New Zongshen RX3 (ZS250GY-3) Dual Sport - Page 103

SpudRider · 01-27-2015, 01:09 AM

That's a nice idea, and a good thread.

You also chose a good location for it.

thillskier · 01-27-2015, 07:51 AM

Thanks Spud. If, (like on the Cummins Turbodiesel truck site) people sign up and input first, then use it, it will grow into a fantastic resource. The Turbo Diesel Guide has saved my A$$ 3 or 4 times from a tow or service bill. I only needed a shop space once, but it sure was better than on the dirt (which was wet from rain

! The fellow members "moral support" and handing me tools, ferrying me to the store etc, was REALLY handy!

SInce 2 persons already volunteered this type help for my ride back to ALabama with the new rX-3, I figure there are many others Like me (and you) who will gladly help other traveling ZOng owners in need of some help, place to stay/camp, and or assistance repairing (or maintaining) their motorcycles. SOme will eventually have a spare parts bike or 3, possibly, if like the dodge forum members! Thats REALLY helpfull to keep on the road...borrow (or buy) a used part from the listed person, then either return it when the ordered part arrives, or you source one used, or buy that part, if for sale... Having a paved AND Heated shop would make a HUGE difference in even maintaining bikes this time of year! (if crazy enough to be adv riding in the cold!

hehe

thillskier · 01-27-2015, 07:52 AM

By the way, everyone, my engine/shop area is oops IS HEATED

! and fan cooled in Summer when needed

!

katoranger · 01-27-2015, 10:14 AM

No heat or air in mine. I have a fan.

thillskier · 01-27-2015, 02:17 PM

ALL l I can afford is a fan, esp with Summer power bill! hehe Cooling my house is expense enough

!

The box stove I got used for $50.00 from a co-op. The scraps from work are the fuel, and some firewood from fallen wood scruff around the property is great and fits my budget also

. The old single wall stove pipe runs through the wall and a steel collar (so the wall doesn't contribute to the heat

! NOT a good thing...

Besides, a concrete or wood floor is all that is really needed....AFter too many times road side, on wet muddy ground, numb dirty fingers dropping everything, just not having that wind blast and a dry floor, that is HEAVEN to me)!

katoranger · 01-27-2015, 06:03 PM

Its dry and a concrete floor.

thillskier · 01-27-2015, 09:44 PM

Dry is Good! (So is level)!!

SpudRider · 01-28-2015, 06:29 AM

As we all know, the Zongshen RX3 doesn't have a kick starter. If the battery dies and you are not located on a nice slope, you will probably have trouble getting the motorcycle started.

Therefore, it might be a good idea to purchase a portable jump starter. This device can jump start your automobile as well as your motorcycle, and it can provide power to charge your cell phone, et cetera, while traveling. One of the first portable jump starters introduced to North America was the Microstart XP-1, sold by Antigravity.

http://shop.antigravitybatteries.com/micro-start-xp-1/

The operation of this device is demonstrated in the video below.

SpudRider · 01-28-2015, 06:30 AM

The Microstart XP-1 has an MSRP of $159.95. However, you can buy this unit for $96, with free delivery, from Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/Antigravity-Ba.../dp/B00FDYYK4A

Now you can also buy a Chinese version of the Microstart XP-1 for $84.99, with free delivery.

http://www.amazon.com/Bolt-Power%C2%...r+Jump+Starter

thillskier · 01-28-2015, 09:15 AM

Anyone know if EFI will function if trying to "jump start" our bikes oops I mean push start w/o a jump of electrons? (just from the stator)..

katoranger · 01-28-2015, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thillskier

Dry is Good! (So is level)!!

You can't have everything.

SpudRider · 01-28-2015, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thillskier

Anyone know if EFI will function if trying to "jump start" our bikes oops I mean push start w/o a jump of electrons? (just from the stator)..

Yes, I believe you can bump start an EFI motorcycle, as long as the battery emf is not under 9 volts or so. As long as you have sufficient energy to power the fuel pump and electronics, you can start the bike and the charging system should keep the engine running until you stop the engine. The following posts support this conclusion.

http://www.hdforums.com/forum/genera...your-bike.html
http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hub...efi-bike-60084

If the battery is completely dead, you will need a jump start from another vehicle, or you will need a portable jump starter such as the Antigravity Microstart.

katflap · 01-28-2015, 12:10 PM

Any one for a Gold Rx3 !

http://shop.zongshenmotor.com/index....roducts&id=153

not my colour but nice pics

I have been checking out the Zongshen Rx3 forum via google translate.
quite interesting but google translate could do with being a bit better.

http://bbs.zongshenmotor.com/forum.p...display&fid=77

I did find this thread that seems to suggest a method for restoring the default ECU settings . Might be useful in the future.

It states

Quote:

EFI system recovery initialization requires five consecutive switch key (on then off i guess)
wait 15 seconds before restarting.

http://bbs.zongshenmotor.com/forum.p...extra=page%3D9

My Rx3 should be delivered to me next week

oh yeah!

