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ambassador · 03-03-2007, 01:50 PM

That is pretty crappy, I'd be making some phone calls...

cycleway4 · 03-03-2007, 03:17 PM

hi mad.........2005,..hmmmm...........practically/functional speaking, its probably identical, except later models seemed better geared for the street,...but I agree, they should have let you know it was an '05...

would it have made a difference?..well, at least it wouldnt have been a surprise...

I believe I'd be calling XXX for explanation.........

buddy, good luck.......and when you get your hub problem fixed,...happy riding!

FMYStreetRacer · 03-03-2007, 04:50 PM

i also got a 2005 but was told i was getting a 2007. i went to the bike dealer today that is close by my house and looked at a black one he had there. his had different warning stickers and that was it. i looked at the date on it, 2006. no biggie, i bought mine in 2007, it's a 2007

mdsuave13 · 03-03-2007, 06:02 PM

i was told i was getting an 06, but technically its an 07 because it was made in november of 06..

pumpkin · 03-04-2007, 12:37 AM

i got mine from a local dealer two days after it came in he preped it just because i was coming and it is a 2006.time line got it feb 22 2007,but he was upfront about it

madmaximum · 03-04-2007, 12:48 PM

I'll be contacting them tomorrow about the hub, & I will be sure to ask why I received a 2005 model. Maybe I can get an extended warranty or a discount of some sort.

red2003 · 03-05-2007, 07:45 AM

I'd atleast get the 06 rear sprocket from them for free. That 56 tooth will top out at like 50 - 55 mph. The 06's have a 46 rear and are geared perfect for street riding. They really should have told you. Good luck with the front hub. Is the hub itself tweeked? Can you get it somewhat straight with spoke adjustment?

madmaximum · 03-05-2007, 04:11 PM

I contacted xxx-motorsports a little bit ago with my concerns. My initial question was what to do about the hub. I'll cut & paste the conversation.

[Dale] Iâ€™m sorry you will need to put in a parts request form on our website. Please do so by going to the home page of the website then go to the customer service tab and parts request form. Once they have looked that over they will email you with a confirmation letting you know they got the email and get back to you with availability and pricing! Thanks!
[Tracy] i have another question also. The bike I received is a 2005 model. Why didn't I receive a 2007 model?
[Dale] which bike did you order?
[Tracy] the db-07a
[Dale] They are all exactly the same between the 05 and 07, they are manufactored out of china so we do not control which year model is shipped to us
[Tracy] ok
The operator has ended the chat. Thanks for contacting us.

I liked the idea of requesting a different sprocket, but he cut out on me before I could ask.

red2003 · 03-06-2007, 08:58 AM

Well those results don't impress me with xxx one bit. They should know their product better then that. The bikes are obviously NOT identical between 05 and 07. What's the deal with the front hub? Wasn't that damaged when you got the bike? Should be warranty item. Sorry you're going through this, but it helps the whole community to know which dealers stand behind their product and which ones don't. Good luck with everything, keep us posted.

ambassador · 03-06-2007, 09:09 AM

Mad,
Ya need to get on the phone with a live person and if that person can't help you ask to speak to his/her supervisor and so on, you'll get nowhere trying to IM a company... Be as nice as possible though, it usually will get you farther and compile a list of what you are going to talk to them about so you don't get side tracked and leave anything out...

mdsuave13 · 03-06-2007, 12:10 PM

most def, you get more ants with honey then you do vinegar.

I know for a fact that the bikes arent exactly the same from 05-07... 07 is a gy6 anyways? i would have to call them and be like WTF MATE.

gyjoe · 03-06-2007, 02:48 PM

Mad,
After this thing shakes out, you might want to post your experience with xxx, be it good or bad, in the "Dealer Discussion" forum. It would be helpful info for other potential buyers to consider before buying.

chris5150 · 03-06-2007, 03:09 PM

there price is good. i would be fine with a 2005, but that sux about the hub.

NewEnglandTrails · 03-06-2007, 05:17 PM

Madmax,

In any future correspondence with xxx, be sure to subltly remind them that you are a member of and heard about them on a sight dedicated to china bikes and you would hate to see their reputation recieve less of a review than they would prefer to see..

