What Did You Do to Your RX3 Today? - Page 2

SpudRider · 04-15-2016, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by pete

just a thought.....................

Is there a preasure relif valve that holds the pressure?

on the XT the pump puts out 90psi but the pressure relief
valve holds the pressure at 48psi to the injector the rest of the fuel
returns to the tank....

..

Yes, the RX3 fuel pump has a pressure relief valve which holds the pressure at 36 psi for the fuel injector. The rest of the fuel is returned to the fuel tank.

rjmorel · 04-16-2016, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by SpudRider

What battery did you purchase, and where did you buy it?

Spud,
Bit the bullet and went to local USA Honda shop where they had a BikeMaster brand non-spillable battery BTZ12S for $86 plus tax. Fit just like the original. The Wal-Mart AGM one that didn't fit was $72. rj

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BikeMaster-F...dXDzn7&vxp=mtr

Jay In Milpitas · 04-16-2016, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by rjmorel

Today after 6700 miles and a year of ownership my OEM battery finally failed. Got a new one locally cause I wanted to ride this week end. For what it's worth, the $72 Wal-Mart Everstart AGM ES-TX12 will not fit as it's about 1/4" to tall. rj

Just slice 1/4" off the bottom and seal it with Saran Wrap.
You're welcome.

SpudRider · 04-16-2016, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by rjmorel

Spud,
Bit the bullet and went to local USA Honda shop where they had a BikeMaster brand non-spillable battery BTZ12S for $86 plus tax. Fit just like the original. The Wal-Mart AGM one that didn't fit was $72. rj

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BikeMaster-F...dXDzn7&vxp=mtr

Thanks for posting the link, Rob.

willy dog · 04-16-2016, 04:42 PM

today i became one of many. did my first valve adj. 547 miles it has been running great,if anything they were a little loose thought they would get tighter as they broke in? have been treating it like a baby no hard miles question is if valves have not wore in to seats when should i do next one

yes i am afraid this bikes my baby

SpudRider · 04-16-2016, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by willy dog

today i became one of many. did my first valve adj. 547 miles it has been running great,if anything they were a little loose thought they would get tighter as they broke in? have been treating it like a baby no hard miles question is if valves have not wore in to seats when should i do next one

yes i am afraid this bikes my baby

The valves will start to seat more rapidly as you ride more miles at higher rpms.

I have ridden my RX3 for over 13,700 miles, and I check the valve lash every 2,500 miles. It is better to check too often, rather than not to check often enough.

Aleong1967 · 04-16-2016, 08:25 PM

I changed my sprocket set up today from 13/44 to 14/42
I'll run it tommorow to see how it feels

DoomWeasel · 04-16-2016, 09:42 PM

Got the RX3 Friday. After un-boxing, inspecting the bike, and putting the tags on it I took it for a quick spin around the block. This morning I took the side boxes and rear crash bars off. Then proceeded to put about 50 miles on the bike. Mostly through the local neighborhoods. I wanted a route that gave me a lot of speeding up and slowing down to help with break in. Also wanted a lot of starts and stops as I haven't ridden a bike in a few years and knew I would be a little rusty with the clutch, brakes, and throttle combo. For Florida I live in an area that actually has some changes in elevation so I got to practice stopping on an incline and starting from a stand still. I only stalled the bike out twice which was a lot better then I thought I would do with so much rust. I then found a local church parking lot to practice with the clutch some more. I'm not sure if it's me or the bike, but it felt like the clutch was working much smoother once I got the engine hot and about 40 miles on the clock.

I am hoping to get out in the morning and really put some miles on the RX3. Got to say even though I haven't put too many miles on this bike, I think I am going to love owning it.

I'll have to post some photos of the delivery and final setup.

rtking · 04-16-2016, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Aleong1967

I changed my sprocket set up today from 13/44 to 14/42
I'll run it tommorow to see how it feels

That's going to be quite the difference. A 13/44 is an effective 3.39:1 ratio. The 14/42 is a 3.00:1 ratio. You'll likely notice a little slower acceleration from a stop, but the gears will go further and you'll turn fewer RPMs on top. The 14/42 setup is what I am running and I like it pretty well.

SpudRider · 04-17-2016, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by DoomWeasel

Got the RX3 Friday. After un-boxing, inspecting the bike, and putting the tags on it I took it for a quick spin around the block. This morning I took the side boxes and rear crash bars off. Then proceeded to put about 50 miles on the bike. Mostly through the local neighborhoods. I wanted a route that gave me a lot of speeding up and slowing down to help with break in. Also wanted a lot of starts and stops as I haven't ridden a bike in a few years and knew I would be a little rusty with the clutch, brakes, and throttle combo. For Florida I live in an area that actually has some changes in elevation so I got to practice stopping on an incline and starting from a stand still. I only stalled the bike out twice which was a lot better then I thought I would do with so much rust. I then found a local church parking lot to practice with the clutch some more. I'm not sure if it's me or the bike, but it felt like the clutch was working much smoother once I got the engine hot and about 40 miles on the clock.

I am hoping to get out in the morning and really put some miles on the RX3. Got to say even though I haven't put too many miles on this bike, I think I am going to love owning it.

I'll have to post some photos of the delivery and final setup.

Good for you.

We eagerly await your photos.

dpl096 · 04-17-2016, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by SpudRider

Good for you.

We eagerly await your photos.

