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Title: Two bikes that need a lotta love...
Post by: JJ on April 26, 2021, 08:34:00 AM

Seen yesterday at the Gold King Mine Ghost town outside of Jerome, AZ...  :rolleyes: :shocked: :huh: :wink: :cool:


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Title: Re: Two bikes that need a lotta love...
Post by: nsmith on April 26, 2021, 08:41:34 AM

somebody should get the Rukon Ranger going again

Title: Re: Two bikes that need a lotta love...
Post by: brider on April 26, 2021, 12:53:03 PM

When I was there over 20 yrs ago, the old guy that ran(?) the place used to ride a decrepit, bee-utiful old Harley into town to the watering hole. Wonder if it's (and he) is still there.

Title: Re: Two bikes that need a lotta love...
Post by: JJ on April 26, 2021, 01:19:02 PM

Quote from: brider on April 26, 2021, 12:53:03 PM

When I was there over 20 yrs ago, the old guy that ran(?) the place used to ride a decrepit, bee-utiful old Harley into town to the watering hole. Wonder if it's (and he) is still there.

Sadly, he passed away a years ago...but they have several memorials / photos posted there in his name....

https://goldkingmineghosttown.com/index.php/2017/10/12/in-memoriam-don-robertson/


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Title: Re: Two bikes that need a lotta love...
Post by: ozarquebus on April 26, 2021, 05:55:03 PM

Always wanted a Rokon Ranger. That one looks like a good project.

Title: Re: Two bikes that need a lotta love...
Post by: Turin on April 26, 2021, 10:19:26 PM

Don was quite the character. He had a tanker that he converted into an RV. His Mule had quite the personality as well.

Title: Re: Two bikes that need a lotta love...
Post by: e.cleven on April 27, 2021, 07:23:37 AM

I wounder if the F-20 behind Rocon Ranger still runs?? Spent a lot of time on one of those growing up.

Ride Safe

Earl

Title: Re: Two bikes that need a lotta love...
Post by: JJ on April 27, 2021, 07:46:58 AM

Quote from: Turin on April 26, 2021, 10:19:26 PM

Don was quite the character. He had a tanker that he converted into an RV. His Mule had quite the personality as well.

One of these mules may have been his....(?)


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Title: Re: Two bikes that need a lotta love...
Post by: wymple on April 27, 2021, 08:52:14 PM

I met the man many years ago while attending the National rally in Camp Verde (? I believe). Went sight seeing and got to Jerome, and found out he was from my little corner of the world. A very friendly man.

Title: Re: Two bikes that need a lotta love...
Post by: JJ on April 28, 2021, 08:52:35 AM

Quote from: ozarquebus on April 26, 2021, 05:55:03 PM

Always wanted a Rokon Ranger. That one looks like a good project.

C'mon now...The ROKON RANGER...(not to be confused with the original ROKON TRAILBREAKER!) :wink: :thumb: :cool: :boozing: 

Coming to you from scenic Rochester, New Hampshire!! :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:


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