Naked RX3

jbfla · 03-17-2016, 10:53 PM

Well, not completely bare.

It was time for another valve check/adjustment.

So while removing panels, I decided to go all the way.

No plastics, no cases, no case guards, no engine guards...

I hope I remember how it all goes back on.

What do you think?

A TT250 with radiators and fuel injection?

You may notice the left fork guard is still attached.

The lower bolt holding it on was so tight that the end of my hex wrench broke off in the socket head bolt, leaving me no way to remove it.

I'll try to drill it out, but that's a job for another day...needed to go riding.

jb

Eco Mouse · 03-17-2016, 11:20 PM

Might need to lose the beak and windshield too. Then it'd be a Street Fighter RX3

(Don't forget to relocate your rear fender flap with one of those high and tight plate holders)

Jay In Milpitas · 03-17-2016, 11:29 PM

I like it, JB. Noticed it when I did my first valve clearance check and decided to pull the plastics to check all hardware security and wiring routing. I'd be fine if Zongshen left the forward plastic off and had a smooth sided tank.

I noticed the mount for the beak would be a nice starting point to mount a bikini fairing.

BlackBike · 03-17-2016, 11:52 PM

Jbfla. Looks a little more beefer than the tt.

Also since the covers are removed, buy a different color of that removable spray paint and experiment with a different color. They say it peels right off. See how it works,, or not

rjmorel · 03-18-2016, 12:05 AM

Weight that puppy before dressing her again JD, We just gotsta know, rj

Eco Mouse · 03-18-2016, 12:32 AM

Well, I guess this technically has to be the fastest one. Damn!

detours · 03-18-2016, 01:38 AM

Looks good. Better than I would have thought! Now just lose the beak and clean up the tail and you'll be set!

SpudRider · 03-18-2016, 03:38 AM

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Originally Posted by detours

Looks good. Better than I would have thought! Now just lose the beak and clean up the tail and you'll be set!

Indeed.

Thanks for taking the time to post the interesting photo of the Naked Zong.

jbfla · 03-18-2016, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eco Mouse

Might need to lose the beak and windshield too....

Quote:

Originally Posted by detours

...Now just lose the beak and clean up the tail and you'll be set!

If everything were removed, it would be totally naked!

jb

jbfla · 03-18-2016, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eco Mouse

Well, I guess this technically has to be the fastest one. Damn!

It is noticeably quicker off the line.

I'm usually a conservative rider, but the lighter weight did encourage a more aggressive throttle.

jb

jbfla · 03-18-2016, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rjmorel

Weight that puppy before dressing her again JD, We just gotsta know, rj

I started to reassemble all the parts this morning when I remembered there is a DOT weigh station less than 10 miles away.

This is the weight slip for the RX3 as seen in the above pictures:

The RX3 had about 1/2 tank of gas,
No plastics, except windshield and beak, and left fork protector
no cases, or rear case guard
no engine guards

It did have a small tankbag and GPS...2#
and the optional center stand:

jb

rjmorel · 03-18-2016, 02:42 PM

thanks jb, now we know. and that was pretty close to what I guessed going from what has been said about all the bags and guards adding about 50 lbs to the bike. She's no Twiggy, but more like an 250 Oprah

rj

Longboarder1968 · 03-18-2016, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by jbfla

It is noticeably quicker off the line.

I'm usually a conservative rider, but the lighter weight did encourage a more aggressive throttle.

jb

How much did it reduce in weight from stock? 20/30/40lbs? Like the look may try it myself. Thanks for the pics.

jbfla · 03-18-2016, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Longboarder1968

How much did it reduce in weight from stock? 20/30/40lbs? Like the look may try it myself. Thanks for the pics.

I didn't do a before and after.

It has been reported previously that the cases and guards weigh about 50 pounds.

jb

Louis Angel · 03-18-2016, 10:58 PM

I did not know those RX3's weighed so much. Just does not look like there is 360 lbs of material there. My Vulcan 500 is right at 400 lbs, but looks like afat pig compared to the 270ish lb. CRF230L sitting next to it. :-D

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jbfla Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: FL, GA, NC Posts: 771	Naked RX3 Well, not completely bare. It was time for another valve check/adjustment. So while removing panels, I decided to go all the way. No plastics, no cases, no case guards, no engine guards... I hope I remember how it all goes back on. What do you think? A TT250 with radiators and fuel injection? You may notice the left fork guard is still attached. The lower bolt holding it on was so tight that the end of my hex wrench broke off in the socket head bolt, leaving me no way to remove it. I'll try to drill it out, but that's a job for another day...needed to go riding. 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	Jbfla. Looks a little more beefer than the tt. Also since the covers are removed, buy a different color of that removable spray paint and experiment with a different color. They say it peels right off. See how it works,, or not __________________ ***************************************** 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	Weight that puppy before dressing her again JD, We just gotsta know, rj __________________ Live Zong, and Prosper
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detours Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Arvada, CO Posts: 1,004	Looks good. Better than I would have thought! Now just lose the beak and clean up the tail and you'll be set! __________________ 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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rjmorel Join Date: May 2007 Location: Warshington Posts: 928	thanks jb, now we know. and that was pretty close to what I guessed going from what has been said about all the bags and guards adding about 50 lbs to the bike. She's no Twiggy, but more like an 250 Oprah rj __________________ Live Zong, and Prosper
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Eco Mouse Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 158	Might need to lose the beak and windshield too. Then it'd be a Street Fighter RX3 (Don't forget to relocate your rear fender flap with one of those high and tight plate holders)
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03-17-2016, 11:29 PM	#3
Jay In Milpitas Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Milpitas, CA. USA Posts: 775	I like it, JB. Noticed it when I did my first valve clearance check and decided to pull the plastics to check all hardware security and wiring routing. I'd be fine if Zongshen left the forward plastic off and had a smooth sided tank. I noticed the mount for the beak would be a nice starting point to mount a bikini fairing.
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Eco Mouse Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 158	Well, I guess this technically has to be the fastest one. Damn!
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Louis Angel Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: TENNESSEE Posts: 392	I did not know those RX3's weighed so much. Just does not look like there is 360 lbs of material there. My Vulcan 500 is right at 400 lbs, but looks like afat pig compared to the 270ish lb. CRF230L sitting next to it. :-D __________________ " If it ain't broke, I can probably still fix it!" ---- Tim Allen
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