Orion RXB150XL

Goob · 02-16-2020, 02:57 PM

Howdy,

I have posted alot on my CSC TT250 that I use as a commuter bike; street only.

However, I got to thinking about a pit bike that I could use on some of the dirt venues that are around Denver or up in the mountains; that would be easy to load into my 1987 Dodge Mini Ram Van (look that one up!).

The motivation is to use dirt riding to improve my street riding abilities. This is what I did 40+ years ago when I first bought a Honda XL100 and did a lot of trail riding and as much "motocross" as the bike, and my skills, would handle. I would like to have the confidence and ability to fling my TT250 around on the road to avoid the 4-wheelers like you can do with a dirt bike.

So, I think this Orion RXB150XL fits the bill. Under $1400, street legal (to get from trail to trail in the mountains), oil cooler, 160 lbs, Mikuni carb. Wow.

https://www.orionpowersports.com/ori...embled-tested/

Peace on Ya,

Goob

PhildoScaggins · 02-17-2020, 11:55 AM

I'll be picking one up once I do my taxes. They are perfect little bikes, I'm looking for the same thing.

Goob · 02-17-2020, 08:41 PM

So, I pulled the trigger tonight. My son and I are so psyched about this! I may commute with it in the summer when I don't need heated grips, etc, of my TT250. They have SM wheels too..so could easily do a swap out for dirt and street.

The main reason for purchase, tho, is that we can take it to the dirt tracks near Denver and become well rounded, more experienced, riders for our street riding. To have the mental map to fling around a bike on the dirt should translate to better street skills.

culcune · 02-17-2020, 10:03 PM

You ordered too quickly. I, or someone else, might have given you the disclaimer of checking that you can register in CO. The reason I bring it up is because I recall a member trying to street plate a Hawk 250. Now, this was a few years back when Hawk's MCOs might not have stated 'motorcycle' as opposed to 'dirt bike'. I do understand that nowadays Hawks' MCOs state 'motorcycle' but do not recall anyone from from CO posting about registering one. I am fairly certain the RXB 125 and 150 (and even the 250 full-size versions) are not EPA/DOT certified unlike your CSC. If CO will allow one to convert a dirt bike to street, then all three Orions do come with full street equipment. Just a disclaimer and not trying to ruin your moment.

Goob · 02-17-2020, 10:16 PM

Culcune,

Thanks for the warning.

It will not ruin my world if I can't get street reg. Main purpose is off-road. But, my son has a 1996 Honda XR250R that he got registered and licensed, just by adding turn signals and a license plate light. So, I think I may be OK.

Orion does say that the MCO will be Motorcycle.

I will post if their are any issues.

Goob

imapdog · 02-18-2020, 09:46 AM

Orion does say that the MCO will be Motorcycle.

be prepared to mail the mco back to them to have them fill it out and sign it.
they will also try to convince you to use your invoice in your emails to use as a bill of sale. i would get them to make a new bill of sale if you have to mail back your mco. they will do it, but if your paper work is blank,you can forge the signatures or mail it back to them to have them sign them....
unless you got full access to them to have this done beforehand expect this delay, it will work out but is a delay..... use certified mail so no excuses of you loosing the mco....

culcune · 02-18-2020, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goob

Culcune,

Thanks for the warning.

It will not ruin my world if I can't get street reg. Main purpose is off-road. But, my son has a 1996 Honda XR250R that he got registered and licensed, just by adding turn signals and a license plate light. So, I think I may be OK.

Orion does say that the MCO will be Motorcycle.

I will post if their are any issues.

Goob

Thinking back, from what I remember, the guy said you have to go through a 'homemade motorcycle' application and he said it took a year. He didn't do it, but was warning others. If you got your son's bike registered with minimal equipment, it sounds more like CO allows one to convert a dirtbike. I am guessing it wasn't registered as 'homemade' nor took a year?

ss27gogeta · 02-18-2020, 06:07 AM

I can't wait to see you get yours. I watched a couple video s on YouTube on it. The thing looks sweet I would already be ordering one but working 2 jobs and going to school. I would not have any time to put it together.

AJboughtamoto · 02-18-2020, 06:52 PM

Colorado is dual sport paradise. Be sure to head up Rollins Pass once it gets a bit warmer. Also check out switzerland trail, and the area up behind Central city/Black Hawk too. Loads of dedicated trail systems as well.

Goob · 02-18-2020, 09:41 PM

AJboughtamoto,

Sounds like you may live in Colorado. Drop me a line if you want to go ride.

Goob

AJboughtamoto · 02-19-2020, 03:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goob

AJboughtamoto,

Sounds like you may live in Colorado. Drop me a line if you want to go ride.

Goob

I did for a few years, not anymore sadly.

SmokinTuna · 02-22-2020, 04:07 PM

I'm looking to get a 250L plated in Oregon. I contacted Orion and they say their bikes are EPA compliant, and can get a letter from the manufacturer stating so (a requirement in Oregon). However they said all the Chinese factories are closed currently due to caronavirus. I'm waiting till the factories open back up before I buy, because the entire point of me wanting one of these is for dual sport purposes haha.

Please post of you can get yours registered in CO!

culcune · 02-22-2020, 04:34 PM

Will Oregon plate bikes classified as 'off road dirt bikes' by the EPA?

SmokinTuna · 02-23-2020, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by culcune

Will Oregon plate bikes classified as 'off road dirt bikes' by the EPA?

No not at all, that's the problem. The guys at Orion said it's classified as a motorcycle, not off road. And they have a letter from the manufacturer stating it's epa compliant.

