Looking to get one, but i dont have any experience with them. Does anybody have one and what kind. Whats a good bike for around $1,000. I dont need a dirt bike i just want a pit bike to mess around with during the week and us it to get back in forth in the pits at the races.
you can't get much for 1,000$ but a stock xr 50. but if you wanna spend more here are some places to start http://www.pitsterpro.com/ http://sdgmotors.com/ i have about 2,500$ invested in mine
Kawasaki KLX-110 is just a bit bigger over all then the Honda XR-50. The KLX-110 is a rebadged Suzuki DR-Z110. Used they can often be had for around $1000-1800. The XR-50 with a big bore kit or stroker kit will walk on a 110 on an indoor track because you can just sit in 2nd gear and run the rpm band. the 110s you are always down shifting in turns. outdoors or back yard goofing around, 110s and up all the way. Thumstar have an ok reliability but come with many goodies one will likely spend money on any way. Used they can also be found in the $1k-1800 range depending on how old they are.
A couple of years ago, I built a 1970's Honda CT70 and threw in a Lifan 110cc engine, totally rebuilt everything including a crotch rocket style exhaust. It was a lof of fun. I've got better pix, but this is all I have now.
Cool, thanks for all the info guys. I will keep in mind about the 110's on an indoor track, cause i may race it indoors, but who knows. I am still researching what would be perfect for me, cause there are some bikes out there that are just junk, and you can tell just by the craftsmanship.
'02 XR50 frame Zonger 125cc Yoshimura/Mikuni flat side carb Takegawa Mg stator cover Takegawa manual clutch (stock honda spring clutch seen) 16/32 gearing bottom exit CF can Down Components +2" swinger DID Gold 420 chain Generic Chain Guide Generic Chain Roller NSR-50R fork with HRC preload adjusters I'Shock Kitaco upper tripple Aluminum rear set D2 +4" side stand G-craft headlight brackets gutted and rewired Baja Designs street legal kit Black plastics w/BBR "Bomber" graffics BBR tall seat Daytona NSR rotor adaptor Daytona 8 hole alum rims, 10x2 front 10x3 rear Too fast, and too dumb to play on the streets anymore. Getting a BBR SP-5 fork, and some dirt wheels/tires again. Should be a fun runabout when I get back.
