New Shineray 200GYII owner in So. Ut.

principal · 08-28-2007, 02:38 PM

Delivered yesterday, began assembly at 8:00 pm. Finished at 3:30 am. (85% assembled, my &^*!) Took my boy to school this morning. DAD IS SOOOOO COOL! Powersportsmax came through, bike is more solid than I expected. Love it!

(WIll use this post to log experiences with bike, so prospective owners can get a clear picture of the pros/cons of a "Chonda" (Chinese Honda

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pumpkin · 08-28-2007, 03:12 PM

welcome and cograts the bike. i can relate with the cool dad my daugter was the only first grader last year to be picked up from school on a m/c

mrhyak · 08-28-2007, 03:59 PM

I drop my kids off at school on this bike. It draws a bit of attention, and my kids dig it (6 and 8 yrs old).

pumpkin · 08-28-2007, 05:36 PM

man i want one of those. urals kick butt

AZ200cc · 08-28-2007, 11:23 PM

Welcome,

I asked my daughter is she wanted to be dropped off with the bike, She just looked at me like I was nuts, But she's only six so the cool factor is not important *YET*

desert_drew · 08-29-2007, 10:01 PM

Welcome and congrats principal!

Is it a Speedee? We need a pic!

I started a PowersportsMax.com review thread in the "dealer discussion" forum after I got my DB-P12 Speedee 200, I invite you to document your experiences with them there.

Shineray rules!

principal · 08-31-2007, 05:08 PM

Finally, some pics of the bike!

"Blessed is the man who respects my parking spot, damned is he who does not!"

Speedo cable was kinked and broke at 31 miles. Bike is running great. TIme for first oil change (I have done the break-in method described at http://motorcycleinfo.calsci.com/NewBike.html#BreakIn
It made the most sense to me. Some might feel differently, but to quote Montgomery Gentry, "You do your thing, I'll do mine."

Sweet freedom is an open road, even at 200cc!

katoranger · 08-31-2007, 05:46 PM

Nice bike. I agree with that breakin method. I used the moto man method. Bike runs great at 2100 miles.

Allen

IronFist · 08-31-2007, 11:54 PM

Ha I used the same method by accident, I was gonna break it in slow then rode it like I stole it. I do change the oil more than I need to, even after switching to synthetic. Nice bike principal

liverchip · 09-01-2007, 12:26 AM

Gratz on the new wheels and welcome!

driller · 09-01-2007, 12:42 PM

Welcome, great to have you here.
Thanks for the link, makes a strong point with good logic.

katoranger · 09-01-2007, 08:33 PM

I like to change oil about every 1000km. I don't consider these as a real modern engine and without the liquid cooling the oil does alot of work.

Allen

principal · 09-11-2007, 12:30 PM

Breakin completed, waiting on speedo cable. Absolutely love this little bike. Get lots of comments ("Is it a Honda?", etc.) I shoot all over town on it, take evening rides. Can't wait to get another so my 13 year old can go with (we have a trail system here in Cedar City that allows OHV usage on certain city streets during daylight hours, going to and from wilderness trailheads, etc.) It is a great idea, more small cities and towns should look at. I can take my whole family (from 1 to 13, plus wife) and don't have to load the 4wheeler! We just go from the driveway to dunes, canyons, etc. If anyone needs ride suggestions for So. Ut. let me know.

principal · 11-26-2007, 11:03 AM

At approx 750 miles now (reads 500, but speedo cable broke for 3 weeks). had the battery box start to break loose about 2 weeks ago, rear metal strap broke at connection with bike frame. Wired it back up. Had the front one go two days ago, battery nearly fell off! One suggestion to owners: REINFORCE! One suggestion to Roketa: Build battery boxes STRONGER!

Bike is running better than ever. 30 degrees this morning on the way to work. Face still frozen in a grimace, hope it thaws before coworkers arrive.

principal · 03-26-2008, 11:25 AM

Winter is over in the Great Basin! I rode when I could during the cold months, but now we are back en force! Just a few updates on my beloved Roketa db-07 'Chonda'. "Grace" is doing well, despite some setbacks.
Had the battery box finally separate, fixed it with straps.
Horn has quit, haven't had time to trace it.
Turn signal switch still works, but you have to push the lever in, and then make a turn signal.
Vibration keeps me going through tail lamps on a regular basis (Finally had to make a bungie cord damper for the rear fender, thing shook so much). Muffler shield fell of on a long ride (big whoop).
Front left fork brake caliper bracket broke at a stop light! I look down and the caliper is hanging by the hose! Scary! Got a new fork off of ebay, we are good to go.
THis morning, can't back the bike up out of my garage. Get to looking and find the hex bolts that hold the rear brake disk have crawled out of their holes and are smacking the swingarm. Salvaged one, the other bent beyond repair. (See wanted section, I need two bolts). I know a lot of people would be saying "Man, what a piece! Why bother?" But for some weird reason, I love this little bike! It's like life itself: A lot of little annoyances and trials, with a lot of simple joys thrown in. What you choose to focus on is what you get. I guess it is the 'Zen of Chonda".

