04-24-2015, 02:59 PM | #3106 | |
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Ah well, best way to learn is to give it a go...though I still find it unnerving - the thing that cracks me up is the nervousness I feel with wrenching is probably the same nervousness that some people feel with dealing with technology - I have no problems doing IT support for my household or even simple programming , but wrenching definitely is more nervewracking |
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04-24-2015, 03:37 PM | #3107 |
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Spudrider, those heaters look exactly like the ones on my TWs. Mine came in a plain white box and I'm guessing they are off the same assembly line. Same price, too. The hand guards look perfect. I'm going to have to check on how bright the LEDs are. I've seen lots that aren't worth the trouble to hook up.
woodlandsprite, if you want it, get it. You can have what you want, just be patient, persistent, and thorough planning your mods. The learning curve isn't that big a deal. EDIT: Okay, good reviews on the Tusk hang guards with lights, and Tusk even sells replacement lights in pairs, which is a good thing due to my propensity to hit things.
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04-24-2015, 05:12 PM | #3108 |
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I cut the end from the left handgrip of my RX3 to determine the diameter of the hole inside the handlebars. The hole is only 1/2-inch in diameter, and the Tusk D-Flex Handguards require a hole at least 5/8-inch in diameter. Therefore, the Tusk D-Flex handguards will not fit the stock handlebars of the RX3.
However, the D-Flex Handguards will certainly fit the Tusk Chub (1-1/8 inch) handlebars, which only cost $39.99. I mounted Tusk aluminum handlebars on my Honda XR650L, and they very nice. The Tusk Chub handlebars are black. https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p...%20tusk%20t-10
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04-24-2015, 05:15 PM | #3109 | |
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04-24-2015, 05:17 PM | #3110 | |
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04-24-2015, 05:17 PM | #3111 | |
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I think ATF is about 10w oil ... so do you think the stock oil is maybe a 5w? Also, how did the shock perform? If I remember right it has adjustable rebound. Did you adjust it at all?
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04-24-2015, 05:19 PM | #3112 | ||
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Yes, all of the components of the Tusk D-Flex handguards are sold separately, which is a very economical way to replace broken items.
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04-24-2015, 05:20 PM | #3113 |
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ZS177MM engine
Maybe someone who knows Zongshen motors can school me here;
The RX3's we're getting have the Fuel Injected ZS177MM water cooled, 4 valve engine; - Are all ZS 177MM engines basically the same? - Is the ZS177MM also called the NC250? - Do all ZS177MM water cooled engine made for all other applications have 4 valves or are some 2 valve engines? (I know we aren't getting 2 valve engines in our new bikes, so don't reply saying anything to that effect) Thanks Evan |
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04-24-2015, 05:25 PM | #3114 | |
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I did experiment with the rebound damping of the shock absorber, and it works pretty well. I will post more specifics in my ride report update. I believe you are correct on both points regarding the fork oil. I have used ATF in my other Zong's forks, and it helped matters nicely. You can read the details regarding oil viscosity, et cetera, in the following thread, starting at posts #27, #48, and #63. http://www.chinariders.net/showthrea...t=10266&page=2
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04-24-2015, 05:29 PM | #3115 |
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You can enlarge the hole in the stock handlebars with a powerful drill, but I don't know if you have enough material available to reduce the diameter of the handguard mounts. Quite frankly, I would rather spend $40 and get a pair of black, Tusk Chub (1-1/8") handlebars.
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04-24-2015, 05:32 PM | #3116 | |
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Yes. Yes, every ZS177MM/NC250 engine has 2 intake valves, and 2 exhaust valves.
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04-24-2015, 05:36 PM | #3117 | |
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also good that you knew the hole size required, because it doesn't seem that most listings include the specifications for the bar-end mount hole-size requirement! |
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04-24-2015, 05:42 PM | #3118 |
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There are two other factors to consider regarding the installation of wrap-around handguards for the Zongshen RX3. One is the large mount for the banjo bolt of the brake line, which projects forward from the brake master cylinder. The other factor is having enough room so the handguard mounts don't contact the windshield. I was examining these issues in my driveway, when it started to rain. It is going to rain the rest of today, so I will continue examining the fitment of the Tusk D-Flex Handguards as soon as the rain disappears.
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04-24-2015, 05:44 PM | #3119 |
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As soon as I discovered the small, 1/2-inch hole, I telephoned Rocky Mountain ATV. They told me the minimum hole required is 5/8-inch.
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04-24-2015, 05:50 PM | #3120 | |
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I noticed the barkbusters on my husband's bike are a bit nicked up where they hit the aftermarket windshield brace - basically there is no extra room at all to get a full turn of the handlebars. Guess I'll sit tight while you experiment and hope that when my bike gets here I'm less prone to dropping it. *sigh* all parts of learning it seems. Also, given the measurements you've noted, I zinged a note over to Barkbusters to see if any of theirs will fit the stock bars - will report back once I hear something. Are you acquiring new grips as well? |
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