Hello from Colorado

MattyBoy1976 · 07-12-2015, 12:41 AM

Hi all,

I'm new to the motorcycle scene-after years of telling myself there's no way I'd ride a "murdercycle" or "donorcycle," I decided to suck it up and try it, because it sounded fun. Well, I was right-all 500 miles I've ridden so far, not counting the 10 or so in the MSF class I took, have been a blast. I've been lurking around this board for quite some time, mainly reading what you guys have to say about the RX3 Cyclone, which I've about decided will be my next bike.

Thanks for all of the discussion-in many cases, it has opened my eyes to how to do things in general, not just with regard to Chinese bikes.

I look forward to learning a whole lot more from you all!

SpudRider · 07-12-2015, 02:11 AM

Welcome, we are glad you joined us.

You were very wise to take the MSF rider safety class.

Weldangrind · 07-12-2015, 12:46 PM

Welcome!

X2 on the MSF course. That's an excellent start.

detours · 07-13-2015, 11:36 PM

Welcome! Nice to see more folks in Colorado! So what are you riding now?

Edit: never mind, just saw your signature!

MattyBoy1976 · 07-13-2015, 11:48 PM

Thanks, guys. I put another 150 +/- miles on today, mostly on some gravel county roads. I feel a little more confident every time, and really, at 70 or 80 miles per gallon, it's much cheaper than most of my other hobbies!

Detours, I've been following you and Dan Kearney's impressions of the RX3 in particular, since you're both close to home, so to speak. If you don't mind, I may bother you with some questions as the time approaches for me to order mine-I'm thinking sometime next spring or summer, depending on where the wife wants to take vacation

detours · 07-14-2015, 12:48 AM

I'd be happy to answer any questions or we could meet up and you can check it out in person.

Weldangrind · 07-14-2015, 01:23 AM

Please show us your TW.

**cheesy** · 07-14-2015, 08:10 AM

Yes, show us the TW.

MattyBoy1976 · 07-15-2015, 10:00 PM

OK, due to popular demand...

Here's my toy. It's all stock, except for the Emgo trunk (Amazon special), the Yamaha luggage rack (eBay special), and the dual rear sprocket (another Amazon special). As I learn what I like and don't like, I'll make more changes. I plan to add some handlebar risers along with some hand guards for now, and see where it goes from there.

andyj812 · 07-15-2015, 10:47 PM

That's a nice ride, its got some aggressive tires on it.

Weldangrind · 07-16-2015, 12:45 AM

It looks like you bought the ATV seat cover from Walmart. I just bought one for my TW two weeks ago.

Very nice bike. Thanks for the pics.

MattyBoy1976 · 07-16-2015, 11:51 PM

I did get the seat cover, but I couldn't find it anywhere locally-it ended up being another Amazon special. I learned about it from one of the threads on this forum, I think, and after my first 100 mile day (remember, I'm a rook and have to break in the ol' sitter), I knew I needed one!

Weldangrind, do you have any suggestions for grips or anything to help reduce vibration? Or will the tingling fingers tend to go away as I get more accustomed to riding? This little bike is pretty buzzy, especially with the stock sprocket-the 47 tooth rear helps some, but after 100 miles or so, I'm a little numb! I would guess that less aggressive tires would make a difference, but as a frugal (cheap!) guy, I really don't see any reason to part with perfectly good stock tires that only have 1100 miles on them, for sure!

Weldangrind · 07-17-2015, 01:01 AM

I wouldn't change the tires; maybe take a couple pounds out of 'em, but that's it. Switch to aluminum bars and pillow top grips. You can also use padded mechanics gloves, specifically those designed for impact wrenches. You can find them for cheap at Walmart.

For bars, I'm using some from China that are intended for ATV's. They're higher than the stockers, which is perfect for me.

MattyBoy1976 · 07-20-2015, 12:30 AM

Thanks for the suggestions. I'm going to check out a pair of vibration reducing gloves tomorrow at The Home Depot-I bet that'll make a difference!

SpudRider · 07-20-2015, 01:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

...You can also use padded mechanics gloves, specifically those designed for impact wrenches. You can find them for cheap at Walmart...

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattyBoy1976

Thanks for the suggestions. I'm going to check out a pair of vibration reducing gloves tomorrow at The Home Depot-I bet that'll make a difference!

I bought a pair of Kobalt High Performance gloves at Lowes, and I love them.

