Those forza pitbike things

[Yamahardman]

Hey there, what do you guys think about running one of those 140cc pitbikes with some slicks on for bucket racing? Sometimes theyre available for sweet f/a, got disc brakes, mono rear shock and probably about 13hp? Good idea?

[jasonu]

Hey there, what do you guys think about running one of those 140cc pitbikes with some slicks on for bucket racing? Sometimes theyre available for sweet f/a, got disc brakes, mono rear shock and probably about 13hp? Good idea?

No, no, no, no and no!!!!!

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/143595-What-class-will-this-fit-into

[Yamahardman]

That thread is an interesting read. Bucket racing rules are interesting too. The part where it says that the bikes arent meant to be dirivitive of moto enduro etc is interesting, on account of where does that end? Can somebody race a tf125 or ag100 because theyre derived from enduro bikes?

The idea of bucket racing is appealing but the whole proliferation of the "buy a fxr150 or you may as well not bother" mentality is slightly offputting. As well as that its about 2k for the base bike before mods, so not really a bucket of shit. Thats my opinion though, and opinions are not good for much hahaha

But thanks for the link and the clarification, was a good read.

[TZ350]

Bucket racing rules are interesting too. The part where it says that the bikes aren't meant to be derivative of moto enduro etc is interesting, on account of where does that end? Can somebody race a tf125 or ag100 because they are derived from enduro bikes?

It is what you derive yours from that is important. And that rule ends when the bike is no longer made by the factory for competition, you would be pretty safe with an old TF farm bike.


The idea of bucket racing is appealing but the whole proliferation of the "buy a fxr150 or you may as well not bother" mentality is slightly off putting.

Why ride the same old same old easy piesy FXR150 as everyone else, because there is plenty of scope for a clever builder to make something really interesting if they want to, like a supercharged 100cc 4T or Turbo 70cc 2T, maybe even a fuel injected de stroked turbocharged pitbike like engine or CVT scooter engine in a special frame. The list of possibilities for the clever young buck are endless, that is the beauty of Buckets.

Buckets is a competitive sport and like anything competitive it requires some effort. So the real question is, how clever do you feel.

[Yamahardman]

I do have a ported piped and carbed ag100 that ive cobbled together going green outside haha

[TZ350]

I do have a ported piped and carbed ag100 that ive cobbled together going green outside haha

Sounds the go, clean it up and bring it along.

[Yamahardman]

Haha itd need a brake overhaul and maybe some completely non shagged suspension

[TZ350]

Haha itd need a brake overhaul and maybe some completely non shagged suspension

So nothing really stopping you then.

[TZ350]

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As a matter of interest. The engines in the front running F4 bikes here at Mt Wellington are:- an engine from a 50cc commuter bike with an oversized and ported cylinder, a FXR150 and an engine from a TF125 farm bike. All of them have won A grade races.

[Bert]

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As a matter of interest. The engines in the front running F4 bikes here at Mt Wellington are:- an engine from a 50cc commuter bike with an oversized and ported cylinder, a FXR150 and an engine from a TF125 farm bike. All of them have won A grade races.

And NZGPs. Damn it all....

[cotswold]

That thread is an interesting read. Bucket racing rules are interesting too. The part where it says that the bikes arent meant to be dirivitive of moto enduro etc is interesting, on account of where does that end? Can somebody race a tf125 or ag100 because theyre derived from enduro bikes?

The idea of bucket racing is appealing but the whole proliferation of the "buy a fxr150 or you may as well not bother" mentality is slightly offputting. As well as that its about 2k for the base bike before mods, so not really a bucket of shit. Thats my opinion though, and opinions are not good for much hahaha

But thanks for the link and the clarification, was a good read.

Build an F5 bike instead, which is the premier class any way, you can either build a fast 50 2T or a dull 100 4T, not an FXR in sight (apart from Henks FXR with a Honda 100 in it)

[Dutchee]

Build an F5 bike instead, which is the premier class any way, you can either build a fast 50 2T or a dull 100 4T, not an FXR in sight (apart from Henks FXR with a Honda 100 in it)

Whose bike???? He has to ask permission to ride my bike before each event, in case I decide to come out of enforced retirement.

[cotswold]

Whose bike???? He has to ask permission to ride my bike before each event, in case I decide to come out of enforced retirement.

you should un retire, I did after 16 years