The Pocket Bike Thread

[blitzpb]

Im looking for a place to get a pocket bike. I dont need a 1500 dollar race bike, just something to fart around in (3-400) Anyone know of a good place to get one?

Nick

[Nodnero]

I can get one of the bigger pocket bikes for $380, the 49cc ones. The mega small ones for $325

[kaos200]

I rode a 49 like a week ago
that thing gets kinda sketchy if your not careful! first time I tried standing on it, came back down, and it started to wobble
lol

[PsiRRizzed247]

the ones from china are everywhere.... cycle parts west in Garbage Grove has them, they are right next door to autosacs!

[allanak]

Where in socal are you? There's some guy on ebay who sells em out of Simi Valley and has them available for pickup for a decent price. He has the 47cc and 49cc ones...can't remember his username, but search ebay for either 49cc or pocketbike and you should find em.

[codemunky]

There's a sports store at the Block of Orange. Friend got his $600 bike for $400.

[pha qed]

I could get you one in that range.

[s4dt]

goto www.sfvbikenight.com and post there. they are the group that comes in on wed. night.. .... tell them Dusty referred you to the site and they will give you good leads and save you $$$$$$

[CPM]

I was at the beach this weekend and saw 4 different people get tickets for riding pocketbikes around the parking lot, so if you get one steer clear of the cops and crowded places where cops are likely to be.

[In2Deep]

Easy Street Motorsports

Mario

[JayByRd724]

www.ebay.com

[03WREX]

Originally posted by CPM
I was at the beach this weekend and saw 4 different people get tickets for riding pocketbikes around the parking lot, so if you get one steer clear of the cops and crowded places where cops are likely to be.

They are legal as long as you're at least 16 and have a dot approved helmet. I think it's the same as having a motorized scooter. I believe when you get a ticket it's a moving violation... you can even get a DUI on these things. So don't be stupid and I'm sure the cops won't bother you.

[blitzpb]

Im currently looking at ebay at one called a boss or something. They are out in Cucamonga so I could even pick it up there. 299.95. Anyone else want to get one? Get a price break?

[|Thrax|]

Originally posted by 03WREX
They are legal as long as you're at least 16 and have a dot approved helmet. I think it's the same as having a motorized scooter. I believe when you get a ticket it's a moving violation... you can even get a DUI on these things. So don't be stupid and I'm sure the cops won't bother you.

AFAIK the law states: If they are under 50cc you can ride them on the public streets with no helmet or license.

[TMRRALLY]

Mini Moto, I think there in Azusa. They have the biggest shop I have ever seen. I can't say anything about there prices.




sean

[Mr. Fancypants]

Originally posted by blitzpb
Im currently looking at ebay at one called a boss or something. They are out in Cucamonga so I could even pick it up there. 299.95. Anyone else want to get one? Get a price break?

Did you ever get one? I was looking at the same boss ones on eBay. Is there a particular brand that is good to buy, or certain specs to look for?

What kinda gas do these things run on?

[blitzpb]

I cant tell which ones to buy. It looks like a lot of the ones out there now (for around 3-400) are made in China. Im not sure about the Boss ones, they dont say. If you want a really good one, then youll want to get one of the italian originals, Blata, ATM. These will cost you into the thousands of dollars though. If you are in to getting a Boss, I will call them and see if they will cut us a deal on 2! If we can get a few SCIC'rs to buy a few maybe we can get the price down even more!

Oh yeah, they are 2 stroke, IE 25:1 oil fuel mix.

[Mr. Fancypants]

Yeah its hard to tell which one to get. A lot of them look similar though. Im not really looking to spend thousands of dollars, i just want to get one to mess around with. Who knows how long these ($300-400) ones will last, but its relatively cheap anyway.

Ive browsed around and saw the 49cc ones that are "big" pocket bikes. Bigger than the boss ones (which are tiny) so might be a bit more comfortable.

Something like this: LINK. Or LINK. This bike goes for around $350 or so if you look around. These also have tail lights, head lights, signals, horn etc. if you gonna ride in the night or if that matters Either way, a grown man look funny on these things, but they are fun fun!

[03WREX]

If you're really interested in a pocketbike send me a PM. My friends and I went in on a groupbuy about 2 months ago and picked up the small 47cc china bikes. We got em for $350 but can probably get em cheaper now. Some of our other friends just got the 49cc one's that have the headlights etc, but they're slow!

The 47cc bikes are fun as hell! I'll admit we look pretty dorky but there's nothing like 6 or 7 minibikes zooming by w/ people looking stunned --> We've actually had a friend pace us in his car... we got up to about 28-30mph. I'll try to post some pix when I get home from work today.

[03WREX]

Originally posted by |Thrax|
AFAIK the law states: If they are under 50cc you can ride them on the public streets with no helmet or license.

