Proven Reliability of the CSC RX3 Adventure

Posted on August 27, 2018

Around Town or Around the World – Where Will YOUR Adventure Take You?

The RX3 Adventure, which is distributed by CSC Motorcycles was introduced with an inaugural group ride through Baja Mexico in April 2015. This tour took 15 adventure riders on a 1,700-mile round trip through the Baja peninsula and back to the CSC offices in Azusa, California. In total, the 15 new RX3 Adventure motorcycles accumulated 25,500 miles with only a few minor issues.

This first promotional ride was followed by the “Western Adventure Tour” in July 2015. Here 10 riders from Columbia, China, and the U.S. accumulated 50,000 miles total on 10 new CSC RX3 Adventure bikes. This epic ride inspired the book, 5,000 Miles at 8,000 RPM’s by Joe Berk. Again, there were no major mechanical issues with the new RX3 Adventure motorcycles that were ridden hard for 18 days at speeds up to 75 mph, and sometimes over 400 miles per day. The tour riders (and the machines) encountered temperatures from freezing to over 100 degrees, and elevations from sea level to 9,000 feet at the Continental Divide.

5,000-Mile Western Adventure Tour, 2015

The Baja ride was repeated in the Spring of 2016 with another 15 RX3 Adventure owners. This time the route amounted to 1,536 miles, for a combined total of 23,040 trouble-free miles. The RX3 Owner’s “Baja Ride” was repeated for the third year in 2017 with the same itinerary and mileage. Again, the RX3 Adventure was up to the challenge of long miles at highway speeds, day after day.

In July of 2016, Joe Berk and Joe Gresh traveled to China to participate in a 40-day ride sponsored by Zongshen, the manufacturer of the CSC RX3 Adventure. This ride made a 5,280-mile loop through China, with riders piloting both the RX3 250cc model sold as the RX3 Adventure here in the U.S. (and the RX1, the same motorcycle except paired with a 150cc engine for the Chinese market.) Except for a few flat tires, both the 250cc and 150cc bikes completed the 74,000 cumulative miles and performed flawlessly.

In addition to the countless miles accumulated by individual RX3 riders around the world, these group rides proved conclusively the durability of the CSC RX3 Adventure motorcycle. The rides also pointed out some component improvements that were incorporated on subsequent shipments, including upgrades to the standard batteries and chains. The rides further helped to finalize the maintenance schedule recommended for the North American cycle owners.

RX3 Adventure on the White Rim Trail, Moab, Utah

But the RX3 Adventure motorcycle was proven before it was ever available for sale in North America. Zongshen is a modern manufacturer, founded in 1992, that builds over 3,000,000 (yes, that is 3 MILLION) engines and motorcycles per year. Engines and complete motorcycles are sold worldwide under various brands by master distributors in over 80 countries. This same motorcycle is a best-seller in Central America where it is sold as the AKT Moto TT250 – and where motorcycle sales far exceed that of the U.S. annually.

The same bike is sold in Belarus as the M1nsk TRX300i – where it has competed and been proven in off-road rallies.The RX3 engine has a proven record of economy and durability around the world. The counter-balanced engine is specifically designed to be economical and low-maintenance. This same dependable RX3 fuel-injected engine is also found in the RC3 Zongshen-factory Moto GP racing bike that has competed since 1999 and won the 2002 Motorcycle Endurance World Championship in the 250cc class.

NC250 Fuel-Injected Motor

Zongshen Factory RC3 Moto GP

The U.S. and North American distributor is CSC Motorcycles, which sells the CSC RX3 Adventure (and other models) direct to the public. Each national distributor can make changes in the final specs of the motorcycle to comply with regulations for their continent and the demands of their target buyers.

In his book, 5,000 Miles at 8,000 RPM’s, Joe Berk outlines how CSC Motorcycles made changes to the base model in wheel size, alternator capacity, wiring harness, battery and other components before finalizing the model that would become the CSC RX3 Adventure for sale in North America. In addition, CSC Motorcycles (which has a long history as a motorcycle parts and accessory manufacturer) has also assembled a complete catalog of aftermarket parts, accessories, options, and special editions to suit the requirements of adventure riders in the U.S. and Canada.

The net result is that the North American RX3 Adventure is even BETTER than the original Zongshen model. Remember that tens of thousands of these original models have already been proven in Asia, Central America and Europe. Since 1992, Zongshen has produced tens of MILLIONS of engines in many sizes. The state-of-the-art manufacturing facility tests EACH of these engines before assembly into a complete motorcycle, and then EACH of these complete motorcycles is dyno tested for quality control.

