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Forum: New Member Introductions 04-08-2008, 04:34 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,001
Posted By principal
I think the rule is you can post as long as you...

I think the rule is you can post as long as you still do the two finger wave to chonda riders. If you stop, you are banished!
Forum: New Member Introductions 04-08-2008, 01:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,001
Posted By principal
Oh, I know, once a Chonda rider, always a Chonda...

Oh, I know, once a Chonda rider, always a Chonda rider. I'd of kept the thing, but was running out of garage space (Hope, Grace, and a 81 Yamaha Maxim I had high hopes for, plus the Polaris 4...
Forum: New Member Introductions 04-08-2008, 01:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,001
Posted By principal
End of the road

Well, my little "Grace" is gone. A coworker's husband was looking for a good small get around bike he could take out to his farm. I was honestly looking for something bigger and faster to haul my...
Forum: New Member Introductions 03-26-2008, 10:25 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,001
Posted By principal
Chonda update: 850 miles

Winter is over in the Great Basin! I rode when I could during the cold months, but now we are back en force! Just a few updates on my beloved Roketa db-07 'Chonda'. "Grace" is doing well, despite...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 03-26-2008, 12:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,611
Posted By principal
Got the fork, replaced and all is good. THanks...

Got the fork, replaced and all is good. THanks for the help. BTW, rich_e, I camp every summer right across the highway from Strawberry Point. Yes, So. Ut rocks! Thanks to all for the help.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 03-01-2008, 11:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,611
Posted By principal
Front Brake mount broke off! Help!

Still loving my 2007 GY200XY Shineray (Roketa), but got a problem. Pulling up to a stopsign Friday night after work, all of a sudden I hear and feel a 'thunk' and look down to see my front brake...
Forum: New Member Introductions 11-26-2007, 10:03 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,001
Posted By principal
At approx 750 miles now (reads 500, but speedo...

At approx 750 miles now (reads 500, but speedo cable broke for 3 weeks). had the battery box start to break loose about 2 weeks ago, rear metal strap broke at connection with bike frame. Wired it...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 11-24-2007, 11:32 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,616
Posted By principal
Ok, so I'm OCD and got spooked about the...

Ok, so I'm OCD and got spooked about the energy-conserving clutch slipping of Mobil 1. Changed it again to Lucas Oil, racing oil designed for motorcycles (with wet clutch protection.) All kinds of...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 11-20-2007, 11:26 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,616
Posted By principal
Took Red's advice, put in a quart of Mobil 1...

Took Red's advice, put in a quart of Mobil 1 Extended Performance 10w30. Can feel a difference immediately! Smoother shifts than the Delo 15w40, and more power, just as he said. If the oil is good...
Forum: New Member Introductions 11-02-2007, 02:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,890
Posted By principal
Welcome! Hope you enjoy the bike!

Welcome! Hope you enjoy the bike!
Forum: New Member Introductions 10-26-2007, 04:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,275
Posted By principal
Welcome Adam, I was a lot like you, skeptical but...

Welcome Adam, I was a lot like you, skeptical but hopeful, asked a lot of questions, got a lot of research under my belt before buying. This site is absolutely awesome for tips and tricks to keeping...
Forum: Sightings 10-19-2007, 11:08 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,092
Posted By principal
More sightings in So. UT

Went to the convenience store at 11 last night for a Pepsi. Come out, and a cool cruiser-style bike is idling at the front door. Plate on the side says "BRUTE200". Guy comes out and we get to...
Forum: New Member Introductions 10-15-2007, 06:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,834
Posted By principal
I am also new to riding, and ended up with a...

I am also new to riding, and ended up with a Shineray RSX200E. As far as I can tell, they are almost identical to the Lifan GY2, and sems to be a very well built little bike. Inverted forks, discs...
Forum: New Member Introductions 10-15-2007, 06:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,228
Posted By principal
You might want to check these guys out. I bought...

You might want to check these guys out. I bought from PowerSportsMax.com, but I just heard about http://www.bikeimporters.com/, who also seem competitive. I don't know about shipping to Canada, but...
Forum: New Member Introductions 10-15-2007, 06:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,435
Posted By principal
Love the buggy! I think you would enjoy the...

Love the buggy! I think you would enjoy the bike. THey are a lot of fun, and they don't hurt your wallet.
Forum: New Member Introductions 10-15-2007, 06:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,869
Posted By principal
6'1", 280 lbs (I know I know), and love the bike....

6'1", 280 lbs (I know I know), and love the bike. Yes, it isn't going to win any land speed records, but it sure is fun boppin around town and on trails. I have had my 80 lb son on the back, going...
Forum: New Member Introductions 10-15-2007, 06:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,313
Posted By principal
Congrats on the bike. Plan on a few hours...

Congrats on the bike. Plan on a few hours assembling it, and have sombody beefy there to hold up the rear end while you put the swingarm bolt in. These are great cheap bikes, you won't regret it.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 10-02-2007, 03:19 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,616
Posted By principal
Big thanks to you guys. I am so new to this,...

Big thanks to you guys. I am so new to this, don't know what I would do without the forum.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 10-02-2007, 11:57 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,616
Posted By principal
Ok, here's another question: Is Delo 400...

Ok, here's another question: Is Delo 400 synthetic or not? What about Rotella? I keep getting conflicting opinions from my mechanic friends. Anybody got a definitive answer? Also, When using...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 10-01-2007, 03:40 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,616
Posted By principal
Newbie question on oil change intervals

I have scoured the internet for info concerning when to change oil in a bike. I can find a lot of info about bikes with oil filters, but none concerning our beloved little filter-less 200cc...
Forum: Sightings 09-13-2007, 12:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,429
Posted By principal
Met a couple outside of Walmart today, they have...

Met a couple outside of Walmart today, they have a Shineray XY200 like mine, sand inverted forks and disc rear brake. Bought it through the paper from a guy in St. George that SAYS he isn't a dealer...
Forum: Sightings 09-11-2007, 05:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,429
Posted By principal
Yes, 05 maxfine 150. I was riding on a slick...

Yes, 05 maxfine 150. I was riding on a slick trail when we parted ways die to an rut and exposed root. Lost brake pedal and lever, blinkers, most of the plastic. Forks may be compromised, I am...
Forum: Dealer & Distributor Discussion 09-11-2007, 12:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,943
Posted By principal
Review

Sent my $$$ Aug 9 (Money Order)
Had to call a few times to get the order cashed and placed in the system.
Order recorded Aug. 21
Shipped Aug 23
Received Aug 27

Overall, I really liked working...
Forum: Sightings 09-11-2007, 11:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,429
Posted By principal
Cropping up in Cedar City, UT

First sighting was my next door neighbor, purchased online from some shop in AZ. Next was my first one, used, 150 Maxfine Trailmaster (wrecked, but working on it). Next one, my baby, Shineray 200cc...
Forum: Ride Suggestions 09-11-2007, 11:32 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,636
Posted By principal
Southern Utah/Cedar City trail system=aces!

Breakin completed, waiting on speedo cable. Absolutely love this little bike. Get lots of comments ("Is it a Honda?", etc.) I shoot all over town on it, take evening rides. Can't wait to get...
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