2021 csc rx4

[tknj99]

Originally Posted by srsmith

Very nice on highway, plenty of power, but still wouldn't want to cruise much above 65 mph. Must be getting old.

Interesting you didnt find it good on the highway.. perhaps too buzzy im guessing.. I wear earbuds when i ride so that helps with noise, I found it to be very comfortable on the highway doing 70-75. I recently added a throttle lock, that will come in useful im certain for long stretches.

[Falkon45]

Originally Posted by tknj99

A few observations and tweaks:
1. I needed to adjust the front bars forward a bit as i was feeling cramped
2. This seat is pretty hard! im hoping it softens up else ill have to look into a cushion.. suggestions welcome
3. I noticed i can put my legs up onto the crash guards as a makeshift highway peg, probably a bit goofy lol but it works
4. Added some grip puppies, they feel good
5. Windscreen extender arriving soon
6. Seat beads (to try and see if it helps) - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Alternate purchase made to compare and will settle on which of the two products works better:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
7. Throttle lock: had this on a past bike and proved useful plus at this price its practically free - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Does the high seat actor as a comfort seat? If not, there is a company that makes gel inserts. It's expensive, though

[tknj99]

Took a short ride today, so much fun.. and i can gladly say that this bike is Costco-grocery getter approved

[tknj99]

Update: Received and installed the air cushion. Inflated to about 60-70% and installed it so that it sat closer towards the front so as to level out the seat. Additionally i added thick double-sided tape pieces to the bottoms of the front rubber legs to sit slightly higher. After a short test ride its definitely an improvement over stock. I plan to take a longer ride and then see how they do as well.

[Hunnicutt]

#2: https://airhawk.net/product-category/seat-cushions/


Pick the size that fits your seat.



I use my TT250 to make the 250 mile round trip to my 10 acre ranch. (Yes, I'm insane - that's why I want a RX4!!!) I installed an Airhawk Dual Sport Seat Cushion to reduce some of the vibration and ease the fatigue. It takes some getting used to. Also takes some miles to determine how much to inflate it. There's a Goldilocks zone that provides just enough cushion and still helps you to stay connected to the bike. Too much air and it feels like you're sitting on a whoopee cushion!! I got mine from Cycle Gear. It was worth every nickel!!!



#7: I bought a Cramp Buster. It also takes some time to get accustomed to the change in throttle activation, but it has saved me additional carpal tunnel pain on long rides.

Originally Posted by tknj99

A few observations and tweaks:
1. I needed to adjust the front bars forward a bit as i was feeling cramped
2. This seat is pretty hard! im hoping it softens up else ill have to look into a cushion.. suggestions welcome
3. I noticed i can put my legs up onto the crash guards as a makeshift highway peg, probably a bit goofy lol but it works
4. Added some grip puppies, they feel good
5. Windscreen extender arriving soon
6. Seat beads (to try and see if it helps) - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Alternate purchase made to compare and will settle on which of the two products works better:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
7. Throttle lock: had this on a past bike and proved useful plus at this price its practically free - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[tknj99]

Update: not happy with the air cushion.. it helps but is awkward and adds too much height to the seat and it just looks damn ugly..

So.. i decided to take matters into my own hands, poor man style.. i had some foam lying around, cut it to guesstimated size, carefully removed staples from one side and positioned it under the seat cover and later stapled back up.. never did anything like that before but it was surprisingly easier than i had imagined. It leveled out the seat and definitely feels more comfortable. After doing this and learning the ropes, i decided to go one step further and order the real deal gel cushion polyurethane that can be cut to size and inserted. I settled on the 14x14x.4 gel as i didnt want to spend too much especially since ive never used the stuff before.
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/11478590605...53.m2749.l2649
From reviews ive read i think it should be a great upgrade and if it winds up being not thick enough, i can try to combine it with the 1" foam that i already cut to size. This foam is very compacting and squeezes down flat so by itself its not a perfect solution but im sure replaced with the polyurethane or combined with it, it would be awesome.
Let me know what you guys think.. pics attached

