New Zongshen RX3 (ZS250GY-3) Dual Sport

[rjmorel]

Since the first batch of bikes were scheduled to ship here to US on 1-25-15, I'm thinking they were already made weeks ago and loaded in a ocean going container and I wonder if they will have the new SS head pipe? rj

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by rjmorel

Since the first batch of bikes were scheduled to ship here to US on 1-25-15, I'm thinking they were already made weeks ago and loaded in a ocean going container and I wonder if they will have the new SS head pipe? rj

Joe can confirm, or deny, but I think our bikes have the new, improved, stainless steel, exhaust headers. These photographs from the CSC blog show the RX3 bikes with the following features, which are specific to our bikes, but are not included with the stock motorcycles.

The stock light switch has been converted to a power switch with Off, Auxiliary 1, and Auxiliary 2, power positions.



The deluxe wiring harness includes plugs for the auxiliary, USB and cigarette lighter, power plugs.



A size 130/70-17, rear wheel has been substituted for the stock, 15-inch rear wheel.

[SpudRider]

If you don't own a GPS receiver for your street bike, you might consider the new, TomTom Rider GPSr, which is being release in April. As shown in the video below, you can choose a 'twisty roads' route using the TomTom Rider. I started a new thread on this GPSr at the following link.

http://www.chinariders.net/showthrea...d=1#post178609

[jimjr21]

Originally Posted by rjmorel

Since the first batch of bikes were scheduled to ship here to US on 1-25-15, I'm thinking they were already made weeks ago and loaded in a ocean going container and I wonder if they will have the new SS head pipe? rj

With the shipping delay created by the Union strike for the longshoremen here in the USA, I am positive the factory pushed our production behind other orders that can ship immediately.

This is a good thing overall as we continue to get a more refined product for the initial purchase.

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by jimjr21

With the shipping delay created by the Union strike for the longshoremen here in the USA, I am positive the factory pushed our production behind other orders that can ship immediately.

This is a good thing overall as we continue to get a more refined product for the initial purchase.

I agree! Here is a photograph from the CSC blog posted on Christmas Eve of last year, showing an RX3 motorcycle coming off the production line. You will notice it has the old exhaust header.



The inclusion of the new, stainless steel, exhaust header is a wonderful enhancement. The new exhaust header will save me a lot of time, money, and effort, since I always install a stainless steel, exhaust header on all my motorcycles. The stainless steel is much more resistant to rust, and far easier to clean than a regular exhaust header. The relocation of the O2 sensor is also a major improvement.

I won't be riding until the weather warms up. Please delay the shipment; I will be happy to receive even more improvements added to our RX3 motorcycles.

[rjmorel]

Spud "I won't be riding until the weather warms up. Please delay the shipment; I will be happy to receive even more improvements added to our RX3 motorcycles."

I second the motion Spud, latest and the greatest is bestest. rj

[thillskier]

SSteel header thats not drooping (Old one was kinda lame looking now that the new design is installed) ..IMHO.
The new ss one looks like every other ADV or MX bike..Probably a positive in every way...(Or the "big 4" would change theirs! I am quite confident saying.

In 2 weeks, I'll be a lot better equipped to know when I can ride back, anyways..SO, keep those improvements coming! Throw ALL our BIKES in that "Briar Patch" of mo betterhehe

[thillskier]

RJ, I am in full agreement. (see previous post(s).

[Weldangrind]

Originally Posted by G19Tony

I would be interested in Desert Sand too.

Me too. I'm not big on camo, but either desert sand or olive drab would be cool choices to have.

[Weldangrind]

Originally Posted by SpudRider

Joe can confirm, or deny, but I think our bikes have the new, improved, stainless steel, exhaust headers. These photographs from the CSC blog show the RX3 bikes with the following features, which are specific to our bikes, but are not included with the stock motorcycles.

The stock light switch has been converted to a power switch with Off, Auxiliary 1, and Auxiliary 2, power positions.



The deluxe wiring harness includes plugs for the auxiliary, USB and cigarette lighter, power plugs.



A size 130/70-17, rear wheel has been substituted for the stock, 15-inch rear wheel.

The auxiliary connectors and switch positions are a nice touch.

[thillskier]

For me, especially, I understand. I said blue, w/o reservation, when on initial reservation. Then..I saw white...and loved it! and justified cooler gas (less evap) better mpg..o1% MAYBE hehe
I'm still prolly a blue, but I'm not deciding till CSC says, NOW!

[rjmorel]

Are the auxiliary plugs on the wiring harness easy to come by or do we just wack em off and put on the ol battery tender style available at auto zone? rj

[thillskier]

Radio Shack, or Amazon, or google. (or PM me...)..

[detours]

Originally Posted by SpudRider

I'm sure Joe will address this issue, but I have only seen CSC rebadge the camouflage wraps for the plastic and luggage. CSC has stated they do not plan to rebadge the motorcycle, and I don't believe they have changed their position on this matter. I agree with them.

I like the ZongShen logo too. But I noticed the Jan 24 blog had rebadged the camo, yellow and blue RX3s with the CSC logo. I wonder if that was just for the bike shows.

http://californiascooterco.com/blog/?p=14843

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by detours

I like the ZongShen logo too. But I noticed the Jan 24 blog had rebadged the camo, yellow and blue RX3s with the CSC logo. I wonder if that was just for the bike shows.

http://californiascooterco.com/blog/?p=14843

You have a sharp eye. I'm sure CSC has a lot of extra stickers remaining from the camouflage wrap production; I don't know what they plan to do with them. Personally, I prefer the Zongshen logo.