New purchase questions -2006 Roketa 200cc DB-06 - Page 10

2LZ · 03-30-2017, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Landsvw

Wonder if it's the same guy? This one is from Bandon Oregon and he's involved in the police department somehow... I got it for 120$.

That's the guy! Small world!

Landsvw · 03-30-2017, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 2LZ

That's the guy! Small world!

Ok, now that's funny! And fun!

He's a serious bike fanatic. Nice guy.

Weldangrind · 03-31-2017, 11:27 AM

I'm in love with your TS185! I really miss my orange '77.

Landsvw · 03-31-2017, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

I'm in love with your TS185! I really miss my orange '77.

I tell you what, once I get 1 running complete bike out of this, I'll make you a great deal on the leftovers if you'd want them. You'll have to come get them tho... It should be the complete TS185 engine, frame and most parts, but will not have air cleaner, gauges, and some small parts... I'll swap the best of both to mine, and I'll keep you posted on which way I go, as I reassemble the TC185. None have titles, so that's a negative... I'm thinking of keeping the TC185 tank because it's so clean inside, and clear coating the rough looking exterior, just to keep it looking faded and rough. The TS seat is better tho, so I'm keeping it for sure.

Weldangrind · 04-03-2017, 12:05 PM

That's very kind of you! Truth is, I'm working on thinning the herd, since my bikes seem to multiply every time I shut off the lights. I want to get down to my TW, my Lifan, my quads and possibly my KLR250; all others will be sent to good homes. As well, I can't get a frame across the border without a title (I've tried). If I need a two-smoke fix, I'll ride my TS250 before I sell it.

Landsvw · 04-08-2017, 12:02 AM

Totally understand. I'm collecting too many myself so may have to thin the herd.

Landsvw · 04-16-2017, 10:42 AM

Weldangrind, question for you... does Canada have the diesel smart car? My son just bought a 2015 Smart Car, and while researching it, found that there is a diesel version that gets 80+ mpg. Wondered if a sectioned or wrecked Canadian version could be brought to the US and then retrofitted into a gas older version, if I found a cheap one down here...

Also, Happy Easter to all!

Many blessings!

Lance

Weldangrind · 04-17-2017, 12:45 PM

Indeed, diesel Smart Cars were all the rage on this side of the border for awhile. I recommend that you check the Coparts website and see if there's one in your area. That's easier that dragging one across the border.

Landsvw · 04-17-2017, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

Indeed, diesel Smart Cars were all the rage on this side of the border for awhile. I recommend that you check the Coparts website and see if there's one in your area. That's easier that dragging one across the border.

And thus lies the problem... they didn't officially make the Diesel for the USA... so, I'm thinking, get a Canadian wreck, bring it over and install the engine/tranny/etc. into an US one

I looked on Coparts, but no diesels down here...

2LZ · 04-17-2017, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Landsvw

Ok, now that's funny! And fun!

He's a serious bike fanatic. Nice guy.

You got that right. Did you see his "bunch of helmets"? He has all of them hooked on to something that makes them look like a bunch of bananas and it was controlled by remote and lowered itself out of the rafters. It was a genius idea for storing a boatload of helmets. It got me thinking.....

Landsvw · 04-17-2017, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 2LZ

You got that right. Did you see his "bunch of helmets"? He has all of them hooked on to something that makes them look like a bunch of bananas and it was controlled by remote and lowered itself out of the rafters. It was a genius idea for storing a boatload of helmets. It got me thinking.....

No, I didn't... he brought the bike to me... sounds amazing!

I 'need' the same thing for my motorcycles.

Landsvw · 05-05-2017, 12:15 AM

Have a question about the Roketa this time! Rear monoshock is horrible. So, need an eye to eye shock of 12.5 inches, and relatively cheap. Any suggestions? Xr100 is too short and xt200 too long, so my parts bikes can't donate. It's a Beta Alp clone, but a shock is 599$ new, so that idea is out too... motorcycle junk yard and a tape measure?

Landsvw · 05-05-2017, 12:33 AM

Hmmm 1987 dr125 looks pretty close... 1" longer.

Weldangrind · 05-05-2017, 11:09 AM

Not sure, but I think the Yamaha Blaster rear shock is similar in length.

Landsvw · 05-05-2017, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

Not sure, but I think the Yamaha Blaster rear shock is similar in length.

Blaster is 15"
I think a DR125 is about 3/4 inch longer than mine. Am bidding one an eBay one right now.

03-31-2017, 11:27 AM	#138
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I'm in love with your TS185! I really miss my orange '77. __________________ 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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04-03-2017, 12:05 PM	#140
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	That's very kind of you! Truth is, I'm working on thinning the herd, since my bikes seem to multiply every time I shut off the lights. I want to get down to my TW, my Lifan, my quads and possibly my KLR250; all others will be sent to good homes. As well, I can't get a frame across the border without a title (I've tried). If I need a two-smoke fix, I'll ride my TS250 before I sell it. __________________ 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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04-08-2017, 12:02 AM	#141
Landsvw Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Myrtle Creek Oregon Posts: 873	Totally understand. I'm collecting too many myself so may have to thin the herd. __________________ 1988 Kawasaki KLR250 1969 Honda Z50 silver tag 2002 Ford F-350 7.3 diesel 1975 Corvette 2017 Chevy Bolt “Throttle twisting geek” -LFN
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04-16-2017, 10:42 AM	#142
Landsvw Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Myrtle Creek Oregon Posts: 873	Weldangrind, question for you... does Canada have the diesel smart car? My son just bought a 2015 Smart Car, and while researching it, found that there is a diesel version that gets 80+ mpg. Wondered if a sectioned or wrecked Canadian version could be brought to the US and then retrofitted into a gas older version, if I found a cheap one down here... Also, Happy Easter to all! Many blessings! Lance __________________ 1988 Kawasaki KLR250 1969 Honda Z50 silver tag 2002 Ford F-350 7.3 diesel 1975 Corvette 2017 Chevy Bolt “Throttle twisting geek” -LFN
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04-17-2017, 12:45 PM	#143
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Indeed, diesel Smart Cars were all the rage on this side of the border for awhile. I recommend that you check the Coparts website and see if there's one in your area. That's easier that dragging one across the border. __________________ 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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05-05-2017, 12:15 AM	#147
Landsvw Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Myrtle Creek Oregon Posts: 873	Have a question about the Roketa this time! Rear monoshock is horrible. So, need an eye to eye shock of 12.5 inches, and relatively cheap. Any suggestions? Xr100 is too short and xt200 too long, so my parts bikes can't donate. It's a Beta Alp clone, but a shock is 599$ new, so that idea is out too... motorcycle junk yard and a tape measure? __________________ 1988 Kawasaki KLR250 1969 Honda Z50 silver tag 2002 Ford F-350 7.3 diesel 1975 Corvette 2017 Chevy Bolt “Throttle twisting geek” -LFN
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05-05-2017, 12:33 AM	#148
Landsvw Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Myrtle Creek Oregon Posts: 873	Hmmm 1987 dr125 looks pretty close... 1" longer. __________________ 1988 Kawasaki KLR250 1969 Honda Z50 silver tag 2002 Ford F-350 7.3 diesel 1975 Corvette 2017 Chevy Bolt “Throttle twisting geek” -LFN
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05-05-2017, 11:09 AM	#149
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Not sure, but I think the Yamaha Blaster rear shock is similar in length. __________________ 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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