What Did You Do to Your RX3 Today?

[2LZ]

Originally Posted by winyoochanok

I set my new slip on and pipe it very quick response but smooth and still loud like standard muffler.

Nice exhaust! I like slip-ons. What brand and model muffler is that and is it USFS Approved?

[rtking]

Originally Posted by winyoochanok

I set my new slip on and pipe it very quick response but smooth and still loud like standard muffler.

Very nicely done! Will you be posting a video soon with the new slip-on muffler? Will you be offering the muffler for sale?

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by jbfla

Thanks for the photos of the horn and bash plate setup.

I like the idea of getting the hot lead from the starter solenoid.

jb

X2; hooking the hot lead to the starter solenoid is a great idea.

[katflap]

Originally Posted by SpudRider

In order to replace the spark plug, I performed the following steps.

Remove both saddles
Remove right (black) plastic cover which flows into the fuel tank shroud
Remove the bolt holding the ignition coil, and move the ignition coil out of the way
Blow out spark plug hole with compressed air
Remove original Denso spark plug
Install NGK CR7E spark plug
Replace the ignition coil in its original location
Replace right (black) plastic cover which flows into the fuel tank shroud
Install both saddles

My RX3 runs great with the NGK CR7E spark plug, and it no longer stalls while coasting to a stop.

" Blow out spark plug hole with compressed air"

Spud, just wanted to say that this tip of yours is an absolute "must" and to add , make a really good visual inspection afterwards to make sure its all clear.

A while back when doing my plug, I had a couple bits of gravel jamed low down between the plug and the plug recess. you can guess where they were going to go if i hadn't spotted them prior to removing the plug.

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by katflap

" Blow out spark plug hole with compressed air"

Spud, just wanted to say that this tip of yours is an absolute "must" and to add , make a really good visual inspection afterwards to make sure its all clear.

A while back when doing my plug, I had a couple bits of gravel jamed low down between the plug and the plug recess. you can guess where they were going to go if i hadn't spotted them prior to removing the plug.

Indeed, the spark plug hole is poorly designed, and it collects a lot of small rocks/debris. I recommend using a flashlight and an inspection mirror, to make sure every bit of rock/debris is blown out of the hole.

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[RedHawk47]

Originally Posted by dpl096

How thick is the aluminum stock?

It's 1/4", but it is just what I had on hand; I only needed to drill and countersink it.

3/16" is thick enough. 1/8' would work unless you mount the bike by stepping on the footpeg.

[RedHawk47]

Originally Posted by pyoungbl

Just a note, in order to power this (and other stuff to come later) I installed a fuze block.

right now the horn is not switched. I still need to determine the best way to get a switched power lead (normally I use the tail light). At some later date I will add wiring for heated gear. FWIW, I'm pulling my + from the starter solenoid connection. That saves me from having a rats nest of connection on the battery.

Peter,
This thread is about my fuse installation and explains where I got my switched power.
http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=15662

[pyoungbl]

Dan, thanks for that link to your write-up. It seems we are of a like mind with this 'letric stuff. After reading your account I'm still not sure where you got the switched power for your relay. Normally I'd go for something like the tail light. I just have not dug that deeply into the wiring harness yet. BTW, under that plastic tray and near the back of the cavity there is a blanked off electrical connector. This sucker looks like it has 8 or 10 leads going into one side, nothing on the other side. Any idea what this is for? It might be just what I need for switched power.

Peter Y.

[RedHawk47]

Originally Posted by pyoungbl

Dan, thanks for that link to your write-up. It seems we are of a like mind with this 'letric stuff. After reading your account I'm still not sure where you got the switched power for your relay. Normally I'd go for something like the tail light. I just have not dug that deeply into the wiring harness yet. BTW, under that plastic tray and near the back of the cavity there is a blanked off electrical connector. This sucker looks like it has 8 or 10 leads going into one side, nothing on the other side. Any idea what this is for? It might be just what I need for switched power.

Peter Y.

Referring to the photo in my write-up:
The green oval is a fuse holder. The small black wire coming to the bottom is a switched +12V. I used this for the relay signal. I used a small Posi-Tap PTA2022

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by RedHawk47

Referring to the photo in my write-up:
The green oval is a fuse holder. The small black wire coming to the bottom is a switched +12V. I used this for the relay signal. I used a small Posi-Tap PTA2022

I'd like to try the Posi-tap connectors sometime. Where does one get the best price for this product, including delivery costs?

[RedHawk47]

Originally Posted by SpudRider

I'd like to try the Posi-tap connectors sometime. Where does one get the best price for this product, including delivery costs?

They are hard to find. AeroStich has a limited selection.
However, you can buy direct, and now the smaller packages are "free freight items".
http://www.posi-products.com/shoponline.cfm

[SpudRider]

Thank you. The 'free freight items' are a great option for me to try the Posi-tap connectors.

[rjmorel]

also try Ebay for the Posi-taps, I use them and like them a lot. rj

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw...+-tap&_sacat=0

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by rjmorel

also try Ebay for the Posi-taps, I use them and like them a lot. rj

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw...+-tap&_sacat=0

Thanks for posting the good tip, Rob.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw...ctors&_sacat=0

[winyoochanok]

My big Maintenance for my RX3 about 5 HR. to do



1. oil leak at the engine head
2. Set up new warning fuel sensor
3. Clear air filter
4. Clear and lube oil chain
5. Oil change

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