New Zongshen RX3 (ZS250GY-3) Dual Sport

[Wolftrax]

Originally Posted by fishman10

well my shipping is going to about the most expensive,,,as its coast to coast,,almost $500...if it were.nt for the decent deal they are offering i wouldnt do it..I think that is a little high ,,,an maybe they are trying to make some of their money back

That's not bad. Just did an online quote and it was $744 to Georgia!!

[jjn]

I'd bet mine would win the contest for most expensive shipping. I live near Hilo Hawaii!

[culcune]

Originally Posted by Wolftrax

Just did an online quote and it was $744 to Georgia!!

Wow--$500? $750?

I wonder if these are assembled and PDI'd. I couldn't imagine them wanting to send these in a box and all the hassle that would create, although the shipping would be a heck of a lot less!

[zingshoen]

maybe another modern chinese legendary classic (MCLC) is coming up here, in the footsteps of the Zongshen 200GY-2? who would want to miss out?

what s my excuse: if it gets to be available in oz at that price, i ll get one, and turn the xl into a classic-trial-only bike.

[SpudRider]

To the best of my knowledge, there is one 'pretender to the throne' for TW200 Mileage King. An Israeli on the TW200 forum claimed to have recorded 120,000 kms (75,000 miles) on his TW200, before he sold it, and moved on to a larger motorcycle. My Zong is rapidly approach 67,000 miles (108,000 kms), so I am getting close to the record. Therefore, I feel it is my duty to continue lavishing affection, and riding time, upon my Zongshen 200GY-2. Acquiring a ZS250GY-3 would draw precious riding time away from my beloved Sierra, and the pursuit of the all-time mileage record.

[zingshoen]

you ll catch up with him and leave him far behind! we ll have a forum party when that happens.

[mmprestine]

It states in the specs of the bike that it uses the US Delphi EFI system. I was quite surprised myself.

[mmprestine]

I have been thinking of selling my TMEC to partially fund one of these. Problem is I really like the new 2015 Husqvarna FE 501.

[SpudRider]

I just got done talking on the telephone with Steve, at CSC Motorcycles. I informed Steve of our thread here at ChinaRiders, and encouraged him to join our discussion.

Steve told me CSC is collaborating with Zongshen to produce a readable service manual in English for the RX3. Since this Zong has a 15-inch rear wheel, I asked Steve if he plans to import knobby tires that size, or if he can possibly get a 17-inch rear wheel for the bike. The Minsk being sold in Europe is reported to have a 17-inch, rear wheel.

[Dragon]

Small wheel is good. Keep seat height low.

[Wolftrax]

Originally Posted by SpudRider

I just got done talking on the telephone with Steve, at CSC Motorcycles. I informed Steve of our thread here at ChinaRiders, and encouraged him to join our discussion.

Steve told me CSC is collaborating with Zongshen to produce a readable service manual in English for the RX3. Since this Zong has a 15-inch rear wheel, I asked Steve if he plans to import knobby tires that size, or if he can possibly get a 17-inch rear wheel for the bike. The Minsk being sold in Europe is reported to have a 17-inch, rear wheel.

Good deal on the wheels Spud, I'll give him a call tomorrow and pester him to spec the bike with a 17". What did Steve say?

[fishman10]

now that is disappointing,,,,i totally missed that......I hope it doesn't come thru with the 15'' rear wheel,,,

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by Wolftrax

Good deal on the wheels Spud, I'll give him a call tomorrow and pester him to spec the bike with a 17". What did Steve say?

Steve verified the bike has a 15-inch rear wheel. I encouraged him to ask Zongshen to make the bike with a 17-inch rear wheel. I informed him that knobby tires for a 15-inch rear wheel are virtually impossible to purchase in North America. I told him if he imports the bike with a 15-inch rear wheel, he should also import the knobby rear tires, and he will sell those tires, since he will be the only source.

If I decide to buy one of these bikes, I will build a custom, rear wheel with either a 17-inch, or 18-inch rim laced to the hub with custom spokes.

[Wolftrax]

Originally Posted by SpudRider

If I decide to buy one of these bikes, I will build a custom, rear wheel with either a 17-inch, or 18-inch rim laced to the hub with custom spokes.

Want to build two?

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by Wolftrax

Want to build two?

As a favor, I used to build custom wheels for the Zongshen 200GY-2 at discounted prices, but I stopped when it became too much of a hassle. However, if I get a ZS250GY-3, I will build custom rear wheels for the market price. If I don't get the bike, I won't be making custom wheels. However, you can get Buchanan's, Woody at ADVRiver, et cetera, to build a wheel for you.