New Zongshen RX3 (ZS250GY-3) Dual Sport

[SpudRider]

Those Baja photographs are beautiful, Joe. I might be talking myself into the Baja trip. When is the trip scheduled?

[SpudRider]

The Shinko 244 tire handles very well on every surface, except mud. In heavy mud the Shinko 244 is useless. Fortunately, if one is taking an adventure where heavy mud might be encountered, you can mount the CST, Surge I (C7210) tire in size 100/90-18, on the stock front wheel of the RX3. I use the 21-inch version of this tire on the front wheel of my Honda XR650L. It performs very well on pavement, even at 85 mph, and it will keep you upright in the nastiest mud you will encounter.

http://www.edgextremesports.com/stor...SVZhoC-gTw_wcB



Although it is never advertised as such, the CST, Surge I tire is DOT approved.

[SpudRider]

There is a nice update at the CSC Blog regarding the Canadian testing of the RX3.

http://californiascooterco.com/blog/?m=20141123

[Wolftrax]

Originally Posted by SpudRider

There is a nice update at the CSC Blog regarding the Canadian testing of the RX3.

http://californiascooterco.com/blog/?m=20141123

The pannier mount look perfect for hanging some soft bags on. The ledge is the perfect design for them.

[culcune]

Looking at all the instrumentation--they say texting and driving is bad...

[Weldangrind]

Spud, what made you choose a 17" over an 18" tire?

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

Spud, what made you choose a 17" over an 18" tire?

Since the RX3 is more of an adventure bike than a dirt bike, I won't be using the 18-inch, dirt bike tires I install on the rear wheels of my other motorcycles. Therefore, I figured I might as well go with the 17-inch rear wheel which offers a wide selection of suitable, dual sport tires.

I like doing business with Rocky Mountain ATV/MC (RMATV). If I order before 5 p.m., I will receive my order the next morning. RMATV just switched to FedEx delivery, so I now get orders delivered on Saturday morning as well. Therefore, I can get tires delivered as soon as I need them, at very competitive prices. RMATV offers the following, 17-inch rear tires which should work very well on the back wheel of the Zongshen RX3.

Shinko 244, size 5.10-17

https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p...ual-Sport-Tire



Shinko 705, Size 130/80-17

https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p...otorcycle-Tire



Kenda K270, size 5.10-17

https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p...ual-Sport-Tire



Kenda K784, Size 130/80-17

https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p...ture-Rear-Tire



Besides the good prices and quick delivery, I also earn frequent buyer points when shopping at RMATV.

[Pitbullmoto]

I have a problem with translations an audio (voice) from English to the Russian on this video:

If it is not inconvenient for you, help me, please, to write what feature of the engine work about which they say from 1:30 to 2:22?

[Weldangrind]

Originally Posted by Pitbullmoto

I have a problem with translations an audio (voice) from English to the Russian on this video:

If it is not inconvenient for you, help me, please, to write what feature of the engine work about which they say from 1:30 to 2:22?

Here's what I heard:

The principle is very simple. We inject water vapour into the engine. This allows us to regulate our fuel consumption. We use just the right amount of fuel, so we use less and reduce pollution.

This system can be used in cars. Farmers also use it in tractors. It can be used, for example, in portable generators to save energy.

The humid air exits the water tank and goes straight into the reactor. That reactor is close to the exhaust pipe, so that it heats up and creates the Hydrogen. This goes straight into the engine through the carburetor.

[Pitbullmoto]

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

Here's what I heard:

Yu-hu, and we suspected that appears water in a spray form, but why and for what purpose could not understand. By the way, this Zongshen took 15th place. Thank you very much for your help in translation!

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by Pitbullmoto

Yu-hu, and we suspected that appears water in a spray form, but why and for what purpose could not understand. By the way, this Zongshen took 15th place. Thank you very much for your help in translation!

The purpose was to increase fuel mileage, and save fuel.

[humanbeing]

Originally Posted by Pitbullmoto

Yu-hu, and we suspected that appears water in a spray form, but why and for what purpose could not understand. By the way, this Zongshen took 15th place. Thank you very much for your help in translation!

http://www.motorfans.com.cn/bbs/view...527334&page=17 OR HHO https://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D0%93...BE%D0%B4%D0%B0

[Weldangrind]

Originally Posted by Pitbullmoto

Yu-hu, and we suspected that appears water in a spray form, but why and for what purpose could not understand. By the way, this Zongshen took 15th place. Thank you very much for your help in translation!

You are welcome. The water injection is an interesting idea.

[3banger]

Water (H2O) is effectively an inert molecule during combustion. It does cool the charge (very high heat capacity) during compression and can help efficiency and detonation resistance. But in the actual combustion event it pretty much just takes up space. This is effectively a way to simulate an engine of smaller displacement at part throttle cruising. At a constant speed it would be more fuel efficient if you could magically trade for a smaller engine running at wide open throttle (WOT). Injecting water vapor at this time approximates this. The water molecules take up space and require opening the throttle wider to account for this but the system knows not to add additional full during these conditions. Actually less fuel is required since the wider throttle opening has less pumping losses. When full power is needed simply turn off the water vapor and you "magically" have your full displacement engine back.

[Weldangrind]

Pitbull, the reason you had trouble with the audio translator is that the gentleman is speaking French, and there is a lady who is translating to English over his voice. That is too difficult for a software translator to work with.