I have owned a TrailBreaker since 06 , goes almost everywhere, goes where motorcycles, side by sides, or quads wont dare to go.. Had fun watching Dave ride his Trail Breaker, reminded me when I was a new-be rider. These machines are truly amazing with a experienced rider. Sacramento CA.
@chuckchristensen9725
9 жыл бұрын
Great video. I remembered seeing these in the back of popular mechanics and hunting magazines when I was a kid. A couple of years ago I got serious about looking into them, did a ton of research and checked them out at a dealer. I liked the look and the setup but was still not convinced. Then I actually test drove one through the woods, trails, hills, water etc. and couldn't believe it. Unstoppable and extremely stable at low speeds. That night I purchased it on the spot. I have roughly 100 hours on it in all terrain including snow. If you are thinking of purchasing one you really need to test drive it in the environments in which it is designed to operate and you will be impressed.
@wranglerstar
9 жыл бұрын
This is great Dave. Funny I started looking for one of these on CL last month. Looking foreword to this series,
@Nananah86
9 жыл бұрын
***** lol Roach-kon!! Nice bike! Where did you get it? Not sure id let funky on it thou hmm!
@armouredcockroach
9 жыл бұрын
Never (HaHa!!) It came out of MOD trials Atb . Roach
@SouthWestIron
9 жыл бұрын
wranglerstar I've wanted one of these for years! Really a workhorse.
@CrazyBearCat67
9 жыл бұрын
Cool series idea Dave. I always wanted to see one of these in action. I actually make the gas tanks for these at work.
@SPQR-Z
9 жыл бұрын
No idea they still made these. My uncle had one back in the late 60's early 70's for hunting. Thing went anywhere.
@monteprovolt2253
9 жыл бұрын
I been riding Rokons since 1978. It takes a little practice when you first start riding one. Since the front tire pulls, you steer in stead of kicking the rear around like a regular bike. Another thing, try to keep your feet on the pegs as much as possible, Keeping them on the pegs directs more ground pressure to the tires so you don't loose traction. Welcome to RokonWorld.
@grantglenndale152
9 жыл бұрын
Dave, we have had our two Rokon's for 12 years now, got ours before they became all fancy. To date, aside from normal maintenance, we have only had to replace the tires as we wore em out. We added a vertical rifle rack, chainsaw and woods tools rack and a set of saddle bags we got from Sportsmans Guide. Change the oil, use good gas and gas line antifreeze in the winter and this thing will just keep going. Good video.
@RamblinAround
9 жыл бұрын
I really like the Rokon. Being narrow, it can go through thickly wooded areas, that a four wheeler won't fit through. The thing climbs like a mountain goat too. I think you're going to have a blast with it.
@skannal
9 жыл бұрын
True the Rokon is 2 Wheel Drive but NOT full time. When you crank the wheel all the way left or right the front wheel drive disengages so the bike won't pull you over. Rokon is badass.
@jsmcguireIII
9 жыл бұрын
In my opinion - as a forester...My Kodiak quad can get through some pretty tight spots and with a snatch block and winch, I can move some pretty large logs out of the way. Plus I can carry saws, tools, gear in milk crate racks, etc. I just can't see using anything different, although this bike is pretty damn unique. Plus I paid less than half than this Rokon costs (used). If things get too crazy for the quad, I should be walking anyway!
@jake28061
9 жыл бұрын
Just this morning I was telling my wife how I always wanted one of those and that one thing that looks like a six wheeled bathtub, they used to advertise them in the back of outdoor magazines when I was a kid and I thought they were so cool.
@dougc5990
9 жыл бұрын
The Rokon factory is a few miles from my house. Not far from the Thompson Center Arms factory site (the original location).
@TheGrayman1234
9 жыл бұрын
Been wanting one of those for several years. They are awesome.
@thomasmannix7563
8 жыл бұрын
You should check out the Honda trail 90 or 110. They are cheap reliable and can go anywhere. Also they get about 100 miles to the gallon. The bike also has eight gears with high/low selection.