In addition if I recall correctly, some other members of china riders may have contacted Roketa directly to resolve some issues. www.roketa.com

When I got my Roketa I emailed the owner of xxx-motorsports directly over a couple of minor issues and recieved good responses. Just be aware that your email filter may automatically dispose of any email coming from an address that begins with xxx.. lol

If your MCO or MSO states 2007 even though the bike is built in 2005, is it a 2005 or a 2007?, Does it really matter if the bike was new and not used? My guess is you might have some recourse somewhere if they represented the bike as a 2007 on your bill of sale or if you can retrace the original add when you made your decision to purchase the bike. There are alot of DB-07a owners out there.. What have your experiences been?

Sucks about your front hub, they should send you a whole new front tire. I hope you are able to get this all worked out and get on the trails soon..

NET

cycleway4 · 03-06-2007, 06:44 PM

hi mad..........hope things get worked out for you..........as mentioned, a phone call might get you further........and as new england says, you might remind them, nicely of course, that they really dont want a bad rap on this message board,...a lot of dealer information makes the rounds here........and as a credit to them, I believe most have had good experiences with XXX.

new england...I received mine this year, it is a 2006 by the VIN,..........paperwork stated 2006.

we are all with you,....and cant wait til you get riding!

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cycleway4 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 269	hi mad.........2005,..hmmmm...........practically/functional speaking, its probably identical, except later models seemed better geared for the street,...but I agree, they should have let you know it was an '05... would it have made a difference?..well, at least it wouldnt have been a surprise... I believe I'd be calling XXX for explanation......... buddy, good luck.......and when you get your hub problem fixed,...happy riding! __________________ <div>Steve 2006 Roketa DB-07A/RSX-200E 2008 Roketa 250 Scooter 2019 Brozz 250
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03-03-2007, 04:50 PM	#33
FMYStreetRacer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ft. Myers, Fl. Posts: 416	i also got a 2005 but was told i was getting a 2007. i went to the bike dealer today that is close by my house and looked at a black one he had there. his had different warning stickers and that was it. i looked at the date on it, 2006. no biggie, i bought mine in 2007, it's a 2007 __________________ Roketa DB-07a HID Headlight
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03-03-2007, 06:02 PM	#34
mdsuave13 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: ellicott city, Maryland Posts: 857	i was told i was getting an 06, but technically its an 07 because it was made in november of 06.. __________________ My name is Justin, my friends call me Stix. 2008 Kawasaki KLR650 Candy Lime Green ______________________________ I am the official China bike registration Guru For the State of Maryland..... HA.
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03-05-2007, 07:45 AM	#37
red2003 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northern Vermont, USA Posts: 1,271	I'd atleast get the 06 rear sprocket from them for free. That 56 tooth will top out at like 50 - 55 mph. The 06's have a 46 rear and are geared perfect for street riding. They really should have told you. Good luck with the front hub. Is the hub itself tweeked? Can you get it somewhat straight with spoke adjustment? __________________ First Chinabike: 2006 Roketa RSX200E Current Chinabikes: 2023 Titan DLX & 2022 Lifan KP Mini w/ 210cc BRT kit, 22 RWHP!
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03-06-2007, 08:58 AM	#39
red2003 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northern Vermont, USA Posts: 1,271	Well those results don't impress me with xxx one bit. They should know their product better then that. The bikes are obviously NOT identical between 05 and 07. What's the deal with the front hub? Wasn't that damaged when you got the bike? Should be warranty item. Sorry you're going through this, but it helps the whole community to know which dealers stand behind their product and which ones don't. Good luck with everything, keep us posted. __________________ First Chinabike: 2006 Roketa RSX200E Current Chinabikes: 2023 Titan DLX & 2022 Lifan KP Mini w/ 210cc BRT kit, 22 RWHP!
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03-03-2007, 01:50 PM	#31
ambassador Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bradenton, Florida Posts: 1,200	That is pretty crappy, I'd be making some phone calls...
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03-04-2007, 12:37 AM	#35
pumpkin Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Westover wv Posts: 443	i got mine from a local dealer two days after it came in he preped it just because i was coming and it is a 2006.time line got it feb 22 2007,but he was upfront about it
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03-04-2007, 12:48 PM	#36
