Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4

There are a couple of famous mini dirt bike rider out there today that dabble in these mini bike races. Most of these professional racers are also professional racers either in dirt bike racing, freestyle motocross racing or motorbike races. They have ventured into this sport to experience what it is like riding, racing and doing stunts off these miniature dirt bikes or motorbikes. Famous professionals like Jeremy McGrath and Carey Hart have also joined some of these mini dirt bike races.  

Mostly these motocross or dirt bike professionals let their kids use these mini dirt bikes. Their kids are the ones who are interested in racing and free styling like their fathers. Thus mostly their kids are the ones doing the competing in these mini dirt bikes. These professionals encourage their kids so that they would also enjoy the sport that they loved. That as early as 7 years old these kids would already be professional dirt bikers who will become experts when they grow up or better yet become professional bikers like their fathers.

There are other professional riders today who have hung up their motocross racing gloves and switched to mini dirt bike racing. The main reason that they switched to this sport is that they’re looking for the next adrenaline rush and these mini bikes provide that rush for them. They would have to adjust their maneuvers to better ride these minis through the track. Like their normal sized counterparts these mini bikes also have freestyle stunts. But performing them may tend to be a tad difficult as they are smaller but an advantage to seasoned professionals because they are much lighter therefore they can perform stunts easily but they need to be careful with their landing or with their jump.

Some kids and young adults have also made their name in local professional mini dirt bike races. These are no ordinary kids, these are daredevil kids who aren’t afraid to perform stunts and to races through tough terrains in order to win. They are highly competitive that’s why they train for a long time before they do actual stunts or perhaps maneuver their bikes through tough hilly terrains. Some of these kids grow up to fully pursue their dreams of becoming a professional dirt bike rider.

Although most of these riders are kids they never forget that safety always comes first. And to always remember that these mini dirt bikes are strictly prohibited to be used on public streets and freeways. Like in other European countries where these mini dirt bikes are completely illegal to use anywhere outside their specially built track or circuit, this due to an accident that happened when a stepfather took his wife’s baby girl for a ride on a mini dirt bike and they had an accident which resulted in the death of the child. That is why laws have been passed dubbing these minis illegal for use anywhere but the tracks that are built for these bikes.

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4

After some extensive use, you need to maintain your mini motor bikes optimum performance. There are several ways to do this, you can do the maintenance, repairs and upgrades yourself or perhaps hire a mechanic to all those things for you. You can also take your mini bike to a repair and custom shop once or twice a month to have its maintenance and repairs. But if you’re strapped for cash and you need to restore your bikes original performance then you can do it yourself. It will save you money and one huge advantage would be that you know exactly what you are putting in your bike.

I. Do-It-Yourself Bike Maintenance- Is a major advantage on your part, not only do you save money on hiring a mechanic or taking your bike to a custom repair shop but you also know exactly what parts you are installing in your bike. Purchase the parts yourself so that you can choose a better quality part at a very reasonable price. It may take some time for you to finish you maintenance but it would surely be worth it afterwards. Always remember to keep a mechanic in your speed dial if ever your have queries about parts or about repairing your bike.

II. Hiring a Mechanic- This is something you must do if you’re strapped for time and need to have your mini motor bike maintained immediately. Hiring a mechanic is your best bet; he can work on your bike while you do other stuff. Your best move would be to purchase the parts yourself so you would also know exactly what parts the mechanic is installing in your bike. Its either you hire the mechanic to service your bike at your location or perhaps take the bike to his shop. It’s a little bit expensive if the mechanics does house calls, but then again choose whatever best suits you. Always come to an agreement with your employed mechanic that you will personally purchase the parts he needs. But if he already has the parts in stock then ask for the list of the parts installed and their description.

