New Zongshen RX3 (ZS250GY-3) Dual Sport

[SaharaStorms]

Originally Posted by SpudRider

Do you have an owner's manual? When I bought my Zongshen ZS200GY-2, I received both an owner's manual, and a service manual.

All I got was the owners manual and in Chinese. Now yes I'm in China, but most all these companies that work so hard for imports generally have a split manual with English being one of them. But nada, zip, nothing. I'm having some fuel pump issues right now and desperately need a manual to see what's going on. Without that I'm entirely at the mercy of the Chinese mechanic and being at any mechanics mercy is never a good thing. I've looked all over their website for even a pdf of the manual but it's bare unless I missed some secret button or section.

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by SaharaStorms

All I got was the owners manual and in Chinese. Now yes I'm in China, but most all these companies that work so hard for imports generally have a split manual with English being one of them. But nada, zip, nothing. I'm having some fuel pump issues right now and desperately need a manual to see what's going on. Without that I'm entirely at the mercy of the Chinese mechanic and being at any mechanics mercy is never a good thing. I've looked all over their website for even a pdf of the manual but it's bare unless I missed some secret button or section.

I'll see if I can help. Watch your personal messages.

[G19Tony]

Originally Posted by CSCDude

We'll be at the Phoenix International Motorcycle Show this weekend (Friday through Sunday). Hope to see all of our AZ friends there!

I see Joe is on my superfast, Blue bike.

[SpudRider]

[Ogre81]

Originally Posted by SaharaStorms

All I got was the owners manual and in Chinese. Now yes I'm in China, but most all these companies that work so hard for imports generally have a split manual with English being one of them. But nada, zip, nothing. I'm having some fuel pump issues right now and desperately need a manual to see what's going on. Without that I'm entirely at the mercy of the Chinese mechanic and being at any mechanics mercy is never a good thing. I've looked all over their website for even a pdf of the manual but it's bare unless I missed some secret button or section.

Can you tell us more about the fuel pump issues?

[SpudRider]

Here's a nice walk-around video of the Zongshen RX3 being sold in Greece. This video shows some nice closeup views of the bike, and I like the Greek music.

[SpudRider]

Here is a short video showing the operation of the Siemens digital dashboard as the ignition key is activated.

[SpudRider]

It is nice to know Zongshen is refining the design of the RX3. Here is a new, split, rear body panel which allows easier access to the foam air filter.

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=...cket=19#detail

[Wolftrax]

Thanks for the Vids Spud. I'm ready for this bike to hit our shores. The lack of English reviews and ride reports is a bit disconserting. I would like to see more vids coming out of CSC with some actual rides. Also would like to hear some updates from CSC on the certification process, Oh well, partience is a virtue.

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by Wolftrax

Thanks for the Vids Spud. I'm ready for this bike to hit our shores. The lack of English reviews and ride reports is a bit disconserting. I would like to see more vids coming out of CSC with some actual rides. Also would like to hear some updates from CSC on the certification process, Oh well, partience is a virtue.

I am still hoping we will get reports from our forum members in Greece and Peru. However, the English speaking world might need to wait until we receive the RX3 in North America. I'm sure several of us will post a lot of information after the RX3 arrives in the United States.

[SpudRider]

Here is some good information I discovered regarding the RX3. It appears the bike's swingarm does employ the bushings and needle bearings used by the Zongshen ZS150GY-10. Here is a photograph of the RX3 swingarm.



Here are several links at Taobao for the ZS150GY-10 needle bearings.

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=...cket=19#detail
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=...cket=19#detail



Here are several links at Taobao for the end cap bushings of the ZS150GY-10.

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=...cket=19#detail
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=...cket=19#detail

[SpudRider]

I'm guessing the lower shock linkage of the RX3 employs the same needle bearings.

[SpudRider]

I'm betting the RX3 also employs the same chain slider as the ZS150GY-10.

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=...cket=19#detail

[Mudflap]

Nice on the needle bearings! Wonder if the lower suspension linkage also uses needle bearings? I wore out a set of link bushings on the Lifan 200GY5 before installing zerks and have it on the to do list for the Roketa. Guess I should find out if the Roketa (Zong) uses bushings or needle bearings.

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by Mudflap

Nice on the needle bearings! Wonder if the lower suspension linkage also uses needle bearings?...

I think so. These are nice, big needle bearings which remind me of the bearings employed by the swingarm on my Honda XR650L.