10-01-2014, 10:54 AM | #436 | |
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I like how the entire cluster is mounted to the frame, but the igntion is mounted to the steering.
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10-01-2014, 10:56 AM | #437 |
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Since this will not be the agressive dual sport style that you're accustomed to, I suspect that the 18" front wheel will meet your needs nicely. It really is a nice blend of dual sport, adventure bike and SM.
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10-01-2014, 11:15 AM | #438 | |
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I looked at the link, and the cam also appears to have a ramp that is typical of automatic decompressor devices. That would be good to know for sure.
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10-01-2014, 11:18 AM | #439 | |
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I wonder if the rear shock is also equipped with a schraeder valve for charging with Nitrogen.
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I understand your point. However, the same thread indicates the engine has been continually refined since 2008. This engine originally had a carburetor, and has been installed in a large number of motorcycles over the last 5-6 years. I haven't heard any bad reports on this engine, in fact it seems to perform very well, and is very reliable. I am also comforted by the 10,000 km ride taken by the Russians, and the 15,000 km ride taken by the Silk Road Rider.
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I'm going to use Mobil, Delvac 15W/40 engine oil, just as I do in my Zongshen ZS200GY-2, Honda XR650L, and Honda CRF250X. You might enjoy reading the following articles on motor oil. http://motorcycleinfo.calsci.com/Oils1.html http://motorcycleinfo.calsci.com/Consumables.html#Oil Rather than two oil pumps, I suspect the oil pump probably has two chambers, as with the oil pump in my Honda XR650L. However, I haven't seen any photos of the RX3 oil pump...yet. The oil pump rotors are shown in the link below, and look very similar to the rotors in my XR650L oil pump. http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=...73&ns=1#detail The engine does employ both a coarse oil filter, and a fine oil filter. The coarse oil filter seems to be a reusable, stainless steel mesh. http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=...15&ns=1#detail The fine oil filter is available in both stainless steel, and paper element forms. http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=...61&ns=1#detail http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=...23&ns=1#detail The coarse oil filter is located in front of the fine oil filter, and both are accessed by bolts on the right crankcase. Quote:
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10-01-2014, 01:35 PM | #446 | |
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I agree, Tony. However, the larger front wheel does increase the available tire options, and makes the bike turn more nimbly. Also, if the rear wheel is enlarged, enlarging the front wheel preserves the bike's geometry. However, given the design and mission for this bike, I suspect I will stick with the 18-inch front wheel for a long time, perhaps permanently. Nevertheless, it's still fun for me to consider the options.
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10-01-2014, 01:41 PM | #447 | |
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I also see a slot on the underside of the camshaft, which makes me suspect this cam utilizes a decompression system similar to that of my Honda CRF250X.
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10-01-2014, 02:01 PM | #448 | |
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I've been thinking the same thing about upgrading the forks on my ZS200GY-2 with the RX3 forks. The RX3 forks appear to have the same external dimensions as the stock, Chinese forks, and would probably fit the standard Chinese triple tree. Therefore, you don't need to mess with the bike's ignition, fork lock, or instrumentation to perform the conversion. However, the lower fork guards for the RX3 forks aren't designed for a dirt bike. If they have the same dimensions, I think the ZS150GY-10 forks would have the same travel, and be a better candidate for such a conversion. Also, one probably has to convert to the front wheel designed for the forks, and the 21-inch front wheel of the ZS150GY-10 is a much better choice for a dirt bike. http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=...79&ns=1#detail http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=...91&ns=1#detail http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=...43&ns=1#detail
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