Weldangrind's First China Dual Sport - Page 2

Weldangrind · 03-14-2013, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by SpudRider

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

I believe it to be a DB-07A, because of the rear disc brake; the DB-07 has a drum in the rear.

I wish it had aluminum rims, but I can't get too picky. I checked out the parts list on the Roketa site last night, and they're stupid expensive. I'll be finding other sources.

I'm pretty sure you got a DB-07A. Besides the rear brake rotor, the front wheel is the giveaway.

You bike employs the same front wheel as my Zong.

The Roketa wheels have steel rims. The prices might be a little high, but at least you can get parts for your Roketa.

The Lifan owners are having a more difficult time. :(

Spud

I'm going to see if an old set of XR200 rims I have will work. If the spoke count is the same, I'll consider lacing the Roketa hubs to the aluminum XR rims. I might even be able to get them powder coated first.

Spud, when you have time, please tell me the length of your Zong forks. I have two other sets of USD forks here, and they're dissimilar lengths. If yours are identical to mine, I'll be able to use the same fork oil volume you used.

Weldangrind · 03-15-2013, 12:54 AM

Kato, I saw you recommend a 45 tooth sprocket in another thread; would that be best for 55mph? With what size CS sprocket?

Frog · 03-30-2013, 04:03 PM

Hi Weld,

that looks a great project!

Not sure the internal gearing is the same but I am running 17/45 gearing on my 200 pushrod engine and it is good for 55mph (and maybe a little more) whilst still being usable off road - a good compromise.

Frog

katoranger · 03-30-2013, 04:07 PM

Weld, I would use a 45T rear. With that I could cruise at 55mph and it would go 60+. It also allows some offroad yet.

Weldangrind · 03-31-2013, 11:57 AM

Thanks for the replies, guys. To confirm, you both think that a 17 CS sprocket is ideal with a 45 rear?

edtardo · 03-31-2013, 11:59 AM

I have a 16 cs and 46 rear on my bike. cruises pretty good at 55.

wilserchinarider · 03-31-2013, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

I wish it had aluminum rims, but I can't get too picky.

Sorry Weld, but I kinda found this a little funny. These were like $900 bikes, lucky you got wheels.

A couple years back I bought a Shineray dirt bike (engine donor), very similiar but not the dual sport like yours, might have some parts out in the shed that you could possibly use and have no value to me...post up what you might need and I'll take a look.

The newer lifans came with 17/46, I find this to be pretty good all around street / light trail gearing, max speed 60-65 MPH depending on wind and tide.

Weldangrind · 03-31-2013, 03:56 PM

You're right, of course. I'm just glad that the wheels are round.

Side panels! Do you have any?

wilserchinarider · 03-31-2013, 08:27 PM

Drivers right side panel I have, NOT the left w/ the battery box. From the pics looks like you need the left battery side not the exhaust side panel.

katoranger · 03-31-2013, 09:29 PM

17/45 seems to be a good combination. I tried a 42 rear and it was too tall unless you ride on the flat.

culcune · 03-31-2013, 09:44 PM

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17/45 seems to be a good combination. I tried a 42 rear and it was too tall unless you ride on the flat.

I have yet to install my 15 front to go with the 40 rear, but things like that tend to take time :P

I got the 15 rather than 16 due to its low cost.

Weldangrind · 04-01-2013, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by katoranger

17/45 seems to be a good combination. I tried a 42 rear and it was too tall unless you ride on the flat.

It came with a 17/46; is it worth changing?

Weldangrind · 04-01-2013, 12:55 AM

It runs! Man it's ugly, but it runs. Click the pic.

SpudRider · 04-01-2013, 01:05 AM

Congratulations!

That bike was very lucky to find a good home with you, Weld.

Spud

Weldangrind · 04-01-2013, 01:44 AM

Thanks, Spud.

Does anybody know if these motors have automatic cam chain tensioners? I have no experience with OHC China motors.

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Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Kato, I saw you recommend a 45 tooth sprocket in another thread; would that be best for 55mph? With what size CS sprocket? __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Weld, I would use a 45T rear. With that I could cruise at 55mph and it would go 60+. It also allows some offroad yet. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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03-31-2013, 11:57 AM	#20
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Thanks for the replies, guys. To confirm, you both think that a 17 CS sprocket is ideal with a 45 rear? __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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03-31-2013, 03:56 PM	#23
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	You're right, of course. I'm just glad that the wheels are round. Side panels! Do you have any? __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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03-31-2013, 09:29 PM	#25
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	17/45 seems to be a good combination. I tried a 42 rear and it was too tall unless you ride on the flat. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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03-30-2013, 04:03 PM	#18
Frog Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hampshire England Posts: 191	Hi Weld, that looks a great project! Not sure the internal gearing is the same but I am running 17/45 gearing on my 200 pushrod engine and it is good for 55mph (and maybe a little more) whilst still being usable off road - a good compromise. Frog
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03-31-2013, 11:59 AM	#21
edtardo Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Altoona, Fl Posts: 158	I have a 16 cs and 46 rear on my bike. cruises pretty good at 55.
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wilserchinarider Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 380	Drivers right side panel I have, NOT the left w/ the battery box. From the pics looks like you need the left battery side not the exhaust side panel.
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04-01-2013, 12:55 AM	#28
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	It runs! Man it's ugly, but it runs. Click the pic. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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04-01-2013, 01:05 AM	#29
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Congratulations! That bike was very lucky to find a good home with you, Weld. Spud __________________ 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
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04-01-2013, 01:44 AM	#30
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Thanks, Spud. Does anybody know if these motors have automatic cam chain tensioners? I have no experience with OHC China motors. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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