New Zongshen RX3 (ZS250GY-3) Dual Sport - Page 342

katflap · 05-13-2016, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by AdventureDad

The RX4 looks really nicely done. The only thing I see out of sorts is the under side exhaust. That'll take a real beating and needs to be rerouted.

Yeah, I agree,

the exhaust routing sucks. The Chinese forum, where these images came from, were saying pretty much the same thing.

Perhaps it's just a prototype, I see the oil filter cover and kick start spline are missing

katflap · 05-13-2016, 01:25 PM

(sorry of topic, please feel free to delete) but aren't they great

The BBC are involved in trying to put names to faces of British soldiers from WW1.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/arti...e-lost-tommies

this alone I found interesting, but what really peaked my interest was these amazing old bikes which I thought were just brilliant!

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SpudRider · 05-13-2016, 02:01 PM

Thanks for posting the great photos of the old motorcycles, Kat.

Dualsport Chic · 05-13-2016, 04:21 PM

Final word in from CSC on the CT registration issue - there is nothing they can do. Any CT resident who purchases a bike from them has to get it inspected at the Wethersfield or Hamden DMV in order for it to be registered. Ghaniba got his bike inspected yesterday and was supposed to get it registered today - we'll see if he is successful. Still does not fix my issue as I have no way to get the bike across the State to either DMV location. So, now I have a bike that will most likely sit for quite some time before it can be registered. This has me disgusted enough to put it up for sale and not even bother. I have cancelled my formal review of the bike with my editor.

rtking · 05-13-2016, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Dualsport Chic

This has me disgusted enough to put it up for sale and not even bother. I have cancelled my formal review of the bike with my editor.

Really sorry to hear that, DS Chic. But it's a state issue, and one that even Tesla had to address (albeit a slightly different twist.) I can appreciate that going across the state to get this registered is a chore. Would it be possible for to assist you in proxy and trailer your bike as your representative to the inspection station? (Maybe another Chinarider member or ADVrider member?)

Or do the rules change at all if it's a bike registered in another state and then brought in-state for registration? (i.e. Register in New York or PA with a friend's address? And then bring it in to CT?)

Sorry... just stretching for ideas as I hate for this experience to sour your overarching experience with the RX3. Unfortunately every state has rules/regulations that are as onerous as they are diverse.

Dualsport Chic · 05-13-2016, 07:31 PM

Thank you RT. My issue is this - I have very limited time (full time job) and lead a D/S riding group on the weekends, in addition to not having easy access to a trailer. This bike was to be a test for a future fleet of bikes for my budding NE moto touring business. I can't go through this once, much less six more times to get a fleet registered so there really is no reason to keep the bike.

I will be in touch with Steve at CSC to discuss sending the bike back for a refund.

Best to all CSC owners - may you enjoy many happy miles on your bikes.

willy dog · 05-13-2016, 07:47 PM

it might be for the best did not seem like the rx3 was going to fit your needs sounded like from your early posts a dual sport was what you wanted and needed good luck if you ride in vt look me up

Dualsport Chic · 05-13-2016, 07:55 PM

Thanks Willy - we'll be chugging up the Puppy Dog route this fall - hopefully we can connect first few days of October!

willy dog · 05-13-2016, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Dualsport Chic

Thanks Willy - we'll be chugging up the Puppy Dog route this fall - hopefully we can connect first few days of October!

oh no a leaf peeper

BlackBike · 05-13-2016, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by AdventureDad

The RX4 looks really nicely done. The only thing I see out of sorts is the under side exhaust. That'll take a real beating and needs to be rerouted.

That's quite the pumpkin on that exhaust!

Kat, thanks for posting the pics, I had almost put the 450 idea to bed but now you got me lookin.

Lee R · 05-13-2016, 10:24 PM

I'm betting that exhaust is like that for prototype convenience. Looks like the RX4 got some beefed up brakes too.

Dualsport Chic · 05-14-2016, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by willy dog

oh no a leaf peeper

Naaa - just trying to avoid your famous black fly season!!

adriansk8 · 05-17-2016, 11:07 AM

Hello,

I share the link of a national magazine on the trip by Joe in Colombia in a AKT TT ADVENTOUR 250.

http://www.demotos.com.co/wp-content...revista140.pdf

SpudRider · 05-17-2016, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by adriansk8

Hello,

I share the link of a national magazine on the trip by Joe in Colombia in a AKT TT ADVENTOUR 250.

http://www.demotos.com.co/wp-content...revista140.pdf

Thanks for sending the link to the great article; the photographs are beautiful.

