2016 handlebar issues

CSaddict · 03-23-2016, 03:39 PM

Just got this email from Ryan. Not a big deal.
Greetings:

We noticed while installing handguards on the 2016 RX3s that Zongshen supplied a narrower handlebar than found on the 2015 models. The 2016s come with factory handlebar end weights installed on the bars, and Zongshen cut the bar shorter to keep the overall length the same. Our guards will not fit on these bars. We’ve asked Zongshen to send wider bars to allow for fitment of our handguards. Your handguards will ship with your RX3 and we will send the wider bar to you as soon as they are delivered to us, which will be very soon. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Thank you,

Ryan Sarancha

CSC Motorcycles

800-884-4173

Awesome.

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rjmorel · 03-23-2016, 05:59 PM

good to know ahead of time and that they are taking care of it for you CS, rj

SpudRider · 03-24-2016, 12:59 AM

X2.

rideabout · 03-24-2016, 02:07 AM

Ryan was very responsive when I asked about my heated grip option. I decided to have the bike wired by the shop prior to shipment but not install the grips on the small bars, I'll take care of that when the new bars arrive. I'm sure other folks will arrive at the same conclusion but I thought I'd share with the group. Cheers!

Dualsport Chic · 03-24-2016, 04:52 AM

S/W Ryan and Sara on the same issue as well yesterday. Decided to hold off on taking delivery until the new bars were in from Zongshen so the heated grips and handguards could be installed on the new bars - one less thing I need to fiddle with upon delivery.

Ryan stated that it should not extend my delivery date by more than a week.

CSC really is holding up their end of the bargain when it comes to customer service - great communication and every time I do call with questions I am treated with the utmost courtesy and respect. Two thumbs up so far!

Jay In Milpitas · 03-24-2016, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by rideabout

Ryan was very responsive when I asked about my heated grip option. I decided to have the bike wired by the shop prior to shipment but not install the grips on the small bars, I'll take care of that when the new bars arrive. I'm sure other folks will arrive at the same conclusion but I thought I'd share with the group. Cheers!

Hi Rideabout. Not wanting to highjack the thread, but are you going to the Clubmans All British Show on 2 April?
http://www.bsaocnc.org/

rideabout · 03-24-2016, 04:01 PM

Hello Jay, sent you a PM

Jay In Milpitas · 03-26-2016, 08:33 PM

"Issues" made it sound as if there were problems with failures, such as weak or breaking. So it's actually just that something has to be done to accommodate certain accessories.

Thinking back, I don't remember leaving stock bars on any bike after my second one. Handlebars are usually the first thing a rider changes to make it Their Bike. I haven't changed mine on the RX3 yet, undecided whether I want to go higher and wider to accommodate my lanky body, or go lower for a slightly more sporting posture for commuting.

AdventureDad · 07-05-2016, 12:58 AM

To revive an old thread, have the new handlebars arrived for the 2016 models yet? I want to install my handguards and heated grips. I may just buy some. I like the shape of the stockers, but need wider. I cant get expensive ones, maybe some Tusk brand. Had good luck with them on my DR.

dpl096 · 07-05-2016, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by AdventureDad

To revive an old thread, have the new handlebars arrived for the 2016 models yet? I want to install my handguards and heated grips. I may just buy some. I like the shape of the stockers, but need wider. I cant get expensive ones, maybe some Tusk brand. Had good luck with them on my DR.

Ive not received mine .....

Rodtheviking · 07-05-2016, 12:05 PM

I put on new bars, got tired of waiting.

CSaddict · 07-05-2016, 10:39 PM

Just got the email from Ryan today. Bars are in and ready to ship.

dpl096 · 07-06-2016, 08:51 AM

I'm seriously thinking of having mine powder coated black. I saw a photo either here or over at ADV of someone who had them and they looked sweet.

AdventureDad · 07-06-2016, 02:24 PM

I sent Ryan an email, the replacement bars are in and on their way to me!!! Great customer service

madsocial · 07-06-2016, 10:17 PM

I called Ryan. Unless you bought the CSC handguards, you are not going to get a set of new bars sent to you.

The bars that shipped with the bike are protaper and will work with other handguards just fine.

