New Zongshen RX3 (ZS250GY-3) Dual Sport

[katflap]

Originally Posted by SpudRider

Okay, I think I now understand. The top case should carry a very heavy load, since it has a very wide, horizontal support underneath it. I frequently carry 30-35 pounds in my J.C. Whitney Travel Trunks on both my Honda XR650L and Zongshen ZS200GY-2. These trunks are made of plastic, and I don't have any problems loading them down and traveling over rough terrain.

The panniers might not bear the weight as well, since the horizontal supports beneath them are smaller, and they are more subject to lateral forces. In this instance, the plastic mounts of the panniers might fail after many miles of sustaining heavy loads. Perhaps Katflap can see if the mounting points of the plastic panniers are reinforced.

The panniers have no extra reinforcement but the moulded shapes by the fixing holes makes it quite rigid.

Held on with 4 bolts (10mm bolt head) and washers going through 4mm plastic. There is also a cargo net inside to stop your stuff landing up on the road when you open it !.







Hope to post a short "first 200 miles review " over the weekend .

[jimjr21]

Originally Posted by thillskier

I had some cameras from College (Cannon Ae-1, and another early dslr as well.
Will lenses from Cannon fit modern DSLR? If so, that definitely whatI should buy, as those lenses are very good, I have a large selection, and won't need all of them on most rides, even.
Thanks for that help/clarification jimjr21.
Vendor and or a camera suggestion, or re up the blog, though thats a stretch, and undoable for a while, def not doable for my ride back home.

I don't know on Canon. However Nikon lens mount is the same from the older film mechanical units to the latest digital. Lens will fit and work but of course it will be manual focus and aperture only with the older lens.

I use Adorama and B&H for most of my photo needs.

[Mudflap]

No unfortunately the Canon AE1 and AE1P lenses won't fit the Canon DSLRs. I've got a few I'd give away. I used to carry a Canon DSLR and lenses around on the bikes but it just got to be too cumbersome. Downgraded to a little Nikon pocket camera. It won't do for professional work but it's fine for everyday snapshots.

Originally Posted by thillskier

I had some cameras from College (Cannon Ae-1, and another early dslr as well.
Will lenses from Cannon fit modern DSLR? If so, that definitely whatI should buy, as those lenses are very good, I have a large selection, and won't need all of them on most rides, even.
Thanks for that help/clarification jimjr21.
Vendor and or a camera suggestion, or re up the blog, though thats a stretch, and undoable for a while, def not doable for my ride back home.

[thillskier]

No more info on forums re med issues. There are apparently a lot of others with much worse issues than me, and needing financial and other kinds of help.
I only want to help and get advice type help. (of course). I did state the current cost of someone in my situation re copays and other unexpected not covered by full coverage insurance. Wish I knew going in, and why I shared my issues with this aspect of my situation/illness.(In case others get this shock also).
If there are people wondering about testing or their risks etc, ask in a PM pls.
Im doin good I think...will know Friday for sure, as its 1 month evaluation.

This purchase and interaction has helped me, a lot.
Lets keep this on a RX-3 coming soon positive note.!
Hopefully, life will "move on" and regardless, whatever will happen, happens! (and I keep calm riding a ZONG! hehe

[thillskier]

I do wonder if a "universal coupling got designed, and patented, and a start up camera company promised (contract signed with customers) to make all future model cameras compatible with YOUR purchased lenses.
Like computer software. No one would buy it, if it made old investment obsolete, so Microsoft caved, and engineered reverse compatibility, though buggy !
Pics are pics, same. The can and should work, on ANY camera. Couplings (interface) are the issue and why they do not. IMHO

[thillskier]

OK I'm doing that for sure. Walmarts are everywhere on my route back home. I think I need to do a ride report, and document the trip, no matter what. My son told me today, he wants a bike he thinks (based on if he can ride mine comfortably) He will, I'm certain.
I think he's maybe seeing if Dad can do it (something cool, one more time.)
Then he's wanting to (of course) out do old Dad!

Much appreciated, expert advice! (and I don't need to spend $, thats a first!!) Again THANK YOU STEVE!
By the way, YOU are doing a fantastic service for those of us on a budget, but wanting to go, and ride! This IS a game changer, just don't give up!...Call on us believers if/when you get worn down, OK. This is important, and MIGHT show some $ crazed folks, some really do care about VALUE and Honesty.