Backroads · 05-18-2016, 06:53 PM

Hello everyone,
been a while since i posted here i have a lot of reading to catch up on.
well i needed to replace my battery this year it was not holding a charge anymore, lasted one season. paid difference for upgrade from CSC also sprung for the 2nd
generation centerstand. great customer service.
If anyone is looking for a adventure style jacket here is a link also posted on web deals page.
http://www.ironpony.com/default.asp

05-13-2016, 01:25 PM	#5117
katflap Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: England Posts: 382	Off Topic (sorry of topic, please feel free to delete) but aren't they great The BBC are involved in trying to put names to faces of British soldiers from WW1. http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/arti...e-lost-tommies this alone I found interesting, but what really peaked my interest was these amazing old bikes which I thought were just brilliant!
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05-13-2016, 02:01 PM	#5118
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Thanks for posting the great photos of the old motorcycles, Kat. __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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05-13-2016, 04:21 PM	#5119
Dualsport Chic Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Western, CT Posts: 168	Final word in from CSC on the CT registration issue - there is nothing they can do. Any CT resident who purchases a bike from them has to get it inspected at the Wethersfield or Hamden DMV in order for it to be registered. Ghaniba got his bike inspected yesterday and was supposed to get it registered today - we'll see if he is successful. Still does not fix my issue as I have no way to get the bike across the State to either DMV location. So, now I have a bike that will most likely sit for quite some time before it can be registered. This has me disgusted enough to put it up for sale and not even bother. I have cancelled my formal review of the bike with my editor. __________________ Carpe Diem IBA#65836 2005 BMW F650gs 2008 Yamaha XT250 2013 Yamaha XT250 2009 Suzuki Gladius
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05-13-2016, 07:31 PM	#5121
Dualsport Chic Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Western, CT Posts: 168	Thank you RT. My issue is this - I have very limited time (full time job) and lead a D/S riding group on the weekends, in addition to not having easy access to a trailer. This bike was to be a test for a future fleet of bikes for my budding NE moto touring business. I can't go through this once, much less six more times to get a fleet registered so there really is no reason to keep the bike. I will be in touch with Steve at CSC to discuss sending the bike back for a refund. Best to all CSC owners - may you enjoy many happy miles on your bikes. __________________ Carpe Diem IBA#65836 2005 BMW F650gs 2008 Yamaha XT250 2013 Yamaha XT250 2009 Suzuki Gladius
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05-13-2016, 07:47 PM	#5122
willy dog Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: vermont Posts: 238	it might be for the best did not seem like the rx3 was going to fit your needs sounded like from your early posts a dual sport was what you wanted and needed good luck if you ride in vt look me up __________________ Peace and Zong Life
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05-13-2016, 07:55 PM	#5123
Dualsport Chic Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Western, CT Posts: 168	Thanks Willy - we'll be chugging up the Puppy Dog route this fall - hopefully we can connect first few days of October! __________________ Carpe Diem IBA#65836 2005 BMW F650gs 2008 Yamaha XT250 2013 Yamaha XT250 2009 Suzuki Gladius
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05-13-2016, 10:24 PM	#5126
Lee R Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 343	I'm betting that exhaust is like that for prototype convenience. Looks like the RX4 got some beefed up brakes too.
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05-17-2016, 11:07 AM	#5128
adriansk8 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Medellin - Colombia Posts: 39	Discovering Colombia Hello, I share the link of a national magazine on the trip by Joe in Colombia in a AKT TT ADVENTOUR 250. http://www.demotos.com.co/wp-content...revista140.pdf
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05-18-2016, 06:53 PM	#5130
Backroads Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: illinois Posts: 11	Hello everyone, been a while since i posted here i have a lot of reading to catch up on. well i needed to replace my battery this year it was not holding a charge anymore, lasted one season. paid difference for upgrade from CSC also sprung for the 2nd generation centerstand. great customer service. If anyone is looking for a adventure style jacket here is a link also posted on web deals page. http://www.ironpony.com/default.asp
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