Pimpin' 50s

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• Feb 13, 2003

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Anyone out there pimpin' one of the new XR50s? :yeehaw: Curious as to what you've done to address some of the shortcomings of placing an adult rider on such a small bike. I know of the companies making parts for these, but I'm looking for anyone with feedback/experience. Thanks.

 

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minifig-phil

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• Feb 14, 2003

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I'm in the process of building one and I have another with just pipe graphics and springs.
have a look at my web page:

www.trickracing.com

 

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gxdragon

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• Feb 14, 2003

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I thought I would sell my daughters' xr50 when she outgrew it. Now I can't wait until she outgrows it so I can modify it for myself. The thing is fun to ride as is. I have to remember where that throttle limiter was set at. Honey the brake, the brake wait ... ohhh, are you ok?

 

Okiewan

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• Feb 14, 2003

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Probably my next bike purchase... backyard racing is a blast!

 

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Me too :confused: , that's why I ask! I can't wait...

 

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zach88

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• Feb 15, 2003

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Me 3 but I am only 11

 

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zcookie49

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My buddys wife got him a stock 03 xr 50 for christmas. He has done the upgrades thru FAST50's, bars, clamps, throttle, springs... I didnt think I would get sucked into this craze,needless to say, I rode it Thursday nite briefly, Now I am looking to buy one hopped up already... I figure it would be fun, could let the wife learn on it. I dont know, Just another thing to throw money at..

 

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zcookie49

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• Feb 17, 2003

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Oh well, just bought a tricked out xr50 tonite. I couldnt resist because it was already set up for the most part...
fast50's barclamp,bar,throttle, springs,graphics,seatfoam,pc t4 pipe,and a few others...i just ordered a rear spring,extended shifter lever and a skid plate. I now feel guilty buying it since we have been house shopping for 2 years with a pending contract, but..I had the dough, and I have heard so much about how fun these bikes are. I figure to let some of the family toy around on it as well..... ;)

 

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minifig-phil

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• Feb 18, 2003

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They are really great fun They are really popular in the http://thumpertalk.com/bike/ubbthreads/postlist.php?Cat=&Board=UBB37 ThumerTalk Forum Check it out!!


www.trickracing.com

 

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I was at the Honda dealer the other day to look at a bike for my 9 yr old daughter. I had her sit on the XR50 and she was huge on it! She is 4'-5". I decided to maybe get her the XR70 instead. Is the XR50 the right bike for her? It's not too small?

 

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minifig-phil

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• Feb 20, 2003

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Also www.4strokes.com and www.hondaxr.com Now have a mini's forum.
you can see it here http://www.4strokes.com/honda/forums/

www.trickracing.com

 

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gxdragon

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Originally posted by Jackpiner57
I was at the Honda dealer the other day to look at a bike for my 9 yr old daughter. I had her sit on the XR50 and she was huge on it! She is 4'-5". I decided to maybe get her the XR70 instead. Is the XR50 the right bike for her? It's not too small?

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I'm sure the 50 would pull her around with no problem. It pulls me at a good speed and I'm over 200lbs. But at her hight she would probably be better suited for the 70. the 70 also has a throttle limiter and a semiautomatic clutch like the 50.
You may get more information if you post this question in the "what bike do I get...?" forum. Also tell them what experience she has if any.

 

Jackpiner57

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• Feb 21, 2003

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Thanks for the info guys, I'll check those sites out.