VT Pitbike racing

[Kurlon]

Vince and his boss? Were you talking to little Vince? 'Cause Vince the elder IS the boss. : )

That said, a 1.6/1.4 rim isn't as limiting as you'd think. The big limitation is avoiding low profile tires. You need that sidewall height to mask the narrow rim and allow for a decent profile. Dunlop TT91 120/80 and 100/90 12" tires mount up beautifully on narrow rims for example. Yeah the profile doesn't match what I get on my 2.75" rear and 2.5" front rims but it's still damn usable. When you try to use a 70 or 60 profile or shorter that's when they get real ugly.

Oh, next time you talk to Vince, tell him 'Kurlon' said 'Hi'. He's the guy that helped me a ton when I was taking mini's serious with my initial 70's development as well as convincing me to drive to New Jersey to try dirt out for the first time. Damn good guy in my book.

[ninjachica250]

i would def trade in my 07 ninja for a pitbike!!

[Kurlon]

i would def trade in my 07 ninja for a pitbike!!

If you're serious, I'll see if I can arrange that swap for you. : )

[ninjachica250]

Really? I grew up riding trail bikes and then graduated to dirt bikes. I had a serious crash on a dirt bike when I was 16 and just started to ride again 3 years ago. I jut got my Ninja in June but I think Id have more fun on a pitbike. What do recommend for a bike?

[Kurlon]

Recommending a pitbike is kinda tough without knowing what you intend to do with it. Road racing, Super Moto, MX, SX, putt putt in the back yard? : )

[ninjachica250]

http://www.minipocketrockets.com/blade-pocketbikes/

Blade in Matte Black

[ninjachica250]

This might be a dumb ? but what is the difference b/w a pocket bike and a pit bike?

[Kurlon]

A pocket bike is MUCH smaller.

Typical pocket bikes use 6.5" wheels, have no suspension or gearbox, and a 39cc or 50cc two stroke motor.

A 'pitbike' is normally defined as an air cooled horizontal single cylinder four stroke mounted in an open cradle frame with wheels no bigger than 14" in front and 12" in back. Honda CRF50 is the small end of the scale, a Pitster Pro LXR 14 or KLX 110L being the large end of the scale. Lots of variations on the theme, some targeting dirt, some pavement, some road legal even.

[ninjachica250]

thnx Kurlon!

I think id have to test ride one of each before i can make a decision. I think Id get one to just mess around on maybe take it to a track if I can gain courage. lol

[darkduc7]

ill chat with doc today about maybe scheduling a day at rocky ridge this month. kurlon, would you be interested in making it up?

if we cant get a day scheduled, i have a parking lot ive been going to that we can rip around on, until the 5-0 finally catch on.

[markbvt]

Cyclewise currently has a very sweet little street-legal CRF150, in case anyone's interested.

--mark

[sandros]

thnx Kurlon!

I think id have to test ride one of each before i can make a decision. I think Id get one to just mess around on maybe take it to a track if I can gain courage. lol

Sweet...more playas!! Welcome. I can't wait to get going with mine. Plus I can use it to teach the GF to ride.

[sandros]

Vince and his boss? Were you talking to little Vince? 'Cause Vince the elder IS the boss. : )

Damn good guy in my book.

Little Vince I'm guessing, as he just wanted to make sure he could split up a set for me (not something they regularly do...understandably). He was amazingly helpful in answering my questions too.

[ninjachica250]

I am kinda excited - does ne one know anything about this site?

http://www.minipocketrockets.com/blade-pocketbikes/

Seems kinda weird Fedex or UPS will deliver a bike fully essembled to your house and the bike is only $300!?!?

[Kurlon]

Seems kinda weird Fedex or UPS will deliver a bike fully essembled to your house and the bike is only $300!?!?

When you can fit said bike under your arm like a gaudy purse...

The bikes they are selling are generally referred to as 'CAG's. Aka cheapie chinese units. You'd be better served seeing if someone in the area has european origin machine they'd sell cheap. (Gino?). Odds are you can get one for less than what you'd pay to buy and ship a CAG, and finding parts will be easier. The biggest bonus is you'll spend more time riding than wrenching, which can't be said of CAGs.

In other news, I know of a 2004 CRF70 that's had maybe two tanks of gas run through it according to the owner. $800 will snag it.

On the Rocky Ridge day, VT is a bit of a haul for me at the moment so I'll have to pass for now.

[ninjachica250]

I'll do some research

[jhawley]

i would def trade in my 07 ninja for a pitbike!!

how many miles on it?

the pitbike is much more forgiving than the 2fiddy.
you totally should get one and learn on that then you'll be fine on the 2fiddy, if you decide to keep it.

[sandros]

Hey, anybody local have some tire spoons so I can muscle on the TT-92's when they get here?

[markbvt]

Hey, anybody local have some tire spoons so I can muscle on the TT-92's when they get here?

Yes. I also have a bead breaker and an air compressor.

--mark

[UngaWunga]

Just wanted to hop in here and say thanks to the guys that showed up at the BoxShop track day. Hope you had fun.

End of the day, we had a small awards ceremony for the NEMM series, so I'd like to give a big thanks to them for stepping up and supporting the club. Great competitors as well.

In no particular order...

Chris at Full Throttle Motor Sports
Matt at Tannermatic (composite/fiberglass bodywork)
REV'IT!
Spectro Oils

Hope I'm not forgetting anyone. Great sponsors, great competitors.

Hope you guys can make it out next year.

Some pics:




That's all I really took. Too busy having fun. Had my helmet cam with me, forgot to get it out.

[markbvt]

Holy crap. Screw pitbikes, I want one of these!

--mark

[UngaWunga]

Yeah, that's a very cool bike. I don't know much about it. 1980-ish Sach 50cc. Side rotary valve, 6 speeds.

[Kurlon]

I'm trying to remember exactly what top end he grafted onto it... 72cc I believe, Reiju?

[darkduc7]

anyone have a 12" rear wheel, and/or a set of dirty tires that would fit my sikk mx 125? i could just order what i need, but i figured id check first.

[UngaWunga]

Pictures from the trackday
http://www.klutchindustries.com/trackday/