AG100 Bucket?

[agman]

I am a keen 14 yr old boy with a ag100 and i am currently using it as a dirt bike but think i will find turning it into a bucket would be a lot more fun.I have another set of rims so i would be able to do both. what are you thoughts im am from tauranga by the way.

[speedpro]

Give it a go. My 14yr old son is racing and really enjoying it. Make sure you have the basics covered as far as bike prep goes and our gear.

[speedpro]

In case you missed it, there is racing in Te Puke this weekend, I think. North Island round 5 so should be a good turnout if you want to check some racing.

[Henk]

As speed pro said, round 5 of the NI series this weekend. End of Alley Rd Te Puke.
Saturday is practice starting about 12
Sunday racing from about 9 finishing up around 3.
Come and have a look and introduce yourself, you should be able to get an idea on if it's going to be your thing or not.

[agman]

so would the ag be alright as a bucket and have you ever seen an ag bucket?

[speedpro]

so would the ag be alright as a bucket and have you ever seen an ag bucket?

A while ago they were reasonably common. As they are a bit old most riders go for something else. If it's what you have though it'll be fine to get going on. Don't expect to be at the pointy end of A grade though.

If you can manage it get along to Te Puke and you'll see what is being ridden. At the last meeting a guy was riding an old Suzuki GP100 which was common when guys raced the AG bikes and he was going OK toward the back of B grade.

[agman]

ok how much would a reasonable bucket be if i learnt to lean and ride properly on the ag and was keen to get something a bit more competitive

[koba]

ok how much would a reasonable bucket be if i learnt to lean and ride properly on the ag and was keen to get something a bit more competitive

It depends on what you feel is decently competitive, how well you shop and what is available.

FXR price varies, pretty much 1K plus, up to 2 grand for a good one and more for somehting special. (If an FXR can be called that)

Supply and depmand influences this noticably, they may go up or down by the time you can buy one.

If you have enough mechnical skills you should be able to build something pretty good for a grand or so if you are smart about it.

[quallman1234]

Anything with 17" wheels, can be made to handle by putting slicks of them. They seem to soak up bad suspension and chassis to a point. The point being a crash.

[agman]

So what are the basic mods i could do to the ag to make it a bit quicker do ya think

[TZ350]

Quite a bit of 2 Stroke tuning info on the ESE Works Engine Tuner thread......

[Pumba]

So what are the basic mods i could do to the ag to make it a bit quicker do ya think

Personal opionion is get it to a state where you can turn up to the track and ride it. Then worry out making it faster/modifing things.

[crazy man]

so would the ag be alright as a bucket and have you ever seen an ag bucket?no crap gearing

[speedpro]

He's right, but just ignore him. Make sure it's going OK, bludge some tyres from somewhere and give it a go. Do NOT spend a lot of $$$ on it. Save it for a better bike if you like bucket racing.

[crazy man]

what speedpro said

[agman]

Thanks heaps guys for making me and my old man feel welcome and giving us heaps of info. Thanks mike from whakatane will be in touch, sorry but the kind bloke who gave me a set of slicks, I can't remember your name:/ and the friendly guy with the black 150$ leathers what was your name?

[Henk]

Slicks was me, no problem.

[seymour14]

Thanks heaps guys for making me and my old man feel welcome and giving us heaps of info. Thanks mike from whakatane will be in touch, sorry but the kind bloke who gave me a set of slicks, I can't remember your name:/ and the friendly guy with the black 150$ leathers what was your name?

Black leathers man here!

I go by a lot of names, friendly is a first for me, it was good to put a face to a new name and it will be great to see you on the track in times to come! Hope the racing was inspiring enough to get you cracking into your bike build. Cheers. :niceone:

[agman]

How much money would the cheapest competitive bucket be. On trade me there seems to be bugger all of them

[crazy man]

this is what l would get if l was starting out. you can build onto it later on
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=566907151

[koba]

How much money would the cheapest competitive bucket be. On trade me there seems to be bugger all of them

I agree with crazyman.

There are more people wanting to get into it than there are bikes at the moment, you may get one pre-built, a few have sold for a reasonable price lately but its more likely the best option will be to spend around a grand on an FXR and spend the time or money on getting it prepped with nylon, slicks and some other basic race mods.

[koba]

Another thought, if you can afford it, smack $800 on that auction and get rid of the speculators.