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3034
Was out riding the RT2 when the rear brake caliper started dragging. Well needless to say large rectangular pad took some considerable wear. The last time I...
gimp62
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Jul 4, 2004
8:53 pm
3035
Eric did you check the Arccchives search for this topic ... it might have been answered a while ago .... I think Dave ( ebay ) Vieaux might have done something...
cdnbrg
isdt75
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Jul 4, 2004
11:29 pm
3036
Eric, It's my understanding it was a standard Kelsey-Hayes pad with the ears stamped back. I tried and could not duplicate a good working copy. Not to...
daview01
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Jul 5, 2004
10:37 am
3037
Hey Dave, What else can you tell me about the best round pucks being from a Caterpillar bulldozer? Any specific info? I assume that you or someone on this...
Robert Fornwalt
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Jul 5, 2004
2:00 pm
3038
Bob if you get any info on the Caterpillar numbers pls post it and I will update the Commercial parts list ... also post the Yankee numbers and I will put...
Brian Taylor
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Jul 5, 2004
2:48 pm
3039
YankeeBob Wilwood also has pucks, but not the ceramic ones. Wilwood also makes a caliper which is a direct bolt on replacement for the 500. I have used 2 on ...
David Vieaux
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Jul 5, 2004
3:51 pm
3040
Hey Brian, will do some night this week. Bob ... From: Brian Taylor To: rokon@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, July 05, 2004 10:52 AM Subject: RE: [rokon] Re:...
Robert Fornwalt
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Jul 6, 2004
10:57 am
3041
Bob, The only information we got from the engineer was "a steering brake puck from a caterpillar". would assume something common and pre 1976.... Here's the...
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daview01
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Jul 6, 2004
1:03 pm
3042
Hi you guys: I suggest that you contact Mark Hamilton, care of the ROKON factory. He should be able to answer some of your questions. Wish I could remember...
orla larsen
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Jul 7, 2004
12:45 am
3043
Thanks Orla! Mark was at the ISDTRR "04 with us. He's the one that told us the info about the catapillar pucks. We had a great time at Dalton. Some of the ...
David Vieaux
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Jul 7, 2004
1:05 am
3044
Thanks Dave. When I was talking to Tom at the factory a month or so ago, he mentioned that Mark was still doing consulting work for ROKON. You just can't keep...
orla larsen
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Jul 7, 2004
1:28 am
3045
Got my first Rokon but can't start it. I know it runs, several other people have started it and I have ridden it, but I can't get it to start. I think I am...
ktmted
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Jul 22, 2004
3:19 am
3046
Ted, I may be mistaken but I think the drilling was only on the early RT's. My later engiunes were already drilled. If everything is properly set and you got...
David Vieaux
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Jul 22, 2004
9:43 am
3047
Ted try to pull the starter cord slowly until it is on the compression stroke ( when it seems to get harder to pull ) then allow the cord to recoil...... then...
Brian Taylor
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Jul 22, 2004
12:28 pm
3048
Any luck Ted? ... From: "ktmted" <tcassel@...> To: <rokon@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Wednesday, July 21, 2004 11:19 PM Subject: [rokon] can't start my RT340...
David Vieaux
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Jul 24, 2004
12:14 pm
3049
Ted, are you sure the bike isn't flooded? On mine there is a valve at the bottom you can open to empty the crankcase. Brian B [Non-text portions of this...
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Jul 24, 2004
12:28 pm
3050
Hello Everybody, Well, I finally got some time to give you all report on Vintage Motorcycle Days. I saw a couple Rokon List members, Brian Taylor was down...
Ron Sutton
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Jul 24, 2004
1:15 pm
3051
Hello Ted, ... Brian and Dave have give some good advice, get it up on compression and give it a good quick pull. You might want to check the timing and the ...
Ron Sutton
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Jul 24, 2004
1:53 pm
3052
Ron, Have you listed what parts you used for your ignition mods? Wonder if Jim Hoskings has any motplats left? Dave V. Shiftless in CT ... From: "Ron Sutton"...
David Vieaux
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Jul 24, 2004
2:01 pm
3053
Dave before buying a motoplat ... that MZb ignition might be the way to go .. new technology plus lighting coil... Rico on the Vinduro board could give you...
cdnbrg
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Jul 24, 2004
4:16 pm
3054
... Dave, The parts are Dyna, I'll get a list and a wiring diagram together if you guys are interested. I'm also looking into getting a kit together and...
Ron Sutton
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Jul 24, 2004
4:32 pm
3055
BT, ... From the pictures of the MZb ignitions that I've seen it maybe a problem hooking up and aligning the recoil starter pulley to the MZb flywheel. Another...
Ron Sutton
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Jul 24, 2004
4:39 pm
3056
Sounds Good ... From: "Ron Sutton" <ron_sutton@...> To: <rokon@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Saturday, July 24, 2004 12:39 PM Subject: RE: [rokon] can't start...
David Vieaux
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Jul 24, 2004
5:25 pm
3057
Thanks to everyone for their help. I have checked the drain in the bottom of the cylinder. No luck there. Then Friday morning I gave it a yank and it fired...
ktmted
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Jul 25, 2004
11:48 pm
3058
Ted, glad to hear you rode it!!!! It sounds like a similar problem I had until I replaced the coil on the ignition. I got a new one from denniskirk.com. Its...
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shifterdriver
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Jul 25, 2004
11:59 pm
3059
Ted, I had a similar problem on one of my RT's, turned out to be a sticky needle and float.... Dave V. shiftless in CT ... From: <digitmstr@...> To:...
David Vieaux
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Jul 26, 2004
3:14 am
3060
Hi Folks, I have a RTII 1976. The gas tank petcock is wore out and I cannot shut the gas flow off. The petcock is the type that you have to pull/push a button...
Your Name
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Jul 26, 2004
4:16 pm
3061
Steve B. A replacement Petcock is available right from the factory. It'll be the new 90deg turn style. Just tell 'em you need it for a "trailbreaker" not and...
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daview01
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Jul 26, 2004
5:21 pm
3062
Mr Viebay do you have the Replacement part number for the new petcock and I will add to the Rokon parts interchange....I would like to make this change over if...
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Jul 26, 2004
5:32 pm
3063
Sorry Brian I don't. Mark Johnson was the gentleman from the factory with the two new Rokons at the reunion ride and that's the info he gave. the ones I got...
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daview01
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Jul 26, 2004
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