11-08-2016, 05:05 PM | #61 | |
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I did the sniff test today. No detectable gasoline smell, but I would hope not after only 100 miles. Which brings up another irritation.... Went for a ride yesterday after doing a valve clearance check. While riding my foot slipped off the gear shift lever. When I looked down, my boot and the lower frame of the bike were covered with motor oil. Apparently I had neglected to tighten the threaded plug that covers the lower timing inspection port, and it had fallen by the wayside. I unscrewed one of the plugs from the upper timing inspection ports and put it in the place of the missing one. Then stuffed a piece of cleaning rag in the open upper port. Since the engine oil light did not come on, I thought it safe enough to ride the bike home. It took 5 ounces to bring the oil level back to the center of the oil sight glass. Don't think any damage was done to the engine. Now the bike is parked until I receive the replacement threaded plugs. I ordered two, since I had stripped the left one during the valve check. jb
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11-08-2016, 09:00 PM | #63 | |
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Sent in an order to CSC requesting Priority Mail delivery. However, I think I need a break from the RX3....beginning to feel like I am a beta tester... Did a couple hundred miles on my Scout today. No drama...5,000 mile oil changes, and after the initial check, no valve check until 20,000 miles. jb
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11-09-2016, 10:32 AM | #64 |
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Being a Polaris/Victory guy, if I ever get another cruiser, the Scout will be it. I don't want another massive monster, but I'd like something larger than a Sporty. The Scout has to be a quality piece.
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11-09-2016, 01:37 PM | #65 |
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2LZ, the Scout is an excellent, low maintenance, motorcycle.
The engine is it's best feature....100 hp, and I like the cast frame. However, as I am becoming ancient....the cruiser riding position doesn't agree with me....one of the reasons I took a chance on the RX3 is the upright riding position. The Scout needs mid-mount controls for me, and after being in the market for 2 years, no one makes an aftermarket conversion. jb
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11-13-2016, 10:07 PM | #66 |
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Today I installed the missing threaded plug in the engine, and replaced a few bolts with stripped heads.
Then spent the afternoon wandering around central FL orange groves and a few swampy areas: Certainly not as much fun as riding the NC mountains....but the November weather in FL has been ideal. I kept an eye on the engine temperature gauge (90C thermostat) the whole day. It continued to stay on 3 bars (plus the one that has the "C") the whole time.... regardless of whether the bike was moving or sitting at idle. jb
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11-14-2016, 12:27 AM | #67 |
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Bike always looks nice clean and cared for. Bright rear red reflectors really blaze at night. Plz link that tank pack and there is a gps mount? Device? Too? Looks like a nice setup if I ever end up with an rx4. Thanks for keeping us always supplied with new pictures !
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11-14-2016, 12:36 PM | #68 | |
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http://www.chinariders.net/showpost....4&postcount=46 Inexpensive Garmin Nuvi GPS is mounted on a handlebar Techmount with industrial strength velcro.....will look for pics... Handlebar risers are necessary on the RX3 in order to use the Techmount. http://www.techmounts.com/products/i...product_id=149 jb
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11-29-2016, 07:59 AM | #69 |
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I have installed on/off valve at the bottom of the separator drain tube
(And because I get tired of opening it up every 100 miles or so because it's full) I just barely open so it slightly runs out then I quit worrying about it filling up. |
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I'm liking this one for future rx4 (will meet you in the the Appalachians someday). http://www.advpulse.com/adv-products...e-phone-mount/ So much is do-able with the android I phones these days (possible future engine diagnostics to view in real time , definitely eyes on the road rider!)
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11-29-2016, 03:02 PM | #71 |
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My drain tube leaks so I never have to empty it. But I would like to know how much fluid is being separated from the crankcase gases. jb
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11-29-2016, 10:37 PM | #73 |
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My OEM drain dripped enough that it never had anything in it. It made a MESS on the frame, and the rear tire - that's a safety hazard. I put a fuel valve at the end and a bit more tubing to make it easier to catch the fluid when I drain it. It keeps the bike cleaner.
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12-16-2016, 07:38 AM | #74 | |
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Till the tube was filled.My OCS is in the "official" position(which creates more Liquid than the flip side) |
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12-16-2016, 10:42 AM | #75 |
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The vent is valved on the inside so it's not going to be pulling anything in. I just dumped the tube out under the bike like every other bike I've owned (minus the modern Vics).
It's either let it accumulate and dump it in the flower bed or on the side of the road or let it slowly mist out when it's hot while you ride. I know this isn't the popular fix here but.....problem solved.
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