New Zongshen RX3 (ZS250GY-3) Dual Sport

[G19Tony]

Originally Posted by SpudRider

I understand if people from warmer climates are disappointed, but I'm not in any hurry to get my RX3 until the weather warms up in Idaho.

I'm in no rush either. They get here, when they get here. I'm trying to make room in the garage. Anyone want to buy a Hodaka Dirt Squirt or a Honda CL70?

[G19Tony]

Originally Posted by SpudRider

Winter is a good time to plan trips, and prepare GPS tracks/routes. It's also a good time to study, and acquire new equipment. I just purchased a Catoma Lone Rider tent. If you are interested in learning more about this tent, you might enjoy reading the following thread.

http://www.chinariders.net/showthrea...175#post178175

That's a nice tent. I like the ease of setup. I have a Catoma Combat Tent, but I've never had a chance to use it. It seems a little claustrophobic, but, it was a good deal at the time.

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by Wolftrax

I'm purchasing this bike for my S America expedition in 2016, I'm in no hurry to get it. I'll probably leave the bike in S America after my trip. The price of this bike makes it very easy to abandon. To replace it is cheaper than shipping it back in many cases.

Surely you can sell the bike to someone. From what city do you plan to fly home?

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by G19Tony

That's a nice tent. I like the ease of setup. I have a Catoma Combat Tent, but I've never had a chance to use it. It seems a little claustrophobic, but, it was a good deal at the time.

Thank you; I'm glad to hear other people have experience with the Catoma tents.

I have already completed a good part of the southern half of the Tour of Idaho (T1).

http://www.motorcyclejazz.com/TID.htm

The T1 route is pretty technical, and is intended for plated dirt bikes. From the Utah border to Arco, Idaho, I frequently ride sections of the route locally, and return home at night. Crossing the Magruder Corridor, I have also ridden a good part of the T1 route from Challis, to Elk City, to Lowell, Idaho. However, riding north from Lowell, I will need to travel very light, and camp . Therefore, I am considering getting a Catoma EBNS for camping in the extended wilderness areas of the route.

[SpudRider]

The Tour of Idaho T2, and T3 routes are much less technical.

http://www.motorcyclejazz.com/TIDEW.htm
http://www.motorcyclejazz.com/T3.htm

The new, Idaho Backcountry Discovery Route (IDBDR) is also dual sport friendly.

http://www.backcountrydiscoveryroutes.com/IDBDR

Therefore, I plan to ride my Zongshen RX3 and Honda XR650L along those routes, and camp with the larger, Catoma Lone Rider tent.

[rjmorel]

Originally Posted by SpudRider

Kidney stones are no fun. Did you have to pass the stone, or did they crush it with lithotripsy?

Thanks for posting a photo of your Catoma tent. Is that a Honda NC700X?

Yes to NC700x Spud, No to passing kidney stone or lithotripsy. I sat the rally on the side line taking drugs for the pain ,wasn't suppose to drive while on them, and one to help break the stone up. When I was able to make it home 4 days later I got on Ebay and bought some pills (Vesipur) that help dissolve the stones and keep them from forming. The pain subsided but I could still feel it in there so I continued to take the Vesipur for 3 bottles and it eventually went away someplace and now I don't feel it anymore. Did I mention how I hate going to Doctors! Moral of the story is I need to drink way more water . That was a $5500 weekend just for the kidney stone part. rj

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by rjmorel

Yes to NC700x Spud, No to passing kidney stone or lithotripsy. I sat the rally on the side line taking drugs for the pain ,wasn't suppose to drive while on them, and one to help break the stone up. When I was able to make it home 4 days later I got on Ebay and bought some pills (Vesipur) that help dissolve the stones and keep them from forming. The pain subsided but I could still feel it in there so I continued to take the Vesipur for 3 bottles and it eventually went away someplace and now I don't feel it anymore. Did I mention how I hate going to Doctors! Moral of the story is I need to drink way more water . That was a $5500 weekend just for the kidney stone part. rj

I understand. Once the medical establishment gets their hands on you watch out. I'm glad you recovered well from that unpleasant episode.

[Weldangrind]

This is where Doc would normally give some sage advice. I miss him.

[Wolftrax]

Originally Posted by SpudRider

Surely you can sell the bike to someone. From what city do you plan to fly home?

My ride plan is a simple one, ride south. I will be officially retired on this trip and not have any time constraints. Don't know how far I'll make it or what my final destination will be. Pretty sure I'll post it for sale on the HUBB. The again it's not that far from SA to Cape Town.

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by Wolftrax

My ride plan is a simple one, ride south. I will be officially retired on this trip and not have any time constraints. Don't know how far I'll make it or what my final destination will be. Pretty sure I'll post it for sale on the HUBB. The again it's not that far from SA to Cape Town.

Wherever you end your trip, I'm confident you can sell the RX3. The bike is currently sold in Peru and Chile. Zongshen has a corporate presence in Brazil, and the RX3 is soon likely to be sold there, as well. If you go to Africa, the RX3 is also being sold in Rhodesia and South Africa. By the time you end your trip, the bike will probably be sold in additional countries.

[Wolftrax]

Another scenario, I may become so endeared to the China bike I won't be able to part with it. If that's the case I may spend vast amounts of my fortune bringing it home with me. The only bike I ever really loved was my 67 Honda Super 90.

[Weldangrind]

Originally Posted by Wolftrax

Better yet, let's shoot for July. I earn my vacation and I'll abuse the little pig on the TAT on the way home.

I think that sounds like a great idea!

[Weldangrind]

Originally Posted by Wolftrax

My ride plan is a simple one, ride south. I will be officially retired on this trip and not have any time constraints. Don't know how far I'll make it or what my final destination will be. Pretty sure I'll post it for sale on the HUBB. The again it's not that far from SA to Cape Town.

Sounds like a plan. Horizons Unlimited seems to be the place for such buying and selling.

[Weldangrind]

Originally Posted by Wolftrax

Another scenario, I may become so endeared to the China bike I won't be able to part with it. If that's the case I may spend vast amounts of my fortune bringing it home with me. The only bike I ever really loved was my 67 Honda Super 90.

How could you not love that bike?

[Wolftrax]

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

How could you not love that bike?

It didn't look quite that nice. Knobbies and a 60T rear sprocket. Owned it for 12 years and it ran every time you kicked it. Adjust valves, change oil,mess with points and that was it. The fuel line apparently ruptured while it was idling one morning and the bike completely burned to the ground.