New Roketa rat bike owner (lots of pics)

madmanjustice · 08-25-2007, 06:51 PM

Greets! I found this site last night from a video on youtube. I just picked up a 2005 Roketa enduro as a project bike. It needs some tlc and currently has the look of a rat bike. I'm glad I found this site because it looks like there is a ton of great info here (i run a site like this for Chevy Astro Vans and GMC Safari vans< so I know what a great community these kinda sites can be)

Anyway, its not much to look at right now, but it was $50 had has a clear title. If anyone could tell me which model this bike is it would be greatly appreciated the engine number is 163FMI

here are some pics for your viewing pleasure.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...a/MVC-003S.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...a/MVC-002S.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...a/MVC-001S.jpg

AZ200cc · 08-25-2007, 07:50 PM

Welcome

What in the world did they do to that poor bike 8O Looks like a 2005 year model, Shares a lot of parts with my bike..Which shares parts with Viva.
So fixing her up should not be a problem...Might cost as much as a new one though. Guess that depends on how far You want to restore it.

madmanjustice · 08-25-2007, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by AZ200cc

Welcome

Thanks!

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What in the world did they do to that poor bike 8O Looks like a 2005 year model, Shares a lot of parts with my bike..Which shares parts with Viva.
So fixing her up should not be a problem...Might cost as much as a new one though. Guess that depends on how far You want to restore it

Well i messed with it for a few minutes and the good news is that it turns over and has spark, but apparently the carb is clogged because it would not fire up.

hopefully parts wont be too expensive, but i'm not going for a perfect restro so it may stay as a rat bike...a Ratketa maybe..

AZ200cc · 08-25-2007, 08:32 PM

I see You already found Your way to the For Sale section

, Newbie was good to deal with when I bought a cable off him. Samm also is parting out a Viva..Lots of stuff off that should work on Your bike..Maybe even a carb.

Good luck keep us posted.

madmanjustice · 08-25-2007, 08:36 PM

yea,, i'm eyeballin the exhaust on that Viva, if I knew it would fit i would probably jump on it.

I need a kickstart lever and shift lever as well, but it looks like he sold them with the motor.

ambassador · 08-25-2007, 09:14 PM

Madman,
You may want to see if any of your local bike shops have a graveyard for bikes and see what you may be able to pickup there... Most of these bikes share the same designs as the 80's Honda XR's... Just a thought..

AZ200cc · 08-25-2007, 09:30 PM

The exhaust should work, But You might be able to make something off the big four work also.

culcune · 08-25-2007, 09:47 PM

Welcome to the site. Its a shame that you live far away because I had a complete rolling chassis (with AZ title and license plate) with a dead engine for $200. I finally got the planets aligned enough that I bought a brand new Lifan engine off Ebay for $292, including shipping, so will not consider selling the bike until the next major catastrophe happens, LOL

desert_drew · 08-25-2007, 10:17 PM

Welcome to the site madmanjustice!

I believe that Roketa is produced by Shineray. Your bike has the same speedometer/idiot lights setup as my Shineray 'Speedee' 200. As others have mentioned, lots these Chinese bikes share parts with each other.

Good luck getting it running! We're here for you.

katoranger · 08-26-2007, 08:52 PM

I can't see the pics at work, but it sounds rough.

You can probably just clean the carb out and get it running. These carbs are pretty simple.

Adapting parts from other china bikes and also jap bikes is not hard.

Allen

katoranger · 08-26-2007, 11:57 PM

At home now. With everything that is missing it stills has the turn signals.

It has the same gas tank as my Lifan GY2. My guess is that it needs the carb cleaned out and fresh gas.

Check to see if a salvage yard has any xr200s for an exhaust also.

Only 1200 km on the odo. Speedo cable is likely to be broken.

Allen

IronFist · 08-27-2007, 12:08 AM

Nice project , great price man

liverchip · 08-27-2007, 12:09 AM

Welcome to the club! Lots of good info here.

madmanjustice · 08-27-2007, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by katoranger

Check to see if a salvage yard has any xr200s for an exhaust also.

Only 1200 km on the odo. Speedo cable is likely to be broken.

Allen

Hmm..i didn't check to see if the speedo was working or not...will look at that. I think the milage is correct though.

katoranger · 08-27-2007, 12:24 PM

It may be, but by looking at the rear tire it is pretty worn for 1200km. Of course they may have been doing burnouts.

