Baja Doodle bug :ol school or new ?

[ngtcrlr1964]

So Ive been looking into a mini bike purchase; doodle bug . was wondering if anybody has / had the older models(DB30/dirt bug/Baja racer)? kinda like those better than the new DB30 , the one with the plastic looking fenders. anyways, do they both have the same specs...seat height, eng etc. any help would be great.

 

[landuse]

2slicknick has one or two

 

[2SlickNick]

I have 3 of the older style DB 30's.
Not sure about specs. I have heard the newer ones have some frame issues when pitting in larger engines but it can be done.
The ones I have are all over the place; cheap...
I have a nice running one with stock engine I got for $100. Then the other ones, I got non running for $20 and $40.

 

[ngtcrlr1964]

2slicknick; 3 wow, ya I was just thinking the "newer ones" looked cheaper built. I would most likely be doin an eng swap, Im only 5' 9 but at 215lbs. Are the frames about the same size & seat height? In MHO the newer DB looks kinda like a moto! I seen a DB in the local CL ad's but wasn't sure about it, had chrome looking forks that appear bent in, stock eng and he wants $ 200! haha.

 

[ngtcrlr1964]

sounds like^ you^ found a Great deal on those "older style DB", In WV. I like the older models better. just wondering if they were about the same size/seat height.

 

[2SlickNick]

Yep great deals...one in Zanesville, Ohio and the otherin Pittsburgh, Pa.

Just out of curiosity did you try Google ?


http://manuals.monsterscooterparts....iniBikes/manual-baja-DB30-Racer-Mini-Bike.pdf

http://bajamotorsports.com/categories/minibikes


Hope that helps...

 

[ngtcrlr1964]

Thanks...lol. was just looking at the Baja web site to compare the old vs. new. looks like they are about same size. seat height anyways. On a positive note ...the older style looks to have the handle bars bent in a straight -up position. giving that a lil more reach/stretch.

 

[commonrail]

There's a semi local one on Craigslist here DB30 original with the predator engine already on it. He said he'll take $250 for it.. the seat is torn and it's a non hemi 212cc. The most I'd be willing to pay is $200. But I doubt he budges at $250.. I personally want one without an engine so I can put this little Briggs 5hp fun power engine one it and put around....

 

[Hursty]

There's a semi local one on Craigslist here DB30 original with the predator engine already on it. He said he'll take $250 for it.. the seat is torn and it's a non hemi 212cc. The most I'd be willing to pay is $200. But I doubt he budges at $250.. I personally want one without an engine so I can put this little Briggs 5hp fun power engine one it and put around....

go ahead offer him $200. you never know. make him the offer in person. most people will take less if your standing there with cash in hand. heck i would try $150. first.
Good luck

(Dude how did you get a pic of me riding my mini bike)