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Old 05-11-2017, 11:15 PM   #5386
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Sorry to hear of your troubles. I have had a hard time riding at times. I have neuropathy and spinal stenosis that causes me to loose the use of my legs at times. It can be a rough road to travel. Good luck and best of wishes. Avoid those Leyland Minis.


 
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Old 05-12-2017, 12:50 AM   #5387
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Kat,

I am sorry to hear of your back problems. As with everyone else, I wish you best of luck and improved health.

Please do keep us updated regarding your health and the sale of the bike/parts. I also urge you to continue your participation in all the threads here at China Riders. We enjoy your friendship as well as your intelligent, helpful, and informative posts.
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Old 05-13-2017, 10:48 AM   #5388
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Thanks for your support guys, Its very much appreciated



 
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Old 05-15-2017, 12:11 PM   #5389
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Kat,
Sorry to hear about your back problems - I also wish you good health and hopefully some resolution to your pain!
I've appreciated your insight here on the forums and hope you will continue to pop in


 
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Old 05-15-2017, 04:49 PM   #5390
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Ok Katflap, I understand the back problem....but you have to stick around because of all of your technical knowledge and help that you've provided over time. You can do that with a bad back! ;-)
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Old 05-15-2017, 05:40 PM   #5391
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Sorry to hear of the back problems, Katflap. So sorry to see that your riding days are winding down. I hope that you'll be able to get a few more rides in on the RX3 before you part her out. But definitely would love to have you on the forums on a continuing basis!


 
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Old 05-29-2017, 04:51 PM   #5392
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RX3 wheels?

Does the 2017 CSC RX3 still come with STEEL wheels?
I prefer aluminum alloy wheels for their resistance to rust, especially if you are exposed to a lot of water crossings and/or live in a very rainy and wet climate.
I also like the lighter weight of aluminum wheels.
Has anyone changed out the steel wheels on their RX3 for aluminum wheels?
If you have where did you make the purchase of the aluminum wheels.
I forgot to ask about the spokes are they stainless steel, or rust prone steel?


 
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Old 05-29-2017, 06:44 PM   #5393
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At $3895, it's still steel rims and plated spokes.

Buchanan's, Woody's, and other places will sell you the pieces or build your wheels.

https://www.buchananspokes.com/
http://www.woodyswheelworks.com/
http://www.borraniamericas.com/html/motorcycle.html
http://www.clubmanracing.com/rimspoke.php

Or even a shop near you will likely be able to do you up a set.
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Old 05-29-2017, 07:41 PM   #5394
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Does the 2017 CSC RX3 still come with STEEL wheels?
I prefer aluminum alloy wheels for their resistance to rust, especially if you are exposed to a lot of water crossings and/or live in a very rainy and wet climate.
I also like the lighter weight of aluminum wheels.
Has anyone changed out the steel wheels on their RX3 for aluminum wheels?
If you have where did you make the purchase of the aluminum wheels.
I forgot to ask about the spokes are they stainless steel, or rust prone steel?
Moderator spud rider has a thread about how he has changed his front rim to an aluminum 21 inch front wheel. Check it out.

Warp 9's ... http://www.chinariders.raptorrefuge....04&postcount=1

Great thread
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Old 05-29-2017, 11:05 PM   #5395
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I know someone who got wheels built by Woody's for the RX3 and he's loving them.
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Old 05-29-2017, 11:11 PM   #5396
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Does the 2017 CSC RX3 still come with STEEL wheels?
I prefer aluminum alloy wheels for their resistance to rust, especially if you are exposed to a lot of water crossings and/or live in a very rainy and wet climate.
I also like the lighter weight of aluminum wheels.
Has anyone changed out the steel wheels on their RX3 for aluminum wheels?
If you have where did you make the purchase of the aluminum wheels.
I forgot to ask about the spokes are they stainless steel, or rust prone steel?
I laced an alloy rim of size 2.50-17 to the rear wheel to replace the steel rim of size 3.00-17. I used the stock rear spokes and spoke nipples.



I laced an alloy rim of size 1.60-21 to the front wheel to replace the steel rim of size 2.15-18. I used custom spokes and spoke nipples from Buchanan's which were stainless steel.



As BlackBike correctly replied, my thread on this topic is located at the following link.

http://www.chinariders.raptorrefuge....ad.php?t=17732
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Old 05-29-2017, 11:16 PM   #5397
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I know someone who got wheels built by Woody's for the RX3 and he's loving them.
I believe Dan from Ohio got the custom wheels built by Woody's. If you have time, please feel free to post a link to the appropriate thread, Joe.
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2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200)
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2004 Honda CRF250X
1998 Kawasaki KDX220

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Old 05-30-2017, 09:45 AM   #5398
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I laced an alloy rim of size 2.50-17 to the rear wheel to replace the steel rim of size 3.00-17. I used the stock rear spokes and spoke nipples.



I laced an alloy rim of size 1.60-21 to the front wheel to replace the steel rim of size 2.15-18. I used custom spokes and spoke nipples from Buchanan's which were stainless steel.



As BlackBike correctly replied, my thread on this topic is located at the following link.

http://www.chinariders.raptorrefuge....ad.php?t=17732
Spud, why did you go with narrower rims? I would have stayed with the same size. You're more of a dirt guy than I am. Maybe you know something I don't.


 
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Old 05-30-2017, 10:42 AM   #5399
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I still want to know where Spud can find Alloy wheels for soo little $$... and he found them in the sizes I want too... everywhere I found selling Alloy's only carry 18" and larger
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Old 05-30-2017, 12:27 PM   #5400
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Spud, why did you go with narrower rims? I would have stayed with the same size. You're more of a dirt guy than I am. Maybe you know something I don't.
I laced the 2.50-17 rim to the rear wheel for three main reasons.

1. The narrower rim makes it much easier to change the rear tire, especially at trailside.

2. The narrower rim gives me a larger selection of tires from which to choose for proper fitment. The Suzuki DR650 and Kawasaki KLR650 both employ the 2.50-17 rim on their rear wheels.

3. The 2.50-17 alloy rim is much lighter than the 3.00-17 steel rim.



I laced the 1.60-21 rim to the front wheel for better off road handling, lighter weight, and a much greater selection of knobby tires from which to choose. Narrower front tires work much better in mud and sand than wider front tires. The narrower front tire bites deeper into the loose/soft earth while seeking, and finding better traction. The wider front tires tend more to float over the loose/soft earth, and are much more likely to wash out. The wider tires are also much heavier, adding to the unsprung weigh of the wheels.

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