@bebopredux
9 жыл бұрын
I've wanted a Rokon since they came out. Glad to see you giving them a little publicity. They are 2 wheeled tractors. Plus they're made here in New England. Dave, when you coming up to the western mountains of Maine?
@marlinmoore2670
9 жыл бұрын
I got a 86 Honda 2x2 fourtrax 300cc and I go through trails like what u did with the logs all the time
@BlackOwlOutdoors
9 жыл бұрын
That thing is badass.
@IdahoDualSport
9 жыл бұрын
Nice Dave! Looking forward to this series. I've always thought a dirt bike of some kind is a great addition to any survivalists gear. I recently bought a Kawasaki KLR650 Dual Sport for use on the highway as well as offroad but I looked at the Rokons too.. definitely looking forward to seeing how you outfit it and utilize it for survival!
@livingsurvival
9 жыл бұрын
How well do they work in snow?
@uberLejoe
9 жыл бұрын
I was looking at these a few years back. I love the idea of them, it will be interesting to see how it lasts up.
@Max_Marz
9 жыл бұрын
I had to pause and rewind to hear you say $7200 clearly, Hooooolyshit that's a lot of money. Insane!
@hubolds1946
9 жыл бұрын
Insane compared to what?
@Max_Marz
9 жыл бұрын
***** Just throwing it out there bro
@SpectrumSurvivalist
9 жыл бұрын
***** Yea I know that, but I just said that mainly because if you use the single track trailer designed for it, you know it will work good off road, if push comes to shove can use tire from trailer on bike and leave trailer, and finally the single track doesn't increase the width between trees.
@Max_Marz
9 жыл бұрын
***** Yeah makes sense, dont get me wrong I think rokons are super cool with all the shit you can get for them, the 7k pricetag still makes me really sad though. I think they would be way more successful and sell more units, more profits etc if they lowered it to a more realistic pricepoint. I get it though, it is what it is. Those moto-mules are over a grand, but thats just cottage industry for you, one guy makes them all in his garage and I've watched him build his brand over the years. I respect that a lot.
@SpectrumSurvivalist
9 жыл бұрын
HannesFury It is, the other thing people don't know is they are not made on an modern assembly line like everything else is, the are each hand crafted with hand tools, and I think that is why they have to charge that much.
@stevenmorris3181
9 жыл бұрын
Been looking at these for quite a while. Everything is quality and the dang thing floats on the side w/o the carb
@ka1bbg
9 жыл бұрын
my brother bernie and another man pudgie welded the first of these bikes, my cousin tom worked in the engine shop.. keene,nh many years ago. brian
@whiterabbit201
8 жыл бұрын
The thing is pretty darn cool. I'm interested in them because they're only a couple hundred pounds they'll fit on a class 3 hitch carrier! Try doing that with a quad! You could probably toss a pair in the bed of a truck even! Cool lil' bikes, been around since the 50's I think.
@Kingsoupturbo
9 жыл бұрын
They are fascinating bikes, I ride Woods in the rockies here a lot on a full 2 stroke dirt bike, it was really neat to see you crawling over deadfall like that no problem, wet wood I"d just spin and spin, the motor makes 12.5 ft lbs of Tq at only 2800rpm, perfect for crawling with a torque converter, also 8" wide tires is fantastic! what a cool machine, I sure agree with you that 35mph is plenty fast for even fire roads, I rarley go over 5mph when doing woods work on my 50hp bike, great video!
@jakecook9881
17 күн бұрын
Dave would love to see an update on this.
@windhamcabin
9 жыл бұрын
I had something like this when I was a kid. It was called a Goat Tote. That thing was a beast. Unstoppable. Hope you have fun.
@davidharvey5672
9 жыл бұрын
Never been a motorbike fan but enjoyed watching this. Looks like a lot of fun. I can see a pile of add ons coming out of your workshop Dave. I bet you could come up with a trailer easily.
@JWF2278
9 жыл бұрын
I live in Alaska used to see these quite a bit not so much any more .If I remember you could shift up a gear on the fly but had to stop to downshift
@dave09650
9 жыл бұрын
I may have missed it but what kind of amps does it put out? I see it has headlight and taillights. Very cool did not know they were still being made.
