Thinkin' about pit bike...help please.

[PolishPete]

I've been looking around for a pit bike.  Not sure what to get, but just want something for those days at RA and something the g/f can use to get around the track.  (looking for something like $600 or less).

I was thinking about getting one of these:
http://www.cycletrader.com/find/listing/2004-PANTERRA-dual-sport-90529459

Or would you guys recommend anything on this site?:
http://www.bike2go.com/dirt-bikes-c-33.html

What are your thoughts...experiences?

TIA for any replies.

[Rich]

I've had a Honda Spree and a CRF50F.

I hate the 50 and wish my Spree still ran.  The 50 is a PITA to ride compared to the Spree - especially in leathers, boots, etc. And you can't transport tires either.

[r1owner]

One thing to consider is that some tracks will only let you use something that is legal for the street.

[theQman23]

Hi Polish Pete, I have closeout 50cc scooters that have foot wells big enought to carry wheels.  (I'm a tire guy, so that was a requirement)   I am closing out my 07 model scooters for $750 a piece.  I'm at 410-437-6611.  THanks, Mize Mobile -Quentin

[Burt Munro]

Gordie (Weggieman) had a Spree or an Elite for sale on here a few days ago.  Not sure what he did with it.

Alfredo (Sauce) had one for sale on here recently too.  They both would be fairly close to you - Alfredo in Chicago and Gordie in the Milwaukee area.

I found Alfredo's.......
http://www.ccsforum.com/index.php/topic,19293.0.html

[sauce]

i have 2 spree's for sale both red & both have titles.thanks burt munro

[PolishPete]

Hey Sauce,

Could you please email me some pics/details/etc. of the Spress you have?

peterhockey29 (at) hotmail.com

Thanks.

[tzracer]

I use a bicycle. To carry things, I have an old trailer that was for carrying 2 kids.

Better for you, less maintenance, much easier to carry than a scooter.

[PolishPete]

Thanks for the replies.

We tried the bike thing, but it wasn't a lot of fun at RA with all the hills and all.  Other places like Putnam it really isn't a big deal.

[Burt Munro]

PolishPete,

Sauce had pictures of the Spree in this listing......

http://www.ccsforum.com/index.php/topic,19293.0.html

[sauce]

ok pete ill send you some pic's,but like burt said there on the board.both the same both red,honda's,title's,milk crates,1 has stickers the other 1 doesnt.i'll send them this weekend.

[Garywc]

crf 50 is alot of fun
i bought big bars and did the suspension and a thicker seat. and the parts are cheap and they seem to run well
then if a few buddies get them there fun to race around the yard