I attached a copy of the information I read on www.nwminimoto.com

The operation of motorized scooters is codified in the California Vehicle Code, Article 5, sections 21220 -23330.

Definition of a motor scooter: Any two-wheeled device that has handlebars, is designed to be stood or sat upon by the operator, and is powered by an electric motor, or gasoline two-stroke engine and is capable of propelling the device with or without human propulsion. V.C. 407.5

License Requirements: No driver's license is required to operate a motorized scooter, but the operator must be at least 16 years of age. V.C. 12804.9 & V.C. 21235

Maximum Speed: A motorized scooter may not be propelled at a speed in excess of 15 MPH. V.C. 22411 The operator of a motorized scooter shall not operate it on a highway (which also includes city streets) with a speed limit in excess of 25 MPH, unless the motorized scooter is operated within a Class II bike lane. V.C. 21235(b); 890.4 Streets & Highway Code (bike lanes defined).

Registration, Insurance and License Requirements: A motorized scooter is not required to be registered and no proof of financial responsibility (vehicle insurance) is required. V.C. 21224 Note: Your insurance policies may not provide coverage for accidents involving the use of these scooters. To determine if coverage is provided, you should contact your insurance company or agent.

Must Comply With the Vehicle Code: Every person operating a motorized scooter upon a highway has all the rights and is subject to all the provisions applicable to the driver of a vehicle ... including but not limited to, provisions concerning driving under the influence of alcoholic beverages or drugs. V.C. 21221

Night Provisions / Equipment: Motorized scooters operated during hours of darkness are required to have the proper lighting equipment and reflectors. Required is a headlight visible 300 feet to the front, red reflector visible 500 feet to the rear and white or yellow side reflectors visible 200 feet. V.C. 21223

Rules of the Road: A motor scooter traveling at a speed less than the normal speed of traffic moving in the same direction at that time shall ride as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or right edge of the roadway except when: V.C. 21228

Overtaking and passing another vehicle: Preparing for a left turn, the operator shall stop and dismount as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or right edge of the roadway and complete the turn by crossing the roadway on foot, subject to the restrictions placed on pedestrians. Necessary to avoid unusual conditions in the roadway.

Bike Lane If a bike lane exists: any person operating a motorized scooter upon the roadway shall ride within the bicycle lane except for provisions in V.C. 21228. V.C. 21229

Brake, Speed, Helmet, Age of Rider, Passengers, Handlebars, Sidewalks The operator of a motorized scooter SHALL NOT do any of the following:

Operate a motorized scooter when the operator is under the age of 16 years old.

Operate a motorized scooter without wearing a properly fitted and fastened bicycle helmet per 21212 VC. (Roller-Blade and Skateboard helmets do not meet the requirement).

Operate a motorized scooter carrying any package, bundle, or article that prevents the operator from keeping at least one hand upon the handlebars.

Operate a motorized scooter with any passengers in addition to the operator.

Operate a motorized scooter unless it is equipped with a brake that will enable the operator to make a braked wheel skid on dry, level, clean pavement.

Operate a motorized scooter upon a sidewalk.

Operate a motorized scooter on the highway with the handlebars raised so that the operator must elevate his or her hands above the level of his or her shoulders in order to grasp the normal steering grip area.

Leave a motorized scooter on its side on any sidewalk, or parked on a sidewalk in any other position, so that there is not an adequate path for pedestrian traffic. V.C. 21235

[blitzpb]

So, basically, you can "legally" ride them around your neghborhood but not on the sidewalk? I cant wait to get one!

[scrappy doo]

Originally posted by 03WREX

Operate a motorized scooter carrying any package, bundle, or article that prevents the operator from keeping at least one hand upon the handlebars.

Operate a motorized scooter on the highway with the handlebars raised so that the operator must elevate his or her hands above the level of his or her shoulders in order to grasp the normal steering grip area.

[03WREX]

Originally posted by blitzpb
So, basically, you can "legally" ride them around your neghborhood but not on the sidewalk? I cant wait to get one!

So far, you can legally... but I have a feeling the law will find a way to stop these from being on the road. I've only been stopped once by a cop and at the time I didn't know the specifics of the law I posted above. My friend's and I were on the sidewalk going the opposite way of traffic... so I guess, technically we were breaking the law... but the cop was cool about it and told us to just ride in residential zones.

[blitzpb]

And then its a problem when neighbors start to complain. I plan on using mine to chase those friggin kids on their scooters. Im gonna chase em down and hack their kneecaps!!!

[blitzpb]

I just asked the owner of the Boss Pocket Bikes company about a multi bike deal. Ill post the results here, maybe in a new thread if I wont get in trouble. If we can get a few people to buy these the cost should be nice and comfy!