@shadeslanding
9 жыл бұрын
Great video. I have a 2005 Rokon Scout. Yours and mine look very similar except I opted not to get the hollow wheels. Also mine is started t he old fashioned way: With a rope. Love these bikes they do go virtually anywhere.
@toddlfrank
9 жыл бұрын
While on the trail how do you get the gas from the sealed wheels to the tank so it can be used?
@willynthepoorboys2
9 жыл бұрын
That is a solid bike,and American made...what more could a guy ask for.
@MAXCOBRALAZERFACE
9 жыл бұрын
Yeah those are cool. They float. But I always wondered how do you get the fuel out of the rim?
@jake28061
9 жыл бұрын
You can use a hand operated pump like you use to transfer kerosene into the tank on your heater.
@Nananah86
9 жыл бұрын
MAXCOBRALAZERFACE Siphon =)
@jake28061
9 жыл бұрын
thanks when it gets late my spelling goes to sleep long before I do.
@SparkArmoury
9 жыл бұрын
For hauling I could understand, but tbh I would prefer to go with a fat bike mid drive bicycle, with auxiliary batteries on a pannier rack, main battery in-frame, mountain bike gear set, runs through the drive chain, full suspension, allround better solution for camping, bushcraft, ect. Plus if you run out of power you just pedal, better for hunting too as its quieter. About £2000 if you want every possible bell and whistle and do I yourself.
@goose2die4
9 жыл бұрын
I drove one of these back in the late 70's that had no suspension but would climb anything you would through in front of it !
@bugoutbubba3912
6 жыл бұрын
Not many places left to ride in Jackson and Vinton counties. Just twenty years ago you could ride all day and never hit the same trail twice.
@colonelchimp
9 жыл бұрын
they are very interesting bikes dave, i seen loads of vids on them, but no one went into the detail you did thanks for that, still waiting on you visiting the mtfu channel, would love to see you when you got a moment to pop by n say hi, cheers dave
@Tnav02
8 жыл бұрын
Nice Dave ! I have to get me one. Thanks
@kynaston1474
9 жыл бұрын
I don't want to go 35 mph off road with my klr out here in the NC mountains. You're lucky to hit 20mph real world and you won't usually even sustain that. Great video Dave.
@Nostrildomus
7 жыл бұрын
A very good move Dave . 4 X 4 / s X s 's are fun with little utility other than around the farm. As you get more familiar with the Rokon you'll save a lot of fatigue for the end of the day covering lots more ground . Large Game can be moved much more easily and with a minimum of rigging , lifted . Keep um comming
@packetcreeper
9 жыл бұрын
i watched this on a whim and enjoyed it dave. very informative and i must say that the rokon is a beast!
@johnlord8337
9 жыл бұрын
You say it has a breather pipe? How deep in/across water can this go?
@brianmccann666
9 жыл бұрын
Neat bike Dave. Practical. Durable. Winner.
@Jesses001
9 жыл бұрын
Neat little thing. I have been starting to look for a small scout like vehicle. I was thinking about a small single piston dirt bike. This thing looks like it would handle questionable terrain better. Though with a dirt bike I can do some modifications and have some on road abilities as well. Still not sure. The search continues.
@flamedrag18
9 жыл бұрын
saddlebags make that rig a amazing packing machine, bet you could carry a extra 100lbs of cargo including you.
@neuroleptika
9 жыл бұрын
I guess this is definetly one of those things people either love or hate, I love them simply for the look and durability. But the big question is, when is it actually useful? Its too slow for the road, its less stabile than a 4x4, and why not just get a dirtbike? These things have one strong purpose and that is hauling logs just like they did with a horse in the old days, just like with a horse you can easily pass between trees and cut down trees selectively instead of clearcutting. Looking forward to more videos on it, and congratulations on the new toy
@Firemountainoutdoorsreviews
9 жыл бұрын
Have fun with it! Welcome to the Rokon Nuthouse!
