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Forum: Zongshen RX3 09-30-2018, 03:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 995
Posted By RC
Signs that your rear shock is toast?

I think that my rear shock, like many other things on my bike, is in need of replacing. Bumps are starting to feel really really harsh- there is still spring to it, but it is as if the damping just...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 08-13-2018, 11:17 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,933
Posted By RC
I'm a bit lighter but I was very unhappy about my...

I'm a bit lighter but I was very unhappy about my saddle comfort as well. I decided to be cheap about it and ordered several of those gel-cushions from RevZilla. Tried several out to find the best...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 08-13-2018, 05:31 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,985
Posted By RC
Stuck is a strong word, and it isn't entirely due...

Stuck is a strong word, and it isn't entirely due to bike issues. But yes a series of events (dog bite followed by a series of rabies vaccinations, wound becoming infected and stitches not holding,...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 08-13-2018, 03:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,184
Posted By RC
That's a legit possibility. Or maybe it had a...

That's a legit possibility. Or maybe it had a small tack that didn't hold.

Without a weld I honestly don't know how its held on as long as it has! Perhaps the bouncing forces from riding rough...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 08-09-2018, 03:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,184
Posted By RC
Something is half covering the bottom of the...

Something is half covering the bottom of the silver metal plate, possibly something from the taillight housing, but it probably can be moved or drilled.

That's a good idea about putting a nut...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 08-08-2018, 09:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,236
Posted By RC
A couple months ago I had a broken lock on my gas...

A couple months ago I had a broken lock on my gas cap and thought I might need to replace it, so I emailed the parts dept at Karathanasi Motors in Greece. http://www.karathanasis.gr/en/

They had...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 08-08-2018, 07:54 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,985
Posted By RC
Thanks FJ and JerryHawk! I youtubed the sealmate...

Thanks FJ and JerryHawk! I youtubed the sealmate device and saw how it was used, then cut one from a plastic bottle. That seems to have stopped it. And my seals still look to be in great condition. ...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 08-08-2018, 07:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,184
Posted By RC
Broken grab-bar lock, ideas for fix and a duffel attachment?

2018 seems to be the year that everything is falling apart. My custom rear box has been rattling a lot recently. I pulled it off today to inspect and found the vertical bolt that secures the grab-bar...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 07-01-2018, 05:24 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,985
Posted By RC
Does anyone know if it's safe to use a generic...

Does anyone know if it's safe to use a generic fork seal? Vs one from a rx3 dealer? There are a couple legit shops and some container box shops also, that would save a ton of time and $ vs getting...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 07-01-2018, 03:07 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,985
Posted By RC
It definitely has a significant leak. I'll try to...

It definitely has a significant leak. I'll try to source some seals via Greece tomorrow.

The bad news is I'm stranded. The good news is that I'm stranded in T'bilisi, which is a very nice to...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 07-01-2018, 01:33 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,985
Posted By RC
How bad is my fork leak?

Woke up this morning to find this. :doh:
https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fhsUoSi5cko/WzhjOyki7lI/AAAAAAAAXqg/6VmYZWAfFH4IuxQAK8r-y717sLrgAsjiwCKgBGAs/s1600/MVIMG_20180701_081152-672x378.jpg
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Forum: Zongshen RX3 06-04-2018, 11:00 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,798
Posted By RC
When I contacted CSC they said no one has...

When I contacted CSC they said no one has reported this problem before. Its nice to be a pioneer I guess. This forum has surely helped me out with a bunch of other issues, so its nice to contribute...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 06-04-2018, 10:33 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,022
Posted By RC
I flew mine to Europe last year and went across...

I flew mine to Europe last year and went across 17 countries, from France to Armenia, then left it sleeping over winter in Bulgaria. This year, if timing allows, I hope to go further East and maybe...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 06-04-2018, 10:03 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,798
Posted By RC
http://www.chinariders.net/picture.php?albumid=239...

http://www.chinariders.net/picture.php?albumid=239&pictureid=1345
Drilling a hole to get access to the 8th hex bolt, and then the cap suddenly popped loose.
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Forum: Zongshen RX3 06-04-2018, 09:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,798
Posted By RC
Thanks for the help! It has been repaired and...

Thanks for the help! It has been repaired and I'll be on the road again tomorrow.

Since my bulgarian is, well, almost non-existent, I had some help in contacting 2 local locksmiths here in...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 06-03-2018, 09:40 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,311
Posted By RC
I had this problem 1 1/2 years ago. I had to...

I had this problem 1 1/2 years ago. I had to wiggle the key to get electrical power. Mine was still under warranty then, so I emailed CSC about it and they shipped me a new one along with a new key....
Forum: Zongshen RX3 06-03-2018, 02:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,798
Posted By RC
Do you have any experience to confirm this?? ...

Do you have any experience to confirm this??

This is contrary to what the CSC guy told me, but to be honest, he didn't seem to have any specific knowledge of it either. His only reference was to...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 06-02-2018, 04:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,798
Posted By RC
Breaking into the locked gas cap

So I pulled into a gas station today, put my key in to the gas tank and hear a snap/click noise. The key didn't break, it looks fine, unworn, goes in and out smoothly. It also turns 90 degrees...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 10-08-2017, 06:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,409
Posted By RC
No I don't blog, but I do intend to make some...

No I don't blog, but I do intend to make some posts about my trip with photos. I should get some posts made in the next few weeks as the trip is now reaching a hiatus for winter. The bike has...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 10-08-2017, 04:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,583
Posted By RC
I agree with all of the above. Additionally, a...

I agree with all of the above. Additionally, a lot riders have these massive tank bags to hold extra luggage, and those just look awkward and intrusive to the ride- like it would cover the instrument...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 09-30-2017, 01:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,409
Posted By RC
Indeed. Its the only bike I've ever owned.

Indeed. Its the only bike I've ever owned.
Forum: Zongshen RX3 09-28-2017, 09:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,249
Posted By RC
Agreed, those clamps are a PITA! It took about 30...

Agreed, those clamps are a PITA! It took about 30 tries of grabbing and tugging with a pair of pliers, but I finally got it to seat perfectly. And 3000 miles later the fluid level hasn't changed.
Forum: Zongshen RX3 09-28-2017, 09:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,409
Posted By RC
I've been running Givi WP405 bags for over 8000...

I've been running Givi WP405 bags for over 8000 miles and they have exceeded expectations. They have been across 4 states, British Columbia, and now 15 different countries. Its hard to guess, but...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 09-28-2017, 06:23 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,291
Posted By RC
Thanks for the note on that! If it goes out again...

Thanks for the note on that! If it goes out again I will give a closer inspection and rig a proper fix. But I think it's good for a while, I just gave It over 100km of off-road, including a non-stop...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 09-24-2017, 03:36 PM
Replies: 884
Views: 347,120
Posted By RC
I had arguably the best maintenance day I've ever...

I had arguably the best maintenance day I've ever had, largely due to atmosphere, partly to mechanical success (knock on wood). I'm parked in front of a guest house in the tiny village of Shenako,...
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