Pit Bike Modification Guide

Firstly these bikes have many restrictive components which mean that the pit bike can not perform at its best all the time. The most restrictive parts on these bikes are the carburettor and the manifold. A carb can be picked up for as little as £40-£50 which is a bargain for the potential power it could give you, and when you have purchased the carb it would be good to invest in a performance air filter, which allows more air to flow into the engine which equals more horsepower!
Next it would be an idea to change the exhaust to a performance exhaust, this combined with the carb and air filter will mean great power gains. Exhausts can be bought for around £50 off some websites but then again some of these exhausts retail at hundreds of pounds so be sure to shop around before making your purchase.
These two modifications will add low to mid range torque with a good benefit to the top end of the bike and a small increase in overall horsepower.
In a lot of pit bikes there is usually a restrictor in the CDI unit, these are often limited to around 8,500 rpm, if a performance CDI unit is purchased then this will be increased to 10,000 rpm meaning a smoother and more powerful acceleration curve and a higher peak meaning better top end as well.
Adjustments can be made to the gearing of the bike as well, in order for you to adjust this depending on the style of track you will be riding on. If you want to make adjustments to the gearing of the bike the best thing to do will be to change the sprockets. Standard sprockets are usually 14 tooth on the front, with a 37-40 tooth sprockets on the back.
Changing the front sprocket with a larger one will result in better top end, and a smaller rear sprocket will have the same effect, however acceleration will be lost when top end is gained and vice versa.

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Pocket Bike Performance Makes Me Go Fast!

Alright so you bought you pocket bike unpacked the box did the assembly thing and its time to ride. What the? Is there something wrong with this thing? May be the engine needs to be worked in. The same reaction I had when I got my first pocket bike. It's almost like "buyer be ware", B.S. but its not. Because yes your bike can go fast as it says in the specifications normally 47+ mph for 2 stroke and 4 stroke 49cc and 110cc bikes.
So what is the problem? Why won't the bike go faster then 15 to 20 mph?
Well you have this thing called manufactures warranty to protect their ass the manufacture tested the bike at 47 + mph but sold it modified to go slower. Because 47+ mph with you on it who might weight anywhere from 100lb to 250lbs and how you ride will effect the overall live of the motorcycle they just want to make that 1 year warranty last one year.
So how do you make it go faster?
There are a few modifications you will have to make so get ready to shell out some cash.
1.Your bike can always breath better get a filter kit. Mine cost $20 it was from an online company I found.
2.Change the gear ratio check out the link below for how to articles. It's pretty easy I'm just to lazy to type it all out. It will run about $24. 3.Remove the governor if you got one. 4.Throw on a boost systems. You could get one for about $40 its tricky read about it first before making the purchase. It is only good for 49cc and up. 5.Upgrade to a high performance exhaust. $ expensive 6.Upgrade your carb to high performance runs about $50 - $60.
A pocket bike is pretty much like a real motor cycle shrunk you can do just about any modification to it you want given you have something like an X7 or so. Above are just some of the modifications ones that fall into reasonable price range.
For instructions on how to install this stuff and other tips check out the link below it's a good site for pocket bikes simple and to the point.

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Motorcycle Stunt Modifications

As motorcycle stunts and tricks have become a popular part of motorcycle culture, some riders have taken to modifying their vehicles to improve their capabilities. These additional parts do not necessarily change the everyday operation of the bike, but can be warning signs of amateur stunt riders. However, if these parts are not installed correctly, they could prove dangerous to everyone on the road.
Among the most popular tricks that many riders may try are the wheelie, the stoppie, and the burnout. These three tricks can then branch out from the basic maneuvers into more extreme, often more dangerous variants done for even greater showmanship and difficulty.
For an example of how motorcycle part modifications evolve, consider a peculiar variant of the wheelie known as the 12 O'Clock, which features the rider propping the bike at an extremely sharp angle. For additional tricks on handle bars, extending the length of a 12 O'Clock is necessary. This in turn leads to increased stunt modifications known as 12 O'Clock bars or, more simply, 12 bars.
In addition to trick mechanisms, certain modifications can be added to the body of a motorcycle in order to improve the resilience of the bike. As certain tricks put a great deal of stress on to the integrity of the motorcycle itself, these additions can be almost necessary to keep a bike from requiring constant repairs.
To avoid generalization, it would be unfair to state that every bike with a major modification is made for illegal tricks. Some of these bikes may double as a means for basic transportation as well as providing riders with the hobby of stunt riding. However, if a biker does decide to attempt a trick on a public road, they are endangering nearby pedestrians and other motorists.
For more information concerning bike modifications and stunt riding, contact a motorcycle accident attorney.

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