05-13-2019, 06:19 PM | #1 |
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Orion RXB-250/XMOTOS XB39 On The Way
I pulled the trigger. Should have one here, crated, before the end of the week.
I'll be covering the process in my TT blog, but I'll also do my best to answer questions here, and I'll use questions asked here to drive what I do in the blog. Here is the decision process I went through in making the call... King Moon Racer 02 - Dawn of the Dad Bike |
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05-14-2019, 08:17 PM | #2 |
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Yuma, Arizona
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You have been around Chinariders for a while and have seen what people think about Chinese motorcycles, not to mention the good, bad, and, well, not too bad about them. I am guessing you won't even have to change the carb simply because of your planned use of riding with the kids. Most people do it to get maximum performance which you won't need.
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05-14-2019, 09:23 PM | #3 |
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Thanks, Culcune. I'm assuming that the limits of my tweaking will be upgrading soft levers/pegs/pedals/fasteners, graphics, tires and (the big one) re-springing the suspension for proper sag with my weight.
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05-17-2019, 12:31 PM | #4 |
Join Date: Aug 2007
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Okay...it has been delivered, inspected, assembled and test-run. Very happy so far.
The breakdown is in my next blog post. BTW, I'd be happy to post all this here if ChinaRiders had a blog hosting option...admins, please forgive the cross-linking. https://thumpertalk.com/blogs/entry/...t-experiences/ |
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05-17-2019, 03:40 PM | #6 |
Join Date: Aug 2007
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Suspension feels awfully stiff, but a majority of that is the friction/stiction in the forks. However this is from a first ride on a street. I'll give you more info after riding a trail or two. One thing for sure...I'll be backing out all damping adjusters to full-soft to see if what I'm dealing with is hydro-lock.
I'm thinking that new oil and re-valving is in order front and back...but the springs are definitely in the ballpark. |
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05-29-2019, 11:50 PM | #7 |
Join Date: May 2015
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Come DJ, don't let us down...let's get that 2nd ride report. You fiddle with the carburetor yet like I suggested to you? It will be a whole different machine, I promise! Mine shipped today...
Kirk |
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05-30-2019, 11:51 AM | #8 |
Join Date: Aug 2007
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Apologies...this should have been posted here a few days back, after a long Saturday ride with my daughter...
Okay...back from first ride...quick notes. Detailed evaluation of first ride will be a blog post.
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05-30-2019, 01:20 PM | #9 |
Join Date: May 2015
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No apologies needed here, unfortunately we all have a life out side of our passion. I'll be right along with you on the improvements, hopefully I can help some, too.
Mine still at the dock sitting in Houston...oh the wait... Kirk |
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06-07-2019, 01:07 PM | #10 |
Join Date: Aug 2007
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Here's an update to my blog with thoughts after my first father-daugher ride, goes past the bullet list above.
https://thumpertalk.com/blogs/entry/...irst-projects/ |
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06-08-2019, 08:33 AM | #11 |
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Missouri USA
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Great write up, thanks for taking the time to let us all know your experience with this bike.
I have been considering getting one of the GPX FSE 250E bikes but now seeing the RXB with adjustable suspension and a much nicer price tag have more to think about. |
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07-02-2019, 10:44 AM | #12 |
Join Date: Aug 2007
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Minor notes from a day on the vet-class (easy) motocross track:
re-introduced wheel squeak, but from an unexpected source. The rear axle can be torqued to the point of compromising the rear bearings. Possibly no between-bearing spacer in the hub? Had to back off axle nut and the squeak disappeared. Trail-safe LEXX insert will go in within the next 10 days...been too busy building my daughter's next bike (outgrowing her 50). Bodywork is definitely 2014-2016 KTM clone. Purchased an Attack Graphics kit for a 2015 KTM 250sx from RMATVMC. The only things that don't match right up are the swingarm graphic (different outer crease shape) and fork protectors (makes sense with different brand of forks). Pics to come. Funny thing is that my choice of colors/patterns on the new graphics is really damn close to the new graphics being offered by Orion on this model...almost should have purchased his kit. BTW...for those who haven't been to that site, they now offer the same bike in a blinkers-and-all, dual-sport version, ready to plate. |
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07-02-2019, 02:07 PM | #13 |
Join Date: Apr 2018
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Any chance you got your mso? Wondering if it says off road or motorcycle. If it says motorcycle you can get it plated!
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07-02-2019, 03:11 PM | #14 | |
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I wouldn't want to commute on this bike, and the distance to riding areas here on the North side of Austin makes "riding to the track/trails" far less than optimal. |
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08-08-2019, 03:08 PM | #15 |
Join Date: Jul 2019
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Will the 2015 front fender for the 250sxf fit on this bike?
https://www.amazon.com/Acerbis-Fende...gateway&sr=8-3 |
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