06-20-2019, 02:28 PM | #16 |
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Gaijin , I would suggest not doing anything other then normal maintenance like oil change till you get 1000-1500 miles on it. I found my 2015 to be a different bike after breaking it in , more power , smoother, brakes seated in, easier shifting. If it dies on you when coming to a stop, it's telling you to adjust the valves. Very easy bike to have around. 17,500 miles on mine.
I think with a 2018, CSC would have done all the necessary prep work. So just ride it and get to know it. For fun keep an eye on the coolant to make sure it was burped properly to get all the air out of the system and oil level should be fine. I haven't heard of any RX3 using oil yet. Go over the nuts and bolts and battery terminals and make sure they are all tight. Enjoy, rj
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06-23-2019, 08:20 PM | #17 |
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Just to be on the safe side, make sure your steering stem is snug and properly greased. Loose steering stem is bad. Really bad. Spooky bad. Scary bad. It also sucks. Never found a set of tapered rollers that fit. Rust from lack of lube aggravates the bad emotions of any motorcycle. My RX3 wasn't all that stable until I pulled the forks, lubed, and properly tightened the rusting steering stem bearings. When right, the RX3 proved herself the most comfortable and capable ride, handling, and braking ever in her class and a couple each way for adventuring.
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06-24-2019, 09:13 AM | #18 |
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Steering stem bearings are 32005, a fairly common type. Be aware that there's also 32005/26 (with 26mm I.D.) but the correct ones are the plain 32005 (25mm inner diameter).
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06-24-2019, 01:47 PM | #19 | |
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06-24-2019, 01:53 PM | #20 | |
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So now I have to figure if I can live with the 250 as-is, or improve the power somewhat with the 283cc or 298cc kit, while I wait to see what the RX4 brings, or the eventual Royal Enfield Himalayan 650 that's been discussed, or if KTM will bring the 390 Adventure to the USA, or if Kawasaki will make a 400 Versys. The RX3 is very good for the price, it just needs more go. |
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06-24-2019, 01:54 PM | #21 | |
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EDIT: here's the story of the break-in and 1500 mile ride: http://www.chinariders.net/showthrea...842#post312842 Last edited by Gaijin; 06-24-2019 at 06:24 PM. |
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06-29-2019, 08:09 PM | #22 |
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Yes. 32005 SKF is the correct part number. 25mm i.d., 47mm o.d., 15mm width. None of my locals had any in stock and I wanted to ride, so, ... . Stopped by my brother-in-law's machine shop a few days ago and had a wild hair to ask about his inventory. He has a couple hundred in stock.
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11-12-2019, 03:50 PM | #23 |
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Hi to you all imJoe from the U.K. I have just become an RX3 known asa Hanley here at this stage it’s std 14” rear wheel ,fuel injected model year is 2015 with only 3010 miles from new , has only covered one trip around France in 2016 so very little use . I know the CSC model had quite a few manufacture changes in wheel size etc ,
Can anyone advise any upgrades that might be useful . I’ve been in motor bikes for 40 Yrs so quite a bit of engine knowledge ,kind regards Joe . |
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11-12-2019, 06:33 PM | #24 | |
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I have Ali cast wheels on mine What do you like or need? Only really small changes to these bikes over the years etc |
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11-13-2019, 03:49 PM | #25 |
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Thank you for your reply , yes it is a 15” wheel my mistake , things I have to do are small silly items , just normal TLC. I do have to sort out the ignition switch as you have to giggle the key a couple of time to get contact ,but other than Getting some oil filters I’m having fun
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11-13-2019, 09:25 PM | #27 | |
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11-13-2019, 09:27 PM | #28 | |
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