III. Taking Your Mini Motor Bike to a Custom Repair Shop- Should you truly desire to have complete servicing for your bike then take it to a shop. There you can be sure that they will take extra good care in the maintenance of your vehicle. It may be expensive but you can be sure that their mechanics are professionals and that they know exactly what you need for your bike. They will even fix those tiny damages and unnoticed leakage coming from your engine or exhaust pipe. Your vehicles maintenance may take some time because you can be sure that they will thoroughly check every nook of your bike for imperfections and damages. But at the end of it all, even if you might have shelled out a hefty amount of money, it will be all worth it for obtaining your bikes original performance. They can even upgrade your vehicle should you want to increase your speed or your power.

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4

If you are a professional mini dirt bike racer then you need at least three to four mini dirt bikes for a tournament or a competition. You must be able to take with you your bikes or perhaps ship them to the location of your next race. But your best option would be to take your bikes with you and go cross country to your next race. Other racers on the other hand prefer to have their mini bikes and gear shipped to their location. They might find it easy to just fly to their next race area rather than drive cross country for several days. Here are several ways on how to transport your mini dirt bikes to your next race location.

Via trailer truck cargo is one way of transporting your mini dirt bikes to your next race location. All you have to do if find a trucking company that transport these bikes cross country for you so you can just kick back and relax on your journey to the next area and not have the hassle of hauling your dirt bikes in your trailer or RV. This is also convenient for those professional racers when they choose to fly in to the race location instead of driving there. Saves them a heap of time and they are surely well rested for the coming race.

Via U-haul cargo trucks or carry containers is another way of transporting your bikes. The upside of using a U-haul carry containers or cargo van is that you are able to take your bike with you on the road. Your mechanics can easily access your bikes and can immediately tend to them if ever they need to repair something, upgrade your bikes or replace parts on the road. This is a huge advantage so that at anytime you know that your bike is handled well and safe from bad cargo handling. It’s even more an advantage if you purchase a carry container that you can attach to your vehicle where you can safely tuck away you mini dirt bikes in. This is mostly what some professional dirt bike racers do so that they can easily haul their bikes with them and save money on shipping.

You can also ship your bikes to other countries, if the location of a major mini dirt bike tournament is in another country then there are cargo planes that ship them. Although they may tend to be a bit expensive, but on the other hand how can you compete without a dirt bike. These cargo planes are hired by the racers or maybe by their sponsors to ship their vehicles to other countries. It’s a major advantage if the racers sponsors pay for the shipping and handling of the bikes but if you are an independent racer with small company sponsors then prepare to shell out a fairly large amount of money for the transport cost. Just be sure that the cargo company handles your vehicles well, but just to be on the safe side have a member of your crew fly in with your vehicles to ensure that your bikes are well handled during transport.

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4

If you think that a 125cc pit bikes is just used for racing then think again. These pit bikes are also used to pull off stunts and do tricks with. Others use it as their means of transport from home to their work. They are also used for motorbike challenge where a motorbike is used to climb up a steep hill or a steep rocky path. These pit bikes are also being used to do stunts in movies. They are used to jump off cliffs and on motorbike chases. There are truly a lot of uses for this pit bikes. So here are some of its uses.

For Stunts and Tricks

The 125cc pit bikes that are used to pull off stunts with have already been customized. The riders have already harnessed the full performance of the bikes and added a few more for an increase in speed and power. They must tweak their bike so that they will acquire the appropriate speed and power to pull off some of their dangerous stunts. Their bike must also be lighter than when they first bought it, they must lose some of the unnecessary weight in their bike to make it lighter to pull off their stunts easily.

For Everyday Use

Motorbike enthusiasts prefer to use these 125cc pit bikes as their mode of transportation. They prefer this over a car because they prefer the freedom of an open space. They can easily maneuver through heavy traffic and they can save up on their gas bill. These enthusiasts use this as their everyday mode of transportation, from their home to their workplace and back. Always remember that in order for a person to ride legally in one of these vehicles they must abide by the proper safety protocols of riding a motor vehicle. In some countries these pit bikes are used as a tricycle for public transportation. There are some countries like the Philippines, Thailand, Singapore, and India that use these pit bikes as a tricycle that has a cab at the side that carries either people for public transport or goods for cargo transport. These bikes are very useful and they are fuel efficient so people can easily use them to build their carry tricycle.

