How much have you spent on farkles?

detours · 04-01-2016, 02:05 PM

One of the things I love about the RX3 is how much you can customize and personalize the bike. With CSC's help, I've taken the standard RX3 and made a 60/40 on/offroad touring machine.

On the other hand, I just added up my farkles and realized I've spent approximately $1700 on accessories

19" front wheel
Shinko 804/805 tires
Aluminum skid plate
Seat Concepts tall seat
13T/45T sprockets
Progressive shock
Yoo's windshield
LED headlight conversion
Accessory charging ports
SW-Motech tank ring tankbag
Shorai Lithium-iron battery with battery tender cables

And I'm not done yet ... there's a lot more I want to add to my bike:

LED spotlights
Heated handgrips
Grip guards
Handlebar risers
Alloy wheels
GPS mount (and GPS)
... etc, etc, etc

What have you added to your RX3? And how did that meet your goals to make the bike your own?

rickosuave1987 · 04-01-2016, 02:09 PM

I've only really added a couple things to mine...

- Double Take mirrors
- Ram Mount X-Grip
- LED Lights from Amazon

For a total of around $150...

I'm really enjoying the bike as-is

SpudRider · 04-01-2016, 02:20 PM

I have added the following items.

Tusk D-Flex Hand Guards
Tusk Handlebar Risers
Oxford Premium Heated Grips
Warp9 Rim, size 2.50-17, for the rear wheel
Tractor Supply auxiliary Flood Lights
Auxiliary Spot Lights from SuperBrightLEDs
CSC Center Stand
Progressive Shock Absorber
Neutron Sintered Brake Pads

jbfla · 04-01-2016, 03:55 PM

Detours,

I wish you hadn't started this thread....

Lowering link
Center stand
Hand guards
Narrow seat
Progressive shock
GPS mount
USB/lighter ports
Light mounts
LED driving lights
Battery pigtails
Heated hand grips
Handlebar risers
19" front wheel
Tank bag/mount
Kickstand foot

I have refrained from totaling the cost.....my economical motorcycle may turn out to be one of my most expensive ones...

jb

Tiger12XC · 04-01-2016, 06:53 PM

Admitting I have a problem is the first step in getting help for my problem.

Tourfella racks, Panners, and Trunk X2
Seat Concepts Narrow Seats X2
Hand Guards X2
Power Ports X2
LED Lights X2
Wolfman Tank Bags X2
One Liter Fuel Bottle and Holder X2
Front Balistic Fabric Panners X2
DoubleTake Mirrors X2
Under Seat USB Charge Port Direct to Battery X2
Explorer Dry Bag X2
SpeedoDRD X2
Aluminum Skid Plate X2
POD-X4 Jump Starter
Zumo 660 GPS and Mount
Lowering Link
Center Stand

Not going to figure up the cost of it all but i'm sure it would come close to the cost of two 250TT dualsport bikes and not even close to finished.

rtking · 04-01-2016, 07:03 PM

Sigh, you know posting the farkles (and especially the associated pricing) is a bad idea in case the spouse/significant other stumbles on this thread, right? :-P

Not too many farkles here, but they are (in no particular order):

1. Reflective black wheel striping
2. Reflective tape on panniers and top case
3. Power port
4. Sintered brake pads
5. Big brake rotor kit (after installing sintered brake pads)
6. LED auxiliary lights
7. LED headlight
8. Handlebar risers
9. Windshield from Winyoochanok
10. Akrapovic mid pipe and muffler
11. 42T rear sprocket
12. Iridium spark plug
13. GPS mount
14. Center Stand (2nd Generation)

Eco Mouse · 04-01-2016, 07:21 PM

It doesn't matter how much you spend on upgrades, as long as you make it YOURS!

detours · 04-01-2016, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eco Mouse

It doesn't matter how much you spend on upgrades, as long as you make it YOURS!

I wish I could change the title. I realized asking price was a bad question after I posted it, but I can't change it now. Just seeing everybody's list is much more interesting.

BlackBike · 04-01-2016, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbfla

Detours,

I wish you hadn't started this thread....

