Suggestions for the 2016 RX3

[detours]

I'm very happy with my RX3, but there are a few things I'd like to see in next year's model.

• Upgrade the headlamp to 55 W.
• Replace the 'speed' decal with 'cyclone' or 'RX3'.
• Improve front brake performance.
• Make the high beam switch more robust.
• Make speedometer less optimistic.
• One piece (front and pillion) seat.
• D-Ring helmet lock under seat (a simple post the seat locks over).
• Improve visibility of left rear turn signal (partly hidden by luggage).
• Add 3 blinks to the brake light before going solid.
• Quieter exhaust.

[SpudRider]

That is an excellent list.

I would like to see most, if not all of those improvements, myself. Fortunately, many of the modifications on the list can be done by the individual owner.

[detours]

True, and everyone customizes their bike anyway to get it just right. But I think these would be welcome improvements

[pete]

Letter to Mr Zongshen.....
Don't let yer product be rebranded by evey importer that want's to put there name on it...
have pride in what yer make.....

(maybe yer trying to distance yerself from the product..)










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[3banger]

I think it would change cost but a wide range gear box. But I figure the Zong 250 motor is cheap because they make a zillion of them exactly the same.

[AZRider]

May I suggest, a better seat?

[Weldangrind]

I recommend a 400 engine.

[SpudRider]

My first request would be a quality shock absorber. Next, I would request forks with greater travel. After the suspension was improved, I would request a 400cc engine. I also think Zongshen should equip the excellent headlight with a metal reflector.

[Louis Angel]

Better yet, have them build a RX4.
RX3: Keep it just the way it is (except FIX the speedometer!) now and under $3500 out the door.

RX4 with a 400cc parallel twin 8 valve DOHC EFI water cooled engine,
6 speed transmission,
Fully adjustable front & Rear shocks so the owner can tailor the ride to their
own individual taste, and all the upgraded suggestions mentioned.
And Retail it for just under $5000 out the door.

Just my $0.02

[Jay In Milpitas]

It's trivial, I know, but I'd like to see the top elbow on the left radiator have a different angle (just a few degrees) to allow easier access to the mount bolt for valve adjustment access.

Also a larger diameter rear oil filler hole. Same size as the forward one would be nice. I'd use that one if the exhaust pipe didn't restrict access.

A drain point in the bottom of each of the forks to facilitate changing/draining would be useful.

[detours]

Originally Posted by Louis Angel

Better yet, have them build a RX4.
RX3: Keep it just the way it is (except FIX the speedometer!) now and under $3500 out the door.

RX4 with a 400cc parallel twin 8 valve DOHC EFI water cooled engine,
6 speed transmission,
Fully adjustable front & Rear shocks so the owner can tailor the ride to their
own individual taste, and all the upgraded suggestions mentioned.
And Retail it for just under $5000 out the door.

Just my $0.02

I agree. Improve the RX3 but leave it a 250. Then bring out a 400cc RX4 and keep it as close to 400 lbs as possible.

[SpudRider]

In a perfect world, I would love to see the RX3 with a 400cc engine. However, I'm confident Zongshen will keep the RX3 a 250cc motorcycle. Zongshen has a huge domestic market in China, and an extensive market throughout the third world. In those markets a 250cc bike is considered a large motorcycle. Zongshen is selling a lot of RX3 motorcycles throughout the world, and has little, to no incentive, to change a winning formula with the RX3. I hope Zongshen continues to refine the current RX3, starting with a better suspension.

[MattyBoy1976]

Anybody read the CSC blog today? Joe talks about using different oil in the front shocks on his RX3, and revealed that a new rear shock will soon be available. It's almost like he reads this forum...or something!

Anyway, I'm kind of glad that I'm still several months out, at least, from ordering mine...CSC gets to make all of the changes that you guys are asking for, and I'll reap the benefits!

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by MattyBoy1976

Anybody read the CSC blog today? Joe talks about using different oil in the front shocks on his RX3, and revealed that a new rear shock will soon be available. It's almost like he reads this forum...or something!

Anyway, I'm kind of glad that I'm still several months out, at least, from ordering mine...CSC gets to make all of the changes that you guys are asking for, and I'll reap the benefits!

Yes, I reported the benefits of switching to 10W fork oil in the following thread on May 8.

http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=14672

I eagerly await the arrival of the new shock absorber. I trust Ryan, and others, will give it a good test before offering it for sale. Needless to say, I am also very willing to test it for them, myself.

[Huck369]

One to add to the list....some UV protection in the paint.....I hadn't noticed it as its a gradual thing, but Chuck (my local riding buddy that also bought one) we had them shipped here together, but I've been riding mine daily, he has about 400 miles on his (about half of that we put on this weekend) and my RX-3 is practically Yellow, compared to the Orange on his that has been setting in his garage.....they were the exact same shade when they arrived, but it is night and day difference now.

I'll probably end up repainting mine this winter, but I am disappointed that my 2015 Motorcycle is faded so much in so little time...I mean it's still 2015 !

Yes, I know Reds and Orange are some of the worst colors to fade, but nothing should fade that fast.

I'm interested in Spuds bike, I'd like to see a picture of the tank if he takes the seat off, to see the amount of fade where the seat covers the tank.

Anyway, once I repaint mine (with quality paint) I'll probably do a custom color so it'll stand out a little.