Planet Minis

SaggyMonkeyTits · 09-09-2006, 07:58 AM

Will the crf150r be the end of high dollar mini builds for the most part? Might even sway some high end Chinese motorcycle purchases (x3r,motovert etc) why not pay a little more and have a Honda. I run an almost stock drz110 and I was about to pull the trigger and spend of ton of cash getting it up to race bike level. With this bike being released that is defiantly not gonna happen. I will keep the drz because its still a great play bike. Sure some people will say it not a true pitbike, not air cooled, no open cradle frame etc. but frankly I don’t really care. I just wanted something I can do big bike jumps with and haul some serious ass, while still having that mini feeling. Im sure the after market is working on parts for these as I write this.

Lets discuss how the bike will change things? No more need to spend 10G’s on a race bike, maybe even a redefinition of a pitbike?

coleuden · 09-09-2006, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by SaggyMonkeyTits

Will the crf150r be the end of high dollar mini builds for the most part? Might even sway some high end Chinese motorcycle purchases (x3r,motovert etc) why not pay a little more and have a Honda. I run an almost stock drz110 and I was about to pull the trigger and spend of ton of cash getting it up to race bike level. With this bike being released that is defiantly not gonna happen. I will keep the drz because its still a great play bike. Sure some people will say it not a true pitbike, not air cooled, no open cradle frame etc. but frankly I don’t really care. I just wanted something I can do big bike jumps with and haul some serious ass, while still having that mini feeling. Im sure the after market is working on parts for these as I write this.

Lets discuss how the bike will change things? No more need to spend 10G’s on a race bike, maybe even a redefinition of a pitbike?

I tend to agree! No one will be spending so much money on other pit bikes sense the honda sounds like itll be on of the cheapest ones out there! But if you want to haul some ass, You should get a big bike!!

matt 566 · 09-09-2006, 08:43 AM

the crf 150 is more of a big bike ...not a mini

ibmike13 · 09-09-2006, 08:56 AM

we will be kicken all those old 150 clunkers ass all over the track and not over heat,that one way the scene will change. plus ill be whoppen on Big Tom and his 200cc engine/in a 450 chassis.

coleuden · 09-09-2006, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by matt 566

the crf 150 is more of a big bike ...not a mini

I am 6'7" ...

Its a mini.

slayer66 · 09-09-2006, 09:19 AM

I had one here 2 days ago and it's not a mini and will prob not have an effect on pitbikes ...the motor is incredible for sure but the bike looks old . when they go to a permiter frame the 2 stroke 80s will be done ,the bike is fast.

matt 566 · 09-09-2006, 09:26 AM

sorry to afend you giant ..so is a 250f a mini to..lol

filthyboatguy · 09-09-2006, 10:27 AM

The new Honda is in the same league as the 85s, it is not a pitbike.

xr1million · 09-09-2006, 10:33 AM

Water cooled bikes = NOT a pit bike.

Get it?

coleuden · 09-09-2006, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by matt 566

sorry to afend you giant ..so is a 250f a mini to..lol

It alright, no harm no foul.
No actually I ride a 250f!!
haha, just thin enough I guess??

Derekz93 · 09-09-2006, 11:29 AM

First of all, It can't race the old 150s. Its 4 vavle head and liquid cooled means it will have its own class. Its more of an 85 killer than an old 150 killer.

jdmp · 09-09-2006, 11:39 AM

it wont affect it b.c. its not a pit bike or mini. Its the same thing as an 85 in my opinion and anyone who thinks otherwise is only kidding themselves. I hope none of our local tracks let them on.

RcWannabe · 09-09-2006, 11:52 AM

yes where i race they already pretty much said that you will not be allowed to run them

sanoman23 · 09-09-2006, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by filthyboatguy

The new Honda is in the same league as the 85s, it is not a pitbike.

correctamundo!! 100% RIGHT!

Sanoman23

turboglenn · 09-09-2006, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by matt 566

the crf 150 is more of a big bike ...not a mini

yea.. it kinda goes outside the guidlines of being a mini or a pitbike.. it's a mid level ( younger teen) race bike...definately not a mini.. not even a mid-size mini IMO

uno4cinco · 09-09-2006, 04:11 PM

so derek, u like quoting me?

dk54red · 09-09-2006, 04:38 PM

If ACE and OWC aren't going to let them ride they should say so quick as there are people on the waiting list. At ACE would they ride with the 2 stroke class?

xr1million · 09-09-2006, 04:43 PM

^^^ yup the 85's! and there is no adult 85 class.

