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CTFire70 · 05-29-2006, 04:30 PM

I am currently looking at a brand new (2005 model) Skyteam ST-90, which is very similar to the ZB Honda series (?), I guess. I was wondering if anyone can tell me of the quality of the Skyteam replicas. Are they junk or is it worth the $1395.00 the guy is asking? It is new, 90cc Lifan engine, 4 speed manual minibike.

I am new to this site so I'd also like to say hello. I am a father of 2 daughters and own 2 Redcat Trail 90s (2005 models) and a 2005 CRF100. As you can probably tell, I enjoy and collect minibikes.

Thanks...and please let me know about the Skyteam ST-90 if anyone has some info in helping me make a decision.

CTFire70

cr250ryan · 05-29-2006, 04:37 PM

welcome. i think a dealer on this site carries them with a gpx 124cc engine, which is very powerful right out of the box. theres just something about riding around like a gorilla on a kids bike...

d0n · 05-29-2006, 05:22 PM

WELCOME!

there's a few guys here who have them. I've not heard a bad word about them yet. If you buy it with a 90cc and end up wanting more power, a 124cc chinese clone engine bolts right in.

Kurlon · 05-29-2006, 06:25 PM

I'd contact Vince at TBolt before purchasing. He carries Skyteam and may have better pricing.

For reference, most consider them an OK clone of the ZB, the weld quality isn't as good, and some parts don't interchange making aftermarket upgrades a lil harder... but they are MUCH easier to track down than ZBs in the US, so if you like the style, go for it.

You will want to hop up the motor though... it's a bit of a dog out of the box, but it's saving grace, it's a 4spd box, so it can hit 45mph on it's own.

1TrikZB · 05-29-2006, 06:38 PM

'Sup CTFire70 -

Something to consider, if you want to be street legal check locally to make sure you can do so with the Skyteam machine. Some posters here have had a difficult time trying to do so. In some states, it is easier to get a tag and register the mini as a scooter or moped if it is 49cc or under. Which will work out in the long run if you want to upgrade to a bigger motor like most have. The 50cc is cheaper than the 90cc.

Anyway, welcome and I hope you have success in your search for another mini.

1TrikZB · 05-29-2006, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kurlon

but it's saving grace, it's a 4spd box, so it can hit 45mph on it's own.

Also the front disc brakes and ct70 style wheels! Good for the fat tire (not truck tire lol) conversion.

tmas · 05-30-2006, 05:35 AM

great bike the ST90. just like ZB but not as rare. racerx351 will give you the details he has 2 of them!
tmas

jbachert · 06-02-2006, 09:55 AM

How do you insure one of these ST-90's for the street though? What "brand" etc is my insurance company going to insure this as?

racerx351 · 06-02-2006, 10:18 AM

mine are under skyteam st90 street motorcycle insured under Geico.

about $230.00 for them a year !!

philip · 06-24-2008, 06:04 AM

I just bought a 2005 st90 and I bought it to hop it up
a little bit. Wherecan I purchase the gpx124cc motor,
and can I use the old carb.

tmas · 06-24-2008, 06:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by philip

I just bought a 2005 st90 and I bought it to hop it up
a little bit. Wherecan I purchase the gpx124cc motor,
and can I use the old carb.

Make sure you get a lightning coil for the lights and you will need a bigger carb. 26 mm.Check link.
tmas

TboltUSA

fatcaaat · 06-24-2008, 06:39 AM

I have one for sale and all the hard work has been done to it already. $1300. Check out the classifieds. It has a brand new 108cc, 4-speed, clutch motor in it that is Honda based, not chinese based.

ST90 For Sale...Street Legal. The motor that is in it in this video is not the motor in it anymore.

arlindsay1992 · 06-24-2008, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tmas

Make sure you get a lightning coil...

Yes the lightning coil. 1.21 jiggawatts should be enough.

05-29-2006, 04:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
CTFire70 PM Newbie Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 16	Skyteam ST-90 I am currently looking at a brand new (2005 model) Skyteam ST-90, which is very similar to the ZB Honda series (?), I guess. I was wondering if anyone can tell me of the quality of the Skyteam replicas. Are they junk or is it worth the $1395.00 the guy is asking? It is new, 90cc Lifan engine, 4 speed manual minibike. I am new to this site so I'd also like to say hello. I am a father of 2 daughters and own 2 Redcat Trail 90s (2005 models) and a 2005 CRF100. As you can probably tell, I enjoy and collect minibikes. Thanks...and please let me know about the Skyteam ST-90 if anyone has some info in helping me make a decision. CTFire70

05-29-2006, 06:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
Kurlon Baron Von BanHammer Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Windham, ME Posts: 7,865	I'd contact Vince at TBolt before purchasing. He carries Skyteam and may have better pricing. For reference, most consider them an OK clone of the ZB, the weld quality isn't as good, and some parts don't interchange making aftermarket upgrades a lil harder... but they are MUCH easier to track down than ZBs in the US, so if you like the style, go for it. You will want to hop up the motor though... it's a bit of a dog out of the box, but it's saving grace, it's a 4spd box, so it can hit 45mph on it's own. __________________ http://www.x386.net/TTR 2004 ST3 - 'Duckie'?!?! 2005 CRF70RR - MiniGP Weapon 2005 CRF70 - Dirt Donk 2008 Pitster Pro X4 Motard 1991 GS500E - LRRS/CCS #771

06-24-2008, 06:04 AM	#10 (permalink)
philip PM Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 3	Re: Skyteam ST-90 I just bought a 2005 st90 and I bought it to hop it up a little bit. Wherecan I purchase the gpx124cc motor, and can I use the old carb.

06-24-2008, 06:39 AM	#12 (permalink)
fatcaaat 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 2,976	Re: Skyteam ST-90 I have one for sale and all the hard work has been done to it already. $1300. Check out the classifieds. It has a brand new 108cc, 4-speed, clutch motor in it that is Honda based, not chinese based. ST90 For Sale...Street Legal. The motor that is in it in this video is not the motor in it anymore.

05-29-2006, 04:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
cr250ryan 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Lubbock, Tx Posts: 924	welcome. i think a dealer on this site carries them with a gpx 124cc engine, which is very powerful right out of the box. theres just something about riding around like a gorilla on a kids bike...

05-29-2006, 05:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
d0n 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Troy NY Posts: 2,170	WELCOME! there's a few guys here who have them. I've not heard a bad word about them yet. If you buy it with a 90cc and end up wanting more power, a 124cc chinese clone engine bolts right in.

05-29-2006, 06:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
1TrikZB 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: JackSonville, Fl Posts: 855 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	'Sup CTFire70 - Something to consider, if you want to be street legal check locally to make sure you can do so with the Skyteam machine. Some posters here have had a difficult time trying to do so. In some states, it is easier to get a tag and register the mini as a scooter or moped if it is 49cc or under. Which will work out in the long run if you want to upgrade to a bigger motor like most have. The 50cc is cheaper than the 90cc. Anyway, welcome and I hope you have success in your search for another mini.

05-30-2006, 05:35 AM	#7 (permalink)
tmas 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 3,488 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 2	great bike the ST90. just like ZB but not as rare. racerx351 will give you the details he has 2 of them! tmas

06-02-2006, 09:55 AM	#8 (permalink)
jbachert PM Newbie Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 31	How do you insure one of these ST-90's for the street though? What "brand" etc is my insurance company going to insure this as?

06-02-2006, 10:18 AM	#9 (permalink)
racerx351 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 2,761	mine are under skyteam st90 street motorcycle insured under Geico. about $230.00 for them a year !!

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