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Marque Remarks => Other Makes (CanAms, Coopers, etc) => Topic started by: HuskyPete on April 30, 2011, 02:22:57 pm

Title: Rokon
Post by: HuskyPete on April 30, 2011, 02:22:57 pm: (http://i781.photobucket.com/albums/yy94/HuskyRacer/IMG_0096.jpg?t=1304137333)
Title: Re: Rokon
Post by: JohnnyO on April 30, 2011, 02:29:48 pm: I remember the in mid 70's when Don Kudalski was racing a factory 240 Rokon auto in the AMA nationals!
Title: Re: Rokon
Post by: HuskyPete on May 04, 2011, 08:09:45 am: (http://i781.photobucket.com/albums/yy94/HuskyRacer/IMG_0228.jpg?t=1304460538)

(http://i781.photobucket.com/albums/yy94/HuskyRacer/IMG_0224.jpg?t=1304460605)

(http://i781.photobucket.com/albums/yy94/HuskyRacer/IMG_0223.jpg?t=1304460658)
Title: Re: Rokon
Post by: flower pot racing on May 04, 2011, 08:29:40 am: my mate races one of them.

Not sure why.....?!

But they do say that variety is the spice of life and his life is very spicey!
Title: Re: Rokon
Post by: Mike52 on May 04, 2011, 08:34:13 am: I am keen on the pull start, who wouldn,t after breaking their foot on a 400 kickstart , and the see thru tank is a neat idea too. :)
Title: Re: Rokon
Post by: firko on May 04, 2011, 10:47:31 am: I actually own/owned (not sure of its current status) a Rokon 340 similar to the yelloy job above. The last time I looked it resided at my ex's house in Big Pine California. It was given to me as a gift by a mate back in the 80's and I decided to leave it there to have something to ride whenever I went over there. Unfortunately the last time I visited Big Pine was 1996 so that cunning plan wasn't one of my better decisions.
The Rokon's a bit of a joke in dirt bike circles until you get to ride one. I went on a two day trail ride up into the High Sierra mountains with a mate on his brand new at the time XR400 and the old bike performed brilliantly. The only downside was having to adjust the belt tensioner every few miles but after a while I worked out a way of easing the job (15 years later I can't remember what I did !)

Cool bikes for those who love something different.
Title: Re: Rokon
Post by: farmer58za on May 29, 2011, 06:10:36 am: I have a '76 RTII which I have just re-built. It's very robustly built with good components but a bit heavy
Riding it is like nothing else - like a very fast golf cart.

Good points: It is very quick on the trail. Handling and brakes are good. Seat is comfy and you can ride all day. Pull start is relatively easy. Strong and reliable
Bad points: Heavy to pick up if you fall or get stuck. Transmission drags and makes it difficult to push. Brakes can overheat and pump up.

Bloody brilliant!

Regards
David
Title: Re: Rokon
Post by: mx250 on May 29, 2011, 09:05:19 am: Quote from: farmer58za on May 29, 2011, 06:10:36 am
I have a '76 RTII which I have just re-built. It's very robustly built with good components but a bit heavy
Riding it is like nothing else - like a very fast golf cart.

Good points: It is very quick on the trail. Handling and brakes are good. Seat is comfy and you can ride all day. Pull start is relatively easy. Strong and reliable
Bad points: Heavy to pick up if you fall or get stuck. Transmission drags and makes it difficult to push. Brakes can overheat and pump up.

Bloody brilliant!

Regards
David

Ya've sold me ;D.

I would love to try one. And I would love to have me in the garage simply because they look soooo quirky 8).