Custom CSC TT250 Enduro: READY FOR ANY ADVENTURE!

The Custom CSC TT250: Making the Best Dual-Sport Value even BETTER!

Recently, the guys in the CSC Motorcycle’s shop tricked-out a TT250 Enduro. Below is a list of how they loaded up this awesome dual-sport bike with the most popular farkels.  This bike is now on display and ready to hit the trail.

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2018 CSC TT250 LOADED with trail-ready options

The CSC TT250 Enduro shown below now includes LED spot lights, heavy-duty knobby tires, hand guards, skid plate, and a rear rack and top box.

You can have CSC add this package to any color TT250, Black ,White or the Copper model shown. Each option is also available separately and can be installed easily by the owner or any local independent cycle shop. See CSCMotorcycles.com for all these parts and many more.

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CSC TT250 Enduro Ready for ADVENTURE!

The CSC full aluminum skid plate replaces the stock steel bash plate. This wider and longer skid plate is a necessity for off-road travel. The wide mounting tabs and heavy aluminum plate distributes abuse over a larger section of the frame.

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CSC custom skid plate for the TT250 Enduro

LED spot lights were added to the lower forks. These lights more than double the candle power of the headlight. These bright spot lights are wired to the A1 switch already installed on the RH handle bar. Note that the TT250 has a 300-watt alternator as standard equipment to power these lights and other 12-volt accessories. This is an exclusive feature of the CSC TT250.

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CSC Super bright 10W LED spot lights with billet aluminum mounting clamps

Hand guards are another necessity for off-road riding. Not only do the hand guards deflect brush on tight trails, but they also protect your levers when – not IF – you lay the bike down.

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Enduro Engineering Moto Roost black hand guards with black mounting brackets.

Every rider also needs 12-volt power to charge phones, cameras, GPS and more. This outlet pairs a standard 12-volt outlet with a USB outlet and mounts securely to the handlebars.

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12-volt accessories socket and USB charging socket, installed and wired up.

The CSC TT250 comes with standard “dual-sport” tires. The stock tires are great for 80/20 street and dirt riding. But for serious off-road riding you need to upgrade to heavier knobby tires like the Shinko tires shown below. These knobby tires are also surprisingly comfortable and durable for road riding – so you will never need to switch back!

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Shinko 804 Knobby front tire 90/90/21

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Shinko 805 Knobby rear tire 120/90/18

Finally, a rear rack was installed. This is the custom CSC billet aluminum rack that has mounting spots for tool bags and soft duffels. However, on this show bike, CSC also installed the molded top case – see second photo below.

CSC TT250 Enduro

CSC Billet Aluminum Rear Rack

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CSC billet aluminum rear rack mounting plate with the Hi-impact Top Case

Since the TT250 has a 2-up seat for passengers and passenger foot pegs, the hard top case features a back rest for your passenger. The top box includes a lock with keys.

The CSC TT250 Enduro is an unmatched value in the dual-sport market. The stock bike is FAR from bare and already includes many features that would cost extra on other models. In addition, the CSC TT250 INCLUDES 50-State EPA-approval, including California CARB certification.

You can own a CSC TT250 Enduro for ONLY $2,195.00, plus fees. CSC will ship your new TT250 to your address for FREE! Choose from three colors in stock. Add any or all of the options above and CSC will install them during the assembly and inspection process.

Call today to place your order. The TT250 pictured is on display at CSC Motorcycles and is also for sale just in time for your 2019 adventures! The price for the model as shown with these added options is $3,309.54, plus fees. ($2,195.00 plus $1,114.54) See below for a complete listing of the added options:

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CSC RX3 Adventure Custom Model: Build Your Dream ADV Bike!

The CSC RX3 Adventure is a fantastic ADV package. BUT – the RX3 is also a great “platform” to customize your way.

Sometimes CSC Motorcycles is asked to customize new motorcycles. This series of photos shows a sharp 2018 RX3 we decked out with “farkles” for more touring capability.

Just in time for Christmas, this beauty won’t be around long. Call to place your order at a special package price – or design YOUR own dream bike!

First, we swapped out the 80/20 “dual sport” tires for some serious knobbies. Then we added the full aluminum skid plate.

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130/80/17 Rear and 110/80/19 Front knobby tires. Full aluminum skid plate.

Here’s a another view of the full aluminum skid plate. Also shown are the extra-large Sure Grip foot pegs added for even better control off-road.

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Full aluminum skid plate and Sure Grip foot pegs

Next, we added “Adventure” graphics. The graphics look cool and the bright orange goes great with the black and gold paint colors.

