[ticket2ride]

Hey Guys! I have been mostly browsing the site since I joined last year.. I have been riding lots but now after reading a little bit about the super mini moto/pit bike racing.. I want to get involved!

Kitt referred me to you guys to ask around.. so how do I get started? I'm from Western, MA (live in springfield).. I know that Mototown is closed for the season.. so from there on I don't know where else would have these races/practices.

Any help would be much appreciated!

I guess first things first also is that I need a bike! what do I get?!

thanks so much!!

-Tiff

[Kurlon]

This sunday there is going to be racing at 106 Race Park, a few miles away from NHMS/NHIS. If you've got some time, head over and check it out. You'll be able to see a large variety of machines, talk to riders, and watch them throw down on a nice technical road course.

Evil Empire Racing

Once you sniff/sit on/hump a couple machines you'll have a better idea of what you'll want and how much it'll cost to get there.

[slutty dave]

You are all about this now!

[SVRACER01]

Originally Posted by Kurlon

This sunday there is going to be racing at 106 Race Park, a few miles away from NHMS/NHIS. If you've got some time, head over and check it out. You'll be able to see a large variety of machines, talk to riders, and watch them throw down on a nice technical road course.

Evil Empire Racing

Once you sniff/sit on/hump a couple machines you'll have a better idea of what you'll want and how much it'll cost to get there.

hey..ive got some carb issues with mine...and maybe an oil leak..you wanna fix it? ill pay ya

[ticket2ride]

Originally Posted by slutty dave

You are all about this now!

yes!! i want one!! i wana get into it!! i'll see if i can swing by to the race this weekend! woooooot!!!

[Kurlon]

Originally Posted by SVRACER01

hey..ive got some carb issues with mine...and maybe an oil leak..you wanna fix it? ill pay ya

Normally I'd be all over that... but given it took me two hours to pull a stator plate out one handed... I'm betting I'm not the right wrench for the job.

But I am curious now, what's the carb issue, and where's the leak?

[eboos]

My wife wants to start mini bike racing. Thanks for posting that link. I had trouble finding it last week.

I was going to lace up a 12" wheelset for my TTR125L, but she says that she would like something smaller. I needed to get a CRF50 or TTR50 for my daughter anyway, maybe that will work out well for my wife as well (she is only 4'11" and 90lbs).

[Kurlon]

The owner of 106 Race Park has restricted the track to open cradle framed bikes only to keep the size down. It's a fairly tight track so anything bigger than a KLX110 would be struggling to make some of the turns in one manuver anyways.

[ticket2ride]

so... I should start with a 50?? or 65 maybe?

[Kurlon]

Two smokes are out for 106 as well, so I suggest a 'midsize' mini to get stared. Something like a KLX 110 or CRF70. They're a bit more usable out of the crate than a 50, and can be had used for cheap. The alternate option would be an import pitbike, of which there are 57 bazillion options.

[ticket2ride]

i kind of want to buy a 50.. would that be pointless and stupid of me to do so? I'm barely 5'5 and am about 110lbs. i could fit... right? but if my fat ass doesn't fit on it then forget it haha

[ticket2ride]

and what about the pitster pros? the 90cc ones?

[Kurlon]

Those [Pitster 90s] are a good machine, the stroker 86cc powerplant is a great mill. At yours size, a 50 with taller bars shouldn't be a problem either.

[ChrisNoF4i]

I used to be in a gang. We all rode 50s. Now, I am small in stature, but some of my gangmates (homies, if you will) were upwards of 6'3'' and pushing 280 lbs. (i.e. - Big MoFos). In other words, you can fit on a 50. You just have to WANT to fit on a 50. Follow my step-by-step instructions:

1. Buy the 50
2. Do the mods
3. Merriment ensues

[ticket2ride]

Originally Posted by Kurlon

Those [Pitster 90s] are a good machine, the stroker 86cc powerplant is a great mill. At yours size, a 50 with taller bars shouldn't be a problem either.

hmm which one would you recomend??

this was the pitster pro i was thinkin about ..
Pit Bikes :Thumpstar, SDG, Sikk, MX & SSR: Pit Bikes Xt Power Sports

[Pittenger5]

Cripes, for those prices buy a used KLX110 and throw smoe scooter wheels on it.

[ticket2ride]

well.. i did find this..

klx 110