Aloha from Hawaii

islandboy312 · 07-05-2009, 11:11 PM

Hi, folks. I've been enjoying this forum for a few years. A buddy and I bought 2 Roketa enduro bikes in 2007. They've actually been pretty good units. Reading China Riders and Thumper Talk told us what we needed to know before we bought them. Great job and mahalo (thank you)!

The 2009 Mauna Kea 200 was just run here. No, I didn't enter - I'm too old for that stuff. But I did use the Roketa to help the Rock Island Riders lay out some of the course, and to work a checkpoint during the race.

When I first showed up on the Roketa, they politely expressed their doubts. After we went riding together to work on part of the jungle course, they complimented the bike. The jungle part of the race was utterly miserable. Their website is: MK200.com.

China bikes are a good deal if you don't mind tinkering. I'd like to see how much better a brand new one is. They're learning fast over there.

If anyone shows up in Hilo, e-blurb me. I can turn you onto a few things that tourists don't see. Even better, bring your bike!

Later - Dan

AZ200cc · 07-06-2009, 12:22 AM

Welcome aboard

SpudRider · 07-09-2009, 03:55 AM

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Originally Posted by islandboy312

...If anyone shows up in Hilo, e-blurb me. I can turn you onto a few things that tourists don't see. Even better, bring your bike!

Later - Dan

Welcome to these forums, Dan! Thank you for the kind offer to entertain your fellow China Riders!

Spud

Jim · 07-09-2009, 08:53 AM

Welcome

Weldangrind · 07-09-2009, 10:26 AM

Welcome! I once rented a Harley to cruise around Maui, and that was awesome. I can only imagine how spectacular the off-road stuff must be.

07-05-2009, 11:11 PM	#1
islandboy312 Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 13	Aloha from Hawaii Hi, folks. I've been enjoying this forum for a few years. A buddy and I bought 2 Roketa enduro bikes in 2007. They've actually been pretty good units. Reading China Riders and Thumper Talk told us what we needed to know before we bought them. Great job and mahalo (thank you)! The 2009 Mauna Kea 200 was just run here. No, I didn't enter - I'm too old for that stuff. But I did use the Roketa to help the Rock Island Riders lay out some of the course, and to work a checkpoint during the race. When I first showed up on the Roketa, they politely expressed their doubts. After we went riding together to work on part of the jungle course, they complimented the bike. The jungle part of the race was utterly miserable. Their website is: MK200.com. China bikes are a good deal if you don't mind tinkering. I'd like to see how much better a brand new one is. They're learning fast over there. If anyone shows up in Hilo, e-blurb me. I can turn you onto a few things that tourists don't see. Even better, bring your bike! Later - Dan
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07-06-2009, 12:22 AM	#2
AZ200cc Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Show Low Arizona Posts: 2,889	Welcome aboard __________________ <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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Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	Welcome __________________ "Be excellent to each other" "We are all human. Let's start to prove it!"
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07-09-2009, 10:26 AM	#5
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Welcome! I once rented a Harley to cruise around Maui, and that was awesome. I can only imagine how spectacular the off-road stuff must be. __________________ 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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