[tknj99]

Update: easy hack to help make the seat more level

As you guys know, the RX4 stock seat (and even aftermarket one i read) has a lean forward to it which isnt the most comfortable. I found a simple way to help make it less of a forward lean.
1. Remove rear seat
2. Remove front seat
3. Remove two rubber nubs from the rear seat bottom. I removed the ones in the rear. You will notice that these nubs are about 25% longer than the front seat nubs
4. Remove two rubber nubs from the front seat bottom
5. Insert the longer rubber nubs into the front seat bottom holes by twisting them into place
6. Insert the shorter rubber nubs into the rear seat bottom holes by twisting them into place
7. Carefully position the front seat so that the plastic piece slides into its housing, you may need to wiggle on it a bit as it will be tougher to position now but you can do it easily. Tighten seat bolts
8. Re-insert rear seat

This alone wont fix it completely but it helps. I have also inserted some foam inside the bottom hole under the seat to force it to be more level as well.

If you compare the before and after seat pic youll notice that the new position is about even with the tank line while the before pic it was about 1/2" or so recessed

Hope this helps anyone interested..

[tknj99]

Coming up on 500 miles soon and will do the first oil change. What is the consensus on valves? CSC/manual shows first check at 5000 miles but i read a comment or two on youtube that someone checked early on, around the 500 mile mark and they were tight.
When did you guys check the valves and were they tight? Should i plan to do them soon or ok to wait?
Thanks

[franque]

Just check them, it can't hurt anything.

[tknj99]

Did the 500 oil change today.. so easy.. there was quite a bit of sludge/metal on the end of the drain plug that i cleaned off. The 2 strainers had very little amount of metal flakes. I replaced the paper filter with a mesh one and filled 2 qt Rotella 15w40 and i pleasantly noticed it clicked nicely into neutral when parking after a short test spin.

Also.. in case anyone winds up getting the mesh filter, mine came with a rubber gasket on both ends and the one that goes into the engine first has an extension.. i was concerned it wouldnt work or id need to cut the extension off, but i was able to insert it with no issues and then tighten down the spring loaded cover..

[srsmith]

Originally Posted by tknj99

Interesting you didnt find it good on the highway.. perhaps too buzzy im guessing.. I wear earbuds when i ride so that helps with noise, I found it to be very comfortable on the highway doing 70-75. I recently added a throttle lock, that will come in useful im certain for long stretches.

Getting old. I've been going at 70 this week. Still feel safer at 65. Lock would be nice. I've got arthritis in both thumbs from jamming them dozens of times in sports. I just worry I would lose focus. No phone or music either. No fun ya.

It's great on highway. Today I got on it first time in town maybe in 3rd about 5500rpm to 7500 in a second. SERIOUS juice for a 450 thumper. Great bike.

Keep posting. Good stuff!

[tknj99]

Update: loosed up the rear shock pre-load rings to allow more movement as the rear was stiff as a board before. Also loosed the chain a tad as it was too tight as well.

[tknj99]

Riding yesterday on some gravel on a decline and the ABS kicked in, caused me to travel further than i wanted to with a stop soon approaching. Made me think i probably should have bought the ABS disable switch which the bike was at the dealer. So if i buy the switch now or a similar switch on Amazon, does anyone know how it gets wired up? Thanks

[Hunnicutt]

I don't know how to wire in the switch. When I get stuck, I call CSC and ask for the service department. I'm pretty sure the guy I talked to when I needed help with my valve lash clearance is Scott. He'd in the process of updating all the tech documents fr the motorcycles. If he doesn't know, Joey D does. He is absolutely awesome! He can answer all of your questions.

[DavidInMaine]

So now that you’ve had it for a bit, what’s your opinion on it as far as a sort of do-it-all bike? Is it capable enough to ride two-up over the interstate? How is it for a daily commuter?