madmaximum Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Central PA Posts: 284	I'll be contacting them tomorrow about the hub, & I will be sure to ask why I received a 2005 model. Maybe I can get an extended warranty or a discount of some sort.
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03-05-2007, 04:11 PM	#38
madmaximum Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Central PA Posts: 284	I contacted xxx-motorsports a little bit ago with my concerns. My initial question was what to do about the hub. I'll cut & paste the conversation. [Dale] Iâ€™m sorry you will need to put in a parts request form on our website. Please do so by going to the home page of the website then go to the customer service tab and parts request form. Once they have looked that over they will email you with a confirmation letting you know they got the email and get back to you with availability and pricing! Thanks! [Tracy] i have another question also. The bike I received is a 2005 model. Why didn't I receive a 2007 model? [Dale] which bike did you order? [Tracy] the db-07a [Dale] They are all exactly the same between the 05 and 07, they are manufactored out of china so we do not control which year model is shipped to us [Tracy] ok The operator has ended the chat. Thanks for contacting us. I liked the idea of requesting a different sprocket, but he cut out on me before I could ask.
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03-06-2007, 09:09 AM	#40
ambassador Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bradenton, Florida Posts: 1,200	Mad, Ya need to get on the phone with a live person and if that person can't help you ask to speak to his/her supervisor and so on, you'll get nowhere trying to IM a company... Be as nice as possible though, it usually will get you farther and compile a list of what you are going to talk to them about so you don't get side tracked and leave anything out... __________________ 06 Lifan 200 GY-5
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03-06-2007, 12:10 PM	#41
mdsuave13 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: ellicott city, Maryland Posts: 857	most def, you get more ants with honey then you do vinegar. I know for a fact that the bikes arent exactly the same from 05-07... 07 is a gy6 anyways? i would have to call them and be like WTF MATE. __________________ My name is Justin, my friends call me Stix. 2008 Kawasaki KLR650 Candy Lime Green ______________________________ I am the official China bike registration Guru For the State of Maryland..... HA.
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03-06-2007, 02:48 PM	#42
gyjoe Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Duluth, MN Posts: 230	Mad, After this thing shakes out, you might want to post your experience with xxx, be it good or bad, in the "Dealer Discussion" forum. It would be helpful info for other potential buyers to consider before buying. __________________ 2006 Lifan LF200GY-5
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03-06-2007, 03:09 PM	#43
chris5150 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lakewood, co Posts: 116	there price is good. i would be fine with a 2005, but that sux about the hub.
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03-06-2007, 05:17 PM	#44
NewEnglandTrails Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: The Quiet Corner of CT. Posts: 387	Madmax, In any future correspondence with xxx, be sure to subltly remind them that you are a member of and heard about them on a sight dedicated to china bikes and you would hate to see their reputation recieve less of a review than they would prefer to see.. In addition if I recall correctly, some other members of china riders may have contacted Roketa directly to resolve some issues. www.roketa.com When I got my Roketa I emailed the owner of xxx-motorsports directly over a couple of minor issues and recieved good responses. Just be aware that your email filter may automatically dispose of any email coming from an address that begins with xxx.. lol If your MCO or MSO states 2007 even though the bike is built in 2005, is it a 2005 or a 2007?, Does it really matter if the bike was new and not used? My guess is you might have some recourse somewhere if they represented the bike as a 2007 on your bill of sale or if you can retrace the original add when you made your decision to purchase the bike. There are alot of DB-07a owners out there.. What have your experiences been? Sucks about your front hub, they should send you a whole new front tire. I hope you are able to get this all worked out and get on the trails soon.. NET
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03-06-2007, 06:44 PM	#45
cycleway4 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 269	hi mad..........hope things get worked out for you..........as mentioned, a phone call might get you further........and as new england says, you might remind them, nicely of course, that they really dont want a bad rap on this message board,...a lot of dealer information makes the rounds here........and as a credit to them, I believe most have had good experiences with XXX. new england...I received mine this year, it is a 2006 by the VIN,..........paperwork stated 2006. we are all with you,....and cant wait til you get riding! __________________ <div>Steve 2006 Roketa DB-07A/RSX-200E 2008 Roketa 250 Scooter 2019 Brozz 250
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