Losing My Sense of Humor...and oil.

[2LZ]

The oil analysis looks great, considering what that motor has been through. That's pretty amazing that you can run an RX3 virtually out of oil....and it still runs.

[jbfla]

Originally Posted by Lee R

Mine also has a pretty noisy tapping once warmed up from the top end. I've checked the valves twice to be sure. It started midway through my 4K trip last summer and got louder until I returned home. Honestly it's been basically garaged since and I've ridden my Guzzi when free time was available. Ive been on permatravel for this year and haven't messed with sorting the RX3 out but I've got a bad feeling about its longevity. Mine has 7200 miles.

Lee, I remember your ride report, and the drastic effect that a strong headwind has on fuel mileage.

My noise is not tappy valves.

At 12,000+ miles, I know what the normal valve sound/noise is.

Here's the sound file of the first time it happened:




The new tapping noise is slightly different...haven't yet recorded it.

I suppose the only way to know for sure is to open up the engine.

Something I'm not inclined to do.

Originally Posted by Lee R

.....but I've got a bad feeling about its longevity.....

I hear what you are saying.

I have my reservations about the engine, also.

However, there are thousands of these engines worldwide. I would think if this is a common occurrence, we would hear more reports of the same.

Hopefully, my engine problems are an isolated case, which is a shame,...

.... since I have only good things to say about riding the RX3.

My new Triumph sits next to my Zong, and 3 times out of 4, I will ride the RX3...on any ride less than 200 miles.

Personally, I think the problem is due to poor or sub-standard metallurgy.

Of the more than 25+ different bikes that I have had, this is the only one that has caused me such grief.

I'm trying to follow that "permatravel" philosophy.....going with the flow.

I am going to ride the RX3 until it stops.

However, I am leaving for North Carolina this week to sell my DR 650 to an eager friend......I'm having second thoughts about selling it....

jb