New Zongshen RX3 (ZS250GY-3) Dual Sport

[jjn]

I remember looking through some information on this bike. It seems it uses two oil filters. One on each side? That's a bit strange. Is this correct?

[G19Tony]

Originally Posted by jjn

I remember looking through some information on this bike. It seems it uses two oil filters. One on each side? That's a bit strange. Is this correct?

It uses two filters. They are both on the same side.

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by jjn

I remember looking through some information on this bike. It seems it uses two oil filters. One on each side? That's a bit strange. Is this correct?

The bike has one oil filter, and two oil strainers. The oil filter and one of the oil strainers are located on the right side of the motorcycle. The second oil strainer is located on the left side of the motorcycle.

The two oil strainers are reusable, stainless steel (ss) mesh. The bikes delivered by CSC have a paper oil filter, but one can also obtain a reusable, ss oil filter from China.

[G19Tony]

Originally Posted by SpudRider

The bike has one oil filter, and two oil strainers. The oil filter and one of the oil strainers are located on the right side of the motorcycle. The second oil strainer is located on the left side of the motorcycle.

The two oil strainers are reusable, stainless steel (ss) mesh. The bikes delivered by CSC have a paper oil filter, but one can also obtain a reusable, ss oil filter from China.

I stand corrected. I clearly missed the left side oil strainer. I'll be sure to get it on the next oil change.

[SpudRider]

Joe Berk recently posted some more good information at the CSC Blog. He recommends applying locktite and tightening all the bolts of the exhaust system, as well as the front brake caliper. After riding about 1,200 miles on my RX3, over a variety of terrain, I am certainly going to take his advice.

He has also posted a very nice maintenance tutorial regarding the installation of the accessory power outlets for the RX3 dashboard.

http://californiascooterco.com/blog/

[oldqwerty]

Originally Posted by SpudRider

Joe Berk recently posted some more good information at the CSC Blog. He recommends applying locktite and tightening all the bolts of the exhaust system, as well as the front brake caliper. After riding about 1,200 miles on my RX3, over a variety of terrain, I am certainly going to take his advice.

He has also posted a very nice maintenance tutorial regarding the installation of the accessory power outlets for the RX3 dashboard.

http://californiascooterco.com/blog/

I saw the advice on tightening hardware, which is a rider maintenance item, anyway. We have basically become spoiled over the years as cars have become more and more maintenance free. Motorcycles have not, for the most part, but there have been a few exceptions. Very considerate of Joe to tell the truth. Try asking a typical dealer about maintenance intervals.

[jimjr21]

Also remember that as part of a typical dealers PDI they will check these items that we are finding loose and tighten them. We are each dealing with it individually. Not the outside of public eyes that normally happens.

[woodlandsprite]

Being completely new to motorcycle maintenance (new to hands on vehicle maintenance in general), I understand I should be able to find a torque table in the service guide - however was wondering if setting torque correctly on specific fasteners is more critical than others. I'm making a presumption that not all fasteners have a specific torque requirement, but I could be entirely wrong...

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by woodlandsprite

Being completely new to motorcycle maintenance (new to hands on vehicle maintenance in general), I understand I should be able to find a torque table in the service guide - however was wondering if setting torque correctly on specific fasteners is more critical than others. I'm making a presumption that not all fasteners have a specific torque requirement, but I could be entirely wrong...

Every bolt does have an optimum torque, but the torque for every bolt is not always listed in every service manual. The torque for some bolts, especially larger bolts, is definitely more critical than others. For example, you should certainly refer to the service manual when tightening the flywheel bolt, cylinder head bolts, et cetera. However, tightening the small bolts on the crankcase covers, et cetera, is frequently done using the 'goodentight,' or 'German Torque' method. In other words, tighten it well, both don't overdo it. After working on motorcycles for a while, most people develop a 'calibrated wrist' for the smaller bolts and fasteners, such as the one used to secure the body side covers, et cetera.

[oldqwerty]

The first tools a newbie to wrenching motorcycles should buy are 1/4 and 3/8 torque wrenches and a hand impact with JIS bits. If you can't find JIS bits you can convert Phillips to a functional JIS imitation by grinding the tip off the end of the cross. Google JIS vs. Phillips. These tools and the ability to use them will save the novice motorcycle mechanic time and money far exceeding their cost up front. Camming Phillips screwdrivers and destroying screw heads is hassle enough, but stripping threads from holes in engine cases is a nightmare.

Over time I replace all JIS cross point hardware with stainless Allen head on every bike I own. You can guess the reasons pretty easily.

[woodlandsprite]

Originally Posted by oldqwerty

Google JIS vs. Phillips.

Thanks SpudRider & Qwerty

Qwerty - I don't have the bike on hand yet (or my torque wrenches, all are on order pending delivery), but it seems like the RX3 has phillips heads on them instead of JIS, unless CSC is calling out the wrong tool in some of their blog posts :P

[G19Tony]

I want to get a little more fuel on the bike for emergencies. I purchased some tubes from Tractor Supply, I believe it was. I had to modify the tab on the tube to fit the left pannier. I drilled 5/16 holes and used bolts with thin nylock nuts. I also used washers between all three plastic surfaces.

I'm contemplating putting one on the right side, with some of silver exhaust barrier on the tube, or, underneath the top box on the right side.

[woodlandsprite]

oh, all very nice adds Tony
very nice color coordination with the grips and bar ends!

[G19Tony]

Originally Posted by woodlandsprite

oh, all very nice adds Tony
very nice color coordination with the grips and bar ends!

Thank you WS. I'm nothing, if not fashionable.

[Weldangrind]

Originally Posted by G19Tony

Thank you WS. I'm nothing, if not fashionable.

And neat. Too neat. Your work area is so clean, it bugs me.