G19Tony · 01-28-2015, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thillskier

Anyone know if EFI will function if trying to "jump start" our bikes oops I mean push start w/o a jump of electrons? (just from the stator)..

I was able to push start my Honda Grom when the battery had died. Of course, it didn't hold a charge, but I did get it to run.

G19Tony · 01-28-2015, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by katflap

Any one for a Gold Rx3 !

http://shop.zongshenmotor.com/index....roducts&id=153

not my colour but nice pics

I have been checking out the Zongshen Rx3 forum via google translate.
quite interesting but google translate could do with being a bit better.

http://bbs.zongshenmotor.com/forum.p...display&fid=77

I did find this thread that seems to suggest a method for restoring the default ECU settings . Might be useful in the future.

It states http://bbs.zongshenmotor.com/forum.p...extra=page%3D9

My Rx3 should be delivered to me next week

oh yeah!

Thats PIMP!. Not for me either. I would not mind a set of those street wheels, just to have them around. Congratulations on getting your bike!

01-27-2015, 01:09 AM	#1531
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	That's a nice idea, and a good thread. You also chose a good location for it. __________________ 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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01-27-2015, 07:51 AM	#1532
thillskier Banned Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 223	Travel "owners" ADV guide for fellow Zong owners Thanks Spud. If, (like on the Cummins Turbodiesel truck site) people sign up and input first, then use it, it will grow into a fantastic resource. The Turbo Diesel Guide has saved my A$$ 3 or 4 times from a tow or service bill. I only needed a shop space once, but it sure was better than on the dirt (which was wet from rain! The fellow members "moral support" and handing me tools, ferrying me to the store etc, was REALLY handy! SInce 2 persons already volunteered this type help for my ride back to ALabama with the new rX-3, I figure there are many others Like me (and you) who will gladly help other traveling ZOng owners in need of some help, place to stay/camp, and or assistance repairing (or maintaining) their motorcycles. SOme will eventually have a spare parts bike or 3, possibly, if like the dodge forum members! Thats REALLY helpfull to keep on the road...borrow (or buy) a used part from the listed person, then either return it when the ordered part arrives, or you source one used, or buy that part, if for sale... Having a paved AND Heated shop would make a HUGE difference in even maintaining bikes this time of year! (if crazy enough to be adv riding in the cold! hehe
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01-27-2015, 07:52 AM	#1533
thillskier Banned Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 223	Heated shop... By the way, everyone, my engine/shop area is oops IS HEATED! and fan cooled in Summer when needed!
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01-27-2015, 10:14 AM	#1534
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	No heat or air in mine. I have a fan. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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01-27-2015, 02:17 PM	#1535
thillskier Banned Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 223	The A/C in mine is a fan as well;)! ALL l I can afford is a fan, esp with Summer power bill! hehe Cooling my house is expense enough! The box stove I got used for $50.00 from a co-op. The scraps from work are the fuel, and some firewood from fallen wood scruff around the property is great and fits my budget also. The old single wall stove pipe runs through the wall and a steel collar (so the wall doesn't contribute to the heat! NOT a good thing... Besides, a concrete or wood floor is all that is really needed....AFter too many times road side, on wet muddy ground, numb dirty fingers dropping everything, just not having that wind blast and a dry floor, that is HEAVEN to me)!
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01-27-2015, 06:03 PM	#1536
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Its dry and a concrete floor. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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01-27-2015, 09:44 PM	#1537
thillskier Banned Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 223	Dry is Good! (So is level)!!
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01-28-2015, 06:29 AM	#1538
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	As we all know, the Zongshen RX3 doesn't have a kick starter. If the battery dies and you are not located on a nice slope, you will probably have trouble getting the motorcycle started. Therefore, it might be a good idea to purchase a portable jump starter. This device can jump start your automobile as well as your motorcycle, and it can provide power to charge your cell phone, et cetera, while traveling. One of the first portable jump starters introduced to North America was the Microstart XP-1, sold by Antigravity. http://shop.antigravitybatteries.com/micro-start-xp-1/ The operation of this device is demonstrated in the video below. __________________ 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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01-28-2015, 06:30 AM	#1539
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	The Microstart XP-1 has an MSRP of $159.95. However, you can buy this unit for $96, with free delivery, from Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/Antigravity-Ba.../dp/B00FDYYK4A Now you can also buy a Chinese version of the Microstart XP-1 for $84.99, with free delivery. http://www.amazon.com/Bolt-Power%C2%...r+Jump+Starter __________________ 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 Last edited by SpudRider; 01-28-2015 at 07:10 AM.
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01-28-2015, 09:15 AM	#1540
thillskier Banned Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 223	Nice, SPud. Anyone know if EFI will function if trying to "jump start" our bikes oops I mean push start w/o a jump of electrons? (just from the stator)..
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