If you find yourself in a position where you are in the market for a new pocket bike, then read on. In this article I will endeavour to give you some tips and trick that will help you to make the right decision. After reading this, you should have a better idea of the history of these bikes, and be able to make a more informed choice when it comes to models and engine sizes.
I feel that a brief history of this bike is in order, before we look at the intricacies of buying one. The pocket bike first became popular in Japan. The Japanese have an uncanny love for tiny things, and this is especially true for mechanical items, so it was only natural that they would invent a shrunk down version of the motorbike at some stage. The initial excitement was carried across the world, and soon became a global phenomenon.
When these bikes initially started being shipped overseas, they cost an insane amount of money, and although everyone and their kid wanted one, it was only the rich that could really afford them. once the manufacturers started realising just how popular they were, however, they began exploring ways to manufacture them that would help to bring down the cost to the end user.
As we can see in present days, this has been very effective in reducing the costs of the pocket bike, to the point where it is an affordable option for most households, and a viable gift for a child who is curious about motorbike bike riding, but not quite ready for a larger dirt bike. You can save even more money by purchasing your bike second hand, either online or through your local newspaper.
You do, however, need to be a little wary when purchasing a second hand bike. I'm not saying that you should avoid it, but you need to make sure that the bike is mechanically sound before paying for it. In most cases, they will be as good as new. The reason fro this is that children tend to outgrow these bikes within a year or two, and want to move onto something a little more powerful.
A great way of saving money on the purchase of a new pocket bike is to keep an eye on manufacturers and the release of new models. When a manufacturer brings out a new model of a bike, retailer scramble to get rid of the older models so that they can make room in their showrooms for the new ones. This means that they will drop their prices, and in some cases you can get a real bargain on a new bike.
As with many things, the cheapest models are usually manufactured in Asia. Be wary when purchasing a bike that has been built in China, however, as many people have found that the quality of the engine and its parts are substandard, to say the least. Disgruntled pocket bike owners have quite often found themselves left high and dry with an Asian model. Once they break down, you will find it much harder to get parts for it than a model that has been built in the US. If reliability is what you after, then you are much better off going with something home grown.
Whether you are buying your bike for a child just learning how to ride, or as an adult that wants to get into it as a hobby or a sport, you should consider that there will also be some added expenses involved. For starters, you will need to consider what sort of safety equipment will be needed. You will need a helmet, glove and shin and elbow pads. Additionally, if you are wanting to ride on the road, and if your local laws allow you to do so, you will also need to make some further modifications to your bike in order to do so. - 30224
I feel that a brief history of this bike is in order, before we look at the intricacies of buying one. The pocket bike first became popular in Japan. The Japanese have an uncanny love for tiny things, and this is especially true for mechanical items, so it was only natural that they would invent a shrunk down version of the motorbike at some stage. The initial excitement was carried across the world, and soon became a global phenomenon.
When these bikes initially started being shipped overseas, they cost an insane amount of money, and although everyone and their kid wanted one, it was only the rich that could really afford them. once the manufacturers started realising just how popular they were, however, they began exploring ways to manufacture them that would help to bring down the cost to the end user.
As we can see in present days, this has been very effective in reducing the costs of the pocket bike, to the point where it is an affordable option for most households, and a viable gift for a child who is curious about motorbike bike riding, but not quite ready for a larger dirt bike. You can save even more money by purchasing your bike second hand, either online or through your local newspaper.
You do, however, need to be a little wary when purchasing a second hand bike. I'm not saying that you should avoid it, but you need to make sure that the bike is mechanically sound before paying for it. In most cases, they will be as good as new. The reason fro this is that children tend to outgrow these bikes within a year or two, and want to move onto something a little more powerful.
A great way of saving money on the purchase of a new pocket bike is to keep an eye on manufacturers and the release of new models. When a manufacturer brings out a new model of a bike, retailer scramble to get rid of the older models so that they can make room in their showrooms for the new ones. This means that they will drop their prices, and in some cases you can get a real bargain on a new bike.
As with many things, the cheapest models are usually manufactured in Asia. Be wary when purchasing a bike that has been built in China, however, as many people have found that the quality of the engine and its parts are substandard, to say the least. Disgruntled pocket bike owners have quite often found themselves left high and dry with an Asian model. Once they break down, you will find it much harder to get parts for it than a model that has been built in the US. If reliability is what you after, then you are much better off going with something home grown.
Whether you are buying your bike for a child just learning how to ride, or as an adult that wants to get into it as a hobby or a sport, you should consider that there will also be some added expenses involved. For starters, you will need to consider what sort of safety equipment will be needed. You will need a helmet, glove and shin and elbow pads. Additionally, if you are wanting to ride on the road, and if your local laws allow you to do so, you will also need to make some further modifications to your bike in order to do so. - 30224
About the Author:
When Michael is not writing about the world of the pocket bike, he is out riding his own super pocket bike.