@Nananah86
9 жыл бұрын
Fell in love with these bikes the first time I seen them! Look forward to your series with it!! gonna be fun!!!!!!!!! =)
@johnruckman2320
5 ай бұрын
Well, I certainly can't afford a Rokon. What would, in your opinion, be a good Tote Goat style bike or that size 2 X 2 bike with a market style luggage frame that you could strap, rope, or clip stuff to it plus tow a wagon or trailer?
@michaelgarfieldpathfinderl8802
9 жыл бұрын
ok but does it come with gunrack
@christopherharts1995
7 жыл бұрын
I want one but from what I understand it can't drive on asphalt
@drcsep
9 жыл бұрын
this would be another great series. great toy to have.
@jimmydcricket5893
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent, want one.
@cadman1736
9 жыл бұрын
Great I'd as always Dave the bike looks tough looking forward to future id's to see how it holds up. 1 thing I would like to ask is, is there a weight limit on the bike as in max weight of rider and gear.
@RokonNation
9 жыл бұрын
Great video, Dave. Thanks for sharing.
@poping
9 жыл бұрын
What about the horse? Compare to the Rokon?
@michaelcarter8209
2 жыл бұрын
Outstanding
@Realwademasters
9 жыл бұрын
I had a rokon back in the early 90s slow but unbelievable climber
@BeachBow
9 жыл бұрын
You mentioned the rims hold water or fuel, but you didn't say if you'd put anything in them for your test. I'd think that would make a difference in the handling?
@mattmcneice7223
9 жыл бұрын
interesting, but it looks more like an assisted walking/hiking machine. ultra slow, riders feet were always down dragging and holding the bike up. he looked really tired in one scene driving up to the camera. it really didn't look at all as if he was riding this thing
@popswrench2
9 жыл бұрын
AGREED with wranglestar buddy ; but i looked in to near 10yrs ago when new and fresh , and $6000 . scary price , but is EXACTLY what i was looking for . 7hp doesnt sound like much , but 3 and 4 hp with simple centrifugal clutch and chain drive did and awful lot in my teen years . add better tires and CVT belt drive , and 3 speeds , GOTTA be "gooder" . gonna be watching too . thanx Dave
@Waldhandwerk
9 жыл бұрын
Cool Bike! ...really cool!
@FreeClient01
9 жыл бұрын
Might want to build custom leg-gaurds into the frame. Nice piece.
@micheldumont4619
3 жыл бұрын
Had one for years. Here is a picture of me on a moose hunting trip. The Rokon was able to drag our moose out of the forest. Powerful bike. Damm can post picture.
@jessiesz7
9 жыл бұрын
Very cool your bike, I had never seen one of these! Ultra robust !!!
@luvitloud69
9 жыл бұрын
What is the point in these? Is it more to help carry gear? Would a normal trail bike not give you a better clearance?
@michaelkobrehel3581
7 жыл бұрын
Is the electronic Magneto, EMP safe?
@stephenlindsey2683
9 жыл бұрын
Killer trail bike, Dave!
@eddyoddrod
6 жыл бұрын
I always wondered what one of these would be like . Wish it was less money.
@Echo4PapaBravo
9 жыл бұрын
That bad boy looks like it needs a permanent rack of its own on the Jeep. Semper Fi
@StonnieDennis
9 жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@jorgequinones991
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info.
@TheBlackShadow270
9 жыл бұрын
You should just replace the yellow fuel line with black fuel line. That yellow stuff ends up cracking within a year anyways so might as well replace it now.
@pillekas13
9 жыл бұрын
Horse is more quieter and enviromental friendly,i think...?
@KOPPERSTATE
9 жыл бұрын
I will stick with my TW200, takes me anywhere I wana go and back..// half the price//
@MrTmaynes82
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, I look forward to the next
@johnlord8337
9 жыл бұрын
Did I see some kind of rubber/plastic flanges on the back tire, that wipe dpwn the tire from mudding up, or is that a brush shield for the rear sprocket?
@varietasVeritas
9 жыл бұрын
You mite want to check that rubber tube periodicaly to see if the gas fumes are breaking it down.
@LoneWoodpecker
9 жыл бұрын
I´ld rather chose a horse for a survival situation. Might be a great off-roader, for a two-wheeler, but it´s just too loud and once you run out of gas while driving through wilderness, what? I can´t really qualify it as a survivaltool, but more as a fun gadget. What´s the miles per gallon of it in rather flat, hard ground and while driving through grounds like mud, sand or snow?