03-23-2016, 03:39 PM	#1
CSaddict Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 200	2016 handlebar issues Just got this email from Ryan. Not a big deal. Greetings: We noticed while installing handguards on the 2016 RX3s that Zongshen supplied a narrower handlebar than found on the 2015 models. The 2016s come with factory handlebar end weights installed on the bars, and Zongshen cut the bar shorter to keep the overall length the same. Our guards will not fit on these bars. We’ve asked Zongshen to send wider bars to allow for fitment of our handguards. Your handguards will ship with your RX3 and we will send the wider bar to you as soon as they are delivered to us, which will be very soon. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you, Ryan Sarancha CSC Motorcycles 800-884-4173 Awesome. Show quoted text __________________ 2016 CSC RX3 Ginger Edition Check out my blog here: https://www.facebook.com/My-CSC-Zong...0302595973417/
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03-23-2016, 05:59 PM	#2
rjmorel Join Date: May 2007 Location: Warshington Posts: 928	good to know ahead of time and that they are taking care of it for you CS, rj __________________ Live Zong, and Prosper
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03-24-2016, 12:59 AM	#3
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	X2. __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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03-24-2016, 02:07 AM	#4
rideabout Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Jose, Ca Posts: 52	Handlebars Ryan was very responsive when I asked about my heated grip option. I decided to have the bike wired by the shop prior to shipment but not install the grips on the small bars, I'll take care of that when the new bars arrive. I'm sure other folks will arrive at the same conclusion but I thought I'd share with the group. Cheers!
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03-24-2016, 04:52 AM	#5
Dualsport Chic Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Western, CT Posts: 168	S/W Ryan and Sara on the same issue as well yesterday. Decided to hold off on taking delivery until the new bars were in from Zongshen so the heated grips and handguards could be installed on the new bars - one less thing I need to fiddle with upon delivery. Ryan stated that it should not extend my delivery date by more than a week. CSC really is holding up their end of the bargain when it comes to customer service - great communication and every time I do call with questions I am treated with the utmost courtesy and respect. Two thumbs up so far! __________________ Carpe Diem IBA#65836 2005 BMW F650gs 2008 Yamaha XT250 2013 Yamaha XT250 2009 Suzuki Gladius
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03-24-2016, 04:01 PM	#7
rideabout Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Jose, Ca Posts: 52	Bike show Hello Jay, sent you a PM
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03-26-2016, 08:33 PM	#8
Jay In Milpitas Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Milpitas, CA. USA Posts: 775	"Issues" made it sound as if there were problems with failures, such as weak or breaking. So it's actually just that something has to be done to accommodate certain accessories. Thinking back, I don't remember leaving stock bars on any bike after my second one. Handlebars are usually the first thing a rider changes to make it Their Bike. I haven't changed mine on the RX3 yet, undecided whether I want to go higher and wider to accommodate my lanky body, or go lower for a slightly more sporting posture for commuting.
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07-05-2016, 12:58 AM	#9
AdventureDad Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 253	To revive an old thread, have the new handlebars arrived for the 2016 models yet? I want to install my handguards and heated grips. I may just buy some. I like the shape of the stockers, but need wider. I cant get expensive ones, maybe some Tusk brand. Had good luck with them on my DR.
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07-05-2016, 12:05 PM	#11
Rodtheviking Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 67	I put on new bars, got tired of waiting. __________________ 2016 CSC RX3 Silver
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07-05-2016, 10:39 PM	#12
CSaddict Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 200	Just got the email from Ryan today. Bars are in and ready to ship. __________________ 2016 CSC RX3 Ginger Edition Check out my blog here: https://www.facebook.com/My-CSC-Zong...0302595973417/
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07-06-2016, 08:51 AM	#13
dpl096 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: East Central Hellinois Posts: 1,344	I'm seriously thinking of having mine powder coated black. I saw a photo either here or over at ADV of someone who had them and they looked sweet. __________________ ************************************************ * " Time you enjoy wasting, is not wasted." - John Lennon “I predict future happiness for Americans, if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them.” ― Thomas Jefferson "If you don't know where you're going any road will take you there" ....George Harrison song
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07-06-2016, 02:24 PM	#14
AdventureDad Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 253	I sent Ryan an email, the replacement bars are in and on their way to me!!! Great customer service
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07-06-2016, 10:17 PM	#15
madsocial Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Maryland Posts: 213	I called Ryan. Unless you bought the CSC handguards, you are not going to get a set of new bars sent to you. The bars that shipped with the bike are protaper and will work with other handguards just fine. __________________ Cheers! Rania aka madsocial 2016 Zongshen RX3 (CSC Cyclone) Pay it Forward!
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