Lowering link
Center stand
Hand guards
Narrow seat
Progressive shock
GPS mount
USB/lighter ports
Light mounts
LED driving lights
Battery pigtails
Heated hand grips
Handlebar risers
19" front wheel
Tank bag/mount
Kickstand foot

I have refrained from totaling the cost.....my economical motorcycle may turn out to be one of my most expensive ones...

jb

true true, agree

BlackBike · 04-01-2016, 08:27 PM

Detours... love ya man.

great post. First thing I found after purchase was, " how can I make this thing better". Like tiger said,

. Just spent 60 bucks today on led's and floods.

Det, you have just about equaled the cost of a fully equipped Jap/german base adv bike. (That one way to look at it).

Come on everyone, confess...

Of course I don't qualify in the rx3 class, but it' still true for all species.

Eco Mouse · 04-01-2016, 09:46 PM

I kinda thought that was the point of the RX3... spend as little as you can on the bike, and go bananas on the farkles!

tinman tim · 04-01-2016, 10:33 PM

That's my plan

rjmorel · 04-01-2016, 10:56 PM

Around $1230 give or take in farcles.
Lowering link
2nd gen Center stand
CSC Hand guards used
Progressive shock
homemade GPS mount
GPS
12v lighter port
Battery pigtails
Heated hand grips
Handlebar risers homemade
ganobier front and rear tires
Tank bag/mount
larger trunk
Kickstand foot homemade
wind screen extension
homemade pivoting foot peddles
13T counter shaft sprocket for when I need it

it's not hording if it's cool stuff I always say, rj

SpudRider · 04-01-2016, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eco Mouse

I kinda thought that was the point of the RX3... spend as little as you can on the bike, and go bananas on the farkles!

I agree.

One of the reasons I bought the RX3 was the extensive list of standard equipment.

The RX3 represents an excellent value. If one wishes to further enhance any motorcycle, it is going to cost money.

However, the low purchase price and long list of standard equipment makes it much more economical to farkle the RX3.

detours · 04-01-2016, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackBike

Detours... love ya man.

great post. First thing I found after purchase was, " how can I make this thing better". Like tiger said,

. Just spent 60 bucks today on led's and floods.

Det, you have just about equaled the cost of a fully equipped Jap/german base adv bike. (That one way to look at it).

I don't know. I still feel like I'm ahead. My Vstrom 650 isn't nearly as well equipped and it cost double my RX3 (plus farkles), and would cost quite a bit more to add luggage, skid plate and bars. And the RX3 is still more fun in canyons and country roads.

Like Ecomouse said, I saved on the bike so I could spend the money to make it mine.

