I trail ride and want to get my son into riding.. He is eight years old tall for his age and relatively well co-ordinated. I want to get him a bike that he will have fun on, he will not outgrow in two years, and will not cost much (used for sure, $500 range?.. maybe a bit more). I had minibikes (centrifigul clutch, belt driven techumseh or B&S, you know the ones) when I was a kid and they got me into riding, they are fun for anyone, don't seem too dangerous, but you don't see them around for sale much anymore...
My questions are these-
Are there still minibike makers out there? sources?
Used minibike sources?
advantages of a "real" cycle? (I am hoping he will ride trails with me)
Best choice in used jr. dirtbike?
How do I find the best deal on a used minibike or jr. dirtbike? (net sources?)
how do I determine his riding skills and the apropriate motor size/bike dimensions?... (if he gets maimed, I might as well just leave the country as opposed to bring him home to his mom.)
My questions are these-
Are there still minibike makers out there? sources?
Used minibike sources?
advantages of a "real" cycle? (I am hoping he will ride trails with me)
Best choice in used jr. dirtbike?
How do I find the best deal on a used minibike or jr. dirtbike? (net sources?)
how do I determine his riding skills and the apropriate motor size/bike dimensions?... (if he gets maimed, I might as well just leave the country as opposed to bring him home to his mom.)