Roketa 200, can it be licensed in Oregon?

[Mudflap]

I'm sure the 520 chain is original on this bike.

Speedometers are always suspect on Chinese bikes. The one on my Lifan is in miles but the odometer is in kilometers. It's easier to take an existing Km speedo and just print a new face for it than it is to change the internal gearing. On the Hensim I had for a short time the speedo was at least 10 mph off at 50 mph and the odometer was Km. I'll check this one out with a GPS when I get a chance.

Originally Posted by culcune

My TMEC, in spite of the speedo supposed to be in MPH, is actually in KPH as well as the odometer reading in KMs...you need to measure a mile and see if the odo is in miles or kms. I doubt the 520 chain was stock, but either way, it most likely uses Honda rear sprockets as the vast majority of Chinese enduros do.

[Mudflap]

Judging by how well your Zongshen has held up I expect this will be a reliable machine but I'll never come close to putting as many miles on it as you have on your Zongshen. Yes, I stole it for that price.

Originally Posted by SpudRider

I agree on both points. I'm betting the entire motorcycle was manufactured by Zongshen, and you definitely stole that bike.

[Weldangrind]

Originally Posted by Mudflap

Judging by how well your Zongshen has held up I expect this will be a reliable machine but I'll never come close to putting as many miles on it as you have on your Zongshen.

Why not? With some careful prep and maintenance, there's no telling how long it will last.

[Weldangrind]

I should add that those pushrod motors have a good reputation for reliability. I have several, and they've never let me down.

I really like the headlight and instrument cluster.

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

I should add that those pushrod motors have a good reputation for reliability. I have several, and they've never let me down.

I really like the headlight and instrument cluster.

I agree; that's a handsome motorcycle, and it is in mint condition. I also agree regarding the reliability of the pushrod engines.

[Mudflap]

The real question isn't how long the engine will last, but how long I will last. My Lifan has the 163FML-2M which appears to be almost identical except for it's balance shaft has gone 52,000 miles so far with the only parts being a clutch, oil pump chain, and it could use a balance shaft cush gear.

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

Why not? With some careful prep and maintenance, there's no telling how long it will last.

[Mudflap]

Counted teeth this morning, not mine, the bike sprockets. It's 12 front 45 rear which equals 3.75 to 1. Comparing ratios to the Lifan which has the same 18" wheel size but 428 chain and 17 front 46 rear equals 2.706 to 1. So to replicate the ratio of the Lifan (which is about right for me) I need between a 32 and 33 tooth rear. I just so happen to have a new condition 32 tooth from a Hensim 250 that looks like it'll bolt right on. Will give it a try.

[Mudflap]

The 32 tooth sprocket from the Hensim fits perfectly and the gear ratio is good. A 33 or 34 would probably be optimum for my fat butt on the street but this will do. I did have to remove the rear chain guide because of the smaller diameter sprocket but it's not needed for road use.

[SpudRider]

I'm glad the rear sprocket fit.

The Yamaha TW200, XT225, and TT-R225 motorcycles don't have a chain guide. In fact, I have ridden about 25,000 miles without the chain guide on my Honda XR650L, without any problems. The XR650L has about 12 inches of suspension travel for both the forks and the shock absorber, and I frequently ride this bike off road. However, I haven't had an issues. Unless someone is jumping the bike, and/or riding very aggressively, the chain guide isn't necessary, especially if the suspension travel is relatively small.

[Mudflap]

Just talked to the lady at the DMV who said there is no problem getting a title and plates. According to their computer it has never been registered and no MSO or EPA certificates are needed because the info stating it meets federal safety and EPA requirements are on the little plates riveted to the frame. It'll all cost about $150 which is $25 more than I paid for the bike.

[culcune]

good for Oregon!! I guess legalizing marijuana made them all warm and fuzzy inside??

If you had asked this question back when the bike was new, we might have been able to guess a little better, but since you stated it is a 2005, and seemingly not registered in all the 9 years, I think there was no precedent...

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by Mudflap

Just talked to the lady at the DMV who said there is no problem getting a title and plates. According to their computer it has never been registered and no MSO or EPA certificates are needed because the info stating it meets federal safety and EPA requirements are on the little plates riveted to the frame. It'll all cost about $150 which is $25 more than I paid for the bike.

Good for you, and the PRO (Peoples' Republic of Oregon).

[Weldangrind]

Originally Posted by Mudflap

Counted teeth this morning, not mine, the bike sprockets.

I just caught that.

[Weldangrind]

Originally Posted by Mudflap

Just talked to the lady at the DMV who said there is no problem getting a title and plates. According to their computer it has never been registered and no MSO or EPA certificates are needed because the info stating it meets federal safety and EPA requirements are on the little plates riveted to the frame. It'll all cost about $150 which is $25 more than I paid for the bike.

Awesome! I love it when we hear success stories like that.