Bikes bikes and more bikes. A beginners guide to finding the right bike.
I am sure that many of you who are trying to get into the sport of pocket bikes has had a few questions on your minds. Included in this site are a few FAQ's to get you started, but where does the search really begin? Hopefully this article will help you out a bit more in your hunt for the "perfect" bike.
Recently, I decided that I was going to buy a new bike myself, and here is how I went about doing it. This article should help you decide if this sport is really for you.
First of all, do your research, it never hurts to know as much as you can before you buy. In my own search for the right bike, I began by asking around, by emailing a few of the clubs which are located around the country, I learned alot of useful information. Buying a bike that is too small, not fast enough or too fast, can lead to major headaches farther down the road. Another question you need to ask is this, Is it worth sacrificing safety for performance? No, it is not. If you are new to the sport, you should begin with a less high performance bike, remember, you can always upgrade farther down the road even if you keep the bike you start out with.
My second task was to look around online and watch videos of people who already ride. One great source for this is Youtube. Youtube has saved my butt more than once and it sure helped out alot this time too. Videos will give you a better idea of what kind of bikes are available on the market, as well as showing you alot of the things you will be able to do, with practice, farther down the road.
The next item on my list was finding a bike that suited my needs. In my case, I wanted a bike that had some good handling qualities and good performance. It had to have a 2-stroke engine as well as the option of adding performance parts later on down the road. It also had to have a weight rating of atleast 250 lbs. or higher.
Your requirements may be different depending on who you are buying the bike for. Kids who are new to the sport will require a substantially slower bike to start. Most companies sell bikes that are between 35 and 200cc's. I recommend, for children under 14, a bike in the 35 to 40cc range.
The last thing I had to do before purchasing my bike, was finding a good deal. In my case, I found a great deal on Ebay. Many high quality bikes are available on Ebay for under $100.00CDN plus shipping. My advice on this is to make sure that the bike you purchase is sold by a company located in Canada as buying a bike from the U.S. may result in problems at the border. Alot of people have spent hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars on a good, high end bike, only to have it wind up being held at customs, never to arrive at its respective destination.
If you follow some of the advice I have offered here, you should have no problem finding a bike that will give you, and your family, a great deal of fun for years to come, and as I have said before on this website, if you need help in your search, or just want to ask a question, feel free to contact me using the contact information page on this site. it is easy to fill out and will be well worth your time in the end.
Happy riding.
Steve.
