Buying First Minibikes..?? need 125cc-200cc.. what to get?

[Juls]

Hi Guys,

I'm going to cash out my Mountain biking since i just don't have the time anymore, and was looking at picking up 2 Mini dirtbikes, 1 for me, 1 for the missus.. (yes she's pretty keen)

I'm looking to spend around $900 ish each, delivered to WA.
so that pretty much limits me to Ebay bikes..

I have spent time myself on 125 and 250cc 2/ dirt bikes in the past,

I've ridden Thumpstar (genuine) 110cc and 125cc's, I really enjoyed them, but if they where a tiny bit bigger I would prefer it, both me and my GF at 5ft 10" and 75kg and 62kg respectively.

I did spend a few days on the thumpys, doing from trail riding to dirt jumps,
The bikes will probably spend alot of time trail riding generally, some singletrack (too tight for a big bike) and alot of firetrails. However my Bike will spend some time at the local council BMX Tracks every now and then.

There is a few bikes I've looked at, if anyone can give me pro's con's ect, since i really don't know exactly what i'm looking at, to be honest I was pretty disapointed with the Thumpstars, I cannot see how they can be worth $2500-3000.

Considering that trail riding will happen more than dirt jumps, I was hoping for a 14"/17" wheel combo, there is heaps of 12"/14" combos around, the Thumpys I rode I believe had either a 10"/12" or a 12"/14" combo. Which was too small for flat out firetrails at times. (rocks ect)

Here is the bikes I'm considering.


http://cgi.ebay.com.au/NEW-2007-Pro...0517521QQihZ010QQcategoryZ32074QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200080185854&fromMakeTrack=true

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ProX-140cc-O...8QQihZ013QQcategoryZ32074QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/2007-OUTLAW-...2137056QQihZ013QQcategoryZ32074QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/NEW-2007-Pro...8QQihZ010QQcategoryZ32074QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I noticed the ProX 140cc comes in 2 models from different sellers, one with 12/14" wheel combo and a oil cooler, and one with a 14/17" wheel combo and No Oil cooler.

is a oil cooler going to really be neccessary?

Is the 140cc engines really better than the 125cc's? will the 140cc be quicker than that 200cc? I see there is also 150cc bikes getting about as well.. whats the go with those? is one brand of engine better than another? Lifan/Ducar? ect?

I have no issues with rebuilding/internally tweeking suspension forks and shocks, adjusting and fixing clutches, bleeding/repairing hydraulic brakes, and just general maintainence like changing oil, keeping air cleaners clean ect. even Minor motor modifications. I'm not one of those people who can't look after there bike, and I don't expect the bike to be reliable if I'm slack with the maintainence.

I will be wanting 2 bikes, preferably the same, I would have loved to be able to get the missus one with a auto clutch, but it appears you can't get them no more. Too bad she will have to learn to use a clutch.

I on the other hand definatly want a manual clutch, I will be jumping the bike a bit, but this is secondary to just general hacking around on the Farm, and trail riding, and doing wheelies/general playing ect.

If you guys can suggest any other bikes, please do.

I'd prefer a bike with 700-900mm seat height, and 14/17" wheels, (not bigger tho, I still want a mini pit bike lol)

thankyou for your time.

Juls

 

[cass38a]

I would get one of the last 2, The AGB is a bit bigger for a tall rider but the DHZ would probably go faster. I don't like the look of the big wheels on the small bikes but they might ride OK most people seem happy with a 12" 14" combo.

 

[gazza2003au]

buy a bike sell the motor and replace it with the semi auto motor or replace the clutch assy these chinese motors are forgiving when it comes to learners u can ride around in a single gear for a while aslong as the motor isnt over rev if your missus donno how to ride i'd suggest letting her pick the bike and get a 125cc there pretty slow

 

[Fintan]

hey man just get a pitpro 125 for ur self and a pitpro 110 for ur missus they are a clutchless manual and she will ride it sweet im gettin my missus one they are about 500 and the 125 about 650 or so. so u will have plenty of change at the end for little mods on ur bike...

Fintan

 

[Fintan]

ps...plus the 110cc come in pink haha

 

[Fintan]

here u go man an example of the bikes i was talkin about and roughly the dollars you will pay on ebay. the 125 with gold forks comes in other colours and they are generally cheaper because they are not as sort after but are exactly the same bike and they post all over australia. the bonus is that it is the actual company selling on ebay as apposed to some dodgy bloke

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130078194305

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130077506658

Fintan

 

[MENACE]

I will sell you a AGB29 (ATOMIK PRO X) brand new in carbon color for $650+shipping. The bike was for my little brother but its too big for him. These are great bikes for the price and when set bolted up properly last quite long. Contact me via pm or email [email protected]



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