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geauxchinabike · 07-17-2008, 11:50 AM

I have a Sikkmx 125XL that i spend more time working on than riding and knew that would be the case when buying it but now its gettin really old. I want to do local races and at least want a 150 that wont break frames. Im on my third frame so I guess I ride pretty hard and have never seen the pitsters or SSRs which are the bikes im interested in and would just like to get some feed back from people that own them. I weigh 175 and my price range is around 2k. What risks are there in buying a used one?

Jason Pratt · 07-17-2008, 12:15 PM

Both companies make good bikes, as well as OGM, Thumpstar, and Motovert. I myself have a SSR X3 with a 12/10 set up and love it. I havent had any problems what so ever. Some people will say go with Pitster, some will say go with SSR, some will say go with OGM. Its all over the board. I think you should decide if you want a 50 base or a 110 base bike first. There are some very good dealers on here that can help you out, which I would stick with if I were you since the support will be far superior than anywhere else. Hope that helps!

geauxchinabike · 07-17-2008, 12:19 PM

I'm pretty sure I want a 110 based

Jason Pratt · 07-17-2008, 12:21 PM

Well then the above mentioned companies all make a good midsized bike.

onlydirt · 07-17-2008, 01:43 PM

Give Motovert a shout, I am super happy with mine! I am 210lbs, 6 foot tall. Cant beat TDK's service thats for sure I guarentee it!

joeskin · 07-17-2008, 01:48 PM

Get a motovert 150 pro from TDK. They sell for right around that and it's a hell of a bike.

TheCRKid · 07-17-2008, 02:11 PM

hi
there quite a few great midsize bikes on the market today
We have had grear luck with OGM and Pitster pro .theres a video in my OGM sx 150 pro sale that just rocks .theres a few newer to the market offerings like motovert that look good too

chiro972b · 07-18-2008, 07:09 AM

The bikes mentioned above will all work well. I have the OGM and I race it and I'm over 200lb, so if I haven't broken it, I doubt you will. I'm really happy with it.

geauxchinabike · 07-22-2008, 10:08 AM

thanks for the replies. any danger in buying a used one thats got low hours on it

geauxchinabike · 07-22-2008, 10:13 AM

ive have only ridden the midsize bikes, at 5'8" would i have more fun on a ten inch? Im sure its all personal preference but just wondering

onlydirt · 07-22-2008, 10:42 AM

If you are racing, you need to pick a class then get your bike. I abused my Vert at a pay to ride place and it came through with no problems at all! I am sure the other brands which are all almost the same are just as good. I suggest TDK just on service alone, Tommy makes this hobby so FUN!

JGrinnelli · 07-22-2008, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by onlydirt

If you are racing, you need to pick a class then get your bike. I abused my Vert at a pay to ride place and it came through with no problems at all! I am sure the other brands which are all almost the same are just as good. I suggest TDK just on service alone, Tommy makes this hobby so FUN!

After you buy a bike the problem isnt gonna be i should have got the 110 over the 50 or 70 or what ever its gonna be i should have go with brand X cause they have really good customer service.
its a pit bike its not made with 100's of man hours, stuff is gonna need replacement and you dont wanna spend more time with your parts then with the bike.

tysonb · 07-22-2008, 04:51 PM

Not on a motovert bro, those things are better than the stock x4, My buddy has an x4 2008 and I've studied it real close and the vert is simply put together better. TDK replaced my whole rear break assembly because they didn't think I needed to bleed them right out of the crate.

Miles_n_Miles · 07-22-2008, 04:55 PM

1) Motovert 2) OGM 3) Pitster

MAZZ77X · 07-22-2008, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by tysonb

Not on a motovert bro, those things are better than the stock x4, My buddy has an x4 2008 and I've studied it real close and the vert is simply put together better. TDK replaced my whole rear break assembly because they didn't think I needed to bleed them right out of the crate.

Motovert Pro 150. The best bike and SERVICE!!!!!!!!!
I got the YX150 and am all

If you can afford it get the Daytona engine as well. I have heard nothing but great things about it.

SCAR8 · 07-22-2008, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by geauxchinabike

I have a Sikkmx 125XL that i spend more time working on than riding and knew that would be the case when buying it but now its gettin really old. I want to do local races and at least want a 150 that wont break frames. Im on my third frame so I guess I ride pretty hard and have never seen the pitsters or SSRs which are the bikes im interested in and would just like to get some feed back from people that own them. I weigh 175 and my price range is around 2k. What risks are there in buying a used one?

haha I have an SSR150tx that is the same way. Didn't think it would be this big of a piece tho.I've had it almost 2 months and don't have 30 minutes ride time on it! Everyone I know with pitsters hasn't had near as many problems as I have with the SSR. I would avoid buying any china bike if possible. But if you had to. I'd go with pitster. But I've even had problems with the YX150 in the SSR. It's all cheap chit!

Jason Pratt · 07-22-2008, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by SCAR8

haha I have an SSR150tx that is the same way. Didn't think it would be this big of a piece tho.I've had it almost 2 months and don't have 30 minutes ride time on it! Everyone I know with pitsters hasn't had near as many problems as I have with the SSR. I would avoid buying any china bike if possible. But if you had to. I'd go with pitster. But I've even had problems with the YX150 in the SSR. It's all cheap chit!

