How to tell a genuine thumpster from a fake?

[sajosh]

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/morphett-vale/motorcycles/150cc-pro-dirt-bike-pitbike/1083725821

Spotted this one on gumtree and was wondering if anyone knows if it is a genuine thumpster or not?
Im pretty new to the mini scene and dont want to fork out money for something thats not the real deal
Cheers

 

[Snaptrax]

Looks like a tdr pro with some generic thumbstar graphics on it.

 

[my67xr]

That bike has Thumbstar graffic's, so no, i doubt it's a Thumpstar
Thumpstar | Buy Pit Bikes | Mini Moto | Dirt Bike | Australia

I reckon this one is, Alloy frame etc, but has 12/10 wheel's on it, and a Z160Ho engine,$1200 firm, (bit much)
It would shred the back tyre in that bike
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/sali...aps-of-custom-parts-very-quick-bik/1082563850

For $100 more you could get this brand new-
DHZ DPRO 140 | Zongshen 140cc Engine | Pit Bike | Dirt Bike | Buy Online Australia at DHZ

Or for $200 more you can have a decent brand new 160cc bike
DHZ DPRO 160 | PitsterPRO z160HO Engine | Pit Bike | Dirt Bike ? Buy Online Australia at DHZ


Have you seen this Motovert 150cc ? almost look's like a 160 Zongshen engine in it ?
The ad sound's alright, not sure how much he want's though
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/mari...0cc-pit-bike-good-condition-urgent/1082132469

 

[mini mullisha]

nope ..............

 

[sajosh]

Yeah I have been keeping my eye on gumtree Im really after a dhz, Looking to spend $500-$800

Found this one on facebook just then can anyone id the frame and engine?

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1599344020290459&set=gm.997811030238700&type=1&theater

Another one i have my eye on gumtree, Only thing is is its an 07.. Getting pretty old now

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/delamere/motorcycles/140cc-pitpro/1082876186

 

[my67xr]

Can't see the picture of the one on facebook, you need to be a member of their page.
And that DHZ might be one, but you can't really see anything in the pic's
It would most likely need a lot of part's to be replaced.
There is a red fork adjuster missing in the pic

 

[sajosh]

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/ascot-park/motorcycles/pit-bike/1084156882

Can anyone confirm if this is a provert bike? It also has a 140cc engine i just cant figure out what kind of engine it is

 

[sajosh]

No brand or anything on the motor the number on it is IP56FMJ06071153 and has stars at the start and finish of it

 

[my67xr]

It has the Provert style frame, Engine number is a Lifan 150cc, but the clutch cover is off a Lifan 140
The engine isn't a 1P55FMJ is it ?
Motovert - Australia number 1 brand of performance mini bikes

 

[sajosh]

Would it be worth offering him $400? He has it advertised for about 500 i think

 

[my67xr]

Yeah the cheaper the better.
But remember you'll need to spend a bit of money on it to get it up to scratch, rear brake set up including a new brake pedal, master, caliper, hose, bolt's, mounting bracket, banjo bolt's brake fluid etc, plastic's, sticker kit and maybe more.
Depend's on how well it's been adjusted and maintained.

You need to ride the bike to check all the gear's work properly, and don't slip out of gear, select nicely.
Check it start's easy, rev's without a bog.
Being a second hand bike it could cost you another couple of hundred $$ on top of the purchase price, maybe more if the engine is no good (around $600 +)

 

[my67xr]

If you want a decent bike contact Gooseman, he might still have his Atomik Nitrous, it has a 150cc Daytona T Rex, upgraded forks, wheel's, brake's etc etc
http://www.miniriders.com/mini-classifieds/41208-anyone-wanna-buy-my-bike.html