Pit Bikes - what are people riding now?

Johndeere506
Posts
274
Joined
2/24/2017
Location
Fenton, MI, USA
Edited Date/Time 6/23/2023 5:47am

I have a few 110s for myself and the kids to ride, but the growing neighbor kids are now on 125Fs and 150s. Makes we want to get a new slightly bigger pitbike for our small MX track. Would be fun on a slightly bigger bike than a 110, and with a clutch. Are the 125s and 150s any fun or stick with the 110s?

1
|
kijen
Posts
1223
Joined
10/1/2010
Location
Jacksonville, FL, USA
6/23/2023 6:09am

20230523 174523

 I have my ycf daytona 190 built to a super mini 19x16 wheels, they come stock 17x14. Lots of opinions but its a blast on small to intermediate vet type mx tracks, i also run the 17x14 and 14x12 on it for the little tra ks that have wheel size restrictions. Like it so much i have 2, for friends others to ride with me. Ive had a built klx125, big bore kx100 forrks swing arm etc. Ycf is better in every respect for me, lighter faster. And yes not the same resale value, but when im done with riding i dont really care, im 60.

26
1
4DAIVIPAI2K5
Posts
1123
Joined
12/15/2016
Location
Coshocton, OH, USA
6/23/2023 6:42am

My son wants to sell his pitter and get a surron.

4
mxrose3
Posts
2349
Joined
8/17/2006
Location
Delmar, DE, USA
6/23/2023 7:20am Edited Date/Time 6/23/2023 7:20am

There are usually 'trail bike' classes now for teenagers/adults at some of the pitbike races.    Front wheel can be up to 19" in most cases.   I see a lot of KLX140's, CRF150F's, CRF125's, DRZ125's and some TTR125's and XR100's in that class.

6
6/23/2023 7:25am
mxrose3 wrote:
There are usually 'trail bike' classes now for teenagers/adults at some of the pitbike races.    Front wheel can be up to 19" in most cases. ...

There are usually 'trail bike' classes now for teenagers/adults at some of the pitbike races.    Front wheel can be up to 19" in most cases.   I see a lot of KLX140's, CRF150F's, CRF125's, DRZ125's and some TTR125's and XR100's in that class.

Anything in that size range you can have a blast on. Plus, although they're still small, they're not ridiculously and uncomfortably small. 

1

The Shop

TKLEVEN
Posts
450
Joined
12/27/2022
Location
Carrollton, GA, USA
6/23/2023 12:34pm

Tarlia MX4. 10x better than any 110 or something of that sorts

1
crusher773
Posts
2017
Joined
12/23/2009
Location
Coweta, OK, USA
6/23/2023 12:49pm

We are staying with basically stock CRF110s.  I feel like you start going bigger and it starts getting to where you want to do more and before you know it someone is hurt.  I think the 110 is a lot better than the 50s back in the day but don't want to go bigger.  Auto clutch is a lot easier for at the track too if you need to carry something.

4
6/23/2023 12:50pm

Speaking of pit bikes, what happened to all the BBR aluminum-framed bikes out there? People still riding those around? I remember one dude absolutely ripping on one during practice at Robbins Ridge/Foggy Bottom here in NC about 15 years ago.

2
Heavyhitter
Posts
341
Joined
3/20/2023
Location
Machias, WA, USA
6/23/2023 1:40pm

I have a ttr125 big wheel with yz85 forks and am currently putting a built xr80 motor into a cr85 chassis, Hoping for a fun bike out of that. Worst case it gets a xr100 motor. 