04-01-2016, 02:05 PM	#1
detours Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Arvada, CO Posts: 1,004	How much have you spent on farkles? One of the things I love about the RX3 is how much you can customize and personalize the bike. With CSC's help, I've taken the standard RX3 and made a 60/40 on/offroad touring machine. On the other hand, I just added up my farkles and realized I've spent approximately $1700 on accessories 19" front wheel Shinko 804/805 tires Aluminum skid plate Seat Concepts tall seat 13T/45T sprockets Progressive shock Yoo's windshield LED headlight conversion Accessory charging ports SW-Motech tank ring tankbag Shorai Lithium-iron battery with battery tender cables And I'm not done yet ... there's a lot more I want to add to my bike: LED spotlights Heated handgrips Grip guards Handlebar risers Alloy wheels GPS mount (and GPS) ... etc, etc, etc What have you added to your RX3? And how did that meet your goals to make the bike your own? __________________ 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 Last edited by detours; 04-01-2016 at 04:14 PM. Reason: Changed the question a bit
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SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	I have added the following items. Tusk D-Flex Hand Guards Tusk Handlebar Risers Oxford Premium Heated Grips Warp9 Rim, size 2.50-17, for the rear wheel Tractor Supply auxiliary Flood Lights Auxiliary Spot Lights from SuperBrightLEDs CSC Center Stand Progressive Shock Absorber Neutron Sintered Brake Pads __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894 Last edited by SpudRider; 04-01-2016 at 11:28 PM.
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jbfla Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: FL, GA, NC Posts: 771	Detours, I wish you hadn't started this thread.... Lowering link Center stand Hand guards Narrow seat Progressive shock GPS mount USB/lighter ports Light mounts LED driving lights Battery pigtails Heated hand grips Handlebar risers 19" front wheel Tank bag/mount Kickstand foot I have refrained from totaling the cost.....my economical motorcycle may turn out to be one of my most expensive ones... jb __________________ 2016 Honda CB500F......2017 Triumph Street Twin 2014 XT 250........
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BlackBike Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: George West, Texas Posts: 4,097	Detours... love ya man. great post. First thing I found after purchase was, " how can I make this thing better". Like tiger said, . Just spent 60 bucks today on led's and floods. Det, you have just about equaled the cost of a fully equipped Jap/german base adv bike. (That one way to look at it). Come on everyone, confess... Of course I don't qualify in the rx3 class, but it' still true for all species. __________________ ***************************************** 2015 Bashan"Blaze" BS250GY-31 (DB-07K-250) GONE 2017 Suzuki V Strom 650 XT "We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid." ~Benjamin Franklin~
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rjmorel Join Date: May 2007 Location: Warshington Posts: 928	Around $1230 give or take in farcles. Lowering link 2nd gen Center stand CSC Hand guards used Progressive shock homemade GPS mount GPS 12v lighter port Battery pigtails Heated hand grips Handlebar risers homemade ganobier front and rear tires Tank bag/mount larger trunk Kickstand foot homemade wind screen extension homemade pivoting foot peddles 13T counter shaft sprocket for when I need it it's not hording if it's cool stuff I always say, rj __________________ Live Zong, and Prosper
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04-01-2016, 02:09 PM	#2
rickosuave1987 Join Date: Nov 2015 Posts: 34	I've only really added a couple things to mine... - Double Take mirrors - Ram Mount X-Grip - LED Lights from Amazon For a total of around $150... I'm really enjoying the bike as-is
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04-01-2016, 06:53 PM	#5
Tiger12XC Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 146	Admitting I have a problem is the first step in getting help for my problem. Tourfella racks, Panners, and Trunk X2 Seat Concepts Narrow Seats X2 Hand Guards X2 Power Ports X2 LED Lights X2 Wolfman Tank Bags X2 One Liter Fuel Bottle and Holder X2 Front Balistic Fabric Panners X2 DoubleTake Mirrors X2 Under Seat USB Charge Port Direct to Battery X2 Explorer Dry Bag X2 SpeedoDRD X2 Aluminum Skid Plate X2 POD-X4 Jump Starter Zumo 660 GPS and Mount Lowering Link Center Stand Not going to figure up the cost of it all but i'm sure it would come close to the cost of two 250TT dualsport bikes and not even close to finished.
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04-01-2016, 07:03 PM	#6
rtking Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 410	Sigh, you know posting the farkles (and especially the associated pricing) is a bad idea in case the spouse/significant other stumbles on this thread, right? :-P Not too many farkles here, but they are (in no particular order): 1. Reflective black wheel striping 2. Reflective tape on panniers and top case 3. Power port 4. Sintered brake pads 5. Big brake rotor kit (after installing sintered brake pads) 6. LED auxiliary lights 7. LED headlight 8. Handlebar risers 9. Windshield from Winyoochanok 10. Akrapovic mid pipe and muffler 11. 42T rear sprocket 12. Iridium spark plug 13. GPS mount 14. Center Stand (2nd Generation)
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04-01-2016, 07:21 PM	#7
Eco Mouse Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 158	It doesn't matter how much you spend on upgrades, as long as you make it YOURS!
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04-01-2016, 09:46 PM	#11
Eco Mouse Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 158	I kinda thought that was the point of the RX3... spend as little as you can on the bike, and go bananas on the farkles!
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04-01-2016, 10:33 PM	#12
tinman tim Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 30	That's my plan
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