Motorbike Challenge

This is a growing sport that involves using pit bike or motorbikes to climb up a steep hill that may be muddy or rocky. The rider that can successfully climb up these obstacles in the shortest time possible is declared as the winner. This is a very challenging sport; this is where accidents occur due to pushing a motorbike to its limits. Riders would have to harness the full power of their pit bike in order to compete in these challenges. There are several categories on the challenge and the steeper and more difficult the challenge the more higher the points and the prize are. So riders have to modify their bike to the fullest so that they can compete with their opponents on the different challenges.

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4

A new law has been passed banning the sales of these mini dirt bikes. It has greatly affected motorcycle retailers for quite some time. The reason for the ban of selling these mini dirt bikes to kids is due to the lead content found in the metal parts of the bike. Retailers are ridiculed by this new law saying that it is relatively safe for children to use. The lead content can only be harmful if ingested or punctures the skin. But due to the strict implementation of these laws passed, motorbike dealers caught selling these mini dirt bikes to kids would be fined or jailed.

There are some mini dirt bike enthusiasts who do not believe that these minis are harmful to children. They eve bought some banned mini dirt bikes from motorbike dealers and let their children use it. They say that a law like this would greatly affect the sport of professional mini dirt bike racing, and it already has. 

This new federal law has taken effect due to studies that some major and minor parts of these mini dirt bikes contain lead or lead traces that can be deemed harmful for children to use. Lead and lead traces were found in their paint, handle bars, their bike frame and some traces on their grip. These minis were categorized as toys that are used by children and that they might ingest or have cuts or skin punctures from the parts of these bikes that contain lead and it would be very harmful to their health. These bikes were mostly sold for $1000 to 3000 and some of these motorcycle dealers hit it big with huge sales of these dirt bikes. Now some 200+ dealers’ mini dirt bikes are in storage and are collecting dust because they don’t know what to do with the stocks that they have. They cannot even sell them due to the federal law that strictly prohibits the selling and purchase of these bikes.

If you already own these mini dirt bikes for your kids or for your own use its better to use them in private tracks and private properties. If ever you require a part for your mini bike whenever you purchase a certain part you must first sign a waiver saying that you intend to use the part for your own vehicle and not sell them to other people.

Some enthusiasts and professionals are protesting against this law saying that they have never before heard of a child being harmed by the lead content or lead poisoning from a mini dirt bike. Some even claim that the passing of this law is for keeping children safe from using these mini dirt bikes. Professional races however are very frustrated by this saying that this is a huge downfall of a relatively safe sport due to a poorly written law. Luckily there are some senators and state congressmen who are fighting to abolish the law.    

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4

There are a few options when boosting your 125cc pit bikes speed. You can install a bore up kit to increase your bikes performance and speed. Or you can install an air cleaner to slightly increase your horsepower. These are only some of the options you can choose to increase your bikes speed. Read through some tips on increasing your bikes speed and power.

1. Bring your bike to a custom bike shop and explain to them that you wish to increase the power and the speed of your bike. You’ll be opted to choose if you’ll be using your bike for racing or for stunts. Choose which one would best suit you. If you choose racing then they are going to install this bore up kit, change your carburetor to 150cc and install an air cleaner to increase your speed and power, either you’re racing on flat tracks, rough or graveled terrain or through man-made motocross obstacles. If ever you use your bike to pull off stunts and tricks then they will concentrate on upgrading your maneuverability and your engine power so you can easily move through those humps and bumps in the track.

2. You must not only condition your vehicle but also the rider. It is crucial that the racer spends several hundred hours in training and practice runs so that he may get a better feel of the bike. Increasing the racers performance will also increase the vehicles performance as it is the rider after all who is making the bike work. He must have a proper diet and proper exercise to increase his reflexes and strength to easily maneuver the bike through those rough obstacles. Make the racer practice on different possible surface tracks so by the time he enters a race he know exactly how to maneuver his way around certain tracks.