While adventure motorcycles are a growing recreation niche here in North America, Zongshen motorcycles have earned a strong reputation for quality and durability in the rest of the world where motorcycles are the primary means of family transportation and integral to commerce. These motorcycle owners demand inexpensive operation, dependability, and low maintenance.

On top of this, CSC Motorcycles has made the commitment to continually refine the base bike and the selection of parts and accessories for sale to North American riders. CSC Motorcycles is including a full maintenance manual with each RX3 Adventure and is also producing a comprehensive catalog of online tutorials that cover all aspects of routine maintenance. Finally, CSC is standing behind the RX3 Adventure with a warranty that covers parts AND labor for one year and all parts for the second year with UNLIMITED mileage.

Note: many RX3 Adventure motorcycle buyers are committed to doing their own routine maintenance and repairs. However, CSC Motorcycles has also developed the CSC Authorized Service Center program which pairs owners with local independent motorcycle repair shops. CSC stocks 100% of the parts for the RX3 Adventure so each repair facility has overnight access to every part and accessory for the bike. Any RX3 Adventure owner that chooses to have a professional shop complete repairs or scheduled maintenance has access to the nationwide network of CSC Authorized Service Centers. Each owner can also nominate a local shop to join this network at no cost to the business.

Is the CSC RX3 Adventure the right adventure bike for you? That is a personal decision since everyone’s requirements are different. “Adventure bikes” are the best combination of features for mixed riding and long tours. CSC Motorcycles also distributes the TT250 Enduro for harder trail riding and the SG250 San Gabriel for dedicated street riding.

However, the dependability of the CSC RX3 Adventure is without question. Not only has CSC Motorcycles subjected the motorcycle to torture tests in real life touring, but thousands of adventure riders around the world have also proven its reliability. There is a growing and devoted “cult of the Zong” related to this motorcycle because it not only works but it performs alongside motorcycles that cost two to five times as much for a fully-equipped touring package. Further evidence of the dependability of the RX3 Adventure is that two national motorcycle rental and tour companies now offer this model for rent and in tour packages.

Click here to learn more about the CSC RX3 Adventure.

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

Posted on August 26, 2018

OLD SCHOOL COOL HAS NEVER BEEN MORE AFFORDABLE!

The CSC SG250 San Gabriel motorcycle is a throw-back to the 1960’s. It’s a motorcycle that brings us back to our roots. The San Gabriel is handsome, yet rugged. Its stripped down to the essentials and intentionally avoids complications. The SG250 is equipped with a proven 230cc, air-cooled counter-balanced engine. CSC has brought back the café racer, equipped with everything you need for heart-pumping, purist motor bike riding – and nothing you don’t!

CSC SG250CR San Gabriel

The 230cc motor used in the CSC SG250 (and the CSC TT250 Enduro) is a modernized version of the “world-design” motorcycle engine first developed by Honda back in 1975. Honda and other manufacturers wanted to export motorcycles into the growing market of Southeast Asia. But the economies of these countries were far behind Japan at the time. The engineers noted the contrast in motorcycle usage in these countries, “It was normal to see a child on the tank and the wife on the back, with two to four people riding together. And some people loaded vegetables, chickens, and pigs onto their motorcycles. We even saw motorcycles towing loaded carts.”

There were no motorcycle “dealers” in these emerging markets, only local repair shops which disassembled and repaired motorcycles that were broken down. Customers brought their motorcycles in only when they had stopped running. The concept of routine maintenance was completely foreign to the motor bike owners.

To tap into these demanding markets, Honda developed a new motorcycle engine that was specifically designed to require minimal maintenance. The lightweight, short-pushrod overhead valve 125cc engine featured a gear-driven, single camshaft structure for both intake and exhaust. The shaft is located where one would find the cam-chain housing in a more conventional overhead cam engine. This engine was later manufactured in a new factory in Brazil for the growing market in South America. Honda introduced a new motorcycle for the South American market called the CG125 Titan.

Over 40 years later, the original CG125 patent has long-expired. Today, Zongshen, the manufacturer of the CSC SG250, has a modern factory that builds over 3 MILLION engines each year. Zongshen builds both a 125cc and a 230cc version of the old CG engine. CSC distributes only the 230cc version in its modern motorcycles, with the additional update of a counter-balancer. This dependable motor is available in both the CSC SG250 San Gabriel and the CSC TT250 Enduro.