[CSCDude]

Originally Posted by thillskier

I had some cameras from College (Cannon Ae-1, and another early dslr as well.
Will lenses from Cannon fit modern DSLR? If so, that definitely whatI should buy, as those lenses are very good, I have a large selection, and won't need all of them on most rides, even.
Thanks for that help/clarification jimjr21.
Vendor and or a camera suggestion, or re up the blog, though thats a stretch, and undoable for a while, def not doable for my ride back home.

Any camera is better than no camera, and for that matter, a cell phone camera will also work. They are sometimes surprisingly good. If you have a film camera, by all means use it instead of not taking any photos at all. When you have the film developed, the mass market developers will also include a disk with digital images from your film if you ask (and pay) for them to do this. Costco does a very, very good job.

You don’t need a lot of lenses, and in my opinion, you really don't need more than one. When I used to use a film camera, I used one lens (usually a 50mm prime, or nonzoom, lens). You can zoom with your feet (just move toward or away from the subject) and you’ll do well.

The Canon AE-1 is a very respectable 35mm film camera and it will do a fine job. I used the Minolta equivalent (their X-700 model) for a long time. All of the photos on these two pages were with my old Minolta film camera:

http://motofoto.cc/baja_1994.htm

and

http://motofoto.cc/Mexico_Motorcycle_Trip.htm


The disadvantage with film is that you don't get to see your photos until you get the film developed, and you have to pay to get the film developed. You can get outstanding images with film, however. The principal advantage of a DSLR is that you can keep snapping away until you get it right, and you can have instant feedback on exposure and composition. The principal advantage of film is that if that's what you have (i.e., a film camera), you don't have to invest in a new camera. There's an argument to be made that due to the deliberate nature of film, it forces you to slow down and get it right. I would not feel under-equipped taking a film camera on any moto adventure, and I did just that for a lot of years.

[SpudRider]

The Minben is making good time at it approaches Zhijiang at 7.7 knots.

[CSCDude]

I know you guys would like to talk about cameras all day, but I thought I would let you know that CARB approved the RX3 for sale in California today.

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by CSCDude

I know you guys would like to talk about cameras all day, but I thought I would let you know that CARB approved the RX3 for sale in California today.

Thanks for sharing the good news, Joe.

[Wolftrax]

Over on ADVRIDER they are raving about the AJP PR5 engine. http://advrider.com/forums/showpost....3&postcount=90

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by Wolftrax

Over on ADVRIDER they are raving about the AJP PR5 engine. http://advrider.com/forums/showpost....3&postcount=90

Thanks for posting the link, Mark. I subscribed to that thread, and asked for information on the counter shaft (C/S) sprocket. I'm not surprised people are raving about the ZS177MM (NC250) engine.

[SpudRider]

The Minben is sailing at 9.2 knots, and is approaching the city of Jingzhou.

[thillskier]

Talk about ANYTHING just about while waiting...cameras, or inland freight, or Englands deliveries or watching "ants" crawl down a river to port and and then?! By the way, Joe, any decisions re shipping or staying in port for resolution on strike?
Hoping for some better solutions re camera as I'm unable to buy one at this time, it seems, if $4-500. Too many things calling me and the RX-3 that have priority (and seniority on the "list".
Great news on engine getting more good press (again).

[rjmorel]

[QUOTE=thillskier Hoping for some better solutions re camera as I'm unable to buy one at this time, it seems, if $4-500.
[/QUOTE]

thillskier, I use a P&S Canon Powershot D10 like this one for motorcycling. Waterproof, 12mp, easy to operate and fits in pocket. Takes good enough pics and vids for my travels. I get them used on ebay and if I break it or it falls off at highway speeds ,oh well. They had a problem with leakage when snorkeling with them down to 16". So they no longer make them. The simple fix is to open the side door that you put the accessary cables into and fill it with silicone ,shut the door and never open it again. The bottom door for the card and battery doesn't leak so works for me. I just take card in and out to load on computer or to remove battery to recharge. Like they say ,any camera is better then no camera. I use to lug a setup with lenses and body around also but I just don't want to lug all that around any more. Need the space for tent , undies ,etc.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Canon-PowerS...item259f5f7e0c