01-16-2015, 08:26 AM | #1336 |
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The good news is it has threaded adjusters as opposed to shim and bucket. In hind sight I'd rather check the valves every 2500 miles with threaded adjusters than every 15000 miles with a shim and bucket. One never has the correct shims on hand and the bike sits idle while waiting for order fulfilment and shipping to get the correct shim.
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01-16-2015, 08:29 AM | #1337 | |
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http://issuu.com/ajpmotos/docs/ajp_pr5_user_manual_en
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01-16-2015, 08:43 AM | #1339 | |
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http://www.gasgasmotos.es/en/manuals.html
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01-16-2015, 08:46 AM | #1340 |
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Was browsning through the AJP owners manual and it appears the AJP uses a reusable oil filter. Does the RX3 come with the same? If not, I don't see it being a problem sourcing the AJP part amd using on the RX3.
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01-16-2015, 08:52 AM | #1341 | |
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Indeed, you can use oil filters from any of the many motorcycles which employ the Zongshen NC250 engine.
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01-16-2015, 08:58 AM | #1343 |
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You are right. Thank you for correcting my mistake.
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01-16-2015, 09:35 AM | #1345 |
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Thanks for the vid. After watching the video I came away with the impression this engine is engineered for rider maitenance. Threaded tappet adjusters, reusable filters, easy access. The service intervals seem short, but overall will be easier and a heck of a lot less$$$. The value of this bike extends past the initial purchase price and continues with reduced service costs for the owner/rider/self maitenance individual.
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I agree. My Zongshen ZS200GY-2 is very easy to maintain. In fact, it requires the least maintenance of all my motorcycles. It is also very inexpensive to operate, repair, and maintain. I'm confident the Zongshen RX3 will exhibit the same characteristics.
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01-16-2015, 10:01 AM | #1347 |
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Octane Rating
The AJP PR5 uses premium unleaded fuel. My Husky and Super Tenere also required 91 or better but ran fine using lower octanes when premium was not available. Is this the case for the RX3 as well?
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01-16-2015, 10:31 AM | #1348 |
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The Gas Gas owner's manual specifies RON 98, which is 93 octane in the United States, or premium fuel.
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01-16-2015, 10:36 AM | #1349 |
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The Zongshen RX3 Owner's Manual specifies 93 octane, on page 11. If this is RON 93 octane, it would equal 89 octane in the United States, or high octane fuel.
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01-16-2015, 10:45 AM | #1350 |
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The AJP owner's manual specifies 95 octane on page 6. I must assume this is RON 95 octane, which is 91 octane in the United States.
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