Looking at buying a 125 Loncin pit bike

[Jake R]

I am in the market for a pit bike. I found a 125 Loncin pit bike for 450 bucks. my question is are they any good, reliable , and are not easy to break down and need constant repairs. Anyone?

 

[AntNZ]

the loncin's havn't been round for years, but everything I have read and heard over the years suggest's they are a great engine.....
parts might be an issue..., not sure, but all the china's are reverse engineered jap motors so would think you'd always find what ya need if ya know what you lookin for.
If the actual bike isn't an absolute mess, 450, go for it....offer less first of course..

 

[Jake R]

Thanks I appreciate your reply. Also the owner says the back drum brake isn't linked to the foot pedal he states he has all the parts but doesn't have the time to repair it. You think it will be difficult to put together even though he has the parts?