Initial impression of RX3 for a trail bike rider

[vickytulla]

The 200cc RX1 engines are marketed as 4th generation of quietest engines... also Coined as the P.Y. series...

Its more of a CB series type with an OHC lay out instead of CG's OHV lay out...

http://en.zongshenmotor.com/product/166-en.html

Originally Posted by 2LZ

Do you know if the 200cc is your run-of-the-mill CG motor upgraded to a 6 speed or a whole different engine?

[2LZ]

Originally Posted by vickytulla

The 200cc RX1 engines are marketed as 4th generation of quietest engines... also Coined as the P.Y. series...

Its more of a CB series type with an OHC lay out instead of CG's OHV lay out...

http://en.zongshenmotor.com/product/166-en.html

Excellent! Thank you for the info.
I can even see they're getting better on their "Chinglish" like the "Bird-Mouth-Like Front End!" ;-)

I think it's neat that Zong is starting to use their own brand and are building new bikes, not just tossing together another CG motored Hondoid dual sport like most everyone else. I'm just not too sure how even a smaller bike than the RX3 will fair here in the US, if they can get it to pass EPA/CARB. We're screaming "bigger!" Getting the RX3 out on an open highway here can be a bit sketchy at times.

[vickytulla]

Yes I have been noticing the trend too... the first time chinese actually impressed me by there effort was when I came to know that the zongshen people have built NC250 and it was there first in house build and the actually started from blueprints to final product which is so powerful, well designed and throughly tested, and they took help from europe and paid huge prices for consultancy and design, but as I can see NC250 is a huge success and almost every fine motorcycle which is considered upper high class in 250cc category is comming with NC250.

Now they are stabilizing there 450cc platform by NC450...

Originally Posted by 2LZ

Excellent! Thank you for the info.
I can even see they're getting better on their "Chinglish" like the "Bird-Mouth-Like Front End!" ;-)

I think it's neat that Zong is starting to use their own brand and are building new bikes, not just tossing together another CG motored Hondoid dual sport like most everyone else. I'm just not too sure how even a smaller bike than the RX3 will fair here in the US, if they can get it to pass EPA/CARB. We're screaming "bigger!" Getting the RX3 out on an open highway here can be a bit sketchy at times.

[vickytulla]

With 19 RIM please prefer a tire which is fat in hieght and may be slim in width.. as slimmer the front wheel it is very easy to handle on obstacles and weave b/w bodlers, stones , mud...

I opted for 3.25-19 which is quite slim Width wise and bike had become super light in offroads.. where as you can see in picture it has much of its mass in its hieght...

[vickytulla]

Instrument Cluster lights dead low... Neutral, engine/efi, high beam, turn signal indicators inside an ant size miniature black square are hopeless specially in day light..

[vickytulla]

one can only see them if you look directly into them making a right angle of your and cluster and fully focused (which is dangerous) or else you dont get it...

[sqwert]

Yes, the indicator lights are rather weak. I have twisted the front turns up a bit so I can see light shining across the tops of the lenses. Still a bit weak in bright sunshine but lots better, excellent at night. Instead of neutral indicator no gear indicator (1-6) on speedo means neutral. So, there are helps without spending any money.

[rjmorel]

I've found the lights are plenty bright as I can see them in daylight through my smoke colored face shield .
To do this I took the cluster apart and remove the mask that is covering the lights.
So now All lights are very visible but don't have the masked arrows or oil can symbols, etc. The only one that throws me temporarily is the low blinking fuel indicater which blinks with the gas gage showing low on fuel if I remember right.
I thought I posted a how to some where to remove the mask , but can't find it ??? Anyone know where it is?
rj

[vickytulla]

that would be excellent I can live without the signs but yes I need it to light up a bit...


Also I am hearing strange noises from clutch box when Clutch liver is not pressed.... the noise goes away when I press the liver though.. And I am wondering if this is some thing seriouls or not...

Originally Posted by rjmorel

I thought I posted a how to some where to remove the mask , but can't find it ??? Anyone know where it is?
rj

[rjmorel]

My clutch acts the same noise wise but seems to work fine. Normal I say, Rj

[rjmorel]

found it see page #192 on this page:

http://www.chinariders.net/showthrea...t=mask&page=13

for removing the mask I'm talking about. Night and day difference. rj

[vickytulla]

Great help... thats a relief for me.. (Y)

Originally Posted by rjmorel

found it see page #192 on this page:

http://www.chinariders.net/showthrea...t=mask&page=13

for removing the mask I'm talking about. Night and day difference. rj

Originally Posted by rjmorel

My clutch acts the same noise wise but seems to work fine. Normal I say, Rj

[vickytulla]

This was the best thing I did last day....

Originally Posted by rjmorel

found it see page #192 on this page:

http://www.chinariders.net/showthrea...t=mask&page=13

for removing the mask I'm talking about. Night and day difference. rj

[vickytulla]

here is the xray of all icons on it.....

[vickytulla]

I wonder why I have to upload pics one by one.... its not letting me post in a single post...



Any wyas results is an amazing gain in visual light... thanks for guiding RJ!!! (y)