Pocket Bikes... Anyone got one? > Cars, Bikes, and Trailers

Posted: 6/24/2008 8:28:53 PM EDT

I'v been looking at them lately. For some reason they just look like too much fun to pass up. I think I need to buy one.
I'm 6'1" 230 Lbs though. Will one of those things even move with my big ass on it? Anyone got one lets see some pics.
If they are worth the money where is a good place to get one?

Posted: 6/24/2008 8:39:11 PM EDT

[#1]

You're size is pushing or exceeding the maximum limits on those things. I've wanted one for awhile now too but they look so damn hard to ride well.

Posted: 6/24/2008 10:13:46 PM EDT

[#2]

Quoted:
You're size is pushing or exceeding the maximum limits on those things. I've wanted one for awhile now too but they look so damn hard to ride well.

+1

You could look into a Super Pocket bike which is a bit bigger. They usually have a 100-150cc engine in them.

Posted: 6/24/2008 11:36:18 PM EDT

[#3]

Quoted:

Quoted:
You're size is pushing or exceeding the maximum limits on those things. I've wanted one for awhile now too but they look so damn hard to ride well.

+1

You could look into a Super Pocket bike which is a bit bigger. They usually have a 100-150cc engine in them.

Hell if I'm gonna get a 150 I may as well just get a ninja 250 or something.

Posted: 6/25/2008 3:41:40 AM EDT

[#4]

Have fun!

Posted: 6/25/2008 10:57:22 AM EDT

[#5]

The Italian bikes (like Polini) are the real deal. There are some Chinese knock-offs that are just toys.

Wear full gear- they will hurt you.

Posted: 6/25/2008 2:44:31 PM EDT

[#6]

Most are made in China and are junk. They literally will fall apart as you ride.

Also, they're somewhat dangerous. Imagine going 40 MPH with sh!tty braking and handling...

Posted: 6/25/2008 6:07:41 PM EDT

[#7]

there is the price difference issue. a cheap 125cc PB will costs 500-600. a ninja 250 will cost $3500.

Quoted:
Hell if I'm gonna get a 150 I may as well just get a ninja 250 or something.

Posted: 6/25/2008 6:09:05 PM EDT

[#8]

do you know from 1st hand experience? or did you hear/read it somewhere?

Quoted:
Most are made in China and are junk. They literally will fall apart as you ride.

Also, they're somewhat dangerous. Imagine going 40 MPH with sh!tty braking and handling...

Posted: 6/25/2008 11:13:38 PM EDT

[#9]

Quoted:
do you know from 1st hand experience? or did you hear/read it somewhere?

Quoted:
Most are made in China and are junk. They literally will fall apart as you ride.

Also, they're somewhat dangerous. Imagine going 40 MPH with sh!tty braking and handling...

They're crap. I have served as a race official, and I've never seen a Chinese pocket bike pass technical inspection.

Posted: 6/26/2008 7:52:24 AM EDT

[#10]

Quoted:
I'v been looking at them lately. For some reason they just look like too much fun to pass up. I think I need to buy one.
I'm 6'1" 230 Lbs though. Will one of those things even move with my big ass on it? Anyone got one lets see some pics.
If they are worth the money where is a good place to get one?

Dude, at your height, I'd buy one for each foot and use 'em like powered skates!

Posted: 6/26/2008 3:53:49 PM EDT

[#11]

Quoted:
do you know from 1st hand experience? or did you hear/read it somewhere?

I'm surprised you'd ask that question.

Not a Chinese POS...

Posted: 6/26/2008 5:56:21 PM EDT

[#12]

This is a real Pocket Bike.

More horsepower than a Yamaha Virago, and it weighs less than a bag of dog food.

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