Daily Archives: June 23, 2009

Looking at Super Pocket Bikes: Their Engines, Etc.

Super pocket bikes are all the rage in Europe, Asia, and now the Americas. They are like mini GP motorbikes except they’re more affordable. Because they are about half the size of standard motorcycles, you can move them around much … Continue reading

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Get To Know Your Mini Moto – Part III

mini motorcycles This article explains some of the components that contribute to the make-up of the remarkable piece of engineering called the mini moto. Take a read through and discover how each component plays its part. Air Filter Your new … Continue reading

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Get To Know Your Mini Moto – Part IV

Mini motorcycle In the last part of the Get To Know Your Mini Moto series, I will explain how further components of the mini moto contribute to this great little machines. Throttle mini motorcycle The throttle on your new mini … Continue reading

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Street Legality of Pocket Bikes

The miniature stature of a pocket bike is the biggest limitation that keeps most models from being street legal. Most bikes are lacking a few key features that would qualify it to be registered to be used on public roadways, … Continue reading

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Pocket Bikes, When Are They Legal?

For a pocket bike to be street legal, it will take a little bit of work. Straight out of the box, pocket bikes lack a few things to be allowed on the streets, although specific rules vary from state to … Continue reading

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Buying A Used Pocket Bike

A way for someone to get into the sport of riding pocket bikes without forking over hundreds or even thousands upfront is to test the waters with a used bike. Buying used will definitely save you a lot of money. … Continue reading

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SFVISBF Mini Moto 2009

Last year, our favorite Steve brought all of us up to speed on the San Fernando Valley Illegal Soap Box Federation’s Mini Moto race featured in Rod and Kulture Magazine. The article detailed the entirely illegal but entirely awesome minibike … Continue reading

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