Anyone experienced with pocketbikes?

Monkeytofu · August 16th, 2012, 03:43 AM

Hey guys. So I'm looking at some gifts to buy my brother for Eid al Fitr (celebration at the end of Ramadan) and I thought that a pocket bike might be something he (lets be real, me as well

) would really like as a gift. He won't admit it outright, but he obviously wants a bike like his big brother :P. I'm thinking getting him something he can ride around the neighborhood/ at his friend's house that would be fun for him and his friends.

Now I understand there's going to be risk in him riding it and I plan on buying him the appropriate gear (ATGATT) and always keeping a watch on him while he rides. Even taking these precautions would this be appropriate gift for a kid?

He's 8 and taller than most kids his age.

Also what should I look for when buying a pocket bike used? Is it pretty much the same as a normal motorcycle? Any tips on where to buy new parts (tires, pegs, etc) for them?

I am considering buying this: http://killeen.craigslist.org/mcy/3171833161.html

azimmer11 · August 16th, 2012, 05:41 AM

Yes! I remember when i was in middle school and tried to get my parents to buy me one of these...unfortunately they never did though. But then again, they allowed me to buy a real bike, so I don't think they would've had a problem with the safety factor of a pocketbike.

7oxSin · August 16th, 2012, 07:33 AM

I would start him out with a gocart or something of that matter, just becuase I'm not sure if you know this but some of those pocket rockets can go as fast as 60 mph. Maybe start him out with a electric scooter then move up to a bike, or wait till he is atleast 10ish.
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Monkeytofu · August 16th, 2012, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by azimmer11

Yes! I remember when i was in middle school and tried to get my parents to buy me one of these...unfortunately they never did though. But then again, they allowed me to buy a real bike, so I don't think they would've had a problem with the safety factor of a pocketbike.

Yeah, kids love these kind of things. They started becoming popular here when I was in highschool, but I know I always wanted a dirt bike when I was a kid.

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Originally Posted by 7oxSin

I would start him out with a gocart or something of that matter, just becuase I'm not sure if you know this but some of those pocket rockets can go as fast as 60 mph. Maybe start him out with a electric scooter then move up to a bike, or wait till he is atleast 10ish.
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This one tops out at 30 mph, but I'll keep that in mind. I know I may be reaching a little bit with a pocket bike and it would be a lot safer with a gocart. Maybe if I find a good one that won't take up a lot of room I'll get him that.

7oxSin · August 16th, 2012, 12:33 PM

I would have went crazy for a go cart or something like that at that age, I think he will be stoked at what ever you get him. But when I think of pocket bikes all I can think of is my neighbors son who was 12 losing control on our street and rolling himself under a car.

Also a gocar can be used on and off road.
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August 16th, 2012, 03:43 AM	#1
Monkeytofu I told you bro Name: Noor Location: Austin, Texas Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 1996 Ninja 250r Posts: 680	Anyone experienced with pocketbikes? Hey guys. So I'm looking at some gifts to buy my brother for Eid al Fitr (celebration at the end of Ramadan) and I thought that a pocket bike might be something he (lets be real, me as well ) would really like as a gift. He won't admit it outright, but he obviously wants a bike like his big brother :P. I'm thinking getting him something he can ride around the neighborhood/ at his friend's house that would be fun for him and his friends. Now I understand there's going to be risk in him riding it and I plan on buying him the appropriate gear (ATGATT) and always keeping a watch on him while he rides. Even taking these precautions would this be appropriate gift for a kid? He's 8 and taller than most kids his age. Also what should I look for when buying a pocket bike used? Is it pretty much the same as a normal motorcycle? Any tips on where to buy new parts (tires, pegs, etc) for them? I am considering buying this: http://killeen.craigslist.org/mcy/3171833161.html

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August 16th, 2012, 05:41 AM	#2
azimmer11 ninjette.org sage Name: Alex Location: michigan Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r Posts: 784	Yes! I remember when i was in middle school and tried to get my parents to buy me one of these...unfortunately they never did though. But then again, they allowed me to buy a real bike, so I don't think they would've had a problem with the safety factor of a pocketbike.

August 16th, 2012, 07:33 AM	#3
7oxSin MSF Coach! Name: Lupe Location: Antioch, Tennessee Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 ninja 250 Posts: 886	I would start him out with a gocart or something of that matter, just becuase I'm not sure if you know this but some of those pocket rockets can go as fast as 60 mph. Maybe start him out with a electric scooter then move up to a bike, or wait till he is atleast 10ish. Posted via Mobile Device

August 16th, 2012, 12:33 PM	#5
7oxSin MSF Coach! Name: Lupe Location: Antioch, Tennessee Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 ninja 250 Posts: 886	I would have went crazy for a go cart or something like that at that age, I think he will be stoked at what ever you get him. But when I think of pocket bikes all I can think of is my neighbors son who was 12 losing control on our street and rolling himself under a car. Also a gocar can be used on and off road. Posted via Mobile Device