CSC SG250CR San Gabriel

Zongshen Manufacturing Plant, 3 Million Motors Per Year

By American standards, 230cc is considered small. But in the CSC SG250, this engine is placed in a motorcycle that weighs only 273 pounds! That gives the CSC SG250 San Gabriel brisk acceleration and a cruising top end of 70 miles per hour! Fuel economy is typically over 65 miles per gallon. When combined with a four-gallon gas tank, this provides the rider with a range exceeding 200 miles.

CSC SG250 San Gabriel owners tend to fall into two categories. First is riders who are new to motorcycles. These riders appreciate the nimble handling and performance of the 230cc engine in the lightweight chassis. New riders also enjoy the simplicity of the dash, controls, and especially the low-maintenance requirements of the SG250.

CSC SG250CR San Gabriel

SG250 San Gabriel Old School Cafe Racer

The second (and largest) category of CSC SG250 San Gabriel owners are experienced bikers who already own several motorcycles. The café racer-style appeals to experienced riders for its vintage and rebellious heritage. Its 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! Just turn the key and ride – OR stomp the kick starter for another reminder of a simpler time!

Many experienced riders have dreamed of rebuilding an old-school project bike. But most of these “host” bikes from the 1970’s and ’80’s require massive restoration or are only available for four or five times what they sold for NEW! In contrast, the 2018 CSC SG250 is available NEW, including a 12-month unlimited mileage warranty, for ONLY $1,995.00.

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 provided by a huge front disk and rear drums brakes.

CSC SG250CR San Gabriel

Gas Tank Locking Cap

CSC SG250CR San Gabriel

CSC SG250 Dash

CSC SG250CR San Gabriel

Reservoir Shocks

Old bikes can’t compete with the new CSC SG250 that includes a 300-watt alternator, a 2-person seat plus rubber-cushioned foot pegs for driver and passenger, and even a locking gas cap. All these convenience features are STANDARD equipment on the CSC SG250 San Gabriel.

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!

CSC SG250 San Gabriel Standard Features:

  • 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
  • Megaphone steel exhaust
  • 4-gallon fuel tank with locking gas cap – keyed to ignition
  • Dash with speedometer, tachometer, odometer, fuel gauge, gear indicator, neutral light, turn signal and high beam indicators
  • LED brake light
  • 300-Watt alternator
  • Telescopic front forks with rubber boots, front fork lock
  • Adjustable dual rear shock absorbers with reservoirs
  • Large diameter front disk and rear drum brakes
  • 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
  • Side stand and center stand
  • Available Colors: Matte Black, Matte Blue, Mocha Cream, White with contrast trim
CSC SG250CR San Gabriel

CSC SG250 San Gabriel Available Colors

The 2018 CSC SG250 San Gabriel is available now for ONLY $1,995.00. This price includes shipping to your door anywhere in the Lower 48 U.S. states!

Note: this 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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2018 CSC RX3 ADVENTURE:

Posted on August 23, 2018

Where will your adventures take you?

The CSC RX3 Adventure motorcycle is perfect for real-world riding, including adventure touring, off-road excursions, sightseeing, or simply commuting to work economically. The RX3 is equipped with a proven and smooth 250cc, 4-valve, overhead cam, counter-balanced engine. The engine is water-cooled and equipped with Delphi fuel injection and electric start. For maximum performance and versatility, the bike features a six-speed transmission.

CSC RX3 Adventure dual sport motorcycle

By American standards, 250cc is considered small. But in most of the world – where motorcycles outnumber automobiles – either 100cc or 125cc is the best-selling motorcycle and 250cc is considered a “heavy weight” and an unaffordable luxury. By objective standards, the RX3 with its 250cc fuel injected, water-cooled engine provides the best combination of features and benefits. Riders have the power to cruise at freeway speeds (with a maximum speed of over 80 miles per hour) and yet achieve impressive fuel economy, typically over 65 miles per gallon. When combined with a 4.2-gallon gas tank, this provides the rider with a range exceeding 250 miles.

Many RX3 owners currently or previously have owned larger motorcycles. But even with much larger engines you are still limited by the speed limit on the highway. Off road, you simply don’t need 1000cc’s to cruise trails at 20 miles per hour. On top of this, few riders can tolerate the pounding of an 800-pound motorcycle off-road. Even fewer can pick up a huge bike when you tip over in the rough stuff. And this doesn’t even factor in the cost of repairing and maintaining and insuring a $20,000 or $30,000 “adventure bike”.

