Weldangrind's First China Dual Sport

Weldangrind · 03-13-2013, 02:08 AM

This is my first post in this section.

I drove to the lovely town of Squamish, BC after work today, and picked up a very ugly 2006 Roketa. There aren't likely to be many (if any) in Canada, since they were never imported here. The PO purchased it in the States and had it inspected in Canada, back when we were allowed to do such things.

This bike is uglier than five miles of bad road.

That said, it's a start. It will be used by Son of Weldangrind primarily, and we'll do some four-stroke touring together. We'll thin the existing herd by selling our beloved TS Suzuki bikes (two of 'em, anyway).

Here she was as I found her. Totally abused and beaten, and in the seller's words, "ridden by intoxicated seniors on the beaches of Mexico."

I think every piece of plastic is cracked on it, but I'm not worried. Replacement stuff should be cheap enough. I was kind of surprised that this 2006 model has front and rear discs, upside down forks and an OHC engine. I figured it would have conventional forks, a rear drum brake and a pushrod motor. Oh well, I'm happy.

Here's the motor:

So, it turns out that the gentleman who sold the bike to me (on behalf of a friend) is a fellow TW nut. He has an awesome late-model TW with all of the popular mods / upgrades. I didn't get a really close look at it, but from what I saw, it's ready for adventure.

We're gonna stay in touch, and perhaps get together for a ride this spring.

SpudRider · 03-13-2013, 02:47 AM

Congratulations, Weld!

Your Roketa has the same front wheel as my Zong.

Your bike probably has the same triple tree, as well.

Perhaps your bike is the Roketa DB-07A? If so, many parts are avialable on the Roketa.com website.

http://www.roketa.com/product/produc...D=0&proID=2038

Spud

katoranger · 03-13-2013, 08:26 AM

We were wrong on the engine. I thought it would have been a pushrod too.

Weldangrind · 03-13-2013, 10:13 AM

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.

FastDoc · 03-13-2013, 11:48 AM

Congratulations!

It's like you picked up an abandoned kitten from the shelter, the bike needs love and then it will flourish!

You'll like the OHC motor. I enjoyed it a lot while I had the original Dirt Rat.. It revs better, and makes noticibly more power on top than the OHV version.

SpudRider · 03-13-2013, 02:00 PM

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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

culcune · 03-13-2013, 10:37 PM

These were sourced from Shineray if I remember correctly.

salzybaby · 03-13-2013, 10:37 PM

I love a good project! I have to give you guys credit... With all the similarities of these bikes, i can't hardly tell them apart. I think you all have it down to a science.

Congrats on the new bike, i hope you got the thing for a song and dance!

Weldangrind · 03-13-2013, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

Congratulations!

It's like you picked up an abandoned kitten from the shelter, the bike needs love and then it will flourish!

You'll like the OHC motor. I enjoyed it a lot while I had the original Dirt Rat.. It revs better, and makes noticibly more power on top than the OHV version.

It's probably similar to the old XR200 engines, which I'm familiar with. Son of Weldangrind's buddy and I are building an old XR200 right now, using an engine that was supplied by the fine Mr. Katoranger.

I still have a high compression Wiseco piston for an XR, and I'm considering popping it into this motor.

Weldangrind · 03-13-2013, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by culcune

These were sourced from Shineray if I remember correctly.

That makes sense, since most of the Roketa parts sites show a Shineray bike.

Weldangrind · 03-13-2013, 11:44 PM

What gearing do you guys recommend for a 200 that will be ridden at around 55mph?

MICRider · 03-13-2013, 11:56 PM

Nice bike! Other than a few rips in the seat it looks really straight!

humanbeing · 03-13-2013, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

...similar to the old XR200 engines...

Honda manual ***FiXED*** http://www.4shared.com/office/xZy8oNOV/ (same bore & stroke)

Weldangrind · 03-14-2013, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by MICRider

Nice bike! Other than a few rips in the seat it looks really straight!

Thanks! Yeah, it seems ok, but I won't know for sure until I get it started and take it for a spin. I got registration for it today, so it's legal.

Weldangrind · 03-14-2013, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by humanbeing

Quote:

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

...similar to the old XR200 engines...

Honda manual http://www.4shared.com/xZy8oNO (same bore & stroke)

That's exactly what I was looking for, but the link didn't work for me. Do you have another link?

03-13-2013, 02:08 AM	#1
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Weldangrind's First China Dual Sport This is my first post in this section. I drove to the lovely town of Squamish, BC after work today, and picked up a very ugly 2006 Roketa. There aren't likely to be many (if any) in Canada, since they were never imported here. The PO purchased it in the States and had it inspected in Canada, back when we were allowed to do such things. This bike is uglier than five miles of bad road. That said, it's a start. It will be used by Son of Weldangrind primarily, and we'll do some four-stroke touring together. We'll thin the existing herd by selling our beloved TS Suzuki bikes (two of 'em, anyway). Here she was as I found her. Totally abused and beaten, and in the seller's words, "ridden by intoxicated seniors on the beaches of Mexico." I think every piece of plastic is cracked on it, but I'm not worried. Replacement stuff should be cheap enough. I was kind of surprised that this 2006 model has front and rear discs, upside down forks and an OHC engine. I figured it would have conventional forks, a rear drum brake and a pushrod motor. Oh well, I'm happy. Here's the motor: So, it turns out that the gentleman who sold the bike to me (on behalf of a friend) is a fellow TW nut. He has an awesome late-model TW with all of the popular mods / upgrades. I didn't get a really close look at it, but from what I saw, it's ready for adventure. We're gonna stay in touch, and perhaps get together for a ride this spring. __________________ 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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03-13-2013, 02:47 AM	#2
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Congratulations, Weld! Your Roketa has the same front wheel as my Zong. Your bike probably has the same triple tree, as well. Perhaps your bike is the Roketa DB-07A? If so, many parts are avialable on the Roketa.com website. http://www.roketa.com/product/produc...D=0&proID=2038 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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03-13-2013, 08:26 AM	#3
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	We were wrong on the engine. I thought it would have been a pushrod too. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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03-13-2013, 10:13 AM	#4
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	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. __________________ 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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03-13-2013, 11:48 AM	#5
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Congratulations! It's like you picked up an abandoned kitten from the shelter, the bike needs love and then it will flourish! You'll like the OHC motor. I enjoyed it a lot while I had the original Dirt Rat.. It revs better, and makes noticibly more power on top than the OHV version. __________________ Happy to serve.
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03-13-2013, 10:37 PM	#7
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,035	These were sourced from Shineray if I remember correctly. __________________ "They say that life's a carousel, spinning fast you got to ride it well..." TGB Delivery Scooter 150 TMEC 200 Enduro--carcass is sadly rotting in the backyard
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03-13-2013, 10:37 PM	#8
salzybaby Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 10	I love a good project! I have to give you guys credit... With all the similarities of these bikes, i can't hardly tell them apart. I think you all have it down to a science. Congrats on the new bike, i hope you got the thing for a song and dance!
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03-13-2013, 11:44 PM	#11
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	What gearing do you guys recommend for a 200 that will be ridden at around 55mph? __________________ 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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03-13-2013, 11:56 PM	#12
MICRider Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 3,274	Nice bike! Other than a few rips in the seat it looks really straight!
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