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Orange “ADVENTURE” graphics added!

We added a billet aluminum headlight guard for protection from rocks. Then we also added a set of LED driving lights to the engine guards.

CSC RX3 Adventure

Billet Head Light Guard and LED Driving Lights

The accessory spot lights are mounted VERY securely and wired to the A1 switch on the handlebars. The A2 switch is still available to power other accessories, like hand warmers or a GPS unit.

CSC RX3 Adventure

LED driving lights mounted to engine guards; connected to A1 handlebar switch

Then we finished the custom model with a set of CSC full wrap hand guards.

CSC RX3 Adventure

Full-wrap aluminum hand guards

This customized RX3 ADVENTURE is now for sale at a SPECIAL package price. See more photos of the other added features at CSCMotorcycles.com.

Of course, each of these accessories is also available separately for your RX3. Call today to place your order in time for delivery before Christmas! Call CSC Motorcycles at (800) 884-4173.

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RevZilla Reviews the 2018 CSC SG250 San Gabriel

2018 CSC SG250 San Gabriel: The Return of the Café Racer

UPDATE: for 2019 the SG250 is NEW and IMPROVED. Read to the end for information on the new features included on the 2019 CSC SG250’s!

Recently, RevZilla – the leading online motorcycle parts and accessory retailer – took delivery of a new CSC SG250 San Gabriel and put it through an uncrating and ride review. The full review was featured in the RevZilla “Common Tread” blog.

RevZilla received the SG250 in a crate – just like any consumer would. CSC ONLY sells motorcycles direct to the consumer. CSC Motorcycles first inspects, pre-assembles, and tests each motorcycle. The motorcycle is then crated and shipped to the buyer. Bypassing a dealer network allows CSC to pack the maximum value into each model while delivering a wealth of features for the absolute lowest possible price.

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RevZilla receives the CSC SG250 for testing (RevZilla photo)

The 2018 CSC SG250 San Gabriel has a LOW retail price of only $1,995.00, plus fees. These fees are the lowest in the motorcycle industry. CSC charges a documentation fee of $55.00 so that the new owner can obtain a title, license, and insurance in all 50-states. (The CSC SG250 is EPA-certified in all 50-states.) CSC charges $345.00 for incoming freight, assembly and inspection. When your bike arrives, you just install the rear-view mirrors, top off the gas and start riding!

In less than one hour after delivery, you can be riding your new CSC SG250 San Gabriel!

CSC SG250 San Gabriel

Remove the crate, add mirrors and RIDE! (RevZilla photo)

RevZilla was impressed with the CSC SG250. It is just a LOT of motorcycle for $1,995.00! In many ways, the CSC SG250 San Gabriel motorcycle is a throw-back to the 1960’s. The San Gabriel is handsome, yet rugged. The staff of RevZilla agreed that the it is equipped with everything you need for heart-pumping, purist motor bike riding – and nothing you don’t!

CSC SG250 San Gabriel

2018 CSC SG250 San Gabriel: Old School has never been more affordable!!!

Based on price alone, the CSC SG250 San Gabriel is really in a class by itself. The only motorcycles that compare in the same price range are used “project bikes” – some from as far back as the 1970’s! While some experienced riders dream of rebuilding a “vintage” bike, some of these projects may require massive restoration and cost four or five times what you can pay for a NEW SG250! Plus, the 2018 CSC SG250 includes a 12-month unlimited mileage, parts warranty!

But how does the CSC SG250 ride? That was the main question for Spurgeon and the other riders at RevZilla.

Spurgeon took off across town and summarized his riding impression: “I was grinning the entire time. So many of the big-horsepower bikes we ride hate the city. They buck and snort at stop signs like an angry bronco ready to leap to the next red light, growing increasingly frustrated with the stop-and-go routine. But not this bike. The SG250 sat patiently, humming its relaxed song via the low-slung, blacked-out megaphone muffler.”

“The CSC became my bike of choice for riding around the city.”

