What makes a good mini-moto?

[[poser]]

What bikes are you guys with mini-motos using?
I think it would be fun to have a one and run it on a mini track
If you were going to do a mini-moto, what would you use?
and if it matters I'm pretty heavy, 6'3" 215lbs

[Metzzen1]

well it depends on if your trying to just have fun or run a specific class. TMGP has different classes with different requirements. I see alot of 80 CC dirt bikes, especially the KX80. Some of the best examples i have seen were the 80's actually

[hotnanas]

man, this bike is beggin for it: $750 http://houston.craigslist.org/mcy/372737600.html
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but the common bikes are the kx/rm 60/65s, klx110s and the xr100s. really depends on the class you want to get into.

[rob78]

first you need to know what class you wanna ride in then find you a bike..

[Metzzen1]

yea that would be pretty good, but i would probably go with 110 bein as your a little on the heavy side

[[poser]]

yea that would be pretty good, but i would probably go with 110 bein as your a lot on the heavy side

fixed

probably not racing in any class, mostly just having fun
but lets say I do want to eventually be competetive, what are the classes, and criteria? which ones are the tougher class to run in [I want the easy one]
where do I find this info?
at 29 am I too old? :keke:

[hotnanas]

most of us race minis with this organization http://tmgps.8k.com/

come out to the track with some of us...you'll be hooked.

[[poser]]

most of us race minis with this organization http://tmgps.8k.com/

come out to the track with some of us...you'll be hooked.

I am gonna have to come check it out.
the katy track is pretty close to me

[hotnanas]

whenever i get my bikes back together i'll let you give them a shot. but by then you may already have your own

[[poser]]

it may be awhile before I get into it, I'm thinking maybe shoot for next year [late spring early summer]

[Faylaricia]

Or get the bike now and goof around on it. I haven't put the street tires on yet because riding it with the knobbies through mud is sooo much fun.:nod:

[rob78]

Or get the bike now and goof around on it. I haven't put the street tires on yet because riding it with the knobbies through mud is sooo much fun.:nod:

what I was just gonna say :icon_thum

[[poser]]

what about those cheap off brand bikes from korea or what ever
anyone have any experience with those?

[rob78]

']what about those cheap off brand bikes from korea or what ever
anyone have any experience with those?

wouldnt recommend it, hard to find parts for them

[hotnanas]

i'll be selling my kx60 shortly...

[[poser]]

wouldnt recommend it, hard to find parts for them

yeah and with my fat butt on it i'm liable to break it

[[poser]]

I've been lurking on some other sites
there are some guys putting 12" wheels on xr100s
is that a common thing to do? and is it benifitial?
the stock size wheel is 17" right? I would think there are more tire options for that size

the more I read about it the more I'm really jones'n to get on one

[Squeaky]

']it may be awhile before I get into it, I'm thinking maybe shoot for next year [late spring early summer]

I don't have the "official" calendar in front of me (and I'm too lazy to look) but I have 8/11 penciled in on my work calendar as a TMGP race day in Katy. Might be a good opportunity to head over, talk to folks, look at bikes, etc.

[[poser]]

I don't have the "official" calendar in front of me (and I'm too lazy to look) but I have 8/11 penciled in on my work calendar as a TMGP race day in Katy. Might be a good opportunity to head over, talk to folks, look at bikes, etc.

that is a good idea, I'm gonna make plans to watch. they don't charge spectators do they?
you think they'd let me take the sv out there?:keke:

[rob78]

I think it's 8 bucks at the gate..

[Faylaricia]

It is a go-kart track and only small bikes are allowed.

Visit http://www.tmgps.8k.com/ and click on schedule.

[houseofpaint]

']I've been lurking on some other sites
there are some guys putting 12" wheels on xr100s
is that a common thing to do? and is it benifitial?
the stock size wheel is 17" right? I would think there are more tire options for that size

the more I read about it the more I'm really jones'n to get on one

stock xr100 is 19" in front, and 16" in rear.

i run a crf100 (basically a newer xr100), 12" tires are good for small tight tracks, 17" have lots more tire choices, and can work for big tracks as well.

i am currently running 17" wheels, because i plan to run the big tracks as well.

be ready to start spending some money in this....because it's a mini-bike....doesn't mean you'll spend less money. believe me. that's what i thought. i think i've spent about well over $2,500 (after the price of the bike). so make sure you can afford to spend before you jump in. or take a ride on someone else's first, and make sure you will enjoy it.

[hotnanas]

i spent $850ish total (buying the bike and modding it) on mine...it's fast too!

[[poser]]

I was just kidding about taking the sv out there

I'm deffinately gonna try and do a "budget build up"
I'm not married to the xr100, it just seem like it would be a good fit for me, given my height and weight, and I think I personally would prefer 4stroke over 2 stroke
I'd start by just doing wheels and tires, I don't have any delusions of getting out there and being a "rookie sensation"

[hotnanas]

that's like me...got the bike for cheap off some kid. bought 2 12" tires. bought one pair of wheels on ebay. ripped the front hub out and put it in the rear rim. mounted tires. then i went racing!

[[poser]]

can you buy 12" or 17" wheels?
or do you have to peice them together like you did?
and this feels like a dumb question, but spoke wheels require tubed tires correct?

[houseofpaint]

']can you buy 12" or 17" wheels?
or do you have to peice them together like you did?
and this feels like a dumb question, but spoke wheels require tubed tires correct?

you can buy 12" or 17" wheels.....depends on what will better fit your needs. 12" wheels on a xr100 would look a little silly if you ask me.

and you would have to lace and true the spokes to the wheels/hubs (or you can buy them preassembled, which is around $800 a set) and if you wanted to go with slicks, they are around $250-$300

and yes, spoke wheels require a tube.

i am almost your weight, and the xr100 suspension is shhhhhhitty. bouncy bouncy bouncy. i'm not a big fan of drum brakes either. some people do alright with it.

most of my money spent on the crf/xr100 was spent on suspension/brakes. if you end up getting a crf/xr100, let me know, i can help with the little knowledge i do have with this bike.

[[poser]]

very cool
what upgrades did you do to the breaks and suspension? how much did either cost?
since you would have to rehub them anyway, could you just put a 16" rim with your front hub and have matching 16" wheels? or are there not enough tire options to make this a good idea?

I know I'm asking a lot of wuestions, and I'm still 6 - 8 months vefore even starting this, but I'd like to know what I'm looking at before I start.

are there other small bikes that would be a better starting platform brakes/suspesion wise?
or is the cost difference between the xr and a "better equiped" bike more than you would spend upgrading those?

[Faylaricia]

We found a 16" wheel on eBay for like a 100 bucks for Skid's bike. I still need one more though. I originally wanted to just leave the 19s on for now in the front but after riding some figure eights like that, I think I am seriously going for 16" as well now.

[[poser]]

now would having 16" instead of 17" give a "gearing" advantage? would it give you a little more aceleration but a little less top end, like having a different sized sproket

[SBK Pilot]

']now would having 16" instead of 17" give a "gearing" advantage?

no...

not only that but:

1. 16" tirewidths are disproportionate (overkill) - they're too wide and don't have enough sidewall

2. (to my knowledge) you can't find race rubber in that size - if you're looking to be competitive i'd recommend going with 17" gp rims...

[[poser]]

good to know