Posted By MattyBoy1976
Bumping this back up...I'm considering ordering...

Bumping this back up...I'm considering ordering the Tourfella luggage, and would like to hear from those of you who have used it for awhile. Other than the issues mentioned in this thread, have any...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 05-27-2016, 12:14 AM
Replies: 884
Views: 360,839
Posted By MattyBoy1976
So what I discovered is that a set of 1/4" drive...

So what I discovered is that a set of 1/4" drive wobble extensions for your ratchet are the ticket, for me anyway-I used them to get in to the radiator bolts, the valve covers, and the lock nuts on...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 05-26-2016, 05:01 PM
Replies: 884
Views: 360,839
Posted By MattyBoy1976
Well...yesterday

Yesterday I finally screwed up my courage, my tools, and printouts of the CSC valve adjustment tutorial, as well as some selected printings from the "Valve Adjustment Notes" thread from here. I had...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 05-02-2016, 01:12 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,471
Posted By MattyBoy1976
Elbert, Colorado-old general store; CO Hwy 67...

Elbert, Colorado-old general store; CO Hwy 67 north of Woodland Park in a burn area with a controlled burn going on; and Pikes Peak
Forum: Zongshen RX3 04-08-2016, 10:25 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,495
Posted By MattyBoy1976
Jealous...we're leaving town tomorrow. I love...

Jealous...we're leaving town tomorrow. I love riding down in that area. If you guys do it again this season, I'd love to come along!
Forum: Zongshen RX3 03-01-2016, 01:11 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 27,514
Posted By MattyBoy1976
I installed mine today-thanks to all for the tips...

I installed mine today-thanks to all for the tips and tricks. I can't remember who the first one was who mentioned pennies in the spring, but that trick is money (and the pun is totally intended). ...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 01-05-2016, 01:52 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,879
Posted By MattyBoy1976
x2. I have some Christmas money that needs to be...

x2. I have some Christmas money that needs to be spent on some overpants of some sort; any real-world recommendations would be welcome!
Forum: Ride Reports 12-15-2015, 11:57 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 17,616
Posted By MattyBoy1976
Yeah, how about that "trace to three inches,"...

Yeah, how about that "trace to three inches," anyway? I measured 11" at my house when I got home this afternoon!
Forum: Zongshen RX3 11-20-2015, 10:54 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,394
Posted By MattyBoy1976
Just went there and looked...is their store brand...

Just went there and looked...is their store brand something besides Cycle Gear?

I'd like to find one that has significantly less wind noise than the cheap ATV helmet I currently have-any...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 11-20-2015, 10:27 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,394
Posted By MattyBoy1976
I agree that shipping seems a bit steep, but then...

I agree that shipping seems a bit steep, but then I'm thoroughly spoiled by Amazon Prime's free two-day shipping!

Anybody have any experience with these helmets?
...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 11-20-2015, 10:09 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 10,382
Posted By MattyBoy1976
I had an O2 sensor fail at about 1,000 miles. ...

I had an O2 sensor fail at about 1,000 miles. Mine starting running rough, and then died once, but it started right back up. I received the replacement O2 sensor this week, but haven't installed it...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 11-13-2015, 12:04 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 19,517
Posted By MattyBoy1976
So each of the holes in the block has a set screw...

So each of the holes in the block has a set screw that tightens down on the wire that is inserted into the respective hole. The block is intended for rather large wire (4 gauge input and 8 gauge...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 11-11-2015, 08:20 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 19,517
Posted By MattyBoy1976
[QUOTE=SpudRider;197416]That is a clean...

[QUOTE=SpudRider;197416]That is a clean installation. :) Thanks for posting all the great links and excellent photographs. :tup:


Thanks for the kind words...you notice I didn't post any pics of...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 11-11-2015, 05:25 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,488
Posted By MattyBoy1976
Old thread, I know, but it addresses my recent...

Old thread, I know, but it addresses my recent experience. I was out riding last week, about 75 miles from home, when I noticed that the bike acted like it was going to die (like it was out of fuel...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 11-11-2015, 01:00 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 19,517
Posted By MattyBoy1976
I found these lights on Amazon, and installed...

I found these lights on Amazon, and installed them yesterday:
3939
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HA14OK4?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01

For 50 bucks with free Prime...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 11-08-2015, 12:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,788
Posted By MattyBoy1976
Interesting topic, and one I'll be happy to see...

Interesting topic, and one I'll be happy to see what others think. I have almost 1100 miles on mine, and I have kind of followed your method-ride like I normally would, but avoid droning. I paid...
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