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Spurgeon enjoying the “urban blaster” SG250 San Gabriel (RevZilla photo)

But Spurgeon and the other RevZilla riders added some concerns about riding the SG250 which should be addressed:

  • The transmission was described as “clunky”. Because of the small 230cc air-cooled motor that delivers 16 horsepower, the 5-speed transmission on the San Gabriel is intentionally “close-geared”. By necessity, the rider will work up and down the gears. However, the transmission is also under very little strain from the 230cc power plant and takes some time to break-in and will become smoother with more miles – particularly after the first oil-change.
  • The suspension of the San Gabriel was described as both soft and harsh. This is a function of the lightweight motorcycle built with limited suspension travel. RevZilla admitted, “This is another place where the light weight works to the bike’s advantage, by making the budget suspension livable.”
  • The test bike that RevZilla reviewed topped out at about 65 mph. With that in mind, the reviewers stated, “The SG250 San Gabriel prefers back country roads or city commuting to long treks on the freeway.” CSC would agree – unless the owner was willing to change gearing to enable more top speed at the cost of losing low-end torque. Riders should also note that this same 230cc motor is found in the CSC TT250 Enduro dual-sport motorcycle. Riders with different goals have geared the same 230cc motor for power off-road and speed on the freeway.
  • Spurgeon calculated his test ride fuel mileage at about 59 MPG’s. Other owners of the SG250 (and TT250) have reported fuel mileage of 65 to over 70 miles per gallon so we have to assume Spurgeon’s mileage will increase as the bike is broken-in. When combined with a four-gallon gas tank, this provides the rider with a range exceeding 200 miles.

RevZilla also raised the question of the long-term durability of the SG250. The 230cc motor used in the CSC SG250 (and the CSC TT250 Enduro) is a modernized version of the “world-design” CG 125cc motorcycle engine first developed by Honda back in 1975 for the growing market of Southeast Asia. The concept of routine maintenance was completely foreign to these new motor bike owners. The “CG” motorcycle engine was specifically designed to require minimal maintenance.

Over 40 years later, the original CG125 motor patent has long-expired. Today, Zongshen, the manufacturer of the CSC SG250, builds both a 125cc and a 230cc version – but CSC distributes only the 230cc version in its modern motorcycles, with the additional update of a counter-balancer.

CSC SG250 San Gabriel

The San Gabriel has maximum “fun factor” (RevZilla photo)

RevZilla noted that the simple and economical SG250 may be the perfect motorcycle for new riders. But CSC has also learned that a second (and larger) category of CSC SG250 San Gabriel buyers are experienced bikers who already own several motorcycles.

As Spurgeon noted, the San Gabriel is streamlined, minimalist, and retro. Experienced riders are attracted to the SG250 because of what it ISN’T. The SG250 San Gabriel isn’t high-tech. No electronic suspension; no surround-sound stereo; no trip computer; and no hassles! The San Gabriel is motorcycle riding at its roots.

CSC SG250 San Gabriel

Old School Cool! Pure riding fun! (RevZilla photo)

The CSC SG250 San Gabriel is faithful to the appearance of the old bikes, but also well-equipped with important features like 17-inch tires on aluminum rims, full instrumentation including a speedometer, tachometer, odometer, fuel gauge, gear indicator, neutral light. You have telescopic front forks with rubber boots plus adjustable rear reservoir shocks. Stopping power is provide by a front disk and rear drums brakes. The CSC SG250 also includes a 300-watt alternator to power additional accessories, phone chargers, cameras and more.

Spurgeon summed up his ride review this way: “As for my initial impressions, I’m stoked. I think the SG250 is priced right to get folks into motorcycling. It took me back to my early days of riding and brought a smile to my face. And if it makes motorcycling more accessible to the masses, it’s hard to not to like it.”

CSC is pleased that the reviewers at RevZilla agree that the CSC SG250 is an unmatched value. The proven dependable and economical 230cc motor is paired with a huge list of standard features that cannot be duplicated elsewhere for TWICE the price!

The 2019 CSC SG250 San Gabriel is EVEN BETTER!

CSC SG250 San Gabriel Standard Features – including new features for 2019:

  • 230cc air-cooled engine, overhead valve, with counter-balancer
  • Fuel system: Keima slide carburetor
  • Long maintenance intervals and easy repairs backed by a full Owner’s Manual and online service tutorials
  • 5-speed transmission
  • Starter: Electric and kick starter
  • Stainless Steel Megaphone steel exhaust – new for 2019
  • 4-gallon fuel tank with locking gas cap – keyed to ignition
  • LED headlight with halo ring – NEW for 2019
  • Dash with digital speedometer and tachometer, odometer, fuel gauge, gear indicator, neutral light, turn signal and high beam indicators – NEW!
  • LED brake light
  • 300-Watt alternator
  • Inverted front forks, front fork lock – new for 2019
  • Adjustable dual rear shock absorbers with reservoirs
  • Larger diameter front disk and rear disk brakes – NEW for 2019
  • Front 90/71/17 spoked wheel with DOT tire and tube, black aluminum rim
  • Rear 120/70/17 spoked wheel with DOT tire and tube, black aluminum rim
  • Folding rider and passenger foot pegs with rubber inserts
  • Black low handlebars with bar-end weights
  • Dual rear-view mirrors
  • Comfort seat for driver and passenger
  • 2019 Available Colors: Gloss Black/Matte Black, Metallic Silver/Matte Black with contrast trim

