Resurgence of pitbikes

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I'm starting to see more and more pit bikes Looking forward to see it burns like a fire again
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xr70 7/15/2016 11:36pm
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I just got one !


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Slosh 112 7/16/2016 4:00am
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85 small wheels are better pit bikes. Same size, more power, good suspension don't have to spend 2 grand on motor work to make them go. Me and a friend had YZ85s instead of normal pit bikes and they were so much fun. All you really need to do is put some tall bars on it and heavier springs in the fork and shock and ready to go
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xr70 wrote:
I just got one ! [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2016/07/15/143704/s1200_image.jpg[/img]
I just got one !


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Wandell 7/16/2016 10:08am
7/16/2016 10:08am Edited Date/Time 7/16/2016 10:10am
Last year my son's interest in bikes fell off when he started high school. His focus turned to football and he didn't want to go ride anymore. So, I decided to sell our 125's and get another pitbike. That way I could simply ride on our backyard pitbike track anytime I felt like it. I bought a basically brand new KLX140L (the big wheel version) and did a few easy mods to create the ultimate pitbike (IMO anyway). I bolted on a set of KX85/KX100 forks, bar risers and flipped the rear linkage upside down (which raises the rear). I also did the basic power upgrades for any playbike (uncorked the exhaust and intake and rejet the carb). Nothing like coming home from work and spinning a few laps whenever I feel like it!








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F1prerun 7/16/2016 2:07pm
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Funniest bike I have ever ridden. Built crf150r with 14"/12" wheel combo. Was awesome!

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jesus H jesus u fucktards dont know shit about pit bikes i pretty much invented them, well actually stole the idea from my buddy Dave Rudniki, who stole it from factory mechanics fom the 70s, but ya i invented them
this is a 93 z that i bought new
custom forks
swingarm

shocks
seat
pegs
shit we made ourselves not crap we bought
and ill just about garentee Newmann doesnt have one like it!

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F150Motocrosser wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2016/07/16/143755/s1200_945445_10100566486857996_1379313238_n.jpg[/img] Long live the Honda Cub - the original pit bike!


Long live the Honda Cub - the original pit bike!
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Kx125rider 7/16/2016 7:03pm
7/16/2016 7:03pm
Slosh 112 wrote:
85 small wheels are better pit bikes. Same size, more power, good suspension don't have to spend 2 grand on motor work to make them go...
85 small wheels are better pit bikes. Same size, more power, good suspension don't have to spend 2 grand on motor work to make them go. Me and a friend had YZ85s instead of normal pit bikes and they were so much fun. All you really need to do is put some tall bars on it and heavier springs in the fork and shock and ready to go
Yup, if i wanted a play bike it would be an 85.
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ga_pike 7/16/2016 7:06pm
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F150Motocrosser wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2016/07/16/143755/s1200_945445_10100566486857996_1379313238_n.jpg[/img] Long live the Honda Cub - the original pit bike!


Long live the Honda Cub - the original pit bike!


Before the Cub, there was the Honda Aero 50. This was the thing to have back in the day!! That and the Z50.

Kx125rider 7/16/2016 7:06pm
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Wandell wrote:
Last year my son's interest in bikes fell off when he started high school. His focus turned to football and he didn't want to go ride...
Last year my son's interest in bikes fell off when he started high school. His focus turned to football and he didn't want to go ride anymore. So, I decided to sell our 125's and get another pitbike. That way I could simply ride on our backyard pitbike track anytime I felt like it. I bought a basically brand new KLX140L (the big wheel version) and did a few easy mods to create the ultimate pitbike (IMO anyway). I bolted on a set of KX85/KX100 forks, bar risers and flipped the rear linkage upside down (which raises the rear). I also did the basic power upgrades for any playbike (uncorked the exhaust and intake and rejet the carb). Nothing like coming home from work and spinning a few laps whenever I feel like it!








That thing looks great!
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Slosh 112 wrote:
85 small wheels are better pit bikes. Same size, more power, good suspension don't have to spend 2 grand on motor work to make them go...
85 small wheels are better pit bikes. Same size, more power, good suspension don't have to spend 2 grand on motor work to make them go. Me and a friend had YZ85s instead of normal pit bikes and they were so much fun. All you really need to do is put some tall bars on it and heavier springs in the fork and shock and ready to go
A few years back, I and several guys I was working with all bought used 85/superminis. We put a $2000 cap on the price we could spend, including the bike. Way better than a typical pit bike. As you mentioned, just put tall bars and stiffer springs on them and adults can ride and have tons of fun. They have plenty of power. Another plus, on organized track days we could ride our big bikes as normal, then ride when only minis are on the track. Nothing like railing the outside and struggling to clear jumps.The youngest in our group was 28, and the lightest was 160lbs. Good times.
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(((what))) 7/20/2016 4:17am
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pit bikes, and miniature race bikes are two different things.

