Planet Minis

Freddie · 07-03-2008, 05:40 PM

My younger 6 year old son has outgrown the 50 and I was going to sell it, but my 11 year old wants to keep it and convert it to a pitbike to buzz around on.

What's needed for the conversion; taller bars, taller seat, longer swingarm, etc?

MAD Minis MX · 07-03-2008, 05:43 PM

The first question is how much do you want to spend? Bars and a seat are a good initial investment.

Freddie · 07-03-2008, 05:44 PM

I have no idea because I don't know what's available or what areas of the bike need to be changed. Basically, the bike just needs to become a bit taller so that the older one can hop on it.

Dr.Wreck · 07-03-2008, 05:54 PM

i am almost 6ft and about 250 pounds and I rode my 50 completely stock for the longest time with no problems at all, but bars are definatly helpful, and a pipe if you want to get some power and "be noticed". If you are going to Jump it and race it, some other mods would be helpful, I am sure some one else will chime in.

Freddie · 07-03-2008, 05:59 PM

Thanks for the responses so far.

I'm definitely going to keep the engine stock. Maybe a pipe, but we live on a pretty quiet street.

Where can I find bars, a taller seat and other goodies?

drz110 stunt · 07-03-2008, 06:03 PM

In the ttr50 section

Freddie · 07-03-2008, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drz110 stunt

In the ttr50 section

Maybe I'm missing something because I don't see anything for sale in this forum.

SUZUKIRM12594 · 07-03-2008, 06:10 PM

Heres everything you'll need: TTR50 Parts - Minibike and Pit Bike Accessories <<- Click there

Freddie · 07-03-2008, 06:22 PM

Thanks for the link. That helps a lot.

tt-r420 · 07-04-2008, 05:28 AM

The biggest difference I noticed was from bar kit, tall seat and suspension.

TUNINGPITBIKE · 07-04-2008, 07:46 AM

I have used my bike with stock engine for many times and always enjoid,i think if you change the bar kit,and suspension (also only springs) could be a good start........
Later step by step you can change the rest.......

metalcore_xxx · 07-06-2008, 07:09 AM

I know everybody says get bigger bars. I personally like the feel of the stock bars, it is the right proportion to the bike. I think the most important thing would be a stiffer rear spring. The stock one will bottom out. If you have the money, then get the shocks. Then I would go with a pipe. Then take it from there. Some practical things would be heavy duty spokes, tire tubes, a chain guard, and such. As far as modding the engine goes, my opinion is that it is a 50, so I'm gonna keep it that way. It is tempting to go all out, but then I tell myself, I could have just bought a 110 if I wanted more. It will be a never ending cycle of wanting more from your bike. Plus. a 50 is quieter, lighter, and more compact, which is a good thing.

Freddie · 07-06-2008, 10:17 AM

Thanks. That was a great response. Practical is definitely what I'm after.

Are you guys zipping around in dirt or asphalt?

Thumpin90 · 07-06-2008, 10:44 AM

If you just want to have a crusier for the pits:
Tall bar kit
Heavy duty fork springs
Heavy duty rear shock spring
Tall seat
Exhauts tip

Freddie · 07-06-2008, 10:47 AM

We race, so the bike would only be used to zip around the pits and to buzz around in the neighborhood, so a quiet engine is important too.

What would the exhaust tip be for?

Thumpin90 · 07-06-2008, 10:50 AM

Just for a little different sound but not as loud as a aftermarket exhaust. A stock pipe is the best pipe for a stock motor.

Freddie · 07-06-2008, 10:52 AM

Gotcha. Thanks for the info.

215crew · 07-06-2008, 11:13 AM

You can run the crf50 heavy duty springs up front. I think pretty sure you can.

tt-r420 · 07-09-2008, 08:46 AM

Yes you can run XR/CRF 50 +1's and HD springs. Buying an exhaust would not be practical especially for what you're going after. It dosent make your stock motor and faster, just louder and less torque. Mine does seem do do slightly better in the higher RPM's, but nothing great. I only have a GYTR exhaust because I got it for only $100, but I will be going back to stock with a stinger soon. And bigger bars make a hell of a difference for me, but I am 6'3"...

07-03-2008, 05:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
Freddie PM Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 18	TTR50 Pitbike Conversion My younger 6 year old son has outgrown the 50 and I was going to sell it, but my 11 year old wants to keep it and convert it to a pitbike to buzz around on. What's needed for the conversion; taller bars, taller seat, longer swingarm, etc?

07-03-2008, 05:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
MAD Minis MX PM Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Washington Posts: 67	Re: TTR50 Pitbike Conversion The first question is how much do you want to spend? Bars and a seat are a good initial investment.