But them saying that and having the bike actually registered are different haha, so I'm trying to find if anyone else got it done successfully

culcune · 02-24-2020, 12:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SmokinTuna

But them saying that and having the bike actually registered are different haha, so I'm trying to find if anyone else got it done successfully

That's always my fear for members and I have seen people here on Chinariders getting burnt (fortunately rarely) from time to time, so I do like to bring it up. I do know the Apollo dual sport is EPA/DOT for 49 state legality, but the suspension is heavily biased for the road, whereas the Orion is similar to Pitster Pro/GPX bikes which are primarily dirt bikes that have street equipment.

02-16-2020, 02:57 PM	#1
Goob Join Date: Nov 2019 Posts: 353	Orion RXB150XL Howdy, I have posted alot on my CSC TT250 that I use as a commuter bike; street only. However, I got to thinking about a pit bike that I could use on some of the dirt venues that are around Denver or up in the mountains; that would be easy to load into my 1987 Dodge Mini Ram Van (look that one up!). The motivation is to use dirt riding to improve my street riding abilities. This is what I did 40+ years ago when I first bought a Honda XL100 and did a lot of trail riding and as much "motocross" as the bike, and my skills, would handle. I would like to have the confidence and ability to fling my TT250 around on the road to avoid the 4-wheelers like you can do with a dirt bike. So, I think this Orion RXB150XL fits the bill. Under $1400, street legal (to get from trail to trail in the mountains), oil cooler, 160 lbs, Mikuni carb. Wow. https://www.orionpowersports.com/ori...embled-tested/ Peace on Ya, Goob Last edited by Goob; 02-16-2020 at 03:06 PM. Reason: add photo
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02-17-2020, 08:41 PM	#3
Goob Join Date: Nov 2019 Posts: 353	Bought it! Same thing...Tax $$ So, I pulled the trigger tonight. My son and I are so psyched about this! I may commute with it in the summer when I don't need heated grips, etc, of my TT250. They have SM wheels too..so could easily do a swap out for dirt and street. The main reason for purchase, tho, is that we can take it to the dirt tracks near Denver and become well rounded, more experienced, riders for our street riding. To have the mental map to fling around a bike on the dirt should translate to better street skills.
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02-17-2020, 10:03 PM	#4
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,035	You ordered too quickly. I, or someone else, might have given you the disclaimer of checking that you can register in CO. The reason I bring it up is because I recall a member trying to street plate a Hawk 250. Now, this was a few years back when Hawk's MCOs might not have stated 'motorcycle' as opposed to 'dirt bike'. I do understand that nowadays Hawks' MCOs state 'motorcycle' but do not recall anyone from from CO posting about registering one. I am fairly certain the RXB 125 and 150 (and even the 250 full-size versions) are not EPA/DOT certified unlike your CSC. If CO will allow one to convert a dirt bike to street, then all three Orions do come with full street equipment. Just a disclaimer and not trying to ruin your moment. __________________ "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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02-17-2020, 10:16 PM	#5
Goob Join Date: Nov 2019 Posts: 353	CO registration Culcune, Thanks for the warning. It will not ruin my world if I can't get street reg. Main purpose is off-road. But, my son has a 1996 Honda XR250R that he got registered and licensed, just by adding turn signals and a license plate light. So, I think I may be OK. Orion does say that the MCO will be Motorcycle. I will post if their are any issues. Goob
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02-18-2020, 06:07 AM	#8
ss27gogeta Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Indiana Posts: 176	I can't wait to see you get yours. I watched a couple video s on YouTube on it. The thing looks sweet I would already be ordering one but working 2 jobs and going to school. I would not have any time to put it together. __________________ Current Bikes 2019 Lifan Xpect 2016 Harley Davidson Roadster
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02-17-2020, 11:55 AM	#2
PhildoScaggins Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Woods, Maine Posts: 247	I'll be picking one up once I do my taxes. They are perfect little bikes, I'm looking for the same thing.
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02-18-2020, 09:46 AM	#6
imapdog Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: nashville Posts: 574	Orion does say that the MCO will be Motorcycle. be prepared to mail the mco back to them to have them fill it out and sign it. they will also try to convince you to use your invoice in your emails to use as a bill of sale. i would get them to make a new bill of sale if you have to mail back your mco. they will do it, but if your paper work is blank,you can forge the signatures or mail it back to them to have them sign them.... unless you got full access to them to have this done beforehand expect this delay, it will work out but is a delay..... use certified mail so no excuses of you loosing the mco....
	1

02-18-2020, 06:52 PM	#9
AJboughtamoto Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 123	Colorado is dual sport paradise. Be sure to head up Rollins Pass once it gets a bit warmer. Also check out switzerland trail, and the area up behind Central city/Black Hawk too. Loads of dedicated trail systems as well. __________________ 2019 Brozz 250 1999 Gas Gas EC300 2003 ZX6R 1991 Voyager XII
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02-18-2020, 09:41 PM	#10
Goob Join Date: Nov 2019 Posts: 353	AJboughtamoto, Sounds like you may live in Colorado. Drop me a line if you want to go ride. Goob
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02-22-2020, 04:07 PM	#12
SmokinTuna Join Date: Feb 2020 Posts: 3	I'm looking to get a 250L plated in Oregon. I contacted Orion and they say their bikes are EPA compliant, and can get a letter from the manufacturer stating so (a requirement in Oregon). However they said all the Chinese factories are closed currently due to caronavirus. I'm waiting till the factories open back up before I buy, because the entire point of me wanting one of these is for dual sport purposes haha. Please post of you can get yours registered in CO!
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02-22-2020, 04:34 PM	#13
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,035	Will Oregon plate bikes classified as 'off road dirt bikes' by the EPA? __________________ "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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