Pancakes · 09-09-2006, 04:48 PM

You never see anyone on a CR80 crusing around the pits at a race. And I would think it is more of a light class bike then anything else. So I don't think it will effect the seine that much.

2wheeltyson · 09-09-2006, 05:04 PM

pitbike rules are generally aircooled, non-cradle frames. so it shouldn't be allowed to compete in a pitbike race. and although their is no pure 85cc adult class it can be raced in the vet classes!!! (which i may do)

09-09-2006, 07:58 AM	#1 (permalink)
SaggyMonkeyTits 1st Gear Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 214	How will the CRF150R affect the mini scene? Will the crf150r be the end of high dollar mini builds for the most part? Might even sway some high end Chinese motorcycle purchases (x3r,motovert etc) why not pay a little more and have a Honda. I run an almost stock drz110 and I was about to pull the trigger and spend of ton of cash getting it up to race bike level. With this bike being released that is defiantly not gonna happen. I will keep the drz because its still a great play bike. Sure some people will say it not a true pitbike, not air cooled, no open cradle frame etc. but frankly I don’t really care. I just wanted something I can do big bike jumps with and haul some serious ass, while still having that mini feeling. Im sure the after market is working on parts for these as I write this. Lets discuss how the bike will change things? No more need to spend 10G’s on a race bike, maybe even a redefinition of a pitbike?

09-09-2006, 08:56 AM	#4 (permalink)
ibmike13 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Romulus,Michigan Posts: 4,391	we will be kicken all those old 150 clunkers ass all over the track and not over heat,that one way the scene will change. plus ill be whoppen on Big Tom and his 200cc engine/in a 450 chassis. Last edited by ibmike13; 09-09-2006 at 09:01 AM.

09-09-2006, 08:43 AM	#3 (permalink)
matt 566 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: MENIFEE CA Posts: 1,864	the crf 150 is more of a big bike ...not a mini

09-09-2006, 09:19 AM	#6 (permalink)
slayer66 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 312 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	I had one here 2 days ago and it's not a mini and will prob not have an effect on pitbikes ...the motor is incredible for sure but the bike looks old . when they go to a permiter frame the 2 stroke 80s will be done ,the bike is fast.

09-09-2006, 09:26 AM	#7 (permalink)
matt 566 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: MENIFEE CA Posts: 1,864	sorry to afend you giant ..so is a 250f a mini to..lol

09-09-2006, 10:27 AM	#8 (permalink)
filthyboatguy 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 4,691	The new Honda is in the same league as the 85s, it is not a pitbike.

09-09-2006, 10:33 AM	#9 (permalink)
xr1million 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Just south of hell, FL Posts: 4,573	Water cooled bikes = NOT a pit bike. Get it?

09-09-2006, 11:29 AM	#11 (permalink)
Derekz93 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Moorpark California Posts: 1,332	First of all, It can't race the old 150s. Its 4 vavle head and liquid cooled means it will have its own class. Its more of an 85 killer than an old 150 killer.

09-09-2006, 11:39 AM	#12 (permalink)
jdmp 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: pinellas FL Posts: 4,456 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	it wont affect it b.c. its not a pit bike or mini. Its the same thing as an 85 in my opinion and anyone who thinks otherwise is only kidding themselves. I hope none of our local tracks let them on.

09-09-2006, 11:52 AM	#13 (permalink)
RcWannabe 3rd Gear Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 7,400	yes where i race they already pretty much said that you will not be allowed to run them

09-09-2006, 04:11 PM	#16 (permalink)
uno4cinco 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Moorpark, Ca Posts: 1,337	so derek, u like quoting me?

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dk54red PM Newbie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Oviedo, Fl Posts: 82	If ACE and OWC aren't going to let them ride they should say so quick as there are people on the waiting list. At ACE would they ride with the 2 stroke class?

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09-09-2006, 04:43 PM	#18 (permalink)
xr1million 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Just south of hell, FL Posts: 4,573	^^^ yup the 85's! and there is no adult 85 class.

09-09-2006, 04:48 PM	#19 (permalink)
Pancakes 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NPR, FL Posts: 264	You never see anyone on a CR80 crusing around the pits at a race. And I would think it is more of a light class bike then anything else. So I don't think it will effect the seine that much.

09-09-2006, 05:04 PM	#20 (permalink)
2wheeltyson 3rd Gear Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: michigan Posts: 1,522	pitbike rules are generally aircooled, non-cradle frames. so it shouldn't be allowed to compete in a pitbike race. and although their is no pure 85cc adult class it can be raced in the vet classes!!! (which i may do)