3
Cokeham23
Posts
571
Joined
3/4/2010
Location
USA
6/23/2023 2:57pm

 

Highly recommend a KLX140L (better shock than the small wheel version). I’ve got 2 (and a 140G), one is a full mod with KX85 suspension and a stroked 186 motor, the other is a stock/mod, just a 170 kit and custom Cannon Racecraft springs. I love the stock/mod more than my mod bike. I’ve ridden it on AX, and MX tracks, it’s a blast! C843047B-A4D7-45C5-81BB-870459F1EA6B

508F6AC3-2274-4441-B7AE-FB8D686A85D9

 

18
6/23/2023 3:04pm
kijen wrote:
 I have my ycf daytona 190 built to a super mini 19x16 wheels, they come stock 17x14. Lots of opinions but its a blast on small...

20230523 174523

 I have my ycf daytona 190 built to a super mini 19x16 wheels, they come stock 17x14. Lots of opinions but its a blast on small to intermediate vet type mx tracks, i also run the 17x14 and 14x12 on it for the little tra ks that have wheel size restrictions. Like it so much i have 2, for friends others to ride with me. Ive had a built klx125, big bore kx100 forrks swing arm etc. Ycf is better in every respect for me, lighter faster. And yes not the same resale value, but when im done with riding i dont really care, im 60.

I might do the wheel swap to mine, I like the bigger wheels and can run up to a 17" rear and 19" front in the pitbike series here. I may still buy a factory Daytona and do the 212cc kit to it Cool

RCMartin406
Posts
619
Joined
4/9/2023
Location
Dallas, GA, USA
6/23/2023 3:46pm

James was badass on a 110 too!

 

 

8
mumbles
Posts
860
Joined
11/15/2006
Location
Perry, GA, USA
Fantasy
6/23/2023 7:54pm

I sold my YCF 150 Pilot to get a 73 CZ 250. 

image-20230623225306-1

Bur I still have old reliable. 78 XR75.

image-20230623225354-2

18
Promiah2
Posts
4
Joined
12/30/2020
Location
Tacoma, WA, USA
6/23/2023 8:28pm

IMG 2675.jpeg?VersionId=6YZvuvCjWt.sfvPkgloiwCB3

 

3
1
haydug391
Posts
368
Joined
6/5/2018
Location
Gallipolis, OH, USA
6/23/2023 8:45pm

One of mine. IMG 9804.jpeg?VersionId=8l45Yw7MskFCh4ydzAwbzLrHm

 

10
SmokinJoe439
Posts
2385
Joined
3/7/2012
Location
Renton, WA, USA
6/23/2023 8:58pm

Hopefully none getting tired of fools riding them around late at night in the pits with loud ass pipes. 

6
Sachmo831
Posts
252
Joined
10/7/2015
Location
South Bend, IN, USA
6/23/2023 11:04pm

20230419 173013.jpg?VersionId=3L

 Hard to beat a big bore xr100. Throw on some 80 wheels to make it more pit bike sized and they rip. The build quality far surpasses any of the Chinese bikes that are sold today

5
1
sumdood
Posts
8856
Joined
3/11/2013
Location
San Clemente, CA, USA
Fantasy
6/23/2023 11:28pm

Just gave my 08 110 some much needed love. BBR fat boy springs, gytr pipe and clutch kit, 1” handlebar risers, a “mini trail” style custom seat from the guy who makes boat seats in Dana Point. (Everyone laughs at the seat until they ride it) new chain and sprockets (+ 1 tooth on the rear per mxa guidelines) new oil and filter, battery, brakes, tires, pivot point lubed. White plastic, new graphics with shameless plug for my business (and a write off) new plug and levers.  Put battery powered lights from my YT to be after dark legal in the desert. 22102A52-1920-4054-AF60-5AA2EF1BA9F5.jpeg?VersionId=zbhLeBOeBMSg396ACVYSUp

 

4
Richy
Posts
3093
Joined
7/18/2020
Location
UK, GB
6/23/2023 11:43pm
sumdood wrote:
Just gave my 08 110 some much needed love. BBR fat boy springs, gytr pipe and clutch kit, 1” handlebar risers, a “mini trail” style custom...

