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09-29-2014, 11:28 AM | #2 |
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That looks like an alloy link for a change. All of my China bikes have heavy, steel links.
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09-29-2014, 02:50 PM | #3 | |
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In particular, the lower shock mount of the shock knuckle/arm takes the most abuse. There have to be a bearings, or bushings inside the knuckle, or the alloy would quickly deform from the stress. All the linkage bolts appear to be the same size. I'm guessing Zongshen is using the same needle bearings it employed in the lower shock linkage of the ZS150GY-10. http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=...57&ns=1#detail One also needs to disassemble the lower shock linkage, and remove the swingarm periodically to inspect, and grease those bearings. I'm glad the RX3 has an optional center stand.
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09-29-2014, 11:26 AM | #4 |
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The first thing I'd do is extend the skidplate to protect the O2 sensor.
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09-29-2014, 02:14 PM | #5 | |
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A few rivets and some aluminum sheet might work; one could also use bolts and thin steel. Quite frankly, I think a thick piece of plastic or mud flap would work well. I can't foresee a very large rock getting thrown that high.
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09-28-2014, 03:52 PM | #6 |
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Here's a nice view of the forks. Perhaps they do have 5.12 inches of travel, rather than the 6.5 inches of travel I guessed.
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09-29-2014, 11:33 AM | #7 |
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Those forks look really good in an aluminum colour. I always found the gold anodizing to be kind of garish.
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09-29-2014, 03:15 PM | #8 | |
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How much of the inner fork tube do you estimate is exposed? If 4 inches is exposed, the total fork travel is probably 5.12 inches. However, if 5 inches is exposed, the total fork travel is probably the conventional, 6.5 inches. However, I'm assuming the fork travels all the way to the bottom, and that isn't necessarily true. Except for the bottom portion, these forks look very similar to my ZS200GY-2 forks. Do you think Zongshen designed new forks with reduced travel for the RX3?
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09-30-2014, 12:35 AM | #9 | |
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09-30-2014, 12:50 AM | #10 | |
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09-28-2014, 05:29 PM | #11 |
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Forum member SaharahStorms also has an RX3 with the updated cushion hub on the rear wheel. A cush hub is a very nice feature, even if it reduces options for different sizes of rear sprockets. I'm glad Zongshen was committed enough to continue refining the design of the RX3.
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09-28-2014, 07:38 PM | #13 |
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Yes, he did a very nice review in post #53, on page 4 of this very thread.
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09-28-2014, 07:26 PM | #14 |
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The more i find out about this bike the more I like it. Stainless brake lines, cush drive, gear indicator, fat bars,luggage, etc, etc. Has anyone noticed the O2 bung on the ehaust pipe is just waiting for a rock or stick to take it out. Its exposed and right in line to catch any debris flying from the front tire.
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09-28-2014, 07:44 PM | #15 | |
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I think the sensor is high enough to avoid being hit by a rock large enough to damage it. Also, this bike is not designed to be traveling through heavy brush, et cetera. If one is worried, he could easily weld a small shield onto the front of the bung for additional protection.
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