Allen

08-25-2007, 06:51 PM	#1
madmanjustice Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 135	New Roketa rat bike owner (lots of pics) Greets! I found this site last night from a video on youtube. I just picked up a 2005 Roketa enduro as a project bike. It needs some tlc and currently has the look of a rat bike. I'm glad I found this site because it looks like there is a ton of great info here (i run a site like this for Chevy Astro Vans and GMC Safari vans< so I know what a great community these kinda sites can be) Anyway, its not much to look at right now, but it was $50 had has a clear title. If anyone could tell me which model this bike is it would be greatly appreciated the engine number is 163FMI here are some pics for your viewing pleasure. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...a/MVC-003S.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...a/MVC-002S.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...a/MVC-001S.jpg
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08-25-2007, 07:50 PM	#2
AZ200cc Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Show Low Arizona Posts: 2,889	Welcome What in the world did they do to that poor bike 8O Looks like a 2005 year model, Shares a lot of parts with my bike..Which shares parts with Viva. So fixing her up should not be a problem...Might cost as much as a new one though. Guess that depends on how far You want to restore it. __________________ <br />2001 Suzuki DR200SE<br />1997 Suzuki RM250 YIKES<br />1995 Yamaha Breeze 125 daughters<br />1991 Honda XR80r Restored<br />maybe a 2003 Yamaha TTR90
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08-25-2007, 08:32 PM	#4
AZ200cc Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Show Low Arizona Posts: 2,889	I see You already found Your way to the For Sale section , Newbie was good to deal with when I bought a cable off him. Samm also is parting out a Viva..Lots of stuff off that should work on Your bike..Maybe even a carb. Good luck keep us posted. __________________ <br />2001 Suzuki DR200SE<br />1997 Suzuki RM250 YIKES<br />1995 Yamaha Breeze 125 daughters<br />1991 Honda XR80r Restored<br />maybe a 2003 Yamaha TTR90
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08-25-2007, 09:14 PM	#6
ambassador Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bradenton, Florida Posts: 1,200	Madman, You may want to see if any of your local bike shops have a graveyard for bikes and see what you may be able to pickup there... Most of these bikes share the same designs as the 80's Honda XR's... Just a thought.. __________________ 06 Lifan 200 GY-5
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08-25-2007, 09:30 PM	#7
AZ200cc Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Show Low Arizona Posts: 2,889	The exhaust should work, But You might be able to make something off the big four work also. __________________ <br />2001 Suzuki DR200SE<br />1997 Suzuki RM250 YIKES<br />1995 Yamaha Breeze 125 daughters<br />1991 Honda XR80r Restored<br />maybe a 2003 Yamaha TTR90
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08-25-2007, 08:36 PM	#5
madmanjustice Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 135	yea,, i'm eyeballin the exhaust on that Viva, if I knew it would fit i would probably jump on it. I need a kickstart lever and shift lever as well, but it looks like he sold them with the motor.
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08-25-2007, 09:47 PM	#8
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,035	Welcome to the site. Its a shame that you live far away because I had a complete rolling chassis (with AZ title and license plate) with a dead engine for $200. I finally got the planets aligned enough that I bought a brand new Lifan engine off Ebay for $292, including shipping, so will not consider selling the bike until the next major catastrophe happens, LOL __________________ "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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08-25-2007, 10:17 PM	#9
desert_drew Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Echo Bay, NV/Gold Basin, AZ Posts: 111	Welcome to the site madmanjustice! I believe that Roketa is produced by Shineray. Your bike has the same speedometer/idiot lights setup as my Shineray 'Speedee' 200. As others have mentioned, lots these Chinese bikes share parts with each other. Good luck getting it running! We're here for you. __________________ 'Desert' Drew Shineray DB-P12 'Speedee' 200
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08-26-2007, 08:52 PM	#10
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I can't see the pics at work, but it sounds rough. You can probably just clean the carb out and get it running. These carbs are pretty simple. Adapting parts from other china bikes and also jap bikes is not hard. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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08-26-2007, 11:57 PM	#11
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	At home now. With everything that is missing it stills has the turn signals. It has the same gas tank as my Lifan GY2. My guess is that it needs the carb cleaned out and fresh gas. Check to see if a salvage yard has any xr200s for an exhaust also. Only 1200 km on the odo. Speedo cable is likely to be broken. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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08-27-2007, 12:08 AM	#12
IronFist Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Toronto Ontario Canada Posts: 2,585	Nice project , great price man
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08-27-2007, 12:09 AM	#13
liverchip Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mystery Spot Posts: 1,223	Welcome to the club! Lots of good info here. __________________ 2009 XR650L Big Red Pig Tusk bar risers 2007 X-Moto(Jetmoto) GY250 --mods--- 15/40 sprockets UNI Pod Filter 2007 Shineray TMS 200XYi--Betsy Betsy Mods:______________________ Acerbis DHH headlight FMF Powercore pipe Uni Pod Filter
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08-27-2007, 12:24 PM	#15
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	It may be, but by looking at the rear tire it is pretty worn for 1200km. Of course they may have been doing burnouts. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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