CSC Motorcycles also stocks a variety of accessories for the SG250 San Gabriel so you can customize your new bike to match your riding style and personality! As noted above, owners can swap drive sprockets for higher or lower gearing. CSC also has optional higher or lower handlebars for a café racer or scrambler look, along with various choices in mirrors. You can even swap knobby tires for scrambler riding on unpaved roads.

The 2019 CSC SG250 San Gabriel is available now for ONLY $2,195.00, plus fees. This price includes shipping to your door anywhere in the Lower 48 U.S. states! Check out the full specs for the SG250 San Gabriel at CSCMotorcycles.com

Note: the MSRP price does not include the documentation fee of $55.00 so that you can obtain a title and license the new motorcycle in all 50-states. (The CSC SG250 is EPA-Certified in all 50-states.) Also not included is an assembly and inspection charge of $345.00. This fee covers the inbound import fees and the assembly at CSC so that all you need to do when your bike arrives is install the rear-view mirrors, add gas and start riding!

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JUST IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS! MAYBE

It’s that time of year again. Now is the time to buy that favorite CSC Motorcycle that you have been dreaming about. Carlos and Mark are busy crating up all the TT250 bikes that customers have ordered for their Christmas deliveries.

If your thinking of getting one of your favorite motorcycles shipped to you before Christmas you better get it ordered now! The gang at CSC Motorcycles is busy shipping bikes out everyday.

It looks like our shipping cut off this year for customers to receive a bike before Christmas is going to be around the 14th of December. Call today to check our availability of getting your bike in time for Christmas.

If you are local and can pick up your bike from the shop you will be able to come pick it up until December 22nd. Place your order now because availability is limited as our team is working double time to get our rush of bikes out. It can take us a good week to get your bike ready for pick up so plan ahead.

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The New 2019 CSC RX4 Steals the Show!

The CSC RX4 was named one of the TOP FIVE products on display at the recent Progressive International Motorcycle Show Long Beach, CA.

CSC RX4

ADV Moto photo of the new 2019 CSC RX4

Held November 16 – 18, 2018, this show is the biggest motorcycle show to take place in Southern California on an annual basis.

The hall floor was packed at this iconic show with families, couples and kids to see and EXPERIENCE new model motorcycles, including our favorite lightweight dual sport and adventure bikes. With over 200 exhibitors, it is the place you want to be to learn about the latest and greatest in ADV tech, tips and solutions.

Out of all these exhibits and thousands of products on display, the new 2019 CSC RX4 was among the TOP FIVE products highlighted by ADV Moto. (See the complete article HERE.)

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ADV Moto photo of the new 2019 CSC RX4 in Gunmetal Metallic

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ADV Moto photo of the new 2019 CSC RX4 in Tangerine Pearl

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ADV Moto photo of the new 2019 CSC RX4 dual front disc brakes

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ADV Moto photo of the new 2019 CSC RX4 LED headlamps

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ADV Moto photo of the new 2019 CSC RX4 450cc single-cylinder motor

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ADV Moto photo of the new 2019 CSC RX4 with standard engine guards

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ADV Moto photo of the new 2019 CSC RX4 with OPTIONAL aluminum luggage

All the CSC models were on display, including the very popular RX3 Adventure, TT250 Enduro, SG250 San Gabriel and the City Slicker electric motorcycle. Show attendees were universal in their praise for CSC models – ALL considered unmatched motorcycle values.

The video below highlights some of the show attendees:

To learn more about all the CSC models, visit CSCMotorcycles.com. For specific information on the new 2019 CSC RX4 (available Spring 2019) follow this LINK.

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.

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BLACK FRIDAY STARTS NOW!!!

It’s that time of year again. CSC’S Black Friday sale is on. If you have been wanting that special accessory for your bike and waiting for it to go on sale now is the time!

https://store.cscmotorcycles.com/ACCESSORIES-s/101.htm

Our entire stock of Zongshen/CSC replacement parts is all on sale. Save 20% off any replacement part and get free shipping on orders over $100.00.

https://store.cscmotorcycles.com/Default.asp

CSC is rolling back the prices on all 2018 RX3 250 Adventure bikes in stock. We need to move these out to make room for 2019 models.

