New Zongshen RX3 (ZS250GY-3) Dual Sport

[Wolftrax]

Originally Posted by thillskier

Anyone real happy with their GPS mount? Where is it mounted (bars or tank bag? or?)
What is best way to wire it, hard or plug into a plug?(I like the small Harbor Freight supplied ones in the solar wiring for accessories kit. Its got all types connectors from a cig ligher, to test light , to even spring loaded clamps for jumping off a battery, to solder/crimp into something in headlight area.

I MAY need a case or a waterproof/resistant GPS eventually, not sure the durability of the Garmin I have now. ANyone found the standard ones didn't do a good enough job? WHy?
suggestions for replacement and source?
THANKS!

Ram mount with a Garmin 60CSX has served me well over the years. If you can get used to the small screen it is damn near indestructible. It has a Great chipset and is very accurate even under the densest canopies.

[SpudRider]

Indeed, the Garmin, trail GPS receivers are practically indestructible. My eTrex Legend HcX has taken a lot of punishment, and it is still performing superbly.

[Wolftrax]

Originally Posted by SpudRider

Indeed, the Garmin, trail GPS receivers are practically indestructible. My eTrex Legend HcX has taken a lot of punishment, and it is still performing superbly.

My Garmin 60 has graced the handlebars of my last 7 bikes. I've never considered replacing it. Old tech for sure , kinda like a KLR , but it gets it done. It will soon be guiding me and my RX3 through the trails in Appalachia.

[SpudRider]

I really like the Garmin GPS receivers for off road riding; these units are very rugged.

In the past the only downside to the Garmin GPS units was the high cost of topographic maps. However, since so many people use the Garmin units for adventure/trail riding, many free maps are now available for download. In particular, the high resolution, topographic maps at the following website are superb.

http://www.gpsfiledepot.com/maps/

Even if you don't have a Garmin GPS receiver, you can still download Garmin Mapsource, or Garmin Basecamp for free, and use the free maps to plan your next ride/adventure on your computer.

http://www8.garmin.com/support/downl...ls.jsp?id=4435
http://www8.garmin.com/support/downl...ils.jsp?id=209

If you install Google Earth on your computer, it will integrate with the Mapsource/Basecamp software, and show your tracks/routes superimposed on the satellite images. Using this feature, you can verify the accuracy of your route, and take a virtual ride via Google Earth before you leave your home.

[SpudRider]

Winter is a good time to plan trips, and prepare GPS tracks/routes. It's also a good time to study, and acquire new equipment. I just purchased a Catoma Lone Rider tent. If you are interested in learning more about this tent, you might enjoy reading the following thread.

http://www.chinariders.net/showthrea...175#post178175

[Weldangrind]

Originally Posted by SpudRider

Even in the spring, the temperatures are too cold for me at Great Basin elevations. I don't like riding long distances in the cold, so I won't be doing a 'fly-and-ride' to Idaho.

Who knows how long the port delays will last. Perhaps the bikes won't be available until June.

[Weldangrind]

Originally Posted by rjmorel

I mounted my large 7" Magellan 1700 above the instrument cluster on the windscreen mount brackets kinda like a real live Dakar wannabee bike with a home made 3D printed mounts. With my aging eyes I need it BIG and in FRONT of me so I can SEE it w/o much eyes off the road time. It's not water proof so I just put a zip lock bag over it if it's wet weather. Twice I failed to have a zip lock and it got rained on pretty good. The screen had fog in it, but after a few days was back to normal. rj

I'd like to see that. I've never tried a 3D printer.

[rjmorel]

Those are great tents Spud. You'll enjoy it's easy setup and take down. I have the 2-up. Had since 2011 Grand Canyon trip. Bigger then I need but it is nice to be able to bring all your gear inside once you set up camp at an area you'll spend a few days in. I can leave the panniers off the bike in there and still have room for my cot and chair. Looks like this one:

[rjmorel]

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

I'd like to see that. I've never tried a 3D printer.

Not a good close up but you get the idea as you can see GPS behind the windscreen. This was taken at the Sound Rider Rally in Hood River Fairgrounds last August a few hours before going on my first ambulance ride and ICU over nighter for a kidney stone. Scratch that off the ol' bucket list

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by rjmorel

Those are great tents Spud. You'll enjoy it's easy setup and take down. I have the 2-up. Had since 2011 Grand Canyon trip. Bigger then I need but it is nice to be able to bring all your gear inside once you set up camp at an area you'll spend a few days in. I can leave the panniers off the bike in there and still have room for my cot and chair. Looks like this one:

Thank you for validating my purchase, RJ. I will be using this tent for adventure touring on my Zongshen RX3, Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra), and Honda XR650L. The tents have a lifetime warranty, and the customer service from the manufacturer is reported to be excellent.

I bought the smaller tent because I don't plan to spend extended periods of time camping in the same spot, and I wanted to minimize the pack size, weight, and cost of the tent.

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by rjmorel

Not a good close up but you get the idea as you can see GPS behind the windscreen. This was taken at the Sound Rider Rally in Hood River Fairgrounds last August a few hours before going on my first ambulance ride and ICU over nighter for a kidney stone. Scratch that off the ol' bucket list

Kidney stones are no fun. Did you have to pass the stone, or did they crush it with lithotripsy?

Thanks for posting a photo of your Catoma tent. Is that a Honda NC700X?

[SpudRider]

The Zongshen RX3 is listed in the NADA guide for motorcycles. The bike is found under CSC motorcycles, listed as the RX3 Cyclone.

http://www.nadaguides.com/Motorcycle...E-250cc/Values

[Wolftrax]

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

Who knows how long the port delays will last. Perhaps the bikes won't be available until June.

Better yet, let's shoot for July. I earn my vacation and I'll abuse the little pig on the TAT on the way home.

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

Who knows how long the port delays will last. Perhaps the bikes won't be available until June.

Originally Posted by Wolftrax

Better yet, let's shoot for July. I earn my vacation and I'll abuse the little pig on the TAT on the way home.

I understand if people from warmer climates are disappointed, but I'm not in any hurry to get my RX3 until the weather warms up in Idaho.

[Wolftrax]

Originally Posted by SpudRider

I understand if people from warmer climates are disappointed, but I'm not in any hurry to get my RX3 until the weather warms up in Idaho.

I'm purchasing this bike for my S America expedition in 2016, I'm in no hurry to get it. I'll probably leave the bike in S America after my trip. The price of this bike makes it very easy to abandon. To replace it is cheaper than shipping it back in many cases.