Forum: Zongshen RX3
02-13-2020, 02:58 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 20,759
I can see the light
When the indicators are operating I can see the orange light on the top edge of the indicator lens quite clearly, even in full sunlight.
The only time I've ever seen the telltale on the instruments...
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Forum: Zongshen RX3
01-13-2020, 06:19 PM
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Replies: 884
Views: 357,461
Two up
On Sunday I rode my RX3 with a passenger for the first time. Apart from having to take the pillion footrests apart because the detent spring and locating ball had rusted solid on both sides,...
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Forum: Zongshen RX3
12-31-2019, 07:41 PM
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Replies: 63
Views: 154,407
Control levers
After an unfortunate "dropped bike" I have discovered that the control levers, specifically the front brake, is an exact swap with a Suzuki GN125. Great news as this bike is sold worldwide (Well New...
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Forum: Zongshen RX3
12-08-2019, 06:26 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,494
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Forum: Zongshen RX3
11-25-2019, 06:00 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 965
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Forum: Zongshen RX3
11-24-2019, 05:38 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 965
Self destructing mirrors
I went for a fantastic ride on Saturday 204km non stop through the beautiful New Zealand countryside. It was hot out, over 28 C and I managed an 83 km/h average over the distance.
A really awesome...
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Forum: Zongshen RX3
11-10-2019, 06:42 PM
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Replies: 295
Views: 52,045
Real lights!
Tail light is fitted and is perfect. I didn't realise how many LED's there are supposed to be with lights all the way up the sides too.
Thanks again !
A question to the "community brain" is...
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Forum: Zongshen RX3
11-05-2019, 02:57 PM
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Replies: 295
Views: 52,045
RX3 Tail light to New Zealand.
The tail light arrived today, only two weeks since I was able to order it through NzBrakelathes. It was really carefully packed with miles of bubble wrap and is pristine.
Thanks so much, I have a...
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Forum: Zongshen RX3
10-19-2019, 09:19 PM
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Replies: 295
Views: 52,045
Awesome
I’ve attached a picture
Thanks.
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Forum: Zongshen RX3
10-19-2019, 06:07 PM
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Replies: 295
Views: 52,045
Tail light assembly
Greetings Brakelathes
I need a tail light assembly please. Half of the bulbs/ led’s have stopped and after stripping the rear end I’ve discovered its a sealed unit.
My bike is a 2015 RX3 with the...
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Forum: Zongshen RX3
09-11-2019, 12:00 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,336
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Forum: Zongshen RX3
08-12-2019, 07:48 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,131
wind free sounds good
That's what I was hoping. I don't ride much in foul weather (by choice)but this being New Zealand do a fair bit of riding in the rain and water deflection would be nice. I had a look on ebay and...
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Forum: Zongshen RX3
08-11-2019, 10:02 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,131
Hand guards
Anyone got hand guards like barkbusters fitted? I've never used them before but they look like a really good idea. I'd appreciate your thoughts, for and against.
:thanks:
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Forum: Zongshen RX3
07-17-2019, 11:23 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,487
Mine too
When my bike went in for its annual warrant of fitness I was surprised when the garage told me it had failed because the rear suspension bearings were shot. The ones in the bottom linkage.
They...
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Forum: Zongshen RX3
07-11-2019, 07:15 PM
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Replies: 884
Views: 357,461
Winter ride
Took a midweek day off yesterday as the sun was shining and the weather balmy, about 12 degrees.
First picture is at the end of Herbertville beach and the others at Porangahau beach where there is...
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Forum: Zongshen RX3
07-04-2019, 04:32 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 17,775
Higher gearing?
Has anyone raised the gearing? There's lots of talk about lower gearing for off road riding and I totally get this, but I'm not sure if I can stand the high revs all the time on the road for ever.
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Forum: Zongshen RX3
05-15-2019, 11:08 PM
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Replies: 63
Views: 154,407
sprocket
Thanks Mr Google says this is a standard Suzuki on/off road bike sprocket. We have a Suzuki shop in town:clap:
:thanks:
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Forum: Zongshen RX3
05-14-2019, 10:04 PM
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Replies: 63
Views: 154,407
Back Sprocket
Hi all
I bought back brake pads for my 2015 RX3 from the local Honda dealer, they're from one of their offroad bikes, Nissin I think.
What I wanted to ask was which back sprockets have the same...
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Forum: Zongshen RX3
05-14-2019, 09:31 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 900
A good article
Nice to read an article which isn't just about top end, top performance machines that most of us can't afford and could never, legally use.
My Zongie isn't fast but I've never had to pay a fine...
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Forum: Zongshen RX3
05-07-2019, 09:30 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 10,592
High output alternator
I remember reading that the RX3 alternator has a 300w output specially so that it can cope with the high drain put on adventure bike systems with all the add on's like heated grips and cell phone and...
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Forum: Zongshen RX3
03-17-2019, 07:19 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 12,335
The latest 18 March
Surprise! The master cylinder is toast, rusted solid. I suppose this wasn't that much of a surprise but sadly not as easy to fix as the rusted caliper.
It's no real shock that I'll need to get a...
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Forum: Zongshen RX3
02-06-2019, 06:02 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 12,335
Progress
As soon as I get my real estate licence and start selling houses I'm planning a serious order of parts from you.
Total career change at 50 might not be everyone's idea of fun but I decided now or...
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Forum: Zongshen RX3
02-03-2019, 10:08 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 12,335
Brakes broken
The latest update, I took the rear caliper off on Friday to discover 1. the pads were almost worn out and 2. one of the two posts which guide the pads and keep them aligned was totally seized in the...
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Forum: Zongshen RX3
01-24-2019, 06:29 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 12,335
Mine too - but different
I'm having a recurring issue with the back brake on my bike. It keeps jamming on.
It happened first about a year ago luckily on a short ride near home. The bike started to feel more and more gutless...
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Forum: Zongshen RX3
01-22-2019, 07:15 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,511
Me too
I did exactly the same thing. There was simply no way to get it back without breaking the airbox.
Thanks for making me feel less like a backwoods mechanic :lmao:
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