New Owner, Will need help!

Influencer88 · 06-08-2011, 10:07 PM

Hey, as the subject says, I'm a new owner. Bought a Roketa DB-27a off of a guy the other day, hopefully will turn into a good purchase.

Currently, the bike looks great, clean, no rust, all of the plastics are there. Its not a dual sport, no lights/mirrors/any of that mess.

Its a 2005, motor "looks" great. when I say looks, you have to look at it seperately, as its a basket case. Top end is completely dismantled.

I didn't notice until I got home but apparently the seller forgot to include one of the valve springs and assembly. Now that I noticed that, I'm going to go through what I have/don't have and make a list of what I need to get this thing back together.

This is where the help will come in! I'm reasonably competent with mechanical and electrical aspects. Have always done my own work on cars, and the two Motorcycles I've owned. BUT, never got a motor already taken apart, nor worked with a dirtbike engine. Concepts are the same, execution...a bit different.

I've done a bit of reading already, and know what I'm in for. Just looking for tips along the way. Which leads to a question....

Where should I post for the 2005 Roketa DB-27a? I'd guess Enduro, but possibly "Pure Dirt Bikes"?

katoranger · 06-08-2011, 11:07 PM

Welcome. Sounds like a project. Pure dirt would be appropriate.

Influencer88 · 06-09-2011, 01:26 AM

Definitely is a project. Everything else looks really good, gotta go pick up the rest of my tools from a friend, so I can check clearances and all the fun stuff. So far the only thing that really looks like it needs replacing is the piston rings, but won't know for sure until then.

Weldangrind · 06-09-2011, 01:51 AM

The good news is that cylinder and piston combos are cheap on eBay.

Influencer88 · 06-09-2011, 01:53 AM

I've looked and looked, can't find any!

I can find starters, coils, stators, plastics, frames, but no cylinders...or engine pieces at all

Weldangrind · 06-09-2011, 01:59 AM

Here's one.

You need to consider how non-technical non-English speaking people might advertise their products. I searched for dirt bike piston to get the above return.

Influencer88 · 06-09-2011, 02:00 AM

Yeah, I'll have to remember that, lol. Forgot how general they can get when not speaking their native language

SpudRider · 06-09-2011, 02:42 AM

Welcome to these forums; you came to the right place!

I'm sure you will get a lot of help on your project from our knowledgeable members in the Pure Dirt Forum.

Spud

06-08-2011, 10:07 PM	#1
Influencer88 Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 58	New Owner, Will need help! Hey, as the subject says, I'm a new owner. Bought a Roketa DB-27a off of a guy the other day, hopefully will turn into a good purchase. Currently, the bike looks great, clean, no rust, all of the plastics are there. Its not a dual sport, no lights/mirrors/any of that mess. Its a 2005, motor "looks" great. when I say looks, you have to look at it seperately, as its a basket case. Top end is completely dismantled. I didn't notice until I got home but apparently the seller forgot to include one of the valve springs and assembly. Now that I noticed that, I'm going to go through what I have/don't have and make a list of what I need to get this thing back together. This is where the help will come in! I'm reasonably competent with mechanical and electrical aspects. Have always done my own work on cars, and the two Motorcycles I've owned. BUT, never got a motor already taken apart, nor worked with a dirtbike engine. Concepts are the same, execution...a bit different. I've done a bit of reading already, and know what I'm in for. Just looking for tips along the way. Which leads to a question.... Where should I post for the 2005 Roketa DB-27a? I'd guess Enduro, but possibly "Pure Dirt Bikes"?
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06-09-2011, 01:51 AM	#4
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	The good news is that cylinder and piston combos are cheap on eBay. __________________ 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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06-09-2011, 01:59 AM	#6
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Here's one. You need to consider how non-technical non-English speaking people might advertise their products. I searched for dirt bike piston to get the above return. __________________ 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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06-09-2011, 02:42 AM	#8
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Welcome to these forums; you came to the right place! I'm sure you will get a lot of help on your project from our knowledgeable members in the Pure Dirt Forum. 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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06-08-2011, 11:07 PM	#2
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Welcome. Sounds like a project. Pure dirt would be appropriate.
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06-09-2011, 01:26 AM	#3
Influencer88 Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 58	Definitely is a project. Everything else looks really good, gotta go pick up the rest of my tools from a friend, so I can check clearances and all the fun stuff. So far the only thing that really looks like it needs replacing is the piston rings, but won't know for sure until then.
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06-09-2011, 01:53 AM	#5
Influencer88 Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 58	I've looked and looked, can't find any! I can find starters, coils, stators, plastics, frames, but no cylinders...or engine pieces at all
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06-09-2011, 02:00 AM	#7
Influencer88 Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 58	Yeah, I'll have to remember that, lol. Forgot how general they can get when not speaking their native language
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