Just gave my 08 110 some much needed love. BBR fat boy springs, gytr pipe and clutch kit, 1” handlebar risers, a “mini trail” style custom seat from the guy who makes boat seats in Dana Point. (Everyone laughs at the seat until they ride it) new chain and sprockets (+ 1 tooth on the rear per mxa guidelines) new oil and filter, battery, brakes, tires, pivot point lubed. White plastic, new graphics with shameless plug for my business (and a write off) new plug and levers.  Put battery powered lights from my YT to be after dark legal in the desert. 22102A52-1920-4054-AF60-5AA2EF1BA9F5.jpeg?VersionId=zbhLeBOeBMSg396ACVYSUp

 

"per MXA guidelines" 😂

Mandatory for all bikes, all years, always.

3
6/24/2023 2:02pm

I have a stock 110 and a built 140L. The 110 is just a blast if everyone is on pretty stock bikes.  We ride the 140’s on big bike tracks when not at a pit bike race and it’s a pretty fun bike. Raced a big bike class, raced a hare scramble, race a pit bike race. (They have a class for them at pit bike races) All around versatile bike!

 

3F64E941-31C2-49B5-8F28-635E8F73F658

 2EA81DCA-8A77-4CB3-8677-7E718F1D72BE

 

13
dfoerster92
Posts
118
Joined
12/10/2017
Location
Olney, IL, USA
6/24/2023 4:33pm

Another on a klx140l, has sx parts 170 big bore kit with cam and a mikuni vm26 carb, and pro circuit exhaust and it is a blast to ride, currently had stock suspension but currently trying to find a decent set of kx85 forks and triples

2
cogar351
Posts
13
Joined
5/5/2018
Location
Clayton, DE, USA
6/24/2023 5:13pm

D0838142-CB65-43D4-B360-945D59AD0BE9.jpeg?VersionId=4fmU7tmc6GBTRZM35I do playbike and the vet 35+/heavyweight 220lbs+ class in my local series in southeast PA and Maryland. Got a crf150f and a klx140l. Playbike rules are 19/16 wheels and 195cc max, vet/heavy is 12”-16” rear wheel and no CC limit.

 

5
ktm366
Posts
27
Joined
6/1/2023
Location
Simi Valley, CA, USA
6/24/2023 7:40pm Edited Date/Time 6/24/2023 7:46pm

22 klx110L

bbr u flow is a must

dnm shock with pre load

 fast 110 front fork springs

 bbr rev box

bbr swing arm is a must

 fatty front tire is also really nice

 pro circuit ti-4 system

 Pro taper triple clamp

 pro taper xr50 bars left wide 

 About to put on piranha levers also

 the bike rips and is much more stable with the swing arm

IMG 4423.jpeg?VersionId=Za oglFhmuBQbL2MZXcf

 

4
h20
Posts
532
Joined
6/24/2023
Location
San Diego, CA, USA
6/24/2023 10:19pm

Electric pit bikes are going to be the new thing 

6
2
les962
Posts
85
Joined
4/1/2008
Location
Centennial, CO, USA
6/24/2023 10:40pm

Ebox63228F89-4A8C-4E4F-8DC2-C4079EA5554C.jpeg?VersionId=artV

 

11
3
rhummel628
Posts
40
Joined
9/27/2018
Location
Sparks, NV, USA
6/24/2023 11:03pm

2002 ttr-125 small wheel. BBR springs, BBR frame cradle, pro circuit t-4, pro taper 7/8 bars with risers, crf150r shift lever, custom chain guide, jetted stock carb. It’s gonna get a better carb if I go big bore. This thing is a blast and a lot of fun on smaller tracks. I had a klx110 before and it was fun but this bike is more versatile. I have a 94 kx80 chassis I’m considering modding the suspension and brakes onto the ttr.IMG 0454.jpeg?VersionId=3

 IMG 0458

 

3

Post a reply to: Pit Bikes - what are people riding now?

The Latest