Photo Gallery: Show Us Your Zongshen RX3, and List Your Modifications

[Juanro]

RTKing great looking bike!
How do you like the Big Brake Kit?

[rtking]

Originally Posted by Juanro

RTKing great looking bike!
How do you like the Big Brake Kit?

Thanks Juanro!

I installed the big brake kit not long ago, so don't have many miles on it to give it a fair comparison. I only made it so far as to bed in the brakes a couple of times. Bear in mind I had the sintered forged pads on the stock brakes before going to the big brake kit, so I've likely forgotten how the stock brakes feel. But here's my impressions:

1. The front brake lever feels "stiffer" and easier to modulate now. The thicker rotor likely helps with the pads engaging sooner and that it's now a two finger operation instead of three.

2. Braking performance was greatly enhanced over stock when I installed the sintered brake pads. It made a significant difference in braking confidence. The big brake kit is a noticeable improvement, but probably not as startling a difference between the stock brakes with organic pads vs the sintered pads.

3. Overall, I think the braking is a lot more "balanced" now on the RX3. Before, I could (and did) lock up the rear tire when I applied braking both front and rear. Now I can brake more aggressively with the front and have less fear of locking up the rear since the front is more effective.

I hope that helps... sorry, wish I had more experience to share. But will try to get on the bike this weekend and can hopefully follow-up with more impressions.

[rjmorel]

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Mods
larger trunk
larger tires
2nd gen center stand
kick stand foot home made
heated smaller grips
windscreen extension
folding shift lever XR650
tool tubes under panniers
GPS
CSC hand guards
helmet hook on pannier
battery tender leads
rotating foot pegs and 13T when needed
Donky-otei to lead the way
rj

[woodlandsprite]

2015 fast fading orange color
Mods:
Garage Pro Trunk
1st gen Center Stand --> swapped for 2nd Gen Center Stand *not in photo
LED Lights
Higher wattage headlamp bulb
Accessory power adapters (USB/cigarette lighter style)
Barkbusters VPS handguards and bar end weights
Battery Tender pigtail
Narrow seat with red stitching *not in photo
1 extra wire run to fix a pinched line affecting my cooling fans

[BlackBike]

Rtking...thanks for the busy picture of this fine machine. I don't know the difference of some of this stuff, thanks for pointing them out. Have enjoyed the education



Woodland... barkbusters, gives distinction.

[Lee R]

I painted both of my Zongshen motorcycles with Krylon Fusion spray paint.

http://www.krylon.com/products/fusion-for-plastic/

I then sprayed most of the parts with Krylon Fusion Clear Coat, which provides UV protection.

http://www.krylon.com/products/fusio...plastic-clear/

I painted the RX3 fuel tank and plastic 'wings' with SprayMax 2K Clear Coat, which is fuel and UV resistant. I wore a 95P respirator while spraying this product.

http://www.spraymax.com/index.php?id=361&L=1

Here are several photos of my Zongshen Sierra 200 (ZS200GY-2), showing the Patriotic Blue color in brighter light.

Spud,

I was thinking of changing mine to a something British racing greenish or slate green/grey/black but I'm debating using Plastidip more as an experiment but I have doubts about the long term durability.

Are you happy with your Krylon results?

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by Lee R

Spud,

I was thinking of changing mine to a something British racing greenish or slate green/grey/black but I'm debating using Plastidip more as an experiment but I have doubts about the long term durability.

Are you happy with your Krylon results?

Yes, I am very happy with my Krylon Fusion paint job.

[mouradjan]

I have been thinking to modify my seat for long rides.I was looking for (air hawk )then Dinggg.. i said i can do it😃.
Here is my new seat cover ( cost me 5 $ )and a home made air hawk .I used my bicycle 's inner tube to make it ( 3 $).Here it is.it works pretty well.

[rjmorel]

mouradjan, that's very ingenious ,rj

[detours]

Good job, mouradjan!

[madsocial]

Originally Posted by mouradjan

I have been thinking to modify my seat for long rides.I was looking for (air hawk )then Dinggg.. i said i can do it😃.
Here is my new seat cover ( cost me 5 $ )and a home made air hawk .I used my bicycle 's inner tube to make it ( 3 $).Here it is.it works pretty well.

Holy smokes that's creative. I sell the Airhawks all day long at work. They don't even want you putting that much air in them. So, your idea is genius! I'll have to give it go. At the end of the day, it's the same concept. Bravo!

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by mouradjan

I have been thinking to modify my seat for long rides.I was looking for (air hawk )then Dinggg.. i said i can do it😃.
Here is my new seat cover ( cost me 5 $ )and a home made air hawk .I used my bicycle 's inner tube to make it ( 3 $).Here it is.it works pretty well.

Good thinking!

[RedHawk47]

What is that seat cover, the mesh?

[mouradjan]

Originally Posted by RedHawk47

What is that seat cover, the mesh?

Thank u for your kind words ☺. Yes it is mesh, RedHawk47

[kohburn]

neat idea, I should try slapping a tube under the sheep skin cover I have.