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Old 02-22-2015, 03:53 PM   #2086
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Fuel consumption

(RX3 UK version with EFI)

On a rough calculation I'm getting about 65 MPG (imperial)
using super unleaded (97 RON )

which I think is about 78 miles per US gallon.

This is from a daily 20 mile commute consisting of equal amounts of 30, 40 & 60 MPH roads. Nice ride to work

I don't think the bike would be good for a lot of below 30mph stop start city riding.

I am finding my bike does seem to prefer being warmed up before setting off in the morning ( temperature is about 3 or 4 centigrade ).



 
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Old 02-22-2015, 05:56 PM   #2087
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In preparation to buy my RX3 (Philippine Carbureted Version) I decided to experiment on my current motorcycle - 110cc Semi automatic Kymco Visar. What a PITA. Just to get to the air filter I had to strip remove over 30 screws/bolts and most of the fairings. The screws/bolts were relatively easy but the fairings were all connected in some way that required finesse or possibly break a tab joining the pieces.

This is my first attempt to service my bike myself. I'm not a skilled wrencher so I probably took twice as long as a qualified person.

In short.. I hope that the RX3 is easier to disassemble and work on.


 
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Old 02-22-2015, 07:41 PM   #2088
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In preparation to buy my RX3 (Philippine Carbureted Version) I decided to experiment on my current motorcycle - 110cc Semi automatic Kymco Visar. What a PITA. Just to get to the air filter I had to strip remove over 30 screws/bolts and most of the fairings. The screws/bolts were relatively easy but the fairings were all connected in some way that required finesse or possibly break a tab joining the pieces.

This is my first attempt to service my bike myself. I'm not a skilled wrencher so I probably took twice as long as a qualified person.

In short.. I hope that the RX3 is easier to disassemble and work on.
We are finding these bikes are easy to service. We are publishing a series of maintenance tutorials. We've posted two so far (oil changes and adjusting the valves):

http://californiascooterco.com/blog/?p=13911

http://californiascooterco.com/blog/?p=14703

We have several more we will be posting in the next couple of weeks. You might want to keep an eye on the CSC blog as these emerge.
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Old 02-22-2015, 07:51 PM   #2089
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Cannot understand a word this guy is saying, but apparently this is a bike using the RX3's engine from a couple years back. Would be interested to know how the bike holds up overall?

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Old 02-22-2015, 10:07 PM   #2090
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Yes, 175 kg (385 lbs) includes the 3 panniers, racks, engine guards, skid plate and windshield. I don't know if it includes fuel, oil and coolant.

Full specs here.
Correction: 175 kg (385 lbs) is the wet weight, including all fluids and fuel, ready to ride. It weighs 359 lbs dry according to this article.


 
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Old 02-23-2015, 01:03 AM   #2091
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The only specs I don't like is the wheel sizes and low seat. And it doesn't give ground clearance on that sheet either. I am not sure how most bikes get their ground clearance measured either, is it with rider or empty/ John


 
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Old 02-23-2015, 03:23 AM   #2092
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Somebody recently asked to see a photograph which shows the position of the CSC center stand in the retracted position. I spotted this photograph on another forum.

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Old 02-23-2015, 07:47 AM   #2093
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Anyone who had rode the bike before feels that the hot air from the right side of the radiator is blowing rapidly on your right leg. And also does the pillion feel hot on the right leg as well since the muffler is just beside the rear fot rest. Was wearing shorts the other day and i could feel the hot air blowing onto my right leg and its pretty hot.......


 
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Old 02-23-2015, 11:26 AM   #2094
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Regarding container unloading from the ship. It will happen in less than 1 day. The next delay will be getting the container out of the yard and onto a trailer for its trip to CSC.

I would expect 4-7 days from ship berthing to deliver to CSC.
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Old 02-23-2015, 11:49 AM   #2095
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Hi... Im new to this forum and i've just collected my ride (KTN RS3 in Malaysia) 2 days ago and still getting used to it. Any SEA region riders here have changed their top box. I think the stock top box is a lite small...
Hi FTEY!!

You already received your bike? So fast I am still waiting for my bike. They said the bike should be available after CNY. Where did you buy your bike? How's the overall performance?


 
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Old 02-23-2015, 11:53 AM   #2096
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Google street view has the blue and yellow bikes parked out front.

https://www.google.com/maps/place/13...81255c!6m1!1e1
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Old 02-23-2015, 12:49 PM   #2097
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Whats happening with the back tire/wheel on the blue one? Is that just some sort of optical camera screw up?


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Old 02-23-2015, 12:57 PM   #2098
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Hi FTEY!!

You already received your bike? So fast I am still waiting for my bike. They said the bike should be available after CNY. Where did you buy your bike? How's the overall performance?
Yup. Got it in time right before cny. Still breaking in. Feels better compared to the first 2 days of riding. Got mine in Penang. 1st RS3 to be registered in Penang. Where ru from classix_man? Lots of help im getting here from the members.....


 
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Old 02-23-2015, 12:59 PM   #2099
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Whats happening with the back tire/wheel on the blue one? Is that just some sort of optical camera screw up?


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Think is the cam. The side box is also a lil crooked...


 
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Old 02-23-2015, 01:50 PM   #2100
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Welcome! Thanks for the pics of your terrific new bike.
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