See now I was the opposite. I had nothing but problems with my X4. Got rid of it and got the SSR X3, and have never looked back. Call it luck of the draw, who knows.

tysonb · 07-22-2008, 05:46 PM

with tdk motovert if you get a bad bike they would work with you until it was good or they would exchange it.

JGrinnelli · 07-22-2008, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by tysonb

with tdk motovert if you get a bad bike they would work with you until it was good or they would exchange it.

that sounds to good to be true, but non the less, thats really really good Page Ranking.

superboy15 · 07-22-2008, 07:34 PM

buy the ogm sx150 its a great bike

07-17-2008, 11:50 AM	#1 (permalink)
geauxchinabike PM Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 6	Need help to decide which reliable pitbike to buy?? I have a Sikkmx 125XL that i spend more time working on than riding and knew that would be the case when buying it but now its gettin really old. I want to do local races and at least want a 150 that wont break frames. Im on my third frame so I guess I ride pretty hard and have never seen the pitsters or SSRs which are the bikes im interested in and would just like to get some feed back from people that own them. I weigh 175 and my price range is around 2k. What risks are there in buying a used one?

07-17-2008, 12:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jason Pratt 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Adelanto, CA Posts: 273	Re: Need help to decide which reliable pitbike to buy?? Both companies make good bikes, as well as OGM, Thumpstar, and Motovert. I myself have a SSR X3 with a 12/10 set up and love it. I havent had any problems what so ever. Some people will say go with Pitster, some will say go with SSR, some will say go with OGM. Its all over the board. I think you should decide if you want a 50 base or a 110 base bike first. There are some very good dealers on here that can help you out, which I would stick with if I were you since the support will be far superior than anywhere else. Hope that helps!

07-17-2008, 12:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
geauxchinabike PM Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 6	Re: Need help to decide which reliable pitbike to buy?? I'm pretty sure I want a 110 based

07-17-2008, 12:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
Jason Pratt 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Adelanto, CA Posts: 273	Re: Need help to decide which reliable pitbike to buy?? Well then the above mentioned companies all make a good midsized bike.

07-17-2008, 01:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
onlydirt 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kokomo,IN Posts: 657	Re: Need help to decide which reliable pitbike to buy?? Give Motovert a shout, I am super happy with mine! I am 210lbs, 6 foot tall. Cant beat TDK's service thats for sure I guarentee it!

07-17-2008, 01:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
joeskin 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Moreno valley, Ca Posts: 359	Re: Need help to decide which reliable pitbike to buy?? Get a motovert 150 pro from TDK. They sell for right around that and it's a hell of a bike.

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07-18-2008, 07:09 AM	#8 (permalink)
chiro972b 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 892	Re: Need help to decide which reliable pitbike to buy?? The bikes mentioned above will all work well. I have the OGM and I race it and I'm over 200lb, so if I haven't broken it, I doubt you will. I'm really happy with it.

07-22-2008, 10:08 AM	#9 (permalink)
geauxchinabike PM Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 6	Re: Need help to decide which reliable pitbike to buy?? thanks for the replies. any danger in buying a used one thats got low hours on it

07-22-2008, 10:13 AM	#10 (permalink)
geauxchinabike PM Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 6	Re: Need help to decide which reliable pitbike to buy?? ive have only ridden the midsize bikes, at 5'8" would i have more fun on a ten inch? Im sure its all personal preference but just wondering

07-22-2008, 10:42 AM	#11 (permalink)
onlydirt 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kokomo,IN Posts: 657	Re: Need help to decide which reliable pitbike to buy?? If you are racing, you need to pick a class then get your bike. I abused my Vert at a pay to ride place and it came through with no problems at all! I am sure the other brands which are all almost the same are just as good. I suggest TDK just on service alone, Tommy makes this hobby so FUN!

07-22-2008, 04:51 PM	#13 (permalink)
tysonb I heart MotoVert Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Craigville, Indiana Posts: 693	Re: Need help to decide which reliable pitbike to buy?? Not on a motovert bro, those things are better than the stock x4, My buddy has an x4 2008 and I've studied it real close and the vert is simply put together better. TDK replaced my whole rear break assembly because they didn't think I needed to bleed them right out of the crate.

07-22-2008, 04:55 PM	#14 (permalink)
Miles_n_Miles PM Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 50	Re: Need help to decide which reliable pitbike to buy?? 1) Motovert 2) OGM 3) Pitster

07-22-2008, 05:46 PM	#18 (permalink)
tysonb I heart MotoVert Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Craigville, Indiana Posts: 693	Re: Need help to decide which reliable pitbike to buy?? with tdk motovert if you get a bad bike they would work with you until it was good or they would exchange it.

07-22-2008, 07:34 PM	#20 (permalink)
superboy15 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: warren ohio Posts: 909	Re: Need help to decide which reliable pitbike to buy?? buy the ogm sx150 its a great bike

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