Grattan 2008 Depooooo....I've got an idea.... - Page 2

CBR929RE · 01-05-2008, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by DEPO

Actually if we are working power to weight ratio.... it is perfect for me.

I think there need to be a complete list of the rules.

anyone get a pocket bike for this little "race" yet?

seamus · 01-05-2008, 11:24 PM

Don't have one yet but I have been doing some research and narrowing down the list. Didn't realize that there would be no less than 20 companies making them.

I am trying to keep the price as far below $500 without sacrificing "durability". Durability in this case is me not having to walk back to the pits with a sprained ankle after folding said pocketbike in half on the back straight.

gt702 · 01-07-2008, 12:04 PM

Back in the "old racing days" Gingerman raceway used to have pitbike races during the lunch "quiet time" they had to observe due to local regulations.

<50cc was with rider only; >50 and up to 100CC had to carry a passenger. It made for some pretty interesting racing.

eyauch · 01-07-2008, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by seamus

Don't have one yet but I have been doing some research and narrowing down the list. Didn't realize that there would be no less than 20 companies making them.

I am trying to keep the price as far below $500 without sacrificing "durability". Durability in this case is me not having to walk back to the pits with a sprained ankle after folding said pocketbike in half on the back straight.

Two stroke or four stroke matter?

TCD · 01-07-2008, 05:59 PM

Heh. I can bring the Express! Not really a pocketbike, but it is 50cc and really slow!

abtech · 01-07-2008, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by seamus

I Google'd pocket bikes and came up with a ton of sites with fiddies running anywhere from $200-500. Even found a forum for them...

Granted the upper scale is most likely going to be better quality with mo' power but I'm just in it for the fun of it. Thought about requesting it to be a spec race by just picking the cheapest but I don't want to hamstring anyone's choice of clown car.

So far, the only fair rules I could come up with are:

<50cc
No traction or any other electronic rider aids

And since this is the Big Boy Challenge, anyone weighing less than 240lbs must carry a backpack full of sandbags to bring rider weight up to the minimum 240lb limit.

Of course, this is still all dependent on Abtech approving this

Make it 250 and it's a go . . .

abtech · 01-07-2008, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by gt702

Back in the "old racing days" Gingerman raceway used to have pitbike races during the lunch "quiet time" they had to observe due to local regulations.

<50cc was with rider only; >50 and up to 100CC had to carry a passenger. It made for some pretty interesting racing.

and some cool pond action

seamus · 01-07-2008, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by abtech

Make it 250 and it's a go . . .

Yes, Sir.

250 it is.

That 100cc with passenger sounds interesting too.

gt702 · 01-09-2008, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by seamus

That 100cc with passenger sounds interesting too.

It just balanced things out until in one of the last races I saw, the passenger donned roller blades (in full leathers and helmet) and was towed behind the XR100.

DEPO · 01-15-2008, 10:49 PM

Ok... so I got the motor of the pocket bike all tuned.... and fired up after several years of no fire.

But, I am going to probably buy a CRF50 so we will see which bike shows up?

ND4SPD · 01-18-2008, 11:41 PM

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Hammer · 01-18-2008, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Hammer

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Originally Posted by ND4SPD

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evl_twn · 02-02-2008, 05:11 PM

Who says bigger bikes are better?

YouTube - Graham Arena MX pitbike

DrHall · 02-02-2008, 05:26 PM

That is some amazing riding!

The little bikes only liability seems to be in the whoops, where it is hilarious to watch!

ScottieDucati · 02-08-2008, 01:20 PM

ROTFLMAO..... now *THAT* is awesome.

ScottieDucati · 02-08-2008, 01:23 PM

Anyone actually buy one of these bikes? X18 4 Stroke Super Pocket Bike

Are these pieces of crap or semi-decent?

I think a modded dirt bike would be more fun to have / own..

Then again I'm 6', 230 lbs... ha

CBR929RE · 02-08-2008, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ScottieDucati

Anyone actually buy one of these bikes? X18 4 Stroke Super Pocket Bike

Are these pieces of crap or semi-decent?

I think a modded dirt bike would be more fun to have / own..

Then again I'm 6', 230 lbs... ha

but that bike would disqualify you from the competition. 50cc only because big guys on little bikes are hilarious.

how many bikes do we have for this race so far?

evl_twn · 02-08-2008, 04:23 PM

Technically I'm out of the running because my YSR is 200cc, but if I can fit it in the truck, I'm bringing it.

seamus · 02-08-2008, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by CBR929RE

but that bike would disqualify you from the competition. 50cc only because big guys on little bikes are hilarious.

how many bikes do we have for this race so far?