CSC RX3 Adventure dual sport motorcycle

The RX3 engine has a proven record of economy and durability around the world. The engine is also specifically designed to be low-maintenance. This same engine is a best-seller in Central America (where motorcycle sales far exceed that of the U.S. annually.) The RX3 has competed and been proven in off-road rallies in Eastern Europe. This same dependable RX3 counter-balanced engine is also found in the RC3 factory Moto GP racing bike that has competed since 1999 and won the 2002 Motorcycle Endurance World Championship.

The CSC RX3 Adventure is outfitted with an equipment package that includes 80/20 dual sport tires on steel rims, a tall windscreen, adjustable front and rear suspension, rear panniers and top case, front and rear guards, steel engine skid plate, and much more that cost hundreds more on other bikes. Other adventure motorcycles force you to buy countless upgrades, but the RX3 includes a comfortable touring seat, passenger seat and foot pegs, LED turn signals and tail light, ABS brakes, a full digital dash with speedometer, odometer, trip odometer, fuel gauge, temperature gauge, gear indicator, neutral light, and clock plus an analog tachometer. These extra-cost options are all STANDARD equipment on the RX3.

But the CSC RX3 Adventure value continues with anodized front forks, wide steel foot pegs with removable rubber inserts, a stainless-steel exhaust, a 4.2-gallon gas tank with locking gas cap, a 300-watt alternator for accessories and handlebar switches for these electrical accessories. You will pay hundreds more to add any of these options to any other adventure motorcycle – if even possible – but ALL these features are STANDARD on the CSC RX3!

CSC RX3 Adventure dual sport motorcycle

RX3 Adventure cruising the highways

CSC also realizes that every rider wants to customize their motorcycle to fit their unique requirements. The RX3 is also fully-customizable for your individual riding style.

  • Do you need a taller bike? CSC offers a TALL seat that installs in one minute.
  • Do you need a lower bike? CSC offers a rear-suspension lowering link for the rear swingarm.
  • Do you spend more time off-road? CSC offers heavy-duty knobbies as an upgrade plus a heavy-duty, adjustable Progressive rear shock. CSC can provide lower gearing for demanding trails with the optional 13-tooth front drive sprocket. You can also add a billet aluminum headlight guard plus aluminum guards for the brake calipers, master cylinder, radiators, and a massive lower aluminum skid plate. There is even an optional center stand for ease of parking and maintenance on the trail.
  • Need more electric power options? CSC has an optional power module for the dash that includes 12-volt and USB outlets,
  • Want even more luggage capacity? CSC offers an upgrade to a larger set of full aluminum panniers and top box.
  • Want to strip the RX3 down to a light-weight scrambler? The front and rear guards, rear panniers and top box can be easily removed to shave off about 50 pounds from the 385 pounds as fully-outfitted. The standard rear rack will then accommodate a tail bag and light-weight enduro-style soft panniers. CSC stocks a variety of soft bags including waterproof panniers, tail bags, tank bags, and duffels.

The CSC RX3 is an unmatched value in the Adventure Motorcycle category. The proven dependable and economical 250cc motor is paired with a huge list of standard features that cannot be duplicated elsewhere for TWICE the price!

CSC RX3 Adventure Standard Features:

  • 250cc liquid-cooled engine, 4-valve, overhead cam, with counter-balancer
  • Long maintenance intervals (5,000-mile valve adjustment) and easy repairs backed by a full Owner’s Manual and online service tutorials
  • US Delphi EFI system
  • 6-speed transmission
  • Stainless steel exhaust
  • 4.2-gallon fuel tank with locking gas cap – keyed to ignition
  • Siemens Chip LCD dash with analog tachometer and digital speedometer, odometer, trip odometer, fuel gauge, gear indicator, neutral light, temperature gauge, clock, turn signal and high beam indicators
  • LED turn signals and brake light
  • Dual-flash hazard lights
  • 3D Anti-fog headlamp
  • 300-Watt alternator
  • Automotive-type waterproof connectors
  • Handlebar-switch controlled accessory plugs
  • Adjustable inverted front forks with anodized gold finish
  • Adjustable rear shock absorber
  • Large diameter front and rear disk brakes with ABS
  • Front 100/90R19 spoked wheel with dual sport tire and tube, black steel rim
  • Rear 130/70R117 spoked wheel with dual sport tire and tube, black steel rim
  • Frame-mounted front and rear guards
  • Steel engine skid plate
  • Rear panniers and top box, with locks keyed to the ignition
  • Wide steel rider foot pegs with removable rubber inserts
  • Passenger foot pegs
  • Tapered aluminum handlebars with bar-end weights
  • Dual-curvature rear view mirrors
  • Ergonomic comfort seat, passenger seat removable with ignition key
  • Available Colors: Gloss Black/Matte Black, Copper and Black, Gold and Black, Yellow and Black

