Suggestions for the 2017 RX3

[detours]

I thought I'd post some suggestions for the 2017 model RX3

• Upgrade the headlamp to 55 W.
• Better front brake performance.
• More fork travel.
• Correct speedometer from 15% to <10% optimistic.
• One piece seat (combined front and pillion).
• D-Ring helmet lock under rear seat (a simple hook is enough).
• Increase intensity of brake light (not bright enough compared to the tail light).
• Change the front frame crossbar from square to round ... to allow the CSC skidplate to rotate without removal during oil changes.
• Reduce intake noise.

Here's a link to the current changes, year by year.

How would you improve the 2017 model?

[2LZ]

detours, I'm with you on most of your list, especially the front brake, correct the speedo and the helmet lock.

I'll go with a more friendly remap to bring some usable torque below 5000 rpms. To me, that would be a HUGE improvement.

[pyoungbl]

Great thread!

Brighter indicator lights
Larger all steel gas tank, remove the plastic 'wings', so a decent size magnetic tank bag will fit.
route the rear brake line away from the exhaust pipe.

[Sport Rider]

double the power.

[detours]

Originally Posted by pyoungbl

Great thread!

Brighter indicator lights
Larger all steel gas tank, remove the plastic 'wings', so a decent size magnetic tank bag will fit.
route the rear brake line away from the exhaust pipe.

Good one on the gas tank. A full, usable 4 gallons would be awesome

[Azhule]

Higher temperature Thermostat ( ? 90C ? )

19" front rim/tire with Dual Front Brake Rotor/Caliper braking system with a slightly larger better master cylinder on the front, for ALL RX3 bikes from this day onward

18" rear rim/tire option so us off road riders can get some low pressure Tubliss riding in

Brighter Brake Light/Housing using Phillips 1157R LED brake light and Turn Signal/Housing using Phillips 1156 LED turn signals would be the best IMO... sure you will end up with those old school, bulky, and ugly "Bug Eyes" for turn signals... but they are DAMN BRIGHT!!! and will get peoples attention

A Copper/High Compression Head Gasket

All I would really care about is the "poor braking" and 2 rotors up front on a hefty bike usually fixes those problems

[rojo_grande]

I'd change the location of one from Azusa, CA to my garage!

How much more can they do and maintain the all important price point?

An ECU re-map, correcting the MPH, helmet lock, sintered brake pads as stock to improve braking performance, 13T counter sprocket stock would all be items that can be done in the current price point. Redesign of tanks, suspension, braking system, lighting all add $ to the price tag.

[DanKearney]

Only complaint I have is the LCD display panel is too bright when riding at night. All it would take is a simple coding change to allow for one combination of buttons or other to dim the display to the owners preference.

And we could keep the price at $3495.

Cheers,

Dan K.

[CSaddict]

20 more hp and gearing to keep it off the rev limiter at highway speed.

[RedHawk47]

Brakelight - brighter, with more/different LEDs than the taillight so it changes pattern from the taillight.

[surfndirt]

ECU remap options.
Beefier front crash bars, they work great, dropped it dozens of times and used my leg and foot to push it back away from the plastics. Finally gave in yesterday and the middle connection point broke (Where the U bolt holds it to the uptube of the frame). Now JBweld'd ;D

[Jay In Milpitas]

Originally Posted by surfndirt

ECU remap options.
Beefier front crash bars, they work great, dropped it dozens of times and used my leg and foot to push it back away from the plastics. Finally gave in yesterday and the middle connection point broke (Where the U bolt holds it to the uptube of the frame). Now JBweld'd ;D

Not to contradict you, but it sounds like the front guard did just fine. At under $50 for a replacement I don't think you will find much better on any other ADV bike. I think the Moto Guzzi, BMW, and Ducati owners out there will agree with me.

[Jay In Milpitas]

Based on the reports of oversize tires rubbing the air box, I think lengthening the swing arm 30mm/1" might be a good change.

[superdude]

Originally Posted by CSaddict

20 more hp and gearing to keep it off the rev limiter at highway speed.

Thats like telling an orange to turn into an apple. Its just not possible in the world of physics and mechanical engineering. If Hondas 250's are putting out the same horsepower numbers why would CSC/Zongshen be able to increase their own numbers by 20hp? I hope you're kidding csaddict but it sounds like you've had very unrealistic expectations of what a 250 motor (regardless of manufacturer) is capable of doing. I've ridden dozens of 250's street and dirt, and this 250 motor is my favorite and has exceeded my expectations and then some. Want more horsepower? BUY A BIGGER BIKE.

[BlackBike]

Originally Posted by superdude

Thats like telling an orange to turn into an apple. Its just not possible in the world of physics and mechanical engineering. If Hondas 250's are putting out the same horsepower numbers why would CSC/Zongshen be able to increase their own numbers by 20hp? I hope you're kidding csaddict but it sounds like you've had very unrealistic expectations of what a 250 motor (regardless of manufacturer) is capable of doing. I've ridden dozens of 250's street and dirt, and this 250 motor is my favorite and has exceeded my expectations and then some. Want more horsepower? BUY A BIGGER BIKE.

He was being facetious, we all want a rx3 styled bike that will run at expressway speeds and also climb mountain roads. Hopefully its on the horizon for the rx4 450cc 45 hp - ideal duel sport motorcycle. (Would be just about correct power to weight balance)