What Did You Do to Your RX3 Today? - Page 6

detours · 04-28-2016, 10:54 AM

I've done a lot of work since Sunday:

500 mile valve check ... still in spec.
Found a small radiator hose leak and tightened all clamps.
Fuel level fix by bending the tank float.
Installed my new GENNSI LED headlight.

SpudRider · 04-28-2016, 01:30 PM

Thanks for posting the great photos, Yoo.

Why did you remove the fuel pump?

winyoochanok · 04-28-2016, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by SpudRider

Thanks for posting the great photos, Yoo.

Why did you remove the fuel pump?

For clear Gasoline filter in tank,Sir.

SpudRider · 04-29-2016, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by winyoochanok

For clear Gasoline filter in tank,Sir.

Thank you, Sir.

Did you replace the filter with a new filter, or did you clean the old filter? If you cleaned the old gasoline filter, what method did you employ to clean it?

RedHawk47 · 04-29-2016, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by winyoochanok

For clear Gasoline filter in tank,Sir.

I had my fuel pump out yesterday - I was thinking that the fuel level gauge was on that assembly (it is on my Guzzi and F800GS). I wanted to bend the arm.
I noticed that the filter is bent at a right angle against the bottom of the tank as shown in the photo. I think this fold makes 3/4 of the filter inoperable. I tried to rotate the filter to a more functional position but it would not move with moderate force, and I didn't want to break it.

DoomWeasel · 05-07-2016, 04:39 PM

Last night I opened the RX3 up for surgery. I had 650 miles on the bike and it was time to adjust the valves. I found that the intakes were a little tight at .004 so I loosened them up to about .007. The exhausts were at .006 so I let them ride for now.

Today I rode about 200 miles around the Green Swamp and Withlacoochee State Forest. Here is my RX3 along the Withlacoochee River.

dpl096 · 05-07-2016, 04:42 PM

Doom.... Any trouble with the bolts on the underneath side of the tank being only finger tight? Someone else on here found theirs to be loose.

dpl096 · 05-07-2016, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by jontando

I swapped out the stock 2015 handlebar for a ProTaper EVO Adventure in black (really the fastest color), They are a smidge wider, a teeny bit taller, and bar ends go in without drilling anything. I dig them.

SWEET ! ! Where did you buy them ? I love the way they offset the white.

DoomWeasel · 05-07-2016, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by dpl096

Doom.... Any trouble with the bolts on the underneath side of the tank being only finger tight? Someone else on here found theirs to be loose.

Dang it I knew there was something I was supposed to check out while I was under the tank. While I had the bike apart I did find why my horn seemed to only work when it wanted to. The wire disconnects were too loose. I squeezed them tighter with my pliers and they are now holding in place when I seat them.

dpl096 · 05-07-2016, 07:44 PM

For those that don't remember take a look at post #19 : http://www.chinariders.net/showthrea...highlight=tank

surfndirt · 05-08-2016, 02:51 PM

What did I do to it? Rode.

Eco Mouse · 05-08-2016, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by jontando

I swapped out the stock 2015 handlebar for a ProTaper EVO Adventure in black

Would you mind telling me how much extra slack you think there was on the cables and lines after your install? I've been this close to pulling the trigger on the same bar, but in High. I need more stand up room.

pyoungbl · 05-09-2016, 05:11 PM

In the last few days I have done the first service. While doing the oil change I added a quick drain.

If you do this you will need the 16mm version. It's about 1/2 the price of the kit that CSC sells.
Next I swapped out the stock chain for a DID X-ring model. Joe talked about the stock chain only lasting about 6K miles and I figured the stock chain must not be O or X ring. Letting it go now would slowly erode the sprockets too so I made the move early and will keep the stock chain as a spare. It turns out that, at least for the '16 models, the chain is O ring.
Next I installed a controller for heated gear. Even this time of year it can get chilly and I'm spoiled with a heated liner.

The controller is mounted on my GPS mount so it's within my line of sight and easy reach with my left hand.

Finally, it's nice to know what the electrical system is doing. I have a few micro voltmeters lying around and now there is one on the bike. Note it's in a protected location...lower right of the photo.

Almost forgot, the tall seat came in today. It looks like this might do the trick for making the bike more comfortable on a trip. If the weather clears I'll give the seat and new farkles a test ride.

Peter Y.

superdude · 05-09-2016, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by surfndirt

What did I do to it? Rode.

Hey surfndirt what size Kenda k270's did you go with for front? I know
they dont make them in 3.00-18 so did you go with 3.5 or 2.75 for the width? Curious to know thanks!

surfndirt · 05-09-2016, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by superdude

Hey surfndirt what size Kenda k270's did you go with for front? I know
they dont make them in 3.00-18 so did you go with 3.5 or 2.75 for the width? Curious to know thanks!

3.5

04-28-2016, 10:54 AM	#76
detours Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Arvada, CO Posts: 1,004	I've done a lot of work since Sunday: 500 mile valve check ... still in spec. Found a small radiator hose leak and tightened all clamps. Fuel level fix by bending the tank float. Installed my new GENNSI LED headlight. __________________ 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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04-28-2016, 01:30 PM	#77
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Thanks for posting the great photos, Yoo. Why did you remove the fuel pump? __________________ 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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05-07-2016, 04:42 PM	#82
dpl096 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: East Central Hellinois Posts: 1,344	Doom.... Any trouble with the bolts on the underneath side of the tank being only finger tight? Someone else on here found theirs to be loose. __________________ ************************************************ * " Time you enjoy wasting, is not wasted." - John Lennon “I predict future happiness for Americans, if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them.” ― Thomas Jefferson "If you don't know where you're going any road will take you there" ....George Harrison song
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05-07-2016, 07:44 PM	#85
dpl096 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: East Central Hellinois Posts: 1,344	For those that don't remember take a look at post #19 : http://www.chinariders.net/showthrea...highlight=tank __________________ ************************************************ * " Time you enjoy wasting, is not wasted." - John Lennon “I predict future happiness for Americans, if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them.” ― Thomas Jefferson "If you don't know where you're going any road will take you there" ....George Harrison song
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05-09-2016, 05:11 PM	#88
pyoungbl Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portsmouth, Virginia, USA Posts: 632	More farkles In the last few days I have done the first service. While doing the oil change I added a quick drain.If you do this you will need the 16mm version. It's about 1/2 the price of the kit that CSC sells. Next I swapped out the stock chain for a DID X-ring model. Joe talked about the stock chain only lasting about 6K miles and I figured the stock chain must not be O or X ring. Letting it go now would slowly erode the sprockets too so I made the move early and will keep the stock chain as a spare. It turns out that, at least for the '16 models, the chain is O ring. Next I installed a controller for heated gear. Even this time of year it can get chilly and I'm spoiled with a heated liner. The controller is mounted on my GPS mount so it's within my line of sight and easy reach with my left hand. Finally, it's nice to know what the electrical system is doing. I have a few micro voltmeters lying around and now there is one on the bike. Note it's in a protected location...lower right of the photo. Almost forgot, the tall seat came in today. It looks like this might do the trick for making the bike more comfortable on a trip. If the weather clears I'll give the seat and new farkles a test ride. Peter Y.
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