The 2018 CSC RX3 Adventure is available now for ONLY $4,195.00. This price includes shipping to your door anywhere in the Lower 48 U.S. states!

CSC RX3 Adventure dual sport motorcycle

RX3 Adventure taming the back roads

Note: this 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 RX3 is EPA-Certified an 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, top box, add gas and start riding!

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September 8: Mt Wilson Observatory

Posted on August 23, 2018

Our next Dual Sports and Donuts ride will be on 8 September, and our destination is the Mt. Wilson Observatory.  Details are on our Meetup.com page, and we hope you’ll be joining us!  Remember, we welcome all makes and models of motorcycles and motor scooters.

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Bolt-on SG250 San Gabriel goodies!

Posted on August 14, 2018

One of the cool things we do here at CSC Motorcycles is outfit our bikes with aftermarket accessories. Here are items we have arriving for the San Gabriel.

We have about 20 different styles and colors of custom grips that really give the San Gabriel that retro look.  Black, blue, tan, dark red, and more!

Here is a cool little retro-looking tail light and license plate bracket. We have two other cool styles that will be available soon, including LED tail lights.

Mirrors are one of the first things riders like to change on their bikes.  We’ll have you covered with several cool aluminum mirror styles.

The photo above shows our mini aluminum black adjustable folding bar-end mirrors with dark brown diamond grips.  They look great on the mocha SG250, and our dark blue grips will look great on the blue San Gabriel.

The headlight grill you see above has the small wire square pattern.  We also have a straight bar headlight grill that looks great. Some of the other things we are working on include a very cool café-style seat, other custom-upholstered seats, scrambler-style handlebars, a scrambler exhaust, a front fork brace, different tires, and more.   You can make the San Gabriel uniquely yours, with a look that is personalized to your tastes.

Keep an eye out here and check our website…we’ll post new San Gabriel accessories as they arrive.

 

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No experience? No problem!

Posted on August 10, 2018

How did I get into adventure biking with no experience and no friends who ride motorcycles? Three letters: CSC.


Hi, my name is Jack and I am a college student at Pepperdine University in Malibu, California. Two years ago I took the Oregon Basic Rider Training two-day course to learn how to ride a motorcycle so I could get my license.  I have always wanted a motorcycle, but was not quite  sure how to acquire one with limited money and no experience or contacts to go to for advice.

After saving up some money to buy a bike, I began researching and I came upon CSC – the perfect company for a beginner rider interested in adventure style riding.  I saw the RX3 and fell in love.  I picked up my orange RX3 ( The fastest color) and I managed to ride it home  for an hour ride on the freeway without ever having gone over 15 mph on a motorcycle before.  It was a little scary!

I began riding my RX3 to and from work to get the hang of it.  I knew I would be heading home to Portland, Oregon soon so I wanted to get comfortable riding my motorcycle beforehand.  I road it up and down the Malibu Canyons at sunset daily.

A week before my ride up the coast I headed over to CSC in Azusa and they hooked it up.  I got my oil changed, my chain tightened and lubed and I bought tire tubes, a tire patch kit, an extra headlight and got a ton of advice! I had only had my motorcycle for a month and the furthest I had ridden was to San Diego, so I needed all the help I could get.

7 days later I started the 1400-mile trip of a lifetime up to Portland, Oregon via Highway 1.

I got up early the first day and began the ride north a little nervous.  Soon I was riding through the picturesque hills of Ventura. My nerves were calmed as I was lulled into the melody of twists and turns of forested landscape. After exiting Ventura and riding through some wine country, I quickly found myself in the Danish town of Solvang.  I felt like I had been transported to a small European town right here in the middle of Southern California. I was gladly able to gorge myself on some delectable polish pancakes before continuing on.

