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Mini Motor Bike Maintenance

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 12:24:43 +0100

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.

Several Uses of a 125cc Pit Bike

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 06:49:23 +0100

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About Mini Bikes

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 07:37:18 +0100

There are questions that are frequently asked by novices, enthusiasts and sometimes mechanics about these mini bikes. Some are viable questions about things to know about mini bikes and others are just plain stupid. Here are some of these questions and answers which are categorized as either viable or absurd.

Viable questions:

1) What are the techniques used for breaking in a mini bike?

Answer: There are several methods to breaking in a new mini bike. One is the “heat cycling” method or “warming up” method where you warm up your bikes engine for five to ten minutes then let it cool down. Then let it heat up for another ten minutes then let it cool down again. Do this three to four times, letting your engine cool down after ten minutes. Then you can use your bike but don’t go fast just yet. Instead move at a slow pace until you run out of gas then fill up your tank again after letting your engine cool and then you’ll be good to go.

2) Where to find rare or antique mini bikes.

Answer: If you wish to Purchase or restore old and rare mini bikes, your best bet would be to browse online for exactly what you are looking for. There are several people online that are selling their old bikes from the 60’s and 70’s that have been gathering dust in their garage for years. You’ll be able to purchase these bikes at a fairly reasonable price because you need to do a lot restoring in order to get these bikes functional. You can also look for these old bikes at vehicle graveyards and junkyards. But you have to search these places thoroughly in order to find some of these rare mini bikes. You have buy these junkyard and graveyard bikes at a very low price and if there are a lot of them available you can purchase them by bulk.

Absurd questions:

1) Do I have to put gas in my new mini bike?

Answer: You would want your mini bike to start and move don’t you? Then you must put some gas in.

2) How do you turn on a mini bike?

Answer: You can turn it on by looking for the start button or using the kick start. The start button is usually located at the right side of your handle bar right near your throttle, while your kick starter is located at the right side of your engine.

These are some of the frequently asked questions about mini bikes. as you can see there are other people lacking common sense. The best thing to do is to answer these questions straight. Even If some of them sound absurd just simply answer them. After all they may really have no knowledge about operating these vehicles and they need assistance. Some of the individuals who own these bikes may not even know how to ride them so let us just assist them in any way possible coming from one bike enthusiast to another.

New Laws Passed Against the Selling of Mini Dirt Bikes

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 04:56:00 +0100

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.

Making Your 125cc Pit Bike Go Faster

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 05:29:39 +0100

If you wish to make your 125cc pit bike go faster, you need to do a little upgrading and modifying in your engine or to your bike. your best bet would be to acquire a lightweight but strong frame so as to withstand heavy stunts or jumps when racing in circuits. Read through some basic upgrades you need to do with your bike in order for your bike to go faster or to handle better in races.

Upgrading Your Maneuverability

This is a crucial part when upgrading your bike to give out more speed when participating in races or when drag racing. You must upgrade your 125cc pit bike to go even faster but maintain your great handling. Greasing up your handlebars so that they would easily turn is one way to maneuver quickly on the track. Then there’s your engine. This is one of the most important upgrades you will have to do in your bike. Upgrade your engine to get that perfect start boost whenever you are racing. This is a huge advantage for you so that you might gain the lead in a race.

Feel And Familiarize Your Dirt Bike

Racers say that a good racer races as if he was one with the bike. When modifying your dirt bike always feel the roar of your engine. If you’re a seasoned veteran then you can quickly tell if there is something wrong with your motorcycle when you listen to the sound it makes. You can determine if it requires an oil change or maybe an overhaul. To better maneuver and go faster with your bike train hard and practice a lot with the motorcycle so that you may know how to handle it when you are in the actual track.

Let Professional Mechanics Tinker With Your Dirt Bike

There’s nothing like a professional mechanic to take a look at your motorcycle and advice you on the dos and donts of upgrading. He would know exactly what should be done to your vehicle so that it may go faster than it is supposed to be. Sure you can perform the tinkering, upgrading and modifying yourself but it is always best that you have in your speed dial the best professional mechanic to take advice from. Although if you wish to save money when upgrading or making your bike move fast you can do the upgrades and buy the motor parts yourself so as to choose the ones that best suit your bike and the ones that are inexpensive but durable. If you wish to save time from the hassles of upgrading and buying the required parts then you can take your dirt bike to an upgrade shop or custom shop and let the professionals handle your upgrades and modifications for you. The advantage with this move is that you save time and consultations from mechanics, however the major disadvantage is that you are unsure exactly what they have installed in your bike to make it go that fast. So to be safe always ask for the list of the parts that have been installed and verify if they are actually good or excellent parts.