08-09-2015, 03:03 PM | #4006 |
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That picture is exactly the spot that finished my ride. What you can't see is that there is a sharp left, followed by loose rocky steps, then a sharp right to where 3banger's bike is. Impossible to maintain momentum. I ordered the 13t and a whole new front engineguard setup as mine has been thoroughly "used". The engine is still running like a champ though.
I'll be ordering a 46t and maybe 48t rear sprocket since this type of riding seems to be the norm for me.
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08-09-2015, 03:11 PM | #4007 |
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This is where the engine guard give out when you push the limit every day and the bike spends a bit of time on them. It's great exercise lifting it up a dozen times per ride though.
Super happy to have the guards. Replacements are way cheaper than a replacement engine too.
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08-09-2015, 03:12 PM | #4008 | |
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08-09-2015, 06:27 PM | #4010 | |
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Moar geers niidud
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08-10-2015, 10:41 AM | #4011 | |
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I couldn't possibly use a higher gear. I hardly use 6th as it is now.
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08-10-2015, 12:31 PM | #4012 |
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I like the thought of a higher 6th for the highways, and a lower 1st for the off road...but it would need the power curve to drop a bit in the RPMS, so would have a few less HP, but more torque to pull......My 2008 XT 250 only has a 5-speed with 17 hp (I think that is correct) and it'll pull "Almost" the same top end MPH as my RX-3, but it has WAY more bottom end for the off road situations.
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08-11-2015, 02:38 AM | #4013 |
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Are a Suzuki G-Strom 250 and a Kawasaki Versys 250 being developed? The following article speculates that Suzuki and Kawasaki are planning to enter the market for 250cc adventure motorcycles.
http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-...red/28029.html
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08-11-2015, 02:43 AM | #4014 |
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With about 6,500 miles on the odometer, I replaced the drive chain on my Zongshen RX3. I installed an RK 520EXW drive chain with 110-links. This is a drive chain I originally purchased for my Honda XR650L.
https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p...G-Chain?v=3726
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08-11-2015, 02:47 AM | #4015 |
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Here are a few photographs from several rides in July and August. I have now recorded about 7,250 miles on the odometer, and my RX3 is running great.
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08-11-2015, 08:29 AM | #4016 |
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Great Pics as always Spud !
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08-11-2015, 08:59 AM | #4017 |
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Thank you, Huck.
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08-11-2015, 10:16 AM | #4018 |
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I can't wait to get into the mountains like you guys to really push the RX-3. Too much pavement around here.
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08-11-2015, 04:07 PM | #4019 |
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I'm not too taken with the idea of a Ninja-derived AT. I would like to see KTM build an AT version of the Duke 390. That could be impressive, but it would be thousands more than the RX3.
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