Mini-motard for bucket racing?

[koba]

And I havent seen any sub $500 bucket bikes that would fit a 6foot 5 rider sell in Wellington area that I would like to ride

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=464623963

I would like to pay $200 for a reliable and competitive 30hp bucket-legal engine. Why the hell can't I? It's so discouraging that I can't dammit!

Should have bought my puresport 125 for $500, it was advertised on here for quite some time...

[jasonu]

Yeah perhaps it would have been better if I had said placed into the class that best suits the speed of said bike as directed by the club.
It just seems a shame that there isnt less worry about meeting guidelines to the letter when something is safe and not cheating by attempting to enter a over powered engine in the less competitive class or classes which would encourage buying a faster bike when the newer rider wants to step it up.I think this would serve those who are at the top aswell as they have a group of upcomers to sell their bikes to when they choose to upgrade.Its just an opinion that more members entering has a filter up effect and not everyone wants to spend 1-2k as a starting point bike but those that get involved and make friends and have fun will do so in the future.

So add some ohlins and slicks and im ready. I think bucket of bolts race class kind of sold out a bit. Have been down the quest for lap times via wallet depth before now im just after a way to socialise and have fun. Maybe I expected an approach of if it doesnt stand out as being to powerfull to be on the track then it has a place in a bucket class. Perhaps if there is doubts then it cant be run in A grade.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-459248248.htm

So i could race this but a 150 2 valve dirt bike made in china for a few hundred dollars is unacceptable?

Now you are really sounding like a whiner.
Get a LEGAL bike, there are a few around and join the best and most fun motorcycling class there is.

[Shorty_925]

bikes that would fit a 6foot 5 riders

Where the hell are those bikes!!

[fi5hy]

And I havent seen any sub $500 bucket bikes that would fit a 6foot 5 rider sell in Wellington area that I would like to ride and im just asking why a 150cc chinese made dirt bike and lets face it the bike im asking about wont have been intended as a motor cross or enduro race bike but was made as entry level dirty bike. It even has electric start so young riders can get it going. Do you consider it a illegal bike or just a bike that hasnt been considered as suitable. Dont get me wrong I dont want to rewrite your rulebook i just like the thought of punting said bike around the cart track. Also I dont understand what makes this engine unsuitable when loncin 150 engine is classed dirt and cart motor on their own website.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=464623963

Buy it bring it ride it mate I'm the one you need to please. SO JUST DO IT and have some fun!!! see you at the next meeting. just remember the nylon.

[mossy1200]

Now you are really sounding like a whiner.
Get a LEGAL bike, there are a few around and join the best and most fun motorcycling class there is.

Thread topic is "Mini-motard for bucket racing?"

Asking the questions makes me a whiner so the thread is a pointless one for you to read.

[kel]

Can't say I read this post through, rather the title caught my eye. Why go mini motard? (or is this just refering to the engine size?) I have a 1989 KX125 for sale sure the motor cant be used but the chassis could be turned into a crazy motard bucket. $200 if anyones interested, its just taking up room at my place and Im never going to get around to restoring it.

[jasonu]

Thread topic is "Mini-motard for bucket racing?"

Asking the questions makes me a whiner so the thread is a pointless one for you to read.

Sorry if I upset you, I am just saying it as I see it.
It looks to me that you are repeating the same questions and type of questions as well as trying to say the rules are against you because the bike you are wanting to use is, rightly or wrongly, not within the rules. A good portion of your questions don't need to be asked here because the answers are easily found in the rule book which is available on line for free.
IMO you should get the best and WITHIN THE RULES bike you can afford, show up to your local track and just dooooo it!

[mossy1200]

Sorry if I upset you, I am just saying it as I see it.
It looks to me that you are repeating the same questions and type of questions as well as trying to say the rules are against you because the bike you are wanting to use is, rightly or wrongly, not within the rules. A good portion of your questions don't need to be asked here because the answers are easily found in the rule book which is available on line for free.
IMO you should get the best and WITHIN THE RULES bike you can afford, show up to your local track and just dooooo it!

No. Im trying to ask if it is within the rules. If it cant be used thats fine. they arnt my rules but im unsure if said bike is classed classed competition engine due to it most likely being intended as a steping stone dirt bike as a next step from a 50 before a mx bike. I just want to know if the bike is close enough to what has already been approved to pass as legal or not.

Is it a case that this bike has not been considered yet because nobody has asked. At some point every bike would have to have been considered before used.

I was maybe expecting a answer such as.

Mossy. Nobody is using that model bike at the moment. If its the bike you want and your local club is ok with you using it then get it but if its required that you use a different part or parts to compete in top level competition you may be asked to do so.

[Henk]

Mossy. Nobody is using that model bike at the moment because nobody trusts the Chinese bikes to be reliable at the moment and it will probably not be competitive. If its the bike you want, your local organizer (Fish) is ok with you using it so get it.

[mossy1200]

Mossy. Nobody is using that model bike at the moment because nobody trusts the Chinese bikes to be reliable at the moment and it will probably not be competitive. If its the bike you want, your local organizer (Fish) is ok with you using it so get it.

Ok and when it chucks its monkey later my wife will approve a motor transplant due to the fact im already doing it and move up a level or ill strip it for parts and get a fxr or similar if I have enough cash at that stage.If to many people bid I wont get it as its clearly only worth a few hundred due to the fact its only ever going to be a entry level bike if purchased so isnt worth any more cash to me.

[Henk]

The thing to remember with kids trail bikes is that they hold their value really well, probably even the Chinese shitters.
Suspect they get used as the thin end of the wedge, get the kid on a bike, need something to a chase him / her on. Next minute, shed full of toys and something to tow them around with.
Don't be surprised if this ends up selling for numbers that make you doubt the buyers sanity.

[mossy1200]

The thing to remember with kids trail bikes is that they hold their value really well, probably even the Chinese shitters.
Suspect they get used as the thin end of the wedge, get the kid on a bike, need something to a chase him / her on. Next minute, shed full of toys and something to tow them around with.
Don't be surprised if this ends up selling for numbers that make you doubt the buyers sanity.

Yes the only saving grace may be its in Masterton. Even though if enough people are keen it may become $600 and not worth getting. If thats the case ill be looking again. It could well be I will need wait but everyone that knows me from postclassic racing will relise at some point if I have a play bike ill be seeking something fast when the money is there.

[TZ350]

I would like to pay $200 for a reliable and competitive 30hp bucket-legal engine.

Me too ......

[mossy1200]

Is getting dearer

[crazy man]

Yes the only saving grace may be its in Masterton. Even though if enough people are keen it may become $600 and not worth getting. If thats the case ill be looking again. It could well be I will need wait but everyone that knows me from postclassic racing will relise at some point if I have a play bike ill be seeking something fast when the money is there.

l'm talking darran around to go bucket racing as well