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04-18-2015, 12:22 PM | #2927 | |
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I assume you traveled north to facilitate the arrival of the RX3 in Canada. Am I correct? If so, how are matters progressing?
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04-18-2015, 12:29 PM | #2928 | |
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I haven't seen the SS brake lines at Taobao. I assume Motion Pro, Galfer, or some other company will make custom, SS brake lines. Perhaps CSC will also be offering the SS brake lines for sale?
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04-18-2015, 12:34 PM | #2929 |
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I haven't heard a word since my bank showed the deposit leaving my bank account 17 days ago. I guess I'm at the bottom of the stack.
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04-18-2015, 12:58 PM | #2930 | |
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The braid is more coarse than the Russell Stainless Braided line that I had to replace it with on the rear. Brake pedal feel was improved. I am going to swap the front and test it as well. But need these massive thunderstorms to leave the area first as can not threshold brake in the rain.
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04-18-2015, 01:01 PM | #2931 | |
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Have 3 assembled 1 has over 100 miles so far. I will give setup and riding information later as I work the bugs out of all the assemblies. Weights tested on platform shipping scale. I can understand your desire to seek accurate information. I don't mind the inquiry.
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04-18-2015, 01:13 PM | #2932 |
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Initial build items.
Check ALL the bolts for tightness. Repeat ALL the bolts. Check header to rear brake line clearance Check evaporation system tube to header clearance (below battery behind main frame) Check drive chain slack. Tighten throttle cable slack Check oil level all 4 bikes about 100cc low from factory. Build quality of components is very good. Fit of parts is not bad but could be tightened up just a little for higher quality. Easy to assemble and work on.
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04-18-2015, 01:19 PM | #2933 |
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That's right! I told her the other day that I got all my toys before I started looking for a GF. She says, "Yea, right. Like you strategically planned it" Little does she know. I did.
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04-18-2015, 01:23 PM | #2934 |
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I contacted American Family about a quote for the BMW,Honda and the RX3. We'll see what they come up with.
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04-18-2015, 01:26 PM | #2935 |
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Initial ride report at just over 100 miles.
It has been a while since I was on a street bike with such low power. Power was sufficient to run 65-70 on highway two-up and keep up with flow or pass traffic. Sound is very nice. I was very surprised. It is not quiet or anemic. Nice and throaty. Passenger had buzzing of foot pegs but for me feet, hands and seat were all noticeable but not an issue. Mirrors are too convex for my taste. Wind protection was excellent. Windscreen moves air around body nicely. 5'8" rider with long torso. Easy 1 foot flat or balls of both feet. 29" inseam. Brakes are still bedding in but provide adequate power and feel. Stock tires are smooth on road and provide plenty of stop and corner grip. Low noise. No off road testing yet. After riding custom seats for years the seat is comfortable shape but a bit hard. All controls feel very nice and are positioned intuitively. Gearbox is great on upshift. A little notchy on downshift. Neutral is difficult to find on a roll to a stop. Easy to find at a complete stop. One false neutral when testing to see how lightly I can operate lever and still change. It is really low pressure to make this happen and without full lever motion. EFI is really well sorted. From idle on up no hiccups or dead spots. Only issue I have is my idle needs to be raised. It is set to about 1,200 and engine dies. Should be 1,500. I will adjust and test more. Suspension in stock setting was a bit soft in rear 2 up and a bit firm 1 up. Will have to adjust to find happy settings for me. Front suspension was a bit soft 1 up for strictly road but as an ADV bike will be a nice mix for off-road use. Can not wait to get more miles on the bike.
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You list the full wet weight of the bare motorcycle as 363 pounds. Does that 'bare weight' include the engine guards and luggage?
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04-18-2015, 01:36 PM | #2937 | |
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04-18-2015, 01:39 PM | #2938 | |
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04-18-2015, 02:18 PM | #2939 |
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Wolfman tank bag.
The Wolfman Enduro Tank bags fits perfectly. It seems right sized for the tank. I'm sure the other models will fit just as well.
In deference to the lawyers, I put a safety sticker on the windshield.
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04-18-2015, 02:30 PM | #2940 |
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Tony,
I see you replaced one of the handlebar bolts with a knob/bolt. What is that knob/bolt, and what is its purpose?
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