Mini bikes/choppers for minors.

[Carfanman]

What kind of bike would be good for me? Im 14 so I obviously cant have a full size bike but I want to know what kind of engine would be good for someone my age and If its even possible for me to ride a bike? Im thinking something around 150 cc?

[SikAssR1]

Maybe check out a dirt bike, thats how i got my start.

[Carfanman]

Thing is I want something I can ride mostly on paved roads.

[SikAssR1]

Legally? Then at 14 your stuck at a scooter or moped unless the laws have changed.

[Carfanman]

Well there are 49cc engine mini choppers. Obviously thats too small but if they have them that small then maybe there are ones that are a bit bigger but still legal for me to ride.

EDIT: For example could I ride something like one of these in the street?

[JordanLotoski]

i can only drive these like infront of your house, not like u can hop on anyting and take iot to the mall...lol

[Carfanman]

Basically. What I want is something I can use to get from point A to point B within a 2 mile radius or so w/o walking or bicycleing (sp?).. Even if its not street legal would I be allowed to ride it on a wide sidewalks or the shoulder of a 2 lane highway, or in the streets in suburban side streets? I want something I can ride at 5mph up to at least 40 mph.
What about pocket bikes? Or Motor Scooters? Are they good? What If I get one of them and then put a 90cc dirtbike engine on it instead? Is that possible? street legal? Any help would be appreciated. Also, what websites and forums are related to my questions?

[iceburns288]

If you get one, get a mini chopper. The most absolutely pimpin thing to be ridin through your neighborhood on except a motorcycle itself. Or a Sledgehammer.

Mini choppers are kick, I wanna build one. Can't wait for the new garage to be built, then I actually can...

[Carfanman]

Will a mini chopper fit all the criteria i posted in my previous post? It sounds good though.

[Carfanman]

This is a bike I found under honda offroad motorcycles.
Here are the specs:


ENGINE
Engine Type 156.8cc air-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke
Bore and Stroke 63.5mm x 49.5mm
Compression Ratio 9.0:1
Valve Train SOHC; two-valve
Carburetion 24mm piston-valve
Ignition CDI
DRIVE TRAIN
Transmission Five-speed
Final Drive #520 O-ring-sealed chain; 13T/48T
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Front Suspension 35mm leading-axle Showa fork; 9.1-inch travel
Rear Suspension Pro-Link Showa single-shock; 8.8-inch travel
Front Brake Single 240mm disc
Rear Brake Drum
Front Tire 70/100-19
Rear Tire 90/100-16
DIMENSIONS
Rake 26.7 degrees
Trail 87.0mm (3.4 inches)
Wheelbase 52.2 inches
Seat Height 32.5 inches
Ground Clearance 10.0 inches
Dry Weight 216.0 pounds
Fuel Capacity 2.2 gallons, including 0.4-gallon reserve




This is a bike I found under honda motocross motorcycles.
Here are the specs:


ENGINE
Engine Type 249cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke
Bore and Stroke 78.0mm x 52.2mm
Compression Ratio 12.5:1
Valve Train Unicam; four-valve
Carburetion Keihin 37mm flat-slide with throttle position sensor (TPS)
Ignition CD with electronic advance
DRIVE TRAIN
Transmission Close-ratio five-speed
Final Drive #520 chain; 13T/51T
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Front Suspension 47mm inverted Showa cartridge fork with 16-position rebound- and 16-position compression-damping adjustability; 12.4-inch travel
Rear Suspension Pro-Link Showa single shock with spring-preload, 17-position rebound-damping adjustability, and compression-damping adjustment separated into low speed (13 positions) and high-speed (3.5 turns); 12.4-inch travel
Front Brakes Single 240mm disc with twin-piston caliper
Rear Brakes Single 240mm disc
Front Tire 80/100-21
Rear Tire 100/90-19
DIMENSIONS
Rake 27.5 degrees
Trail 123.0mm (4.8 inches)
Wheelbase 58.2 inches
Seat Height 38 inches
Ground Clearance 14.2 inches
Dry Weight 204.0 pounds
Fuel Capacity 2.0 gallons




Is this considered a full motorcycle that you have to be an adult to ride, or can I ride this in the street?

Is the first one ok if Im not riding it off road? Is the second?

[SikAssR1]

Those are dirtbikes, unless you put signal lights and front/rear lights on them, they are illegal on the streets.

[Fosgate R]

Go SCOOTER it up man! nothing over 50cc though, otherwise its not legal! Go get a vespa or something queer like that!

[Carfanman]

This is a regular motorcycle and its only 234cc.

Specs:
ENGINE
Engine Type 234cc air-cooled vertical twin-cylinder
Bore and Stroke 53.0mm x 53.0mm
Compression Ratio 9.2:1
Valve Train SOHC; two valves per cylinder
Carburetion Single 26.0mm CV
Ignition CDI
DRIVE TRAIN
Transmission Five-speed
Final Drive O-ring-sealed chain
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Front Suspension 31.0mm fork; 5.5-inch travel
Rear Suspension Dual rear shocks with five-position spring-preload adjustability; 3.9-inch travel
Front Brake Drum
Rear Brake Drum
Front Tire 90/100-18
Rear Tire 120/90-16
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase 56.3 inches
Seat Height 29.3 inches
Dry Weight 287 pounds
Fuel Capacity 4.3 gallons, including 0.8-gallon reserve


Can I ride it in the streets as is? Though I might modd it a bit but It would still be the same kind of bike.

[coolcat123]

you have to have a M licences to ride a bike over 50cc and the bike you want is more then 50cc

I agree with Fosgate R put some excitement between your legs ride a scooter

[Carfanman]

M licence?

[Thaco]

yeha, you can ride a scooter under 50cc with your learners... legally, but it needs to be registered and insured.

[Idratherbsidewayz]

Originally posted by iceburns288
Or a Sledgehammer.

Thats only fun to ride on if you take it off some sweet jumps...

[carson blocks]

At 14, the only license you qualify for is class 7 (learners). You need this if you don't already have it. This entitiles you to the normal car 'learner' privileges as well as the ability to ride a scooter or moped. These have to be 49cc or under, and have to be street legal (i.e. mirrors, lights, speedo.. the usual). Also, to ride these on public roads, you need to be insured and the scooter has to be registered. This means mini-bikes etc. are out because they don't meet motorvehicle safety standards and usually don't have VIN numbers, and therefore are unregistrable.

As for riding a mini-bike on sidewalks etc, this is absolutely 100% illegal. No powered vehicles allowed on sidewalks, paths etc. I think in some places bicycles are even technically illegal on sidewalks, but I'm not 100% sure on this.

A scooter isn't that bad of a way to get around when you're 14. I wish I'd have had one back in the day. A buddy of mine (over 30 lol) wanted a scooter, so we found one in the garbage finder for around $300. It's in pretty decent shape, and isn't all that bad to ride.

[Carfanman]

Scooters are so boring.
And a 49cc engine is out, I would want at least 125cc.
Whats wrong with a regular motorcycle but with a smallish (as in 100-300cc) engine?

[Deetz]

Originally posted by Carfanman
And a 49cc engine is out, I would want at least 125cc.
Whats wrong with a regular motorcycle but with a smallish (as in 100-300cc) engine?

What don't you understand about "not" being able to register and insure any type of powered machine over 50cc. Thats the law, thats it.

It would be nice to have more power, you'll have to wait till your 16 just like everyone else.