Planet Minis

minimagic · 11-14-2009, 11:25 PM

i had just purchased a new pair of brand x minis fork tubes just wondering if anyone has an opinion on them... thanks

xr50rider14 · 11-14-2009, 11:43 PM

Hmm.. i almost got those a few months ago. But i just dealt with the sh**ty stock ones for a while. I'm thinking about getting these - CRF 50 CRF Forks Front End 6" XR XR50 CRF50 Pit Bike Z:eBay Motors (item 130343235454 end time Nov-15-09 21:51:43 PST)

They actually look pretty nice, and the price is really good.

50-50 · 11-15-2009, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by xr50rider14

Hmm.. i almost got those a few months ago. But i just dealt with the sh**ty stock ones for a while. I'm thinking about getting these - CRF 50 CRF Forks Front End 6" XR XR50 CRF50 Pit Bike Z:eBay Motors (item 130343235454 end time Nov-15-09 21:51:43 PST)

They actually look pretty nice, and the price is really good.

BrandX sucks. Search this site and you'll fine much more negative feedback rather than positive feedback.

And those forks look even worse. They are going to be insanely stiff or like pogo sticks - I guarantee it.

One are you do NOT want to skimp on is suspension. Good suspension is expensive for a reason - it's high-tech, complicated stuff.

35mastr · 11-15-2009, 07:43 AM

That kit does not suck,Many have used them with no problems at all.

They are not made to take lots of abuse. But for trail riding they are just fine.

xr50rider14 · 11-15-2009, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by 35mastr

That kit does not suck,Many have used them with no problems at all.

They are not made to take lots of abuse. But for trail riding they are just fine.

Yeah im basically doing "backyard" riding.

xr50rider14 · 11-15-2009, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by loosestools

those forks are great.the only 2 mods that need to be done are
1. change the oil to 50w
2. replace the bar clamp bolts(stock ones are a little short)

50w? I thought people said 15w. And why do you need to replace the barclamp bolt? You mean the big (14mm??) ones underneath the clamp?

edmonster · 11-15-2009, 05:47 PM

i had them when i had the stocker forks and they are not bad at all. i jumped my bike quite a bit and they never did bend

aj191 · 11-15-2009, 05:55 PM

nice pogo sticks

xr50rider14 · 11-15-2009, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by loosestools

the 4 bolts that clamp the bar.the stock oil is heavier than 15w

Oh.. ok. Some people said they are wayy to springy, is that true?

SuperStunt · 11-16-2009, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by minimagic

i had just purchased a new pair of brand x minis fork tubes just wondering if anyone has an opinion on them... thanks

Just bought these forks last week and bolted them on already. Yes they come a little soft, but like you have heard, just replace with heavier oil and whala you have a good set of forks for a great price. Yes these are not a $1,200 pair of zokes, but who cares if you're not jumping off houses. If you just cruising, trail riding or stunting, these are great for the price. A little heavy on weight, but overall a good buy. I'd say buy them boys!! If you dont like, just so happens PM has a classifieds section

Crank50 · 11-16-2009, 09:03 AM

I've seen SP-5's for under $200 and xr70s for $100 in the classifieds...

edmonster · 11-16-2009, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by edmonster

i had them when i had the stocker forks and they are not bad at all. i jumped my bike quite a bit and they never did bend

forget that

o thought you were talking about +1 fork legs

minimagic · 11-16-2009, 06:05 PM

What does evryone think of the billetware +1 fork tubes? Reliable and able to take abuse?

caseclosed715 · 11-16-2009, 06:39 PM

Billetware is a reputable company with high quality parts. They should hold up to abuse but stock suspension sucks no matter what you do to it.

minimagic · 11-16-2009, 07:37 PM

Ok then I'm prolly going to get them bc there is tubes and bushings for only 100

11-14-2009, 11:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
minimagic PM Newbie Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 18 My Mood:	Brand! X! Minis! i had just purchased a new pair of brand x minis fork tubes just wondering if anyone has an opinion on them... thanks

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xr50rider14 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NY Posts: 875 My Mood:	Re: Brand! X! Minis! Hmm.. i almost got those a few months ago. But i just dealt with the sh**ty stock ones for a while. I'm thinking about getting these - CRF 50 CRF Forks Front End 6" XR XR50 CRF50 Pit Bike Z:eBay Motors (item 130343235454 end time Nov-15-09 21:51:43 PST) They actually look pretty nice, and the price is really good.

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35mastr 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Newark,Ca. Posts: 561 My Mood:	Re: Brand! X! Minis! That kit does not suck,Many have used them with no problems at all. They are not made to take lots of abuse. But for trail riding they are just fine.

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edmonster 2nd Gear Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ely, Minnesota Posts: 310	Re: Brand! X! Minis! i had them when i had the stocker forks and they are not bad at all. i jumped my bike quite a bit and they never did bend

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aj191 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Waco, TX Posts: 1,090 My Mood:	Re: Brand! X! Minis! nice pogo sticks

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minimagic PM Newbie Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 18 My Mood:	Re: Brand! X! Minis! What does evryone think of the billetware +1 fork tubes? Reliable and able to take abuse?

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caseclosed715 2nd Gear Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: New Oxford, PA Posts: 333 My Mood:	Re: Brand! X! Minis! Billetware is a reputable company with high quality parts. They should hold up to abuse but stock suspension sucks no matter what you do to it.

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minimagic PM Newbie Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 18 My Mood:	Re: Brand! X! Minis! Ok then I'm prolly going to get them bc there is tubes and bushings for only 100

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