eveRide's new review of rx3 "not so good"

detours · 09-20-2016, 01:43 PM

Here's the response I gave one of the Facebook pages.

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What everide missed, forgot or ignored is to describe what the RX3 'is' ... instead of what it's not. Its strengths, rather than only its weaknesses. Its capability instead of only its shortcomings.

Starting with the concept that the RX3 is a 250cc, not a 650, not a 1200. And a road-biased adventure bike, not a dirt bike, not a hooligan, not a sport tourer.

And then ask the question ... Does the RX3 do the job it was designed to do ... Long distance touring under 75 mph with adequate dirt capability for fire roads.

From there, it's fair to test how far you can go off-road, how fast it can go and how well its stock equipment hold up. But if you're going to push the limits, it's also fair to equip the RX3 for the conditions ... Which everide did NOT do.

Instead, he beat it to death under conditions it wasn't designed to handle, and 'honestly' described its problems, but with no attempt to solve them. And with no attempt to describe its actual strengths ... Even though it actual DID what he asked it to off-road without breaking in half. But since he's 'worried' about Chinese quality, he calls it a failure.

So whatever. He proved it's not a wr250, a klr650, or a 1200 gs ... Big whoop, tell us something we didn't know.

Waste of time

2LZ · 09-20-2016, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by detours

Here's the response I gave one of the Facebook pages.

____________

Starting with the concept that the RX3 is a 250cc, not a 650, not a 1200. And a road-biased adventure bike, not a dirt bike, not a hooligan, not a sport tourer.

And then ask the question ... Does the RX3 do the job it was designed to do ... Long distance touring under 75 mph with adequate dirt capability for fire roads.

...and let's not forget what a hoot it is to ride in the paved twisties!

I also think what he's missing besides its intended purpose, is that a very small percentage of the riders do and go where he did. You'd get something different more intended for that purpose. For what I ride it for, (paved twisties, gravel roads, light trails...and the occasional Wally World run), I can't think of a better bike for the $$$. To me, everything this dude put it through and it's still running is pretty amazing.

Jay In Milpitas · 09-20-2016, 08:50 PM

Among the things he mentioned were low top speed, fasteners falling off, and fork action.

The bike was bought used, and it's quite possible that it was one of the early "assemble it yourself" units. If the original owner failed to follow the CSC blog about tightening certain bolts, that would surely explain the muffler coming loose.

Fork action also applies. If the assembler left the factory oil in, mushy action.

Low top speed? Everyone say it together "Check valve clearance."

FLorangeRX3 · 09-20-2016, 10:22 PM

To reiterate what Jay says -- He bought the bike used but keeps saying it is a bike that costs over 4000 dollars and for that money you can get this and that. I don't ever remembering him saying how much he paid for it.

William
'15 Mustard
p.s. Only 1 color faded.......

AdventureDad · 09-21-2016, 05:25 PM

Disappointing. I actually thought the bike would have a fighting chance...mods, some trips, etc. Instead he rode it like a DRZ, made no mods, unlike his coveted super highly modified klr and drz, and just beat it on terrain it was never intended for. Now, we've gained no real life info, no useful mods, no insight into its use as a lite adv touring bike... I'm underwhelmed.

09-20-2016, 01:43 PM	#1
detours Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Arvada, CO Posts: 1,004	Here's the response I gave one of the Facebook pages. ____________ What everide missed, forgot or ignored is to describe what the RX3 'is' ... instead of what it's not. Its strengths, rather than only its weaknesses. Its capability instead of only its shortcomings. Starting with the concept that the RX3 is a 250cc, not a 650, not a 1200. And a road-biased adventure bike, not a dirt bike, not a hooligan, not a sport tourer. And then ask the question ... Does the RX3 do the job it was designed to do ... Long distance touring under 75 mph with adequate dirt capability for fire roads. From there, it's fair to test how far you can go off-road, how fast it can go and how well its stock equipment hold up. But if you're going to push the limits, it's also fair to equip the RX3 for the conditions ... Which everide did NOT do. Instead, he beat it to death under conditions it wasn't designed to handle, and 'honestly' described its problems, but with no attempt to solve them. And with no attempt to describe its actual strengths ... Even though it actual DID what he asked it to off-road without breaking in half. But since he's 'worried' about Chinese quality, he calls it a failure. So whatever. He proved it's not a wr250, a klr650, or a 1200 gs ... Big whoop, tell us something we didn't know. Waste of time __________________ Red 5 standing by! 2015 CSC red RX3 with 19" front wheel, Shinko 804/805, skid plate, tall seat, 13T/45T sprockets, progressive shock, Winyoochanok windshield, GENSSI LED headlight, SW-Motech tankbag, Shorai Lithium battery 2014 Ural Patrol
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09-20-2016, 08:50 PM	#3
Jay In Milpitas Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Milpitas, CA. USA Posts: 775	Among the things he mentioned were low top speed, fasteners falling off, and fork action. The bike was bought used, and it's quite possible that it was one of the early "assemble it yourself" units. If the original owner failed to follow the CSC blog about tightening certain bolts, that would surely explain the muffler coming loose. Fork action also applies. If the assembler left the factory oil in, mushy action. Low top speed? Everyone say it together "Check valve clearance."
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09-20-2016, 10:22 PM	#4
FLorangeRX3 Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Central FL Posts: 32	To reiterate what Jay says -- He bought the bike used but keeps saying it is a bike that costs over 4000 dollars and for that money you can get this and that. I don't ever remembering him saying how much he paid for it. William '15 Mustard p.s. Only 1 color faded.......
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09-21-2016, 05:25 PM	#5
AdventureDad Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 253	Disappointing. I actually thought the bike would have a fighting chance...mods, some trips, etc. Instead he rode it like a DRZ, made no mods, unlike his coveted super highly modified klr and drz, and just beat it on terrain it was never intended for. Now, we've gained no real life info, no useful mods, no insight into its use as a lite adv touring bike... I'm underwhelmed.
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