12-12-2014, 06:40 PM | #1036 |
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I know Joe reads this so I'll throw my inquiry out here. I just curious where the RX3 is on it's govt certification process, CARB, EPA, DOT etc.
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12-12-2014, 08:51 PM | #1037 | |
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"...I’m doing a KLR speed run to the plant to meet with the boys from Motorcycle.com (an online motorcycle magazine doing a feature story on the CSC Cyclone). We’re supposed to get rain today, and hopefully, we’ll get in a few miles on the Cyclone before it gets too wet." I hope it didn't rain. Those guys from Motorcycle.com usually ride the bikes pretty hard. Here, in East Idaho, I won't be riding much until April or May. Therefore, the early ride reports will need to come from warmer climates.
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12-12-2014, 09:56 PM | #1038 |
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I just read the latest post at the CSC blog. The boys at Motorcycle.com did go for a ride on Thursday. I am genuinely interested to read their report, and hopefully, see some video from them.
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12-12-2014, 11:25 PM | #1039 |
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In case anyone is interested, the large, Garage Pro Travel Trunks are back in stock at J.C. Whitney. Previously, J.C. Whitney sold the same travel trunk under the company name.
http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=4753 I have owned several of the J.C. Whitney Travel Trunks, and they are superb. However, the newer, Garage Pro (GP) Travel Trunks are even better. The GP trunks are lighter, employ stronger lid straps, and cost less than the original travel trunks. To locate the travel trunk, go to the following link and search for JCW-277022. http://www.jcwhitney.com/?filterid=d17169y2013g67 If you use a 20% off code, you can get one of these large travel trunks for $40, delivered with free shipping. These trunks lock to the luggage rack on a steel mounting plate, and can be easily removed whenever you wish. You won't beat this deal on eBay, or anywhere else. I currently own an original travel trunk, and a new, GP travel trunk, but I am seriously tempted to buy another. In case you are interested, I started a thread on the GP Travel Trunk at the following link. http://www.chinariders.net/showthrea...473#post176473
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12-13-2014, 10:29 AM | #1040 |
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I have one of the JC Whitney travel trunks as well. I mounted a genuine Givi for Pastor Jim last year, and I didn't see much difference.
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12-14-2014, 06:56 AM | #1041 |
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I was just reflecting upon all of the great, standard features of the Zongshen RX3.
U.S. Delphi Fuel Injected Engine Water Cooled Engine with 2 Radiators, and 2 Radiator Fans Radiator Guards 6-Speed Transmission Crash Bars Tall Windshield Siemens Digital Dashboard LED Turn Signals and Brake Light 4.2-Gallon (16-Liter) Fuel Tank Locking Gas Cap Integrated Luggage with Locks Perimeter Engine Frame Strong Sub-frame to Support Heavy Loads Stainless Steel Muffler 37mm USD Forks Progressive Lower Shock Linkage Monoshock with Pre-load Adjustment and Rebound Damping 1-inch Fat Handlebars Skid Plate Black Anodized Hubs Rear Cushion Hub Disc Brakes on Both Wheels Braided Stainless Steel Brake Lines Hydraulic Brake Light Switch on Rear Wheel 110-Link, Size 520, O-Ring Drive Chain Wide, Serrated Foot Pegs with Rubber Inserts for both Rider and Passenger Optional Center Stand 2-Year Warranty for Parts 1-Year Warranty for Parts and Labor English Service Manual Included with Purchase
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12-14-2014, 07:14 AM | #1042 |
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I forgot to add, the RX3 is available in the fastest, orange color.
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12-14-2014, 12:12 PM | #1043 |
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I've been thinking about the two rads and two fans. One of the first mods I'd carry out is a bypass toggle, in case the factory temp sensor failed to activate the fans. That would allow you to switch the fans on at will, if you noticed a temp increase.
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12-14-2014, 03:12 PM | #1045 |
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You're a wise man, Tony. The Zongshen RX3 is a very good deal at a cost of $3,495. We early adopters got an unbelievable deal on this motorcycle for a cost of $2,895.
As with you, I am going to add hand guards, heated grips, and a center stand to the bike. After the stock rear tire wears out, I will switch to a 17-inch rear wheel. I don't know if the handlebars are either aluminum, or steel. Perhaps CSCDude will place a magnet on them, and let us know if it sticks.
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12-14-2014, 03:31 PM | #1047 | |
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Therefore, I installed a SPAL fan, which is operated by a thermostat switch installed in the radiator. However, the punishment from trail riding kills this switch once every riding season. Therefore, I wired a manual switch in parallel with the thermostat switch. Now, when the thermostat switch dies, I am able to keep climbing the mountain, and I can replace the thermostat switch after I return home. If one is interested, he can read about my SPAL fan installation at the following link. http://www.thumpertalk.com/topic/103...-installation/ I do intend to follow your advice, and wire a similar switch for the fans of my Zongshen RX3.
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12-14-2014, 04:02 PM | #1050 |
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Incidentally, the orange Rx3 will safely carry twelve people plus a crate of chickens, and still outrace unladen RX3 bikes of different colors.
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