I haven't started keeping track yet. Figured I'd wait on the dates and go from there.

I threw this out to Depo as a challenge to expand upon last years not expecting that everyone would jump on it. I'm thinking a second race for everyone or just lump 'em all together with some rule tweaks (eg; more cc's more ballast).

Although a 200cc screamer and evl will have to carry a pretty big sandbag. Phobe-sized.

flipf4ipilot · 02-19-2008, 04:29 PM

I need to get my frame straightend... be careful with the cheap chinese pocket bikes they are maxed out at 250lbs and when you add g's to it from turning etc the rear end will buckle and buck you off the side ala highside(dont ask me how i know)

HRCNICK11 · 03-28-2008, 09:30 PM

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the rear end will buckle and buck you off the side ala highside(dont ask me how i know)

A real man would have rode that bull!

seamus · 06-17-2008, 08:43 PM

Alright, so rules notwithstanding, who's still in on bringing their wascally wittle wides?

slickwill · 06-17-2008, 11:16 PM

I wish I was, does that count?

seamus · 06-18-2008, 07:17 PM

Sure.

evl_twn · 06-18-2008, 07:59 PM

I just got done cleaning the carb on the YSR. I'll change a few fluids and it should be ready to go.

bwhip · 06-18-2008, 08:15 PM

Good chance I'll bring the Ruckus.

01-05-2008, 11:24 PM	#32
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01-07-2008, 12:04 PM	#33
gt702 Gear Driven Cams Join Date: 12-18-2006 Bike(s): Some Hondas and a Kwacker Posts: 1,159	Re: Depooooo....I've got an idea.... Back in the "old racing days" Gingerman raceway used to have pitbike races during the lunch "quiet time" they had to observe due to local regulations. <50cc was with rider only; >50 and up to 100CC had to carry a passenger. It made for some pretty interesting racing. __________________ Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one. Albert Einstein

01-07-2008, 05:59 PM	#35
TCD Join Date: 12-18-2006 Bike(s): '06 CBR600RR, '06 CRF250X Posts: 169	Re: Depooooo....I've got an idea.... Heh. I can bring the Express! Not really a pocketbike, but it is 50cc and really slow!

01-15-2008, 10:49 PM	#40
DEPO Godspeed, #20 Join Date: 12-18-2006 Age: 33 Bike(s): Track 954 and Uly Bagger Posts: 705	Ok... so I got the motor of the pocket bike all tuned.... and fired up after several years of no fire. But, I am going to probably buy a CRF50 so we will see which bike shows up? __________________ Welcome to the Dance!

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ScottieDucati Senore Ducati Join Date: 02-07-2008 Location: Outside Boston Age: 25 Bike(s): Pearl White Ducati 848 Posts: 82	Anyone actually buy one of these bikes? X18 4 Stroke Super Pocket Bike Are these pieces of crap or semi-decent? I think a modded dirt bike would be more fun to have / own.. Then again I'm 6', 230 lbs... ha __________________ Boston Moto - Your Source for Pirelli Track Tires. DesmoLife - My Ducati Ponderings

02-08-2008, 04:23 PM	#48
evl_twn CAN CRUSHER Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Central Illinois Age: 40 Bike(s): worm gear Posts: 1,646	Technically I'm out of the running because my YSR is 200cc, but if I can fit it in the truck, I'm bringing it.

02-19-2008, 04:29 PM	#50
flipf4ipilot Join Date: 01-02-2007 Bike(s): CBR 600 F4i Posts: 121	I need to get my frame straightend... be careful with the cheap chinese pocket bikes they are maxed out at 250lbs and when you add g's to it from turning etc the rear end will buckle and buck you off the side ala highside(dont ask me how i know)

06-17-2008, 08:43 PM	#52
seamus is feelin alright Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Rocket City Age: 34 Bike(s): 1KRR; VFR; FMX650 Posts: 5,497	Alright, so rules notwithstanding, who's still in on bringing their wascally wittle wides? __________________ Ducit Amor Patriae Richard Herald, The Gentle Giant The nation that makes a great distinction between its scholars and its warriors will have its thinking done by cowards and its fighting done by fools. --- Thucydides

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06-18-2008, 07:17 PM	#54
seamus is feelin alright Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Rocket City Age: 34 Bike(s): 1KRR; VFR; FMX650 Posts: 5,497	Sure. __________________ Ducit Amor Patriae Richard Herald, The Gentle Giant The nation that makes a great distinction between its scholars and its warriors will have its thinking done by cowards and its fighting done by fools. --- Thucydides

06-18-2008, 07:59 PM	#55
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06-18-2008, 08:15 PM	#56
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