3. Consider the aerodynamics of your vehicle and your racer. The racer will be crouched down a bit more but the air flow will greatly increase around him. If he would ever prop-up then he would be like a sail and catch the wind making him move slower. You can also opt to install a booster fan for your carburetor, this work when you are revving up you speed, simply turn on the fan and you will get a speed increase of 20 kms./hr. Last option is to install Nitrous Oxide or Nos as it is called in the streets. This will surely increase your speed by 4 times but beware when you’re in high speed your maneuverability will greatly decrease thus causing accidents and great wrecks. These are only used for drag racing or head to head racing on a flat straight surface. It is not allowed to be used in competitions or tournaments. One other way to simply increase your speed is to properly time your gearing and changing your sprockets so your bike will have an increase in speed of about 30% and you are only spending less for this small upgrade. 

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4

Mini motor bikes are not only meant for racing around the circuit, you can also do stunts and exhibitions with them. It’s fairly difficult to pull off certain stunts, so here’s a list to go through to better prepare you for the stunts you wish to perform.

Be Physically Fit- You must be physically fit should you attempt to pull off stunts from mini motor bikes. You must account for your strength and weight if you want a perfect stunt or trick execution. You can start by working out and exercising weeks before your big stunt. This will be a huge advantage once you start out for your training and practice. Always remember to stay away from fatty foods that contain heavy cholesterol so that you can maintain your weight.

Constant Training and Planning- Train and practice hard for the stunt or exhibition you wish to perfectly perform. Always remember to be careful while practicing; you cannot afford to have an injury or accident happen before you even did the final trick. Plan ahead and always have a back-up plan in case something goes wrong. Before moving on to the dangerous stunts do some basic jumps or stunts then slowly move up to more dangerous and challenging stunts.

Basic Stunts- Before trying out those dangerous, challenging and sometimes crazy stunts that other professionals perform. Undergo the basic stunts first to slowly perfect and hone your skills. Do some basic jumps from a ramp, you can start out with shorter ramps, then move on to medium sized ramps, then those high flying ramps.

Fear Is Never an Option- Never instill fear and doubt within yourself if you ever want to perfect a certain stunt. Fear and doubt lead to accidents and mishaps when you perform a trick. That’s why professionals always psyche themselves up hours or minutes before they perform. They have to loosen up and let go of their inhibitions so that when they perform they are totally focused and ready to accomplish anything.

Preparing you Mini Motor Bike- Inspect and prepare your bike for the stunt you wish to perform. Check if you have working breaks, if your suspension suits you and if your tires are adequate for doing the trick.  Bear in mind that accidents can happen, you have to psyche and motivate yourself so you can perform the exhibition. Always remember that you’ve trained hard and prepared for it so you already know that you can perform the trick how dangerous and challenging it may be.

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4

Being a person interested in pit bike riding or racing shall require you to purchase pit bike parts that are meant to improve the capacity of your ride. Maintenance is a must for these types of vehicles. Hence, you must always consider buying the necessary bike parts that needs to be replaced once in a while. You also have to realize that these bikes are mostly used for racing. These are to be upgrade whenever necessary. In order to help you realize the need to undergo such process, below are a few common reasons that you must know of.

For one, buying pit bike parts will allow you to change or modify the look and performance of your bike. If in case you are not satisfied with how your bike is performing in the tracks, this is an indication that change must be done. Once you are able to determine the essential parts to purchase, you will have more chances of customizing your bike to match your needs and style. This will make way for you to create a bike which can be more comfortable to use.

Another reason would be because you do not have to purchase these parts all at once. Compared to buying the whole brand new bike or assembling a new ride, changing the pit bike parts is considered to be less costly. Simply determine which parts needs to be replaced and maintained. You do not need to change these parts all together anyway.

Also, when you decide to buy pit bike parts, you are provided with an opportunity to design your bike according to recent standards and models. Due to the popularity of this sport, more and more developments continue to emerge. This is one of the main reasons why most bike enthusiasts frequently search for bike parts that can meet with the changes.

If you are trying to find the right pit bike parts for your ride, it is important to find someone who can provide for your needs. There are various auto shops and stores who can provide you with lots of helpful services. Just take time to find these stores and see how well your bike can be enhanced.

