| Not all Pit Bikes are created the same. Listed below | | | | recommend Coil & oil shocks. 46mm front forks |
| are the 4 most crucial components a pit bike must | | | | are basically the normal issue on a mid range pit bike. |
| have before purchasing it either on-line or offline. | | | | The rear shock must be able to take least 100kg. A |
| 1. Frame | | | | good way to test this is sit on the back of the bike and |
| 2. Engine | | | | see if it isn't to bouncy. If its firm then its OK for to |
| 3. Suspension -Forks and Rear Shock | | | | start off. You can upgrade to fast ace rear shocks. I |
| 4. Rims | | | | suggest the fastace 1000 pound AR-66c for single |
| The frame must be made of at least Chomolly steel, | | | | rear swing arm setup not A- frame. |
| Not Mild steel. Mild steel is too weak even if it has | | | | Rims is a component which is always overlooked |
| welded brackets it will still snap. It must have a | | | | because new buyers do not know that your rims are |
| minimum 2 tube support backbone and be reinforced | | | | like your drive train a car. It needs to be strong or you |
| top and bottom. Good example of this is the SDG | | | | won't get the power to the ground. Where most rims |
| frame which is over 4 years old but very strong | | | | fail is the design does not cope with the power the |
| almost indestructible. The latest fame on the market is | | | | engine puts out. You need minimum 32 spoke Billet |
| the Trellis frame. Basically it has 2 main support beams | | | | style rims. This is because the rear takes all the power |
| top and bottom then its joined together with criss | | | | and drives the bike forward. The hub design in the the |
| cross beams bit like a bridge. | | | | billet style is a excellent designs as it fans out the |
| The engine is the donkey. Its the business end of the | | | | spokes and distributes the energy to the outer rim |
| bike. I highly recommend the Lifan engine for non racing | | | | evenly instead of directly vertical. |
| and amateur riders. It's proven, tested and stacks up to | | | | So know you know when you go to buy a bike on |
| alot of punishment. The 125cc to 160cc has a all up | | | | eBay look for a reinforced frame with at least two |
| gear box and extensive research and development | | | | support beams, the engine is Lifan 125cc-160cc |
| over many years makes this engine stable in the | | | | displacements, the suspension is 46mm upside down |
| market place. | | | | forks and adjustable rear up to 100kg and the rims are |
| Suspension being the front forks and rear shock I | | | | minimum 32 spoke with billet style hubs. |