Pit bike as a bucket

**quallman1234** · 7th July 2008, 16:42

If your going to do it do it. Anything can be competitive.

**Sully60** · 7th July 2008, 16:44

Originally Posted by koba

Bollocks.
And here is the proof:

Right on Koba

Pit bikes are just that... PIT BIKES

There is no specific competition class for these bikes under Emenzud rules, so as they are I say race them. -Point 1-

However some of the aftermarket parts available for these machines could be considered borderline BUT as Koba rightfully points out the engines are based on the original "Cub" and subsequent variants of these which predominately road bikes (also used in quads, trikes and small off road buggies).

Now I used to work for the importer of Takegawa performance parts and I can tell you there is an catalogue an inch thick full of parts for these machines that range from anodised lever perches to complete twin cam, four valve, water cooled engines guaranteed to make more than 20hp.

My point is that besides costs how is this different to buying an Loncin motor? There is no difference -Point 2-

Now as we are struggling to get more than 20 riders to our meetings and more people are wanting start things around the country, I think we have to be inclusive of these bikes as they are cheap and accessable and definately more versatile than a dedicated bucket. If we let people race pit bikes then eventually enough may turn up to have their own class. We can't let ambiguity or interpretation of the rules exclude what could be a good way to get more people into the sport. -Point 3-

Oh look haven't I gone on just a bit oh well!

Looking forward to the threat Ivan, just remember you actually have to show up!

**Ivan** · 7th July 2008, 18:42

Hmmm will you gusy let me race my SV?

Im Gutted I cant find the Lifan 150 VTwin engine was gonna build myself a 150 twin woulda ruled

Dont worry I am gonna get abike and come beatyas dont worry bout that Sully your a big homo and dont scare me at all

**koba** · 7th July 2008, 18:50

Originally Posted by nudemetalz

Hey I said prove me wrong.....

Hmm, Upon re-reading that may have been quite blunt.
It wasn't meant to sound nasty.

**Ivan** · 7th July 2008, 18:58

Anyone got a TS or TF engine complete?

I got an idea

**Number One** · 7th July 2008, 19:00

Originally Posted by Ivan

Sully your a big homo and dont scare me at all

My man is ALL man and he likes Ladies!

**gav** · 7th July 2008, 19:17

Originally Posted by Ivan

Anyone got a TS or TF engine complete?

I got an idea

Noooooo ..... haven't you/we been through this before?

**Ivan** · 7th July 2008, 19:32

Originally Posted by gav

Noooooo ..... haven't you/we been through this before?

Yeah but im 2 years older now

**quallman1234** · 7th July 2008, 19:49

Originally Posted by Ivan

Yeah but im 2 years older now

But are you 2 years wiser? - Hey someone had to say it.

**koba** · 7th July 2008, 20:41

A pitbike IS a good way to just get out there and be doing it, mine cost $200, only thing further to that was a chopping board for nylon and lots of cableties aswell as borrowing a bigger carb from Sully.

Just do somthing.

**Buddha#81:Me** · 7th July 2008, 22:54

Originally Posted by koba

Just do somthing.

A couple of BOB's ago I tried the Pitty thing,mini choper front wheel and all. It dumped me on my ass, then I went on to blow my bucket up......argh the good old days......Go for it with a spare set of wheels you could ride it every weekend.

**Skunk** · 8th July 2008, 09:24

Originally Posted by Ivan

Anyone got a TS or TF engine complete?

I got an idea

If anyone has a TS125 please let ME know... I have a bucket (and rider) waiting for one... No, not mine but close.

**nudemetalz** · 8th July 2008, 09:37

Shane at Newmans Direct says he's bring in AX100-like engines now.
Could be an idea..

And Ivan,...bring it on !!
Let's see if you can "walk da walk", instead of all the "talk da talk" !!!

**Skunk** · 8th July 2008, 10:10

Originally Posted by nudemetalz

Shane at Newmans Direct says he's bring in AX100-like engines now.
Could be an idea..

Yeah. I'm waiting to find out if they are 3 or 4 speed. Wouldn't recommend them though. Just a vague hope they're 5 speed or suitable to repair mine if it ever blows.

EDIT: Checked out the site (said he'd get back to me but must've forgot). 4 speed (Doh!) and the price has gone from $290 to $590! Way not worth it! 150cc 4 stroke is only $490.