Changing your bike to the better will help improve your performance as a rider as well. You simply have to undergo necessary bike modification and maintenance to make this possible. Besides, preferences tend to change over time too.

Ever since, pit bikes are mostly associated with adult men. However, a lot of changes occurred with the creation of certain pit bike models that are fit for most kids and women. This made way for a more interesting recreational activity that is made available for all members of the family. Find out how you can choose the right bike model to use as you read more about its general types stated below.

One: Pit Bikes for Races

These are the type of pit bikes that is more appropriate for racing purposes. Most riders and racers aim at having a high speed whenever they bring their bikes in the tracks to attend tournaments. In order to achieve a bike fit for this purpose, you must be able to familiarize the certain factors that affect the speed of your ride. For one, you will have to have a good engine choice. Normally, these bikes only have a 50cc engine. Nowadays, even at a small size, these rides can certainly catch up with their normal-sized counterparts. In fact, a 120cc pit bike is a frequent choice for first timers.

Two: Pit Bikes for Kids and Women

Compared to the preferences of adult men racers and riders, these pit bikes are more inclined to style rather than speed. Women are often considered with how their rides must look and having a pit bike is not an exemption for this fact. Also, these bikes are made or created in such a way that it fits the size of young kids. Normally, these types of bikes are small in size and it is easier to handle.

These are just two of the general pit bike types. If you consider pit bikes in terms of model, engine, cost and other factors, you will find out more classifications. Each of these types is expected to have a unique quality which can fit you perfectly.

Nowadays, even in a field related to extreme sports, women and kids can excel and match the skills of adult men. That is one indication that there are no limits when it comes to adventure and thrill seekers. Choosing the right pit bike for you can be tough. Hence, you must take time in determining which of these types will be more suitable for you. If you can make a wise choice, you will have more fun just by riding it.

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4

Before during the early days of mini bike riding, these mini bikes were used by racers to move around the pits, they use these bikes to get from their staging area to the racing pits. They were slow moving and only had a small horsepower engine. Nowadays these mini bikes have been modeled and upgraded to meet racing requirements. Study some of the difference between the mini motor bikes of yesteryears to today’s mini racing machines.

During the late 50’s these mini bikes were used only by riders in the pits but time came when some of the audience wanted to know how and where to purchase such bikes for them or their offspring to use. But alas only the professionals owned such bikes. In the 60’s and 70’s these minis became popular, huge market for these bikes were discovered and soon every kid in America wanted to have one of these mini machines. Kids are perfect for riding these bikes because of their small size and easy maneuverability.

It wasn’t until the late 80’s that these mini bikes were used for racing. Some people organize back yard mini races and competitions using these small motorbikes. The trend caught on fast to all owners of these bikes and soon across states and others countries are also organizing and competing in these races and tourneys. There are races for kids, for young adults and for adults but the adults who want to enter in the competition must meet certain weight requirements in order for them to race.

Nowadays you can easily upgrade these mini machines to reach competition levels. You can even purchase a mini bike that has a high horsepower and is ready to be entered for a race. Upgrading these machines can set you back a few dollars you must be willing to spend some money for upgrading and customization of your mini.

Remember that when riding these bikes always observe the proper safety precautions. Always wear a helmet and knee pads or elbow pads and special gloves. You can wear a padded overall that professional racers use when racing. Never underestimate these bikes. They too are considered as motorcycles and can cause the same amount of damage as their normal sized relatives when you have an accident. Always observe the speed limit when riding on a road or a privately owned land.

Some of these mini bikes are considered illegal to use on public roads and highways so be sure not to ride around crowded streets with these minis. Either your vehicle will be impounded, confiscated or in some countries in Europe, they are given the authority to destroy these mini machines if ever they are used in public roads, highways or freeways. Although some models of these mini bikes are consider legal to use but only in some countries and they must meet the proper vehicle requirements to be deemed safe to ride on roads, i.e. must have a headlight, signal lights, speedometer, tail light and vehicle registration.