New purchase questions -2006 Roketa 200cc DB-06

[BlackBike]

Originally Posted by Landsvw

My rear suspension had no dampening action. Spring only. Boing boing boing, down the trail. I may try later to graft an xr100 shock to it, but for now, here is what I did. I noticed that it has a detached reservoir. I figured it wouldn't hurt to pull it apart. When I did I noticed it was oily inside, but it was actually completely empty. I filled it with tranny fluid, reassembled with the piston all the way back, and installed it. Wow, 100% different and better. Dampening has returned and is functioning correctly. Probably has leaks, but this will work for a time. And, I know how to refill it.

Seals are long past it

Great work !!!

[Landsvw]

I found an interesting advert on clist while visiting mom here in Alaska - looks like a Yamaha xt200, lying in the weeds, 1982 vintage although listed as late 70's, and only 75$ obo. Missing front wheel assembly. Looks like carb and air box and header pipe etc. are all there. I think I'll go check it out. Offer 20$ or something. Will report back with pictures if it happens!

[Landsvw]

Originally Posted by Landsvw

I found an interesting advert on clist while visiting mom here in Alaska - looks like a Yamaha xt200, lying in the weeds, 1982 vintage although listed as late 70's, and only 75$ obo. Missing front wheel assembly. Looks like carb and air box and header pipe etc. are all there. I think I'll go check it out. Offer 20$ or something. Will report back with pictures if it happens!

Well, I bought it. 20$. If nothing else, the header pipe guard will go on my roketa. It's pretty rough but maybe I can get it back together using eBay. Any Chinese clones that have the same engine?

[BlackBike]

Oh boy..., kind of looks like wall art, entitled " my apocalypse "

[Landsvw]

Originally Posted by BlackBike

Oh boy..., kind of looks like wall art, entitled " my apocalypse "

Why is it that every old crappy bike I buy, someone has spray painted over the plastic fenders ? Ugh. It's evidence of teenager, or at least 20something year old behavior... Maybe it's equivalent to the 'go faster' garish stickers the Chinese bikes have on them. It also reminds me of trailer court names. The fancier the name, the more of a dump the place usually is. Human nature is quite interesting... And, as if anyone doesn't notice...

[Weldangrind]

Originally Posted by Landsvw

Any Chinese clones that have the same engine?

Spud's Zong was born with the same motor.

[BlackBike]

I put the JT racing sticker on my bike with tongue firmly ensconced in cheek.

Also the half burned up BMW Rondelle I got off a burned up beemer under an overpass at a 4am fire call. It's my work in progress.

[Landsvw]

Originally Posted by BlackBike

I put the JT racing sticker on my bike with tongue firmly ensconced in cheek.

Also the half burned up BMW Rondelle I got off a burned up beemer under an overpass at a 4am fire call. It's my work in progress.

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I came really close to putting the UNI sticker on the Roketa when I put a new air filter on it... Put it on garage wall instead...

This old Yamaha has a skateboard shoe company sticker on its tank.

And the obligatory rattle can spray job, which the Roketa had too, in black which of course over sprayed the engine, and so did my Suzuki/Honda...

I feel bad for bikes when they get to the point in their life that a teenage boy is spray painting them. It's a sure sign the end is near. That's when we gotta step in and bring them back to life.

[Ariel Red Hunter]

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

Spud's Zong was born with the same motor.

I've heard that Zong is assembling/building these bikes in Italy, for access to the Common Market. Under the name Zongarucci.

[Landsvw]

I'm in Alaska. Gonna go on an adventure ride on Saturday. Taking my old suzuki with the Honda engine. Will go about 65-80 miles back on a mining trail, up to an abandoned mine. Pretty much pure wilderness. Should be fun! I've done it a few times before, 4 wheelers, and 2x in a jeep. Too rough really, for jeeps but we made it with some judicious winching.

[BlackBike]

Originally Posted by Landsvw

I'm in Alaska. Gonna go on an adventure ride on Saturday. Taking my old suzuki with the Honda engine. Will go about 65-80 miles back on a mining trail, up to an abandoned mine. Pretty much pure wilderness. Should be fun! I've done it a few times before, 4 wheelers, and 2x in a jeep. Too rough really, for jeeps but we made it with some judicious winching.

Alone? Cell service? Bug spray? Good luck!

[Landsvw]

Originally Posted by BlackBike

Alone? Cell service? Bug spray? Good luck!

Second bike and rider, check.

Cell service, doubtful. Maybe the first 20 miles.

Bug spray, definitely.

Supposed to be a high of 79, and sunny. No darkness of course, at this time of year.

Maybe some bear protection is in order... Check.

Food, check.

Extra gas, check.

Tools, check.

[Weldangrind]

Originally Posted by Landsvw

I'm in Alaska.

When do you head back to Oregon? Will you be crossing at Abbotsford? If so, I'd love to meet for a coffee.

[Landsvw]

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

When do you head back to Oregon? Will you be crossing at Abbotsford? If so, I'd love to meet for a coffee.

Thanks for the offer! I flew up this time. There may be a road trip to Prince Rupert and beyond next summer tho so I'll keep that in mind.

Your offer is reciprocated if you get to southern Oregon btw. Exit 106 on I-5. And bring your bike; after coffee we will go riding! Goes for any of you fine individuals with Chinese or other, dual sport bikes.

[BlackBike]

Originally Posted by Landsvw

Second bike and rider, check.

Cell service, doubtful. Maybe the first 20 miles.

Bug spray, definitely.

Supposed to be a high of 79, and sunny. No darkness of course, at this time of year.

Maybe some bear protection is in order... Check.

Food, check.

Extra gas, check.

Tools, check.

neat, your gona have a ball

high of 79, nice

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