I've got a bone stock 91 Z50 (think Crusty Demons backyard race scene). that's a pit bike.

A Yz85 with heavy springs? Not a pit bike.
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Slosh 112 7/20/2016 4:43am
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(((what))) wrote:
pit bikes, and miniature race bikes are two different things. I've got a bone stock 91 Z50 (think Crusty Demons backyard race scene). that's a pit...
pit bikes, and miniature race bikes are two different things.

I've got a bone stock 91 Z50 (think Crusty Demons backyard race scene). that's a pit bike.

A Yz85 with heavy springs? Not a pit bike.
Meh, to me a pit bike is something small and fun to race around on with your mates. spending upwards of 3 grand on a CRF50 or 110 to make it go even half as good as an 85 isn't fun, then their frames start cracking becuase they are fun bikes designed for kids learning to ride, and their suspension is crap and their brakes are crap and they are too short and now require a lot of maintenance coz you have gone from 10:1 compression ratio to 12:1 and skimmed 30thou off the head. A friend and I bought 2010 YZ85's for 2 grand each and had that much fun we got my father in law back into dirtbikes after nearly 15 years off them. All we did was over size bar mount/bar raisers, a set of tall pro tapers and went up a few spring rates. Fun is also value for money...

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oceantrav 7/20/2016 4:52am
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It's not a pit bike to me if it had a clutch. How are you suppose to cruise and hold a beer with a clutch? I been rocking a crf110
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oceantrav wrote:
It's not a pit bike to me if it had a clutch. How are you suppose to cruise and hold a beer with a clutch? I...
It's not a pit bike to me if it had a clutch. How are you suppose to cruise and hold a beer with a clutch? I been rocking a crf110
This. I just picked up a 2001 XR70 for that very reason. A fun dirt bike to have around for the little kids to ride, auto clutch so I can carry a cold Busch Light, and a touch bigger than a 50 for the adult fun.

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Here she be. Needs numbers and a couple other things.

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oceantrav 7/20/2016 8:13am
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8686 wrote:
This. I just picked up a 2001 XR70 for that very reason. A fun dirt bike to have around for the little kids to ride, auto...
This. I just picked up a 2001 XR70 for that very reason. A fun dirt bike to have around for the little kids to ride, auto clutch so I can carry a cold Busch Light, and a touch bigger than a 50 for the adult fun.
I had a newer klx110L, the bigger version with a clutch. Felt like riding a small dirtbike. Quickly sold it, and got a normal 110
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nascarnate326 7/20/2016 5:48pm
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Honda CT70, best pit bike because its reliable, classic, handle bars fold down, rider pegs, and best of all you can get a 6 pack rack.

I have a CT70H with the 4 speed clutch that I will never get rid of.
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crusher773 7/20/2016 6:13pm
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F150Motocrosser wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2016/07/16/143755/s1200_945445_10100566486857996_1379313238_n.jpg[/img] Long live the Honda Cub - the original pit bike!


Long live the Honda Cub - the original pit bike!
MR. X wrote:
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I looked at one a few weeks ago wish I would have went ahead and bought it.
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crusher773 7/20/2016 6:15pm
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8686 wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2016/07/20/144015/s1200_image.jpg[/img] Here she be. Needs numbers and a couple other things.


Here she be. Needs numbers and a couple other things.

That's what I have with an 88 kit and other stuff it's still a total turd.
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AHRMA361 7/20/2016 6:33pm
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oceantrav wrote:
It's not a pit bike to me if it had a clutch. How are you suppose to cruise and hold a beer with a clutch? I...
It's not a pit bike to me if it had a clutch. How are you suppose to cruise and hold a beer with a clutch? I been rocking a crf110
8686 wrote:
This. I just picked up a 2001 XR70 for that very reason. A fun dirt bike to have around for the little kids to ride, auto...
This. I just picked up a 2001 XR70 for that very reason. A fun dirt bike to have around for the little kids to ride, auto clutch so I can carry a cold Busch Light, and a touch bigger than a 50 for the adult fun.
Yep. auto with beer holder. Pitbike 100%.



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Wandell 7/20/2016 7:03pm
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Bret wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2016/07/20/144053/s1200_SR200.jpg[/img]


Ok, give us some details on this bad boy!
ReggieWarrenJr 7/20/2016 7:41pm
7/20/2016 7:41pm
You inspired me to get these up and running again. Little TLC and they'll be solid

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