When Vento started in 96 they were in the same boat most companies are when they first start out. They buy there engines from a company who has EPA approval and put them in their scooters. We are doing the same until we get our own EPA certs. Right now we have purchased engines from 2 different suppliers but both made in the same factory. The certs are for Chuanl right now as we are using their engines.
Cert # Chuanl-mc-2005-01
Engine family is 5CHMCO.15NFG

We are testing 3 engines right now and these will be ready in about 45-60 days for our 06 lines.

Our DOT info is here
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/rules/manufacture/
Searh for ROKETA

Our CARB info is here
http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/onroad/cert/cert.php
Search for Goldenvale on the CARB site until the ROKETA certs come in.

I am in 100% agreement with you on many of the Chinese companies who do not do things on the "Up & Up". I, of course, have to take offense when we are thrown into the same category.

We are not Vento, Kymco or Vespa...... Yet.
I personally own a Kymco ATV (250 Mongoose). Awesome ATV for the money.

We are growing and learning and I will learn from you guys as well as share my knowledge. All I ask that before you post something as fact, about my company, you also need to "Back it up".

Hope this helps.

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I must be doing something wrong. I get no results in DOT using 'ROKETA" as a search term.

Or under WMI put 5RY

Of course anyone can sue anyone for damn near any reason. I am just the messenger and will relay this back to the powers that be.

Ellen
2005 Stella
http://www.scooterdiva.com

Extra protections are built in for the dealer, mainly at state level, in relation to PLI, and liability for negligence. This also holds true for many other non-motor vehicle products.

A basic rule of thumb is that you can't waive liability for property or personal injury damage.

As a dealer I find it amusing that you say you are trying to build a dealer network, but seem very hurried to push all liability off onto the dealer. Reading that clause makes me want to run a mile.

Here's a link from Entrepeneur that relates to any product, but MV law is generally tougher than general products, like a cup of coffee or a PC. Its basic, but covers the gist.

http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/0,4621,301272,00.html

Andrea

I will look into the statement and why it is on the web site. I agree from a dealers stand point it does not look good. Basically I am being told it is a indemnification statement in case some dealer or distributor allows a person to ride a product on a franchised dealers property or under the supervision of a dealer.

Maybe it should be more clear. We are not trying to puch liability off to the dealer. We are simply making it clear that we are not responsible for the actions of those who are not under our direct control. Anyone who thinks otherwise is simply not educated in this area and I am not claiming I am.

My expertise is in the product and other areas and I will try and limit my responces to those areas.

I will gladly come inspect your products and contact my governmental sources to validate any claims of compliance.

If everything checks out, then I will make a big point of informing the bbs users of the facts.

Similarly, if they do not check out, then I will pass on that information as well.

As an informational website it is in the interest of all that the real information be known and that proper credit be given when deserved.

I respect all companies that are compliant with US statutory requirements and I wish to honor those that make the effort.

A quick search in Google for my name alone will yield results showing I have "been there, done that".

Those who know me know I shoot from the hip and tell it like it is. I was a distributor before being a manufacturer and I have been through nearly every aspect of this business. I am the one who deals with EPA, CARB and DOT not too mention Catarc, SAE, CPSC and all EWR reporting.

I also will not spam this forum as I have seen others do. I will be in China from October 12th through the 24 and I will visit 12 factories, many of which have been mentioned here on this board. I have been to many of these factories and I know who makes crap and who makes good stuff. Anyone here is welcome to visit our warehouse in Ontario California. For a comparison you can place Tank's warehouse inside ours over 20 times. We are not small and we are not a fly by night.

If I can be of assistance let me know. I no longer have the time to surf these boards but I will answer when I can. I came on here because a dealer told me that there was a lot of mis-information going on about our product.

Those of you who post here and make claims that certain products are not legal should back up your claims. Saying a Tank scooter is not legal is not correct. Saying it is not legal for street use in California because of CARB is closer to the truth. The bad thing is too many dealers out there are not licensed and this gives our whole industry a bad rap. Also I have been here for about 9 months now. I have done a lot of work but a lot remains to be done.

One thing to think about seriously is how far China's quality has come in just the last 2 years. Imagine where it will be in 2 more years! ROKETA will be at the front of this group along with others that may live through the huge shakeout which is about to occur on January 1st.

Stay Tuned!

Best Regards,

Mike Turber
National Sales Manager

www.roketa.com

Do I read correctly from your web site that you offer a 30 day parts only warranty on your scooters?

Best,
Doug

"One thing to think about seriously is how far China's quality has come in just the last 2 years."

Chinese manufacturers have been making scooters for much longer than this not to mention most of the technology is old and out of contract. The Gy6 engine is not exactly revolutionary. Also you stated you are testing 2 "new" engines for your 06 lineup due in 45 days? Isn't that how long it takes a boat to get across the sea?

Whats happening January 1st?

Lastly while I really would like to see you do well I think your warranty needs review!

The warranty is now 6 months on all internal lubricated parts and 30 days on all others that are covered.

"Right now we are finalizing our purchase of 2 factories in China. Here is the warranty as it stands right now."

This is a bold move, most 'importers' simply use the factories certification as you stated if this is true I really do hope you make it as this is a HUGE move.

Best of luck and please keep in touch, do check my blog, I have something special in the works and would love to speak with you further.

Our new web site will replace the existing one in a few weeks and will reflect many changes.

Right now we are finalizing our purchase of 2 factories in China. Here is the warranty as it stands right now.

If your VIN starts with A1Z, 5RY, LJ4, LF3 or LFG you now have our 6 month warranty.

All other VINs are 30 days.

Would never buy again. Well, really wish I hadn't the first time.