DITTO !

CSaddict · 04-17-2016, 02:08 PM

I do a little here and there. This is my small fb blog.https://www.facebook.com/My-CSC-Zong...0302595973417/

Lots of pics of my installs as well as my ownership.

3banger · 04-18-2016, 10:48 AM

I'm in the midst of installing the Progressive upgraded shock from CSC. This is a nice looking peice of kit. While doing this I'm cleaning out and repacking all of the suspension link bearings with grease. I can happily report they are all of the needle bearing type and were all found with adequate grease except the main swing arm bearings; they were effective dry. Well, they aren't dry any more; all bearing have been liberally stuffed with blue Bell Ray waterproof goodness. Just a heads up to those doing and suspension maintance that it is worth pulling the swing arm and checking the bearings.

On a side note has anyone (spud most likely) dropped the triple clamps and inspected the head stock bearings? They are another common place many motorcycle OEMs skimp on the greasy goodness. I'll be doing this when I pull the forks to change the oil to 10wt.

SpudRider · 04-18-2016, 03:51 PM

Thanks for posting the caveat regarding the dry bearings in the swingarm.

I have not inspected the head stock bearings. Please do keep us updated.

Here is a link to my thread regarding the inspection and lubrication of the lower shock linkage.

http://www.chinariders.net/showthrea...058#post197058

Juanro · 04-18-2016, 04:08 PM

My front end had developed a small "notch" near the center (the fact that I miss treated it must be somehow related). I removed the forks and the steering stem and was able to a) verify that the bearings were in fact properly lubricated, anyway I repacked them with grease b) solve, at least temporarily, the notchy issue rotating the lower bearing race 90 degrees. It would be nice to know bearing type and code for those, wich I didn't verify (my job was a somehow quick and nasty operation one sunday evening)

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willy dog Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: vermont Posts: 238	first valve adj. today i became one of many. did my first valve adj. 547 miles it has been running great,if anything they were a little loose thought they would get tighter as they broke in? have been treating it like a baby no hard miles question is if valves have not wore in to seats when should i do next one yes i am afraid this bikes my baby __________________ Peace and Zong Life
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04-17-2016, 02:08 PM	#27
CSaddict Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 200	I do a little here and there. This is my small fb blog.https://www.facebook.com/My-CSC-Zong...0302595973417/ Lots of pics of my installs as well as my ownership. __________________ 2016 CSC RX3 Ginger Edition Check out my blog here: https://www.facebook.com/My-CSC-Zong...0302595973417/
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04-18-2016, 03:51 PM	#29
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Thanks for posting the caveat regarding the dry bearings in the swingarm. I have not inspected the head stock bearings. Please do keep us updated. Here is a link to my thread regarding the inspection and lubrication of the lower shock linkage. http://www.chinariders.net/showthrea...058#post197058 __________________ 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
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04-16-2016, 08:25 PM	#22
Aleong1967 Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 57	I changed my sprocket set up today from 13/44 to 14/42 I'll run it tommorow to see how it feels
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04-16-2016, 09:42 PM	#23
DoomWeasel Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Tampa Bay Region Posts: 26	Got the RX3 Friday. After un-boxing, inspecting the bike, and putting the tags on it I took it for a quick spin around the block. This morning I took the side boxes and rear crash bars off. Then proceeded to put about 50 miles on the bike. Mostly through the local neighborhoods. I wanted a route that gave me a lot of speeding up and slowing down to help with break in. Also wanted a lot of starts and stops as I haven't ridden a bike in a few years and knew I would be a little rusty with the clutch, brakes, and throttle combo. For Florida I live in an area that actually has some changes in elevation so I got to practice stopping on an incline and starting from a stand still. I only stalled the bike out twice which was a lot better then I thought I would do with so much rust. I then found a local church parking lot to practice with the clutch some more. I'm not sure if it's me or the bike, but it felt like the clutch was working much smoother once I got the engine hot and about 40 miles on the clock. I am hoping to get out in the morning and really put some miles on the RX3. Got to say even though I haven't put too many miles on this bike, I think I am going to love owning it. I'll have to post some photos of the delivery and final setup.
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04-18-2016, 10:48 AM	#28
3banger Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 159	I'm in the midst of installing the Progressive upgraded shock from CSC. This is a nice looking peice of kit. While doing this I'm cleaning out and repacking all of the suspension link bearings with grease. I can happily report they are all of the needle bearing type and were all found with adequate grease except the main swing arm bearings; they were effective dry. Well, they aren't dry any more; all bearing have been liberally stuffed with blue Bell Ray waterproof goodness. Just a heads up to those doing and suspension maintance that it is worth pulling the swing arm and checking the bearings. On a side note has anyone (spud most likely) dropped the triple clamps and inspected the head stock bearings? They are another common place many motorcycle OEMs skimp on the greasy goodness. I'll be doing this when I pull the forks to change the oil to 10wt.
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04-18-2016, 04:08 PM	#30
Juanro Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 321	My front end had developed a small "notch" near the center (the fact that I miss treated it must be somehow related). I removed the forks and the steering stem and was able to a) verify that the bearings were in fact properly lubricated, anyway I repacked them with grease b) solve, at least temporarily, the notchy issue rotating the lower bearing race 90 degrees. It would be nice to know bearing type and code for those, wich I didn't verify (my job was a somehow quick and nasty operation one sunday evening)
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