03-17-2016, 10:53 PM | #1 |
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: FL, GA, NC
Posts: 771
|
Naked RX3
Well, not completely bare.
It was time for another valve check/adjustment. So while removing panels, I decided to go all the way. No plastics, no cases, no case guards, no engine guards... I hope I remember how it all goes back on. What do you think? A TT250 with radiators and fuel injection? You may notice the left fork guard is still attached. The lower bolt holding it on was so tight that the end of my hex wrench broke off in the socket head bolt, leaving me no way to remove it. I'll try to drill it out, but that's a job for another day...needed to go riding. jb
__________________
2016 Honda CB500F......2017 Triumph Street Twin 2014 XT 250........ |
|
03-17-2016, 11:20 PM | #2 |
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Las Vegas
Posts: 158
|
Might need to lose the beak and windshield too. Then it'd be a Street Fighter RX3
(Don't forget to relocate your rear fender flap with one of those high and tight plate holders) |
|
03-17-2016, 11:29 PM | #3 |
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Milpitas, CA. USA
Posts: 775
|
I like it, JB. Noticed it when I did my first valve clearance check and decided to pull the plastics to check all hardware security and wiring routing. I'd be fine if Zongshen left the forward plastic off and had a smooth sided tank.
I noticed the mount for the beak would be a nice starting point to mount a bikini fairing. |
|
03-17-2016, 11:52 PM | #4 |
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: George West, Texas
Posts: 4,097
|
Jbfla. Looks a little more beefer than the tt.
Also since the covers are removed, buy a different color of that removable spray paint and experiment with a different color. They say it peels right off. See how it works,, or not
__________________
***************************************** 2015 Bashan"Blaze" BS250GY-31 (DB-07K-250) GONE 2017 Suzuki V Strom 650 XT "We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid." ~Benjamin Franklin~
|
|
03-18-2016, 01:38 AM | #7 |
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Arvada, CO
Posts: 1,004
|
Looks good. Better than I would have thought! Now just lose the beak and clean up the tail and you'll be set!
__________________
Red 5 standing by! 2015 CSC red RX3 with 19" front wheel, Shinko 804/805, skid plate, tall seat, 13T/45T sprockets, progressive shock, Winyoochanok windshield, GENSSI LED headlight, SW-Motech tankbag, Shorai Lithium battery 2014 Ural Patrol |
|
03-18-2016, 03:38 AM | #8 |
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Idaho
Posts: 25,054
|
Indeed. Thanks for taking the time to post the interesting photo of the Naked Zong.
__________________
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 |
|
03-18-2016, 11:58 AM | #9 | |
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: FL, GA, NC
Posts: 771
|
Quote:
jb
__________________
2016 Honda CB500F......2017 Triumph Street Twin 2014 XT 250........ |
|
|
03-18-2016, 12:00 PM | #10 | |
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: FL, GA, NC
Posts: 771
|
Quote:
I'm usually a conservative rider, but the lighter weight did encourage a more aggressive throttle. jb
__________________
2016 Honda CB500F......2017 Triumph Street Twin 2014 XT 250........ |
|
|
03-18-2016, 12:09 PM | #11 | |
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: FL, GA, NC
Posts: 771
|
Quote:
This is the weight slip for the RX3 as seen in the above pictures: The RX3 had about 1/2 tank of gas, No plastics, except windshield and beak, and left fork protector no cases, or rear case guard no engine guards It did have a small tankbag and GPS...2# and the optional center stand: jb
__________________
2016 Honda CB500F......2017 Triumph Street Twin 2014 XT 250........ |
|
|
03-18-2016, 02:42 PM | #12 |
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Warshington
Posts: 928
|
thanks jb, now we know. and that was pretty close to what I guessed going from what has been said about all the bags and guards adding about 50 lbs to the bike. She's no Twiggy, but more like an 250 Oprah rj
__________________
Live Zong, and Prosper |
|
03-18-2016, 04:10 PM | #13 |
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 22
|
How much did it reduce in weight from stock? 20/30/40lbs? Like the look may try it myself. Thanks for the pics.
|
|
03-18-2016, 04:21 PM | #14 | |
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: FL, GA, NC
Posts: 771
|
Quote:
It has been reported previously that the cases and guards weigh about 50 pounds. jb
__________________
2016 Honda CB500F......2017 Triumph Street Twin 2014 XT 250........ |
|
|
03-18-2016, 10:58 PM | #15 |
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: TENNESSEE
Posts: 392
|
I did not know those RX3's weighed so much. Just does not look like there is 360 lbs of material there. My Vulcan 500 is right at 400 lbs, but looks like afat pig compared to the 270ish lb. CRF230L sitting next to it. :-D
__________________
" If it ain't broke, I can probably still fix it!" ---- Tim Allen |
|
|
|
|
|