If you have been on the fence about pulling the trigger on a 2018 RX3 there will never be a better time to do it.

The 2018 RX3 comes standard with all the luggage, engine guards, 19″ front wheel and ABS brakes. All RX3s come with a 2 year unlimited mile warranty!! You can’t pass up this deal. So hurry and order today. We have limited Quantity in stock.

We have the Pearl Yellow with Black Tank covers, and the Metallic Gold with Black Tank Covers.

That’s right! Only $3995.00 including FREE SHIPPING to your door. There are NO OTHER FEES.

California residents will pay $3995.00 plus sales tax and license only.

Out of state residents will pay $3995.00 delivered to your door and are responsible for tax and registration fees in your state.

You can order online here https://store.cscmotorcycles.com/2018-RX3-Adventure-p/zrx3-2018.htm

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Joe Berk’s CSC RX3-to-RX4 Comparison: Final Installment

The comparisons between the CSC RX3 Adventure and the new 2019 RX4 continue:

Hi, folks.  Joe Berk here.  This will be the final installment of the comparisons between the 250cc CSC RX3 and the new 450cc 2019-model RX4.

We are going to look at some individual parts and pieces on the two models. First, take a look at the rear wheel swingarms on the RX3 and the RX4. The larger and more powerful RX4 has a much beefier unit, as you can see below.

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The CSC RX3 swingarm. The square tube is formed to accept the rear axle mounting hardware.

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The CSC RX4 swingarm. It appears to be a much stronger unit constructed from machined parts. Also note the robotic weld quality.

Overall, the RX4 swingarm appears to be a stronger and more complex design than that on the lighter and less powerful RX3 – as it SHOULD be!

Continue reading more on the ExhaustNotes blog here.

NOTE: The new 2019 CSC RX4 is built on an entirely new frame that accommodates the new NC450 450cc single-cylinder motor. Please see CSCmotorcycles.com for a complete list of specifications and comparisons between the two models

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Long Beach Show, Come see us at Booth 1729

We will be at the Long Beach Motorcycle Show this weekend. Stop by our booth #1729 and check out all the new CSC Motorcycles. We will have 2 of the new RX4 450 bikes on display along with RX3, TT250, SG250 and the all new City Slicker Electric Motorcycle.. We look forward to seeing you there!!

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Excitement Builds Around NEW 2019 CSC RX4

The RX4 is a new CSC Motorcycle for 2019. The announcement has created GREAT excitement among ADV riders!

CSC has announced a new, larger adventure motorcycle for 2019. The CSC RX4 will have the 450cc single-cylinder motor that many riders have been asking for. The goal was to produce a powerful motorcycle, but also continue to provide a motorcycle that was dependable, economical and easy to maintain. Like the other models from CSC, the new RX4 fulfills the motto: Creating motorcycling fun you can afford!

In addition, the new CSC RX4 will also have the features ADV riders have been begging for.

  • Fuel-injection
  • ABS brakes with OPTIONAL on/off switch
  • 6-speed transmission
  • Aluminum rims with spoked wheels
  • Standard radial tires with tubes
  • OPTIONAL cast wheels with tubeless tires
  • Standard 5.3-gallon gas tank
  • Standard rear rack and pannier racks
  • Standard molded top case and side cases
  • OPTIONAL Tourfella aluminum luggage package
  • Full electronic dash
  • Standard 12-volt and USB charging outlets
  • Standard 12-volt accessory outlets, with OPTIONAL handlebar switches
  • TWO-year unlimited mileage, nationwide warranty

Here is a walk-around video of the new 2019 CSC RX4:

The new CSC RX4 is a collaboration between Zongshen, CSC’s manufacturing partner and CSC Motorcycles. CSC specifies the features that are important to North American riders. As the exclusive distributor, CSC Motorcycles is also responsible for the final assembly, DOT-approval and approval by the EPA and the California Air Resources Board (CARB).  This insures that the new RX4 can be sold, registered, licensed, and insured in all 50-states!

The design, testing, and approval process takes years! Final EPA-testing is now in process. Delivery of the new CSC RX4 is planned for Spring 2019. Here is part of the testing process: a 6,000-mile dual-sport adventure across China!

Deposits are NOW being accepted for the 2019 CSC RX4. Contact CSC Motorcycles for more information, or visit CSCMotorcycles.com

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