@matrix777able
9 жыл бұрын
Just started watching your channel thank you for the vids . Like the bike I always looked at them but never knew anyone with one or a review of them after watching the rest I'll probably get one . Your friends in Alberta Canada
@davidpreciado8800
9 жыл бұрын
Dave you should of never left dual survival you were the best man
@ScottsUtubeWorld
9 жыл бұрын
AWESOME video, Dave! I really enjoyed it. Thinking about getting one.
@krromas1966
9 жыл бұрын
how is the front tire driven hydraulic or cable drive or something else thank you for all you do
@clayhopkins7230
9 жыл бұрын
krromas1966 Looking on the Rokon page itself, it looks like it is electric motor driving a chain driven sprocket
@Hustler_state
9 жыл бұрын
Clay Hopkins no man, not electric.. lol haven't you guys ever seen a rokon before? Judging by these stupid ass comments I would say most people haven't which I find very strange.
@thestig007
9 жыл бұрын
krromas1966 You can see the chain on the front wheel.
@comedyinchaos
9 жыл бұрын
krromas1966 The engine drives a torque converter, which powers a transmission, directly in front of the rear tire, under the seat. The 3 spd transmission drives the rear wheel with a chain, and also a shaft that runs under the seat and gas tank, to a miter box, above the front wheel. The miter box drives the front wheel with a chain. postimg.org/image/je32da7zx/
@MrHubcap21
9 жыл бұрын
jcoopdo I had never heard of Rokon before this video.
@RustyNail5856
9 жыл бұрын
Awesome dave.
@TheTnstick
9 жыл бұрын
WHAT ABOUT TIRES WILL THEY PUNCTURE EASY AND WHERE COULD YOU FIND THEM IN A PINCH
@rickdd606
6 жыл бұрын
So it has been about two years. I am considering one of these for the "farm". What do you thing of it today? still going? No issues?
@miner45
9 жыл бұрын
kinda looks like my old tote goat it could clime anything with its lil 5 hp eng
@omarandcarrie
9 жыл бұрын
Hey Dave, when are you going to come out with a part two?
@RonOrud
9 жыл бұрын
I've been wanting a Rokon for over 40 years, I just don't have anywhere to run one.
@Allofthemonkeys
9 жыл бұрын
The downside I see is if it breaks at the top of the 60% grade, do you have another to get it?
@SpectrumSurvivalist
9 жыл бұрын
David, actually the front wheel drive disengages under sharp turning, or else you would drop the bike. Rims hold 2.5 gallons each, and don't forget to get the fuel transfer pump. Get the single track trailer, then you can haul up to 800 pounds of gear on that thing. I suggest welding on ammo boxes on front and side rack's for storage, as they also aid in floatation. You can float that thing across a river carb side up and on it's side. Watch the video on KZitem called "Rokon Single Track Trailer". You have around 7 horsepower, but you can triple that in reliable power by switching that Koehler out for a Yamaha go cart racing engine. You can get those engines up to 25 H.P, but they won't be as reliable, and you don't need that much power anyway. I would not go over 18 H.P. A sprocket switch and the 18 horse motor should allow you to do around 55 and still be able to climb anything in the woods.. The bearings and stuff are interchangeable, and a good part of the parts can be had at the local hardware store, but do get a few extra bearings and store them on bike. If you stick with the factory engine, spare parts can be found on a Koehler pressure washer or gen set engine, as it should be the same engine. You can do more than move gear with that Rokon, you can get attachments to pull logs, even a harbinger plow, too many accessories to list.
@WhiskyTrekker
9 жыл бұрын
Nice looking machine...my legs cost less and need no gas...still, if toys were free, I'd take one
@jonhamm6363
9 жыл бұрын
Question how the heck do you start it? I see a key, kick start and a pull cord. Just wondering
@monty5583
9 жыл бұрын
what happened to your horse..pretty sure your horse will go where ever that ROKON will or a mule......but it is still cool as hell
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