07-03-2008, 05:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
Freddie PM Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 18	Re: TTR50 Pitbike Conversion I have no idea because I don't know what's available or what areas of the bike need to be changed. Basically, the bike just needs to become a bit taller so that the older one can hop on it.

07-03-2008, 05:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
Dr.Wreck 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Philly PA Posts: 1,330	Re: TTR50 Pitbike Conversion i am almost 6ft and about 250 pounds and I rode my 50 completely stock for the longest time with no problems at all, but bars are definatly helpful, and a pipe if you want to get some power and "be noticed". If you are going to Jump it and race it, some other mods would be helpful, I am sure some one else will chime in.

07-03-2008, 05:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
Freddie PM Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 18	Re: TTR50 Pitbike Conversion Thanks for the responses so far. I'm definitely going to keep the engine stock. Maybe a pipe, but we live on a pretty quiet street. Where can I find bars, a taller seat and other goodies?

07-03-2008, 06:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
drz110 stunt PM Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: SOCAL Posts: 88	Re: TTR50 Pitbike Conversion In the ttr50 section

07-03-2008, 06:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
SUZUKIRM12594 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Glendale California Posts: 1,381	Re: TTR50 Pitbike Conversion Heres everything you'll need: TTR50 Parts - Minibike and Pit Bike Accessories <<- Click there

07-03-2008, 06:22 PM	#9 (permalink)
Freddie PM Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 18	Re: TTR50 Pitbike Conversion Thanks for the link. That helps a lot.

07-04-2008, 05:28 AM	#10 (permalink)
tt-r420 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 425	Re: TTR50 Pitbike Conversion The biggest difference I noticed was from bar kit, tall seat and suspension.

07-04-2008, 07:46 AM	#11 (permalink)
TUNINGPITBIKE 1st Gear Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Italy Posts: 116	Re: TTR50 Pitbike Conversion I have used my bike with stock engine for many times and always enjoid,i think if you change the bar kit,and suspension (also only springs) could be a good start........ Later step by step you can change the rest.......

07-06-2008, 07:09 AM	#12 (permalink)
metalcore_xxx PM Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 78	Re: TTR50 Pitbike Conversion I know everybody says get bigger bars. I personally like the feel of the stock bars, it is the right proportion to the bike. I think the most important thing would be a stiffer rear spring. The stock one will bottom out. If you have the money, then get the shocks. Then I would go with a pipe. Then take it from there. Some practical things would be heavy duty spokes, tire tubes, a chain guard, and such. As far as modding the engine goes, my opinion is that it is a 50, so I'm gonna keep it that way. It is tempting to go all out, but then I tell myself, I could have just bought a 110 if I wanted more. It will be a never ending cycle of wanting more from your bike. Plus. a 50 is quieter, lighter, and more compact, which is a good thing.

07-06-2008, 10:17 AM	#13 (permalink)
Freddie PM Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 18	Re: TTR50 Pitbike Conversion Thanks. That was a great response. Practical is definitely what I'm after. Are you guys zipping around in dirt or asphalt?

07-06-2008, 10:44 AM	#14 (permalink)
Thumpin90 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 909	Re: TTR50 Pitbike Conversion If you just want to have a crusier for the pits: Tall bar kit Heavy duty fork springs Heavy duty rear shock spring Tall seat Exhauts tip

07-06-2008, 10:47 AM	#15 (permalink)
Freddie PM Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 18	Re: TTR50 Pitbike Conversion We race, so the bike would only be used to zip around the pits and to buzz around in the neighborhood, so a quiet engine is important too. What would the exhaust tip be for?

07-06-2008, 10:50 AM	#16 (permalink)
Thumpin90 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 909	Re: TTR50 Pitbike Conversion Just for a little different sound but not as loud as a aftermarket exhaust. A stock pipe is the best pipe for a stock motor.

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07-06-2008, 10:52 AM	#17 (permalink)
Freddie PM Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 18	Re: TTR50 Pitbike Conversion Gotcha. Thanks for the info.

07-06-2008, 11:13 AM	#18 (permalink)
215crew 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Thousand Oaks, Cali Posts: 494	Re: TTR50 Pitbike Conversion You can run the crf50 heavy duty springs up front. I think pretty sure you can.

07-09-2008, 08:46 AM	#19 (permalink)
tt-r420 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 425	Re: TTR50 Pitbike Conversion Yes you can run XR/CRF 50 +1's and HD springs. Buying an exhaust would not be practical especially for what you're going after. It dosent make your stock motor and faster, just louder and less torque. Mine does seem do do slightly better in the higher RPM's, but nothing great. I only have a GYTR exhaust because I got it for only $100, but I will be going back to stock with a stinger soon. And bigger bars make a hell of a difference for me, but I am 6'3"...