Monday, June 15, 2009

Mini Dirt Bikes

Mini Bikes were first manufactured by Japan, followed by the Italian manufacturer, Polini and other Mini Bike Manufacturers such as ATM Vittorazi, Bi-ZetaBlata Pocket, Zocchi Sport Racing, ZPF Mini Bikes, GEM and others. As the sport spread to other parts of the world, innovative, high performance Mini Bikes came into production, which includes the Mini Dirt Bike.
Mini Dirt Bikes, though small in size, are not as cheap as some people thought it would be. For example, the Pitster Pro 125cc can cost you around 2,095 dollars. However, Mini Dirt bikes with less engine power, normally less than 90cc, are quite affordable with price ranging from 200 to 600 dollars only.
A Mini Dirt Bike has all the working parts and features of a normal Dirt Bike. It only weighs less, is much smaller and has a lot less power (about 49cc on average). Most Mini Dirt Bikes are built with a two-stroke engine, and since they are also designed to hold only half a gallon of gas on average, you also don’t have to spend much on fuel.
With hundreds of models choose from, the popularity of these little but comparatively powerful machines is still growing among children and adults alike. It is a fact that thousands of Mini Dirt Bikes are sold every year around the world, and the number is increasing.
Since these Mini Dirt Bikes can run up to 75 mph or so, precautions should be taken while riding them, especially for younger kids. Wearing helmets should be made compulsory and children should not be allowed to ride these vehicles on a speed of more than 40 mph. If you are an adult and plan to buy a Mini Dirt Bike for yourself, make sure that it fits you and supports your weight.

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Benefits to Dirt Biking

Let’s put things in perspective right away. The sport of dirt biking is not a sport that has to be taken likely. It isn’t for those who don’t like the rush of occasional danger and fear the hospitals and doctors because if you flip over your bike while going down a hill, you will hurt yourself and maybe seriously. If this doesn’t discourage you, maybe the fact that you will need to take out the green because if you need some repairs, well let’s just say it will cost more than a meal at McDonald’s. If you read this article however there’s a chance that you like dirt biking so let’s get to the good stuff now. I made things sound bad earlier, but it’s not as bad as it seems. Everything in life has risks, but with risks comes rewards or benefits.
But what benefits can be so great that it’s worth all the danger? Before I tell you I mean to tell you about what makes the motorcycle run (the engine of course). Like anything else in life, the more you know about something, the easier it will get when you do something related to an activity. If you really want to get into the details and understand even more study mechanics of the engine. You will be able to have a better understanding of what you need to repair if you have an accident. But don’t think your on your own. Other fanatics get together! You will be able to enjoy your hobby and share your experience with everyone else. Have you ever heard it’s not what you know it’s who you know? Well when you are with your new friends that have more experience than you, you can ask them questions related to dirt biking. For example maybe they know someone who owns a shop and you may be able to get an excellent deal.
Now for the good stuff... You will have the best body of your life when you take that sport seriously. You will have a great body because you will likely need to improve your body strength if you don’t want to look like an idiot because you can’t control the bike because of its weight. But think of how good it will feel to have your legs as hard as rocks or biceps that shows every time you flex your arm. You don’t have to go to a gym either, go with logic. But wait, there’s even more. You get a great body, you meet new friends? What can be better? Well you get to know more about your passion and the benefits you might get. It will be like going back to class to your favorite subject. You will see what to do to repair your bike, what’s the latest bikes on the market etc. In addition, there’s a chance you will attend a live show of dirt bike at a discount price.
Feel the danger, live the life of the dirt biker. You will feel the biggest rush of your life. I’m not saying to do aerials but push your self to the limit of your capabilities. You will discover a world where men and machine are almost connected together.