The Warehouse mini motocross bike?

**akoni** · 18th January 2011, 02:52

hi

anyone have tried the mini motocross bike at thewarehouse for 299?

**White trash** · 18th January 2011, 06:49

No. But if they're the ones they were selling for $599 before Christmas, we've got a workshop full of fucked ones.

Stay away.

**Paul in NZ** · 18th January 2011, 07:38

Oh dear god! The bloody warehouse should be fined for bringing that shite into the country - it always ends up as landfill

**RDjase** · 18th January 2011, 08:24

Originally Posted by akoni

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hi

anyone have tried the mini motocross bike at thewarehouse for 299?

http://www.thewarehouse.co.nz/red/ca...ke?SKU=1449045

Spend $600 or so and get a 2nd hand JR50, not a throw away toy from the warehouse

FEATURES:
• Limited stock available nationwide
• Independently assembled & tested
• Every Mini Motorbike comes with its own pre-delivery
inspection checklist
• SGS certified
• 2 Stroke, 49cc engine, petrol/oil mix container provided
• Three stage restricted throttle
• Reinforced rims & tyres
• Emergency kill switch
• Front & rear disc breaks
• Alloy rear shock absorber
• Clothing accessories not included
• Dedicated customer hotline: 0800 422 566
MINIMUM AGE 12 YEARS • MAX WEIGHT 70KG

Lucky they have front and rear disc BREAKS !

**MSTRS:Me** · 18th January 2011, 09:02

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hi

anyone have tried the mini motocross bike at thewarehouse for 299?

You think we are stupid? No - don't answer that...
Ask yourself - what do you really think you can expect from a bike that costs less than a tyre for a proper bike?

**bogan** · 18th January 2011, 09:15

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Ask yourself - what do you really think you can expect from a bike that costs less than a tyre for a proper bike?

that it won't come with very good tyres?

**imdying** · 18th January 2011, 09:38

I've had more fun from a $150 Chinese mini moto than any other bike I've ever ridden.

The Warehouse ones have an A115 motor, so parts are cheap and plentiful. So long as it's being ridden by a small child, it shouldn't give you much bother... there's nothing to go wrong in the motor, they're a proven little 2 stroke. The bearings will be shite, as will the fasteners, but it's certainly not beyond the realms of possibility to keep one going fine.

**White trash** · 18th January 2011, 11:03

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I've had more fun from a $150 Chinese mini moto than any other bike I've ever ridden.

The Warehouse ones have an A115 motor, so parts are cheap and plentiful. So long as it's being ridden by a small child, it shouldn't give you much bother... there's nothing to go wrong in the motor, they're a proven little 2 stroke. The bearings will be shite, as will the fasteners, but it's certainly not beyond the realms of possibility to keep one going fine.

In fairness, you are of course correct. We had the kids out on Sunday hooning around on a 5 year old A115 (the same as the first lot the Warehouse were selling) and it's actually really reliable and surprisingly fast.

However, I bought a used PY50 for $300 and it's far superior in every respect for the kids.

**cs363** · 18th January 2011, 19:36

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In fairness, you are of course correct. We had the kids out on Sunday hooning around on a 5 year old A115 (the same as the first lot the Warehouse were selling) and it's actually really reliable and surprisingly fast.

However, I bought a used PY50 for $300 and it's far superior in every respect for the kids.

Difference being that once the kids are sick of it you'll probably still get $300 for the PY (PW?). All the Japanese mini bikes hold their value really well, which is the pay off for the initially higher purchase price.
Conversely Chinese mini bike values only seem to head in one direction....