04-19-2015, 10:18 PM | #2986 | |
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04-19-2015, 10:26 PM | #2987 |
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Wow, I just realized I made the first post on page 200 of this thread. I never imagined this thread would garner 129,000 views and 3,000 replies when I posted it almost 14 months ago.
Incidentally, there is a very good chance the Zongshen RX3 will soon get its own forum at this website. We will continue hanging out here on this megathread, but I'm sure we will also get many new threads started on specific topics regarding to the Zongshen RX3. I will move all the existing RX3 threads to the new forum, including the Zongshen RX3 Sticky thread, which is currently posted at the top of this Dual Sport Forum. http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=14228
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04-19-2015, 10:38 PM | #2988 | |
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Anyway, chain adjustment will make a lot more sense when you read the directions with the bike sitting in front of you. You'll need to do another adjustment after about 600 miles or so, and you'll probably do a third adjustment when you replace a worn out rear tire. O-ringed chains last a long time with minimal care. I expect you'll go through three, maybe four rear tires before you notice the chain stretching more than it used to, which will mean time for a new chain and sprockets. The Cyclone has a 520 chain, which is stronger than most chains on 250cc bikes, so I expect loooooong chain life.
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04-19-2015, 11:01 PM | #2989 |
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Looks like the muffler weighs about the same as a CRF. And the trailer it sits on. I wouldn't be surprised if the muffler is lighter than it looks. Doesn't matter to me until I get a wild hair and a few days off to design and build a new exhaust.
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04-19-2015, 11:20 PM | #2990 | |
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http://www.rickramsey.net/CRF250Lmods.htm
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04-19-2015, 11:41 PM | #2991 |
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ACE Hardware has a large selection of quality machinery springs if anyone is interested in sourcing a new spring themselves.
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04-20-2015, 03:24 AM | #2992 |
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Stand spring tool http://www.motorfans.com.cn/bbs/view...authorid=75082 made by a mechanic
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04-20-2015, 08:55 AM | #2993 | |
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There is a catalytic converter in the very front of the muffler. It is about 3" long and about that in diameter. Biggest obstruction is the end tube on the muffler. The internal baffling is a perforated core with packing surround. Overall looks like a very nice design for maximum flow.
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04-20-2015, 10:46 AM | #2994 |
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I do not know the answer to that. I just attached the spring in the hole provided. Perhaps Joe can help with that question.
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04-20-2015, 11:33 AM | #2995 | |
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04-20-2015, 11:34 AM | #2996 | |
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04-20-2015, 11:36 AM | #2997 | |
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I hope you have many happy miles on your new RX3.
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04-20-2015, 11:37 AM | #2998 |
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Thank you, Tony.
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04-20-2015, 11:39 AM | #2999 |
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I'm also pleased with your decision. I get to live vicariously through you.
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04-20-2015, 11:49 AM | #3000 |
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As FastDoc might say, "I live to serve."
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