[CJ-TA]

Do any of you use a pit bike?

Since I'm one of the event organizers/setup/tear down guys, I can blow through a 16g tank of diesel in a day just driving around the track, working corners, cones, etc.

I'm looking for #1: comments #2: suggestions.

#1: Are things like pit bikes 'acceptable' around race events? Please realize that I'm very sheltered at my local track and I'm sure we to tons of non 'PC' things. There are about 20 hard core guys that always race and we are all very comfortable with each other, so small things not directly related to safety tend to slide.

#2: I'm looking for a ~50cc pit bike/moped. Has to be small as I'm limited on space in my trailer.

I'm trying to max out at $1k, $5-700 is my preferred price range. Obviously I'm looking for something used. Street legal doesn't matter.. I don't want to have to pay for Title/Registration/Insurance if I can absolutely avoid it. Track only vehicle.

Does anyone have a small bike like this forsale... maybe to bring to nashville?

Thanks.

This post has been edited by CJ-TA: Jun 15 2007, 12:28 AM

[marka]

Howdy,

I've had a bunch of different pit bikes in one form or the other. Some stuff I've learned.

#1, a golf kart makes a heck of a lot better pit bike than any pit bike. Of course, it also takes a lot more room to get there...

#2, the cheapo "weedwacker" motor based pitbikes are pretty lame. Frame is super flexy/feels dangerous, they don't seem to run particularly well (or at least for particularly long), etc. There's a reason they're so cheap.

#3, a deal on a pit bike that doesn't run well doesn't seem like such a good deal when you're on the side of the track, trying to get the damn thing to start.

#4, while most tracks allow these things, some don't allow anything except street licenced vehicles.

#5, every now and then there's a quickie-mart close by the track, but you need to drive on the streets to get there.

#6, most tracks have places you want to go that aren't paved. Knobby or dual purpose tires are really nice.

All that in mind, I'd recommend getting a golf cart. If you can't carry a golf cart, then I'd recommend one of the 50cc "real" scooters like the Yamaha Zuma, in good condition. Heck, you can buy one brand new for $2k and when it has a problem, you can call the yamaha dealer, can finance it, etc. One a few years old will be a decent bit less, but probably not quite down to $1k.

If you really want to rebuild something, then get one of the '80's or so 60cc or whatever minibikes for kids. Older ones that need to be rebuilt are essentially given away, and they make a nice pitbike, with the exception of street legality. If you do the work yourself, you can rebuild them for pretty cheap, you just need to be willing to rebuild it.

Mark