04-10-2015, 05:13 PM | #2761 | |
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04-10-2015, 05:23 PM | #2762 | |
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04-10-2015, 05:30 PM | #2763 |
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You can spray a bike with black or other color Plasti-Dip and it looks good if you're going for the flat black look. When you get tired of it just peel it off and it's back to original. Protects the paint underneath too.
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04-10-2015, 06:33 PM | #2764 | |
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I'm not doing a lot of extras. Ordered the good luggage and center stand. I'm liking the 6 watt LED spots, and I've ordered some super high intensity LED TTL/strobes for the back like those used on emergency vehicles. All the rest of the bulbs will be replaced with LEDs, too. Might do HIDs for headlights, we'll see how the spots do. Probably will snag a sheepskin and some gel grips for comfort, and make some guards to keep the Hippo Hands off the levers in the winter, and that's about it for the bolt-ons. High visibility paint and some type of auxiliary fuel tank is about all the customizing I intend to do. Almost nothing compared to what it takes to get a TW or XT to the same state of readiness.
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04-10-2015, 11:37 PM | #2765 | |
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I employ AGM batteries, O-ring drive chains, and LED lights on my bikes. However, changing the oil on my Zong is the simplest procedure for all of my motorcycles, and one never needs to check the coolant or watch the temperature on an air cooled engine. Having said all this, the maintenance required for the Zongshen RX3 will also be pretty simple.
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04-10-2015, 11:42 PM | #2766 |
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Tubeless mag wheels look good, and make tire repairs/changes easier. However, mag wheels aren't as strong as wheels with spokes; therefore, mag wheels are much more likely to be damaged during off road riding. As Huck stated, the RX3 mag wheels are only available in a 15-inch rear, and an 18-inch front. However, since the mag wheels are much better suited for street riding, the lack of knobby tires for the 15-inch rear wheel is less troublesome.
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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; 04-11-2015 at 01:15 AM. |
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04-11-2015, 12:03 AM | #2767 | |
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As far as I know, the only other color available for the mag wheels is gold. Personally, I much prefer the black wheels.
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04-11-2015, 12:20 AM | #2768 | |
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I have several favorites tires for the 18-inch front wheel. For nasty mud, the CST Surge I tire is available in size 110/90-18. http://www.motoparthub.com/TM5327000...FU6UfgodSSsALg The Shinko 244 front tire in size 3.00-18 is very nice for pavement and riding off road in dry terrain. http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...FZGTfgodkWkA_w I had this tire mounted on the 18-inch front wheel of my Zongshen ZS200GY-2, and it did a very good job, except in mud.
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04-11-2015, 12:28 AM | #2769 |
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04-11-2015, 12:42 AM | #2770 | |
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04-11-2015, 12:45 AM | #2771 | |
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04-11-2015, 11:05 AM | #2772 | |
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04-11-2015, 12:43 PM | #2773 | |
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How many miles do you get out of a Shinko 700 rear tire?
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04-11-2015, 04:53 PM | #2774 |
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Around 3000 / 3500 km on the rear..
Thats on a Yamaha XT660R.. I run the rear at 23/25lbs , 29/30lbs is optimin on the seal.... On a small 250 I would think somewhere around 4500 / 5000k could be possable...
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04-11-2015, 06:54 PM | #2775 |
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Thanks. I can usually squeeze almost 4000 miles out of a Shinko 244 and was looking for something that would last a bit longer. The tread on the 700 looked like it would go farther.
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