Looking to buy a minibike. Suggestions?

[napalmfire]

Hi all.

I'm currently looking to pick up a minibike and I have about $350 to spend. Where would you go to pick up a good kit, without an engine or clutch? I already have an engine and a clutch so thats taken care of and not a factor of the $350.

I've been looking at the Azusa minibike kit seen here:http://www.gokartnminibikeparts.com/go_kart_&_minibike_kits.htm - for $299+shipping = $356. I've been checking out the one with the 8" wheels. Would anyone advise against 8" wheels? Should I go cheaper and pick up the 6" ones?

Thanks for the help!

 

[oscaryu1]

The kits are great, but IMO you'd be better off buying a cheap used one ($100-$150 around here)...

That is, unless you want the "Experience".

 

[napalmfire]

I cant find any local on craigslist and there was nothing in the paper today or yesterday.

I found a Baja doodlebug on NorthernTool for a nice price, i think.

http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_200373713_200373713

Comments?

 

[EagleTalons]

The Baja is nice I have to admit. If you get it you should also order a conversion plate and a 6.5HP clone.

 

[napalmfire]

What exactly does the conversion plate do for the honda that I cant do by drilling holes and bolting it on already? I'm thinking about picking one of these up today at dicks sporting goods or pep boys.

 

[napalmfire]

ah I see! thats a very neat way of doing things. He uses flush bolts to make it so that you can mount the engine ontop of the plate with no problem of interference. Hmm for $40, I may pick one up.

 

[napalmfire]

ok i bought a doodlebug for $225 and its the coolest thing ever. haha. I'm ordering a conversion plate and a new clutch and away we go with 6.5hp.

 

[moetrout]

Great price on that one!

 

[residentg]

Some guy (3guys_a_dog) found a warehouse full of brand new Manco karts and minibikes. Check these out on ebay:

ebay item #180393220013 $299

ebay item #150363825276 $350