http://www.lowes.com/pd_495705-46647...=50119515&pl=1

07-12-2015, 12:41 AM	#1
MattyBoy1976 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Denver-area, Colorado Posts: 56	Hello from Colorado Hi all, I'm new to the motorcycle scene-after years of telling myself there's no way I'd ride a "murdercycle" or "donorcycle," I decided to suck it up and try it, because it sounded fun. Well, I was right-all 500 miles I've ridden so far, not counting the 10 or so in the MSF class I took, have been a blast. I've been lurking around this board for quite some time, mainly reading what you guys have to say about the RX3 Cyclone, which I've about decided will be my next bike. Thanks for all of the discussion-in many cases, it has opened my eyes to how to do things in general, not just with regard to Chinese bikes. I look forward to learning a whole lot more from you all! __________________ 2009 TW200 (first bike ever, sold it!);2015 RX3 Cyclone in blue (first "big kid" bike ) with 13T front sprocket, 19" front wheel, center stand, heated grips, LED aux lights, CSC skid plate
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07-12-2015, 02:11 AM	#2
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Welcome, we are glad you joined us. You were very wise to take the MSF rider safety class. __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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07-12-2015, 12:46 PM	#3
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Welcome! X2 on the MSF course. That's an excellent start. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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07-13-2015, 11:36 PM	#4
detours Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Arvada, CO Posts: 1,004	Welcome! Nice to see more folks in Colorado! So what are you riding now? Edit: never mind, just saw your signature! __________________ Red 5 standing by! 2015 CSC red RX3 with 19" front wheel, Shinko 804/805, skid plate, tall seat, 13T/45T sprockets, progressive shock, Winyoochanok windshield, GENSSI LED headlight, SW-Motech tankbag, Shorai Lithium battery 2014 Ural Patrol Last edited by detours; 07-13-2015 at 11:38 PM. Reason: Oops!
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07-13-2015, 11:48 PM	#5
MattyBoy1976 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Denver-area, Colorado Posts: 56	Thanks! Thanks, guys. I put another 150 +/- miles on today, mostly on some gravel county roads. I feel a little more confident every time, and really, at 70 or 80 miles per gallon, it's much cheaper than most of my other hobbies! Detours, I've been following you and Dan Kearney's impressions of the RX3 in particular, since you're both close to home, so to speak. If you don't mind, I may bother you with some questions as the time approaches for me to order mine-I'm thinking sometime next spring or summer, depending on where the wife wants to take vacation __________________ 2009 TW200 (first bike ever, sold it!);2015 RX3 Cyclone in blue (first "big kid" bike ) with 13T front sprocket, 19" front wheel, center stand, heated grips, LED aux lights, CSC skid plate
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07-14-2015, 12:48 AM	#6
detours Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Arvada, CO Posts: 1,004	I'd be happy to answer any questions or we could meet up and you can check it out in person. __________________ Red 5 standing by! 2015 CSC red RX3 with 19" front wheel, Shinko 804/805, skid plate, tall seat, 13T/45T sprockets, progressive shock, Winyoochanok windshield, GENSSI LED headlight, SW-Motech tankbag, Shorai Lithium battery 2014 Ural Patrol
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07-14-2015, 01:23 AM	#7
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Please show us your TW. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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07-14-2015, 08:10 AM	#8
cheesy Moderator Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Elburn, IL Posts: 5,803	Yes, show us the TW. __________________ Cheesy ______________________________________ 07 Hi Bird Enduro-Flown the Coop 07 Ural Gear Up 79 Honda CX500 77 VeloSolex 4600 V3 73 VeloSolex 3800 I'm making this up as I go.-Indiana Jones Telling me something 'is for my own good', is a fast way to a fat lip.-Me I don't even care about my own problems, why should I care about yours?-Quote on one of my favorite t-shirts
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07-15-2015, 10:47 PM	#10
andyj812 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Indiana 812 area code Posts: 293	That's a nice ride, its got some aggressive tires on it.
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07-16-2015, 12:45 AM	#11
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	It looks like you bought the ATV seat cover from Walmart. I just bought one for my TW two weeks ago. Very nice bike. Thanks for the pics. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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07-16-2015, 11:51 PM	#12
MattyBoy1976 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Denver-area, Colorado Posts: 56	I did get the seat cover, but I couldn't find it anywhere locally-it ended up being another Amazon special. I learned about it from one of the threads on this forum, I think, and after my first 100 mile day (remember, I'm a rook and have to break in the ol' sitter), I knew I needed one! Weldangrind, do you have any suggestions for grips or anything to help reduce vibration? Or will the tingling fingers tend to go away as I get more accustomed to riding? This little bike is pretty buzzy, especially with the stock sprocket-the 47 tooth rear helps some, but after 100 miles or so, I'm a little numb! I would guess that less aggressive tires would make a difference, but as a frugal (cheap!) guy, I really don't see any reason to part with perfectly good stock tires that only have 1100 miles on them, for sure! __________________ 2009 TW200 (first bike ever, sold it!);2015 RX3 Cyclone in blue (first "big kid" bike ) with 13T front sprocket, 19" front wheel, center stand, heated grips, LED aux lights, CSC skid plate
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07-17-2015, 01:01 AM	#13
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I wouldn't change the tires; maybe take a couple pounds out of 'em, but that's it. Switch to aluminum bars and pillow top grips. You can also use padded mechanics gloves, specifically those designed for impact wrenches. You can find them for cheap at Walmart. For bars, I'm using some from China that are intended for ATV's. They're higher than the stockers, which is perfect for me. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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07-20-2015, 12:30 AM	#14
MattyBoy1976 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Denver-area, Colorado Posts: 56	Thanks for the suggestions. I'm going to check out a pair of vibration reducing gloves tomorrow at The Home Depot-I bet that'll make a difference! __________________ 2009 TW200 (first bike ever, sold it!);2015 RX3 Cyclone in blue (first "big kid" bike ) with 13T front sprocket, 19" front wheel, center stand, heated grips, LED aux lights, CSC skid plate
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