After my breakfast stop I hopped back on my bike and road North for Big Sur.  As I made my way, I was constantly amazed by the views of both the coastal mountain ranges on my right and the crashing waves on my left.  I went all the way up to the elephant seals in Cambria before I hit a roadblock.

I had to loop back around due to the highway 1 closure and get back on the 101 for a brief stint to find some trucking roads to take me into the heart of Big Sur.  I made it into the park just as the sun was setting.  I was able to take my RX3 off the trail to find a beautiful spot at the edge of a campground.  At the end of the first day, I was full of excitement and glad to be alive.  I couldn’t believe that my dream to make this ride had finally come true.

The following morning I got up at 6:00 and started the ride along the steep cliffs.  It was a breathtaking morning winding my way along this extreme landscape.

Just north of Big Sur, the wind made my journey a little treacherous.  I was constantly being blown from side to side so I had to slow down a bit in order to stay safe.  I made my way up to San Francisco and was able to grab lunch with my sister before continuing on through Muir Woods up the 1.

I sped up the 1 for as many hours as I could muster before I hopped over to the 101 so that I was able to end my second day in the Redwoods National Forest, completing the first half of my journey to Portland.

I made it into the Redwoods National Forest just as the sun was setting on my second night of the journey.  I came into the park just as it was getting dark and I was a little frantic, trying to find a campsite before it was pitch black.  I hadn’t booked a site beforehand and there was no one to check in with, so I took my bike off-roading into the trees and found a spot to set up my hammock next to a river.  It was a campsite from heaven thanks to my adventure bike.

The following day I got up early to explore this ancient forest.  After spending the morning zooming through the colossal giants that are redwood trees, I whipped my way into Oregon.  It felt good to be back in my home state again.

After I got into Oregon I decided to head east so I could check out Crater Lake.  I made my way along some beautifully forested highways.  It felt so freeing to be zipping at 85 miles an hour through these secluded forests with no one else in sight.  Eventually, I rounded a bend and came upon this cobalt wonder.

 

After enjoying the majesty of Crater Lake, I continued upward into central Oregon, arriving in Bend.  It was cool to watch as the forests turned dryer and the trees changed from Douglas firs into Ponderosa pines.  Finally, I ended the third day in Sisters, Oregon spending the night with a good friend.  The following morning I finished my ride with the final 2 and a half hours into the city of Portland.

 

I was greeted by my family, excited that I had completed the first of many epic journeys on my RX3.

Jack,

Thank you for sharing your first big adventure on your RX3, I am sure there will be many more.

Remember CSC will be making our annual trip to Baja in March, I hope you can join us .

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Dual Sports and Donuts: The Autry Museum

Posted on August 4, 2018

Hey, friends, Joe Berk here. So, the story goes like this: A few weeks ago I told Steve about Sue and I visiting the Autry Museum in Los Angeles and how much we enjoyed it. I thought it might make for a good CSC Dual Sports and Donuts ride, Steve agreed, and well, here you go. Another ride and another blog by yours truly.

It was a warm one today, but the Museum was great. We had a guided tour by our docent, Lew, and he did a whale of a job for us. I’ll let the photos do most of the talking on this one…

Steve

Michael

Richard

Sandy

Duane

Mo

Doc

Buffy

Doc again…

Lew, our docent

Sandy grabbing a photo of an Indian


Gene

A brace of Single Action Army sixguns

And the grand finale, Theodore Roosevelt’s personal Colt .45

We had a good time out there today, and it was made all the better by the great group we rode with and Lew’s outstanding presentation. Guys, thanks for having me along…I enjoyed it!

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City Slicker Range Testing

Posted on August 4, 2018

Eco mode, Power mode, uphill, downhill…Joe Berk has been putting the City Slicker through its paces and he’s published the results on the Exhaust Notes blog.  You can read Joe’s detailed reports here:

Phase I Testing:  Eco Mode

Phase II Testing:  Power Mode

Phase III Testing:  Uphill and Downhill

These are great tests and they give a good summary of how the City Slicker performs on the street and in the mountains.

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Our latest press release!

Posted on July 30, 2018

Our latest press release lets the world know that our new SG250 San Gabriel motorcycle is now available, and you can read it here!

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SUMMER SALE!

Posted on July 29, 2018

We have a Parts and Accessories sale going on right now.  There are killer deals you won’t want to miss.  The sale ends August 15th, so hurry and place your orders here:

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

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