Roketa db-07 to bobber

iTrack · 06-12-2012, 05:42 PM

The more I think about it the more I want to Bob this guy. I have some questions. Spud, what would I need to fit the Zong front 18" rim to the roketa? Can I lower the front end by adding spacers and chopping the front springs? Has anyone every thought to do this? I just want a unique bike to ride to work so I was thinking of stuffing big 4.0-18 tires front and rear, lowering it, adding a metal gas tank, new seat, flat bars, and chopping off the rear. Kind of like this.

http://subrewgarage.blogspot.com/201...1_archive.html

Weldangrind · 06-13-2012, 12:53 AM

What an interesting guy in that blog! I like his taste in bikes and beer.

I really like the shape that Kawi is taking. I've considered a similar build, but I'm leaning more towards a flyweight cafe bike.

SpudRider · 06-13-2012, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by iTrack

The more I think about it the more I want to Bob this guy. I have some questions. Spud, what would I need to fit the Zong front 18" rim to the roketa? Can I lower the front end by adding spacers and chopping the front springs? Has anyone every thought to do this? I just want a unique bike to ride to work so I was thinking of stuffing big 4.0-18 tires front and rear, lowering it, adding a metal gas tank, new seat, flat bars, and chopping off the rear. Kind of like this.

http://subrewgarage.blogspot.com/201...1_archive.html

The Roketa DB-07 uses the standard, Chinese front wheel.

However, the Zong employs a different front wheel, which is the same wheel installed on the Roketa DB-07A.

Therefore, I think you would have a difficult time trying to fit the Zongshen front wheel to your Roketa DB-07 motorcycle.

For example, the front brake rotors are different sizes, and the brake calipers mount in different places, et cetera. You would have an easier time looking for a Chinese bike which employs the standard front wheel, but also uses a smaller rim.

Also, you if you wish to purchase custom spokes, you could lace any 18-inch rim to your current front hub. In fact, if you could find the correct die, you might be able to trim the front spokes to a shorter length, and thread the ends for the spoke nipples. :idea:

Spud

zingshoen · 06-13-2012, 07:50 AM

sounds like a fun project. you ll keep the rear suspension i hope? bobbers aren t all that useful, as the rear end gets too hard.
meanwhile, the naked look agrees with me.

06-12-2012, 05:42 PM	#1
iTrack Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 28	Roketa db-07 to bobber The more I think about it the more I want to Bob this guy. I have some questions. Spud, what would I need to fit the Zong front 18" rim to the roketa? Can I lower the front end by adding spacers and chopping the front springs? Has anyone every thought to do this? I just want a unique bike to ride to work so I was thinking of stuffing big 4.0-18 tires front and rear, lowering it, adding a metal gas tank, new seat, flat bars, and chopping off the rear. Kind of like this. http://subrewgarage.blogspot.com/201...1_archive.html
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06-13-2012, 12:53 AM	#2
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	What an interesting guy in that blog! I like his taste in bikes and beer. I really like the shape that Kawi is taking. I've considered a similar build, but I'm leaning more towards a flyweight cafe bike. __________________ 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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06-13-2012, 07:50 AM	#4
zingshoen Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Posts: 648	sounds like a fun project. you ll keep the rear suspension i hope? bobbers aren t all that useful, as the rear end gets too hard. meanwhile, the naked look agrees with me. __________________ 1971 Garelli Gulp 50cc with open ports and 16 mm Bing Carbie + 1980 Honda XL 223 ZS + 2007 Zongshen LZX200G + DR400SM
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