08-28-2007, 02:38 PM	#1
principal Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cedar City, UT Posts: 28	New Shineray 200GYII owner in So. Ut. Delivered yesterday, began assembly at 8:00 pm. Finished at 3:30 am. (85% assembled, my &^*!) Took my boy to school this morning. DAD IS SOOOOO COOL! Powersportsmax came through, bike is more solid than I expected. Love it! (WIll use this post to log experiences with bike, so prospective owners can get a clear picture of the pros/cons of a "Chonda" (Chinese Honda )
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08-28-2007, 03:12 PM	#2
pumpkin Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Westover wv Posts: 443	welcome and cograts the bike. i can relate with the cool dad my daugter was the only first grader last year to be picked up from school on a m/c __________________ 06 american lifan 200 gy-5
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08-28-2007, 03:59 PM	#3
mrhyak Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hyak, WA Posts: 448	I drop my kids off at school on this bike. It draws a bit of attention, and my kids dig it (6 and 8 yrs old). __________________ 1985 Kawasaki Tecate-3 1997 Ural Sportsman 2WD 1980 Yamaha XS1100 2005 TANK Trail 200 2009 Lifan LY110GY-3 (2)
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08-28-2007, 05:36 PM	#4
pumpkin Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Westover wv Posts: 443	man i want one of those. urals kick butt __________________ 06 american lifan 200 gy-5
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08-28-2007, 11:23 PM	#5
AZ200cc Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Show Low Arizona Posts: 2,889	Welcome, I asked my daughter is she wanted to be dropped off with the bike, She just looked at me like I was nuts, But she's only six so the cool factor is not important YET __________________ <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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08-29-2007, 10:01 PM	#6
desert_drew Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Echo Bay, NV/Gold Basin, AZ Posts: 111	Welcome and congrats principal! Is it a Speedee? We need a pic! I started a PowersportsMax.com review thread in the "dealer discussion" forum after I got my DB-P12 Speedee 200, I invite you to document your experiences with them there. Shineray rules! __________________ 'Desert' Drew Shineray DB-P12 'Speedee' 200
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08-31-2007, 05:08 PM	#7
principal Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cedar City, UT Posts: 28	Finally, some pics of the bike! "Blessed is the man who respects my parking spot, damned is he who does not!" Speedo cable was kinked and broke at 31 miles. Bike is running great. TIme for first oil change (I have done the break-in method described at http://motorcycleinfo.calsci.com/NewBike.html#BreakIn It made the most sense to me. Some might feel differently, but to quote Montgomery Gentry, "You do your thing, I'll do mine." Sweet freedom is an open road, even at 200cc!
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08-31-2007, 05:46 PM	#8
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Nice bike. I agree with that breakin method. I used the moto man method. Bike runs great at 2100 miles. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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08-31-2007, 11:54 PM	#9
IronFist Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Toronto Ontario Canada Posts: 2,585	Ha I used the same method by accident, I was gonna break it in slow then rode it like I stole it. I do change the oil more than I need to, even after switching to synthetic. Nice bike principal __________________ IronFist ___________________________________ The "chain" of command is used for beating spammers. ___________________________________
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09-01-2007, 12:26 AM	#10
liverchip Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mystery Spot Posts: 1,223	Gratz on the new wheels and welcome! __________________ 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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09-01-2007, 12:42 PM	#11
driller Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lawrence, Ks. Posts: 195	Welcome, great to have you here. Thanks for the link, makes a strong point with good logic.
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09-01-2007, 08:33 PM	#12
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I like to change oil about every 1000km. I don't consider these as a real modern engine and without the liquid cooling the oil does alot of work. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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09-11-2007, 12:30 PM	#13
principal Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cedar City, UT Posts: 28	Update on my bike Breakin completed, waiting on speedo cable. Absolutely love this little bike. Get lots of comments ("Is it a Honda?", etc.) I shoot all over town on it, take evening rides. Can't wait to get another so my 13 year old can go with (we have a trail system here in Cedar City that allows OHV usage on certain city streets during daylight hours, going to and from wilderness trailheads, etc.) It is a great idea, more small cities and towns should look at. I can take my whole family (from 1 to 13, plus wife) and don't have to load the 4wheeler! We just go from the driveway to dunes, canyons, etc. If anyone needs ride suggestions for So. Ut. let me know.
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11-26-2007, 11:03 AM	#14
principal Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cedar City, UT Posts: 28	At approx 750 miles now (reads 500, but speedo cable broke for 3 weeks). had the battery box start to break loose about 2 weeks ago, rear metal strap broke at connection with bike frame. Wired it back up. Had the front one go two days ago, battery nearly fell off! One suggestion to owners: REINFORCE! One suggestion to Roketa: Build battery boxes STRONGER! Bike is running better than ever. 30 degrees this morning on the way to work. Face still frozen in a grimace, hope it thaws before coworkers arrive. __________________ This above all, to thine own self be true, and it must follow as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.
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03-26-2008, 11:25 AM	#15
principal Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cedar City, UT Posts: 28	Chonda update: 850 miles Winter is over in the Great Basin! I rode when I could during the cold months, but now we are back en force! Just a few updates on my beloved Roketa db-07 'Chonda'. "Grace" is doing well, despite some setbacks. Had the battery box finally separate, fixed it with straps. Horn has quit, haven't had time to trace it. Turn signal switch still works, but you have to push the lever in, and then make a turn signal. Vibration keeps me going through tail lamps on a regular basis (Finally had to make a bungie cord damper for the rear fender, thing shook so much). Muffler shield fell of on a long ride (big whoop). Front left fork brake caliper bracket broke at a stop light! I look down and the caliper is hanging by the hose! Scary! Got a new fork off of ebay, we are good to go. THis morning, can't back the bike up out of my garage. Get to looking and find the hex bolts that hold the rear brake disk have crawled out of their holes and are smacking the swingarm. Salvaged one, the other bent beyond repair. (See wanted section, I need two bolts). I know a lot of people would be saying "Man, what a piece! Why bother?" But for some weird reason, I love this little bike! It's like life itself: A lot of little annoyances and trials, with a lot of simple joys thrown in. What you choose to focus on is what you get. I guess it is the 'Zen of Chonda". __________________ This above all, to thine own self be true, and it must follow as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.
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