06-15-2016, 02:12 PM
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That poor, poor bike... not even a China Bike deserves such abuse
 Now on to fixing that exhaust problem, have you ever tried "Alden Tools Grabit Pro (or Micro) Extractors"? I have tried several others over the years and 'Alden' brand is the only ones that seem to 'always work as advertised' https://www.amazon.com/Alden-8440P-G...dp/B001A4CWHO/ https://www.amazon.com/Alden-4507P-G...dp/B000Q60UOO/ Check your local Home Depot/Lowes/Menards/etc, they usually have them for less. Best of luck fixing up that monster, can I possibly see a pic of the headlight, looks like a Bugs Eye from the side view 
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06-15-2016, 02:40 PM
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Here's the ugly headlight. Looks like a transformer helmet.
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06-15-2016, 02:48 PM
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Congratulations on the project but wow - that headlight is something else!
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06-15-2016, 03:29 PM
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Here's my 'Frankenbike'. It's a 1973 Suzuki with a 2001 xr100 engine installed. I got both for free. Suzuki had been laying in weeds for about 20 years. I loved the ugliness of it, but the engine was a gonner. Some judicious plate cutting and welding made me some motor mounts. A few other items, like giant headlight I found and whatnot, completed it with a nice rat bike look. I've ridden it a lot but no title, so not really too interested in wiring it or anything like that. I took it on a 100 mile trails only journey across Fairbanks and it held up well. Chain broke 3 miles from finish, but my sister towed me in. It currently resides at my moms home in Alaska. Never too old!
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06-15-2016, 03:35 PM
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I figure if the Roketa blows up or the frame breaks in half, I'll get the Frankenbike shipped to Oregon and make it street legal using roketa parts and/or title. Or, use the xr100 engine in it. Something will work out for sure.
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06-15-2016, 03:36 PM
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And finally, here's my big girl!
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06-15-2016, 04:39 PM
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damned nice swingarm setup for a CB
and you are right, that headlight setup looks goofy.
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06-15-2016, 05:31 PM
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06-15-2016, 11:36 PM
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So, anyone have ideas for gas cap, suspension and finally, exhaust. Is there a catalytic converter in the exhaust and should I remove it?
Thanks all
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06-16-2016, 02:23 AM
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That's a very interesting bike; I haven't seen a China bike quite like it before. It looks to be modeled after a two-stroke trials bike, hence the frame and muffler designs. Had you not said it was the PO, I would have thought our Chinese friends had even copied the header tension springs. I've seen China copies of two-strokes before, even with four stroke engines.
I bet our good friend humanbeing will know where to find a replacement cap. Send him a PM. When you compress the rear suspension, does the dogbone try to hit the link?
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06-16-2016, 02:27 AM
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The only way you'll know if there's a cat is to remove the header and fish some wire through it. My guess is that the bulge where the heat shield is supposed to be has a cat in it.
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I ran a wire into the pipe and yes, does have something there. You think I should knock it out? Never saw a bike with a catalyst before. My big Honda doesn't have one. I'm assuming it's a flow restriction at best, and could be partially plugged as well.
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06-16-2016, 03:45 PM
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Here's the catalytic converter insides. A little clogged wouldn't you say!
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06-16-2016, 03:47 PM
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Here's where PO broke off then drilled crookedly and missed the broken bolt. I opted to drill a new hole, and will modify my flange accordingly. Anyone have a line on a small exhaust flange?
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06-16-2016, 10:44 PM
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For 宗申GY [ZS125GY/ ZS200GY-A] http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=7474962535
Measures or bring it to bike shop, experienced old timer will find something that works... === Genuine Zongshen Sierra cap [61110-L266-0000] seems also works https://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?id=19915873613
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