HiBird or Roketa

dibe · 06-25-2012, 11:52 PM

Hello guys. I am hoping to get a enduro soon and hit some trails

and thought I would ask for your advice.

I have the chance to get a 2009 Roketa with 2800 miles on it and factory off road sprocket and after market highway sprocket for $950.

or

A HiBird that has 600 miles on it and I am not sure of the year. I am hoping to settle on a price of between $700-$800 for that one.

I am curious as to what your guys think is the better bike/deal.

Thanks!

FastDoc · 06-25-2012, 11:59 PM

Same bike basically. For the most part a 200cc OHV CB is a 200cc OHV CB.

All made from the same parts bin. The 'brand' is irrelevent.

With that in mind I'd base your decision on mileage and condition. Year is also largely unimportant.

dibe · 06-26-2012, 12:04 AM

Great info, thanks.

With that in mind I will probably go with the Hibird. I have to call the guy tomorrow to work out a deal but he is asking $1000 OBO for it so I am hoping to whittle him down

culcune · 06-26-2012, 12:21 AM

Some of the earlier Hibirds had 230cc engines, but then they stopped importing those and we only got the 200's. This might be a plus for you

SpudRider · 06-26-2012, 01:44 AM

I agree with FastDoc.

Mileage, condition, and price should govern your decision; go for the best deal.

Spud

Weldangrind · 06-26-2012, 02:44 PM

I'd choose a pushrod engine over an OHC.

dibe · 06-26-2012, 06:43 PM

Well I ended up going with the Roketa. It is in really good condition, the only thing is the rear blinder mount is snapped so it is just being held on by tape right now.

I ended up paying 700 for it and throwing in a xbox I had laying around and didn't play much any more (don't worry I have another xbox =P).

Pics:

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dibe · 06-26-2012, 06:55 PM

Are you able to tell if that is a pushrod or OHC motor? It does not have the two big 24MM nuts on the valve cover as described in the valve adjustment sticky.

FastDoc · 06-26-2012, 07:07 PM

Dang nice looking bike and a great price! 8)

Sounds like an OHC based on the valve cover but the left side looks like an OHV but hard to tell. Maybe some closeups?

Weld likes the OHV but I prefer the OHC. To me it seems a little more willing to rev, and has a bit more juice on the top end.

dibe · 06-26-2012, 07:10 PM

Thanks Doc!

I am excited to put the off road sprocket on it and go through some trails.

I get a break from work here in couple of hours and will go take some close ups of the engine.

culcune · 06-26-2012, 07:53 PM

I like that Roketa style. They were always a little more "sporty" looking than the standard GY200's that were dominating the market a a few years back. They have a 'lowered' look to them.

Personally, I don't think I would bother with the off-road sprocket. These, as I am quite sure you already know, are not all-out off-road bikes, instead prefering a good dirt trail or two. The sprocket you have on there should do the trick just fine.

FastDoc · 06-26-2012, 07:55 PM

Agree. Try what you have before changing anything.

You can re-do the tail section nice, and cheap with LED blinkers +/- Edge II taillight.

dibe · 06-26-2012, 07:57 PM

I could leave it be but I want to do some wheelies!!

I do have a Road King as well for when I want to keep it on the pavement

FastDoc · 06-26-2012, 07:58 PM

You'd be just as likely to pull wheelies on the HD. :roll:

JK.

Sorta. :wink:

dibe · 06-26-2012, 09:17 PM

Here are some close ups of the engine:

Also, is there a certain spec for how the chain should be adjusted? I looked in the manual that was uploaded and did a search but could not find it. The chain is slapping around some right now.

Also, is there a way to adjust the throttle cable? I have notice a lot of slop in it.

Thanks!

06-25-2012, 11:52 PM	#1
dibe Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 28	HiBird or Roketa Hello guys. I am hoping to get a enduro soon and hit some trails and thought I would ask for your advice. I have the chance to get a 2009 Roketa with 2800 miles on it and factory off road sprocket and after market highway sprocket for $950. or A HiBird that has 600 miles on it and I am not sure of the year. I am hoping to settle on a price of between $700-$800 for that one. I am curious as to what your guys think is the better bike/deal. Thanks!
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06-25-2012, 11:59 PM	#2
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Same bike basically. For the most part a 200cc OHV CB is a 200cc OHV CB. All made from the same parts bin. The 'brand' is irrelevent. With that in mind I'd base your decision on mileage and condition. Year is also largely unimportant. __________________ Happy to serve.
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06-26-2012, 12:21 AM	#4
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,056	Some of the earlier Hibirds had 230cc engines, but then they stopped importing those and we only got the 200's. This might be a plus for you __________________ "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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06-26-2012, 01:44 AM	#5
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	I agree with FastDoc. Mileage, condition, and price should govern your decision; go for the best deal. 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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06-26-2012, 02:44 PM	#6
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I'd choose a pushrod engine over an OHC. __________________ 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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06-26-2012, 12:04 AM	#3
dibe Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 28	Great info, thanks. With that in mind I will probably go with the Hibird. I have to call the guy tomorrow to work out a deal but he is asking $1000 OBO for it so I am hoping to whittle him down
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06-26-2012, 06:43 PM	#7
dibe Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 28	Well I ended up going with the Roketa. It is in really good condition, the only thing is the rear blinder mount is snapped so it is just being held on by tape right now. I ended up paying 700 for it and throwing in a xbox I had laying around and didn't play much any more (don't worry I have another xbox =P). Pics: [/img]
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06-26-2012, 06:55 PM	#8
dibe Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 28	Are you able to tell if that is a pushrod or OHC motor? It does not have the two big 24MM nuts on the valve cover as described in the valve adjustment sticky.
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06-26-2012, 07:07 PM	#9
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Dang nice looking bike and a great price! 8) Sounds like an OHC based on the valve cover but the left side looks like an OHV but hard to tell. Maybe some closeups? Weld likes the OHV but I prefer the OHC. To me it seems a little more willing to rev, and has a bit more juice on the top end. __________________ Happy to serve.
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06-26-2012, 07:10 PM	#10
dibe Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 28	Thanks Doc! I am excited to put the off road sprocket on it and go through some trails. I get a break from work here in couple of hours and will go take some close ups of the engine.
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06-26-2012, 07:53 PM	#11
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,056	I like that Roketa style. They were always a little more "sporty" looking than the standard GY200's that were dominating the market a a few years back. They have a 'lowered' look to them. Personally, I don't think I would bother with the off-road sprocket. These, as I am quite sure you already know, are not all-out off-road bikes, instead prefering a good dirt trail or two. The sprocket you have on there should do the trick just fine. __________________ "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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06-26-2012, 07:55 PM	#12
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Agree. Try what you have before changing anything. You can re-do the tail section nice, and cheap with LED blinkers +/- Edge II taillight. __________________ Happy to serve.
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06-26-2012, 07:57 PM	#13
dibe Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 28	I could leave it be but I want to do some wheelies!! I do have a Road King as well for when I want to keep it on the pavement
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06-26-2012, 07:58 PM	#14
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	You'd be just as likely to pull wheelies on the HD. :roll: JK. Sorta. :wink: __________________ Happy to serve.
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06-26-2012, 09:17 PM	#15
dibe Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 28	Here are some close ups of the engine: Also, is there a certain spec for how the chain should be adjusted? I looked in the manual that was uploaded and did a search but could not find it. The chain is slapping around some right now. Also, is there a way to adjust the throttle cable? I have notice a lot of slop in it. Thanks!
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