Well modded CRF50 pitbike - $800 obo

[RyanNicholson]

seems like a pretty good deal...i emailed the guy but I dont think I should drop the cash after buying the truck and whatnot.

I dont know the seller. But hes right in kingston, nh.

2005 crf50 crf very modded! cheap!!

[Pigman]

Thats a STEAL my modded one went for a grand and was no way near that....and they are a blast

but FYI thats really a Dirt thumper so if your gonna stunt it I would go with a Bone stock CRF....

[RyanNicholson]

Thats a STEAL my modded one went for a grand and was no way near that....and they are a blast

but FYI thats really a Dirt thumper so if your gonna stunt it I would go with a Bone stock CRF....

i want it really bad to have up at the track....i still use just a mtn bike.

it would also be perfect to teach the gf how to ride.

shit now i'm starting to justify it.

[Pigman]

Its chump change for that so DO IT....they are a blast worth that all day long and I wish I still had mine.....

[Doc]

I think that is a Knock off in CRF50 clothing

[SVRACER01]

do it Ryan...whats the worst that will happen? you have to sell it for $800 in 6 months?

[RyanNicholson]

I low balled him....we'll see what he says

yea yea yea i know its already a deal. can't hurt to ask.

[bigred875]

looks liek a clone with honda plastics on it to me, if it isnt then its a great deal

[Doc]

I think that is a Knock off in CRF50 clothing

looks like a clone with honda plastics on it to me, if it isnt then its a great deal

That's 2!

[bigred875]

do it Ryan...whats the worst that will happen? you have to sell it for $800 in 6 months?

if its a clone he will have a hard time getting $500 for it in 6mos

[RyanNicholson]

i haven't heard anything back yet, but anything i can check if i go see it that'll be a dead give away?

[Kurlon]

Confirmed, that's a bargin basement ebay special. The front end was originally introduced to the US market via ebay under the 'Demon' label, and is a complete pile of shite. Stock CRF50 forks work better than those lame piles. In back you'll find a snap happy 'Fast Ace' style shock on a swingarm designed with one goal in mind, making the bike tall. As a result, there is nothing linear or progressive about the leverage ratios as it moves.

That said, there are good import bikes to be had, this isn't one of them.

RUN AWAY, for $800 you can do MUCH BETTER.

[bigred875]

case covers should say honda and the cert of org...i bet there something with the VIN as well...

he says heavily modded, if so the mods will be mostly in decent quality billet parts....and name brands on them, BBR, 2bros, TAG etc...if they look cheap and like stamped metal it is most likely a clone...

another giveaway is if has been converted to a clutch...on a lot of clones you cannot start the bike with the clutch pulled in, it needs to be in neutral to start it or you need to pop it

[RyanNicholson]

Confirmed, that's a bargin basement ebay special. The front end was originally introduced to the US market via ebay under the 'Demon' label, and is a complete pile of shite. Stock CRF50 forks work better than those lame piles. In back you'll find a snap happy 'Fast Ace' style shock on a swingarm designed with one goal in mind, making the bike tall. As a result, there is nothing linear or progressive about the leverage ratios as it moves.

That said, there are good import bikes to be had, this isn't one of them.

RUN AWAY, for $800 you can do MUCH BETTER.

haha thanks for the info. Even if it was a real CRF at that price i probably wouldn't buy it anyway right now.

[Kurlon]

case covers should say honda and the cert of org...i bet there something with the VIN as well...

he says heavily modded, if so the mods will be mostly in decent quality billet parts....and name brands on them, BBR, 2bros, TAG etc...if they look cheap and like stamped metal it is most likely a clone...

another giveaway is if has been converted to a clutch...on a lot of clones you cannot start the bike with the clutch pulled in, it needs to be in neutral to start it or you need to pop it

The motor is a standard import unit, 107cc or smaller, so it won't be primary kick. There isn't a plate over the clutch held on by two screws hiding the adjuster mechanism, so it's not a crank mounted manual. The single screw on the clutch side gives it away as being an auto clutch. The motor may be Honda, the frame, suspension, wheels and swingarm are 100% barrel scraping ebay special chinese crap, typically sold as a set.

Here's your potential machine, just add motor:
eBay Motors: ROLLING CHASSIS FRAME BIKE FORK CRF XR XR50 CRF50 -BLUE (item 360032087700 end time Apr-09-08 19:08:00 PDT)

[bigred875]

lol you're the expert.... i knew it didnt look right....if that were genuine upgrades he'd be into that mini for thousands...

[SVRACER01]

i like my Thumpstar....its a CRF knockoff

[Kurlon]

There are good imports, and then there is that crap. Thumpys, at least their later stuff is good material. SEMRA has a spec class built around one of their models and they pound the snot out of them without issue. They had some early stumbles like most import brands though, so you still need to do your homework when buying a used unit.

[Pigman]

Sikk MX is a sort of knock off but made in the USA and they are def good quality...

[Kurlon]

Sikk MX is a sort of knock off but made in the USA and they are def good quality...

If by 'made in the USA' you mean hauled off a container ship in crates 99% pre-assembled, and live in said crates till they can be drop shipped to a buyer... sure. : ) The only US built minis are Vincos, and I dunno anyone local that can afford them. The rest are made and assembled in China.

Be wary of the 120cc Sikks, for some reason the Lifan's they've been sourcing have been very problematic.