New Zongshen RX3 (ZS250GY-3) Dual Sport

[deputygene]

Originally Posted by SpudRider

I wasn't aware of the fuel pump problems with the Yamaha WR250 bikes. Thanks for posting that information. I'm very glad the Zongshen engineers set up the fuel gauge as they did.

I have ridden extensively in remote areas of Idaho, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, and Montana. Fuel stations are few, and far between in many of the remote areas of these states, especially after normal business hours. When riding long distances in wilderness areas, I plan ahead for fuel stops, and I never pass up a gas station. However, I have discovered a 200-mile range on the main fuel tank is sufficient when combined with a 1-gallon reserve tank.

To extend the life of the fuel pump, I intend to fill the fuel gas routinely before 200 miles, and only travel on reserve fuel when absolutely necessary. In rare circumstances, one can easily carry extra fuel on top of, or inside the panniers, et cetera.

Our V Stroms have an in-tank fuel pump and it is common knowledge among the Stromtroopers not to run the tank dry as the fuel pumps are kept cool by the fuel. The Stroms have a 4 bar gas gage and we know it's time to re-fuel when we get down to the 4th bar.

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by deputygene

Our V Stroms have an in-tank fuel pump and it is common knowledge among the Stromtroopers not to run the tank dry as the fuel pumps are kept cool by the fuel. The Stroms have a 4 bar gas gage and we know it's time to re-fuel when we get down to the 4th bar.

Thanks for sharing the good information, Gene.

Once again, I like Zongshen's fuel gauge feature. As the fuel gauge nears empty, you are nearing the 1-gallon of reserve fuel, and it is time to fill the gas tank. In an emergency you can use the reserve fuel, but you should avoid this situation if you wish to extend the life of the fuel pump.

[rjmorel]

Was the RX3 price jumping up to $3995 at end of month? Thought I read somewhere it would be going up. Wish I would of seen the $2895 deal sooner. But still a great buy at $3995 I think, rj