04-09-2015, 07:03 PM | #2746 |
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zong rx3 parts
geez my parts for the new rx3 i ordered from taobo,,have been in ordered status for over a month,any luck with yours Spud?
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04-09-2015, 07:32 PM | #2747 |
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Today I sent another email to my Taobao agent requesting an update on the status of my order. The prices at Taobao are great, but you frequently need to wait a while before all the items in a large order arrive.
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04-09-2015, 09:35 PM | #2748 |
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Got the bank straightened out today. Nice to have a daughter-in-law who works there.
What's with the delay? CSC has had Cyclones in the warehouse for what, 26 hours? Anywho, finished reading all the how-tos on the blog. Maintenance looks like it is going to be a lot more time consuming and expensive than I'm used to. Still, it's next to nothing compared to some bikes I've had. Some pondering on replacement tires: I expect the 120/70-17 rear tire to be about 24.5 inches tall and 4.8 inches wide? Perhaps 25.1 inches tall and 3.9 inches wide for the 100/90-18 front? The Kenda K760 Track Master II is a DOT approved 5-3 knobby that has worked extremely well in the dirt on a TW200. I'm wondering if a 130/90-17 (26.3/5.5) will fit on the back of a Cyclone? This would allow a little height to maintain steering geometry with the 19 inch front. These rear tires also come in 100/100-18 (25.9/4.5) and 100/90-19 (26.1/4.1) that might fit the front, but be warned, TWs don't like these on pavement on the front, especially when new. The Kenda K784 Big Block comes in a 100/90-19 (26.1/4) front and 130/80-17 (25.2/5.1) rear. If they will fit they will sacrifice a little gnarly dirt traction for much improved ride and life over the K760. No 18 inch front option with the Big Block. The venerable Kenda K270 is the most street friendly of the Kenda DOT knobbies and comes in 100/90-18 (25.8/4.1), 4.60-17 (25.7/4.3), and 5.10-17 (25.9/5.4), so a little ruler work might set us up. No 19-inch front option with the K270.
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04-10-2015, 12:06 AM | #2749 | |
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04-10-2015, 03:35 AM | #2750 |
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Not an official colour (yet) but it seems that if we want it, the RX3 can also come in black.
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04-10-2015, 04:18 AM | #2751 |
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Blue for me...
so when are you doing the promotional tour to CHCH.....
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04-10-2015, 10:17 AM | #2752 | ||
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So I think its just a case of hanging in there Quote:
Good to hear that your bikes have arrived at CSC |
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04-10-2015, 11:19 AM | #2753 |
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That reminds me of the Monster Dark Ducati. I like it, but I think some colour would help with visibility for cagers.
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04-10-2015, 12:33 PM | #2754 |
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Roundel size
Sorry if this has been answered previously; does anyone know how big the roundel on the tank fairing is across the face? Diameter?
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04-10-2015, 01:14 PM | #2755 | |
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I think I read on here somewhere that yours comes with the CSC badge |
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04-10-2015, 01:18 PM | #2756 |
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The CSC bikes will be rebadged with the CSC roundels near the fuel tank.
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04-10-2015, 01:25 PM | #2757 |
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Interesting that you've posted a black rx3...I've had grandiose visions of wrapping mine in black (probably matte black)...theirs a good chance i'm going to do it...it will also serve to protect the original colour underneath too...If CSC offered it in black...that's what i would have chosen.
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04-10-2015, 02:30 PM | #2758 |
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What do you guys think costs more to manufacture? Spoked tube rims or mag tubeless rims? Just looking at the above picture thinking that bike would look great with mag tubeless rims.
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04-10-2015, 02:39 PM | #2759 |
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Zong offers a tubeless mag wheels for the Cyclone....I think CSC were looking into offering them as options....but only come in the 15" rear wheel, a 18" front
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04-10-2015, 03:06 PM | #2760 |
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This bike in black with tubeless mags would be one of the best looking machines rolling down the block in my opinion definitely going to get it in black!
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