new to the pitbikes

[icomplainalot]

Hello i'm Jarrod. I'm new to the pitbike community and i'm building a crf50 style pitbike. I already have a sik50 cradle frame but still need everything else. Im looking for any suggestions?

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[Mx353]

well if all you have is a frame, you're going to need a lot more stuff!!! start off by completing the roller (i.e.. wheels, swinger, forks) so you can have a bike to wheel around. Once you have the chassis all done up then go for a motor. if you buy everything off here then you will save a LOT of money and still get very high quality name brand parts. GOOD LUCK! remember, minis are meant to be fun not frustrating. take your time with your build and really get to enjoy it.

[icomplainalot]

And for engines?.....i was looking at the pitster pro 155z ho and was thinking about doing something to that.......what are the good motors?

[cmmiller53]

I dont know about the pp155z but the pitster/yx 140cc motor is unstoppable after proper break in lol, raced a klx110 and after a few wrecks, and falling behind, the sheer power in this motor managed to pull away without a problem

[Scottwear26]

I have a piranha 140 and it's a beast motor as well

[Mx353]

Depends on what you want. If you wanna build a sick stocker ish build then grab a full mod honda motor off here. It might not be quite as fast, but it will be waaaaaay more reliable. If you're just building a stocker then you don't need thaat much power. It all depends on what you plan on doing. Back when I had my 50, I ran a bone stock motor for a long time! Then when I wore it out and it needed a new top end I grabbed an 88 kit from a buddy and that was awesome! Plenty of power for a stocker.

[cmmiller53]

If your looking for stocker then my buddy has a Honda motor with a tb 88 kit he might sell for a good price

[Dreamcrusher67]

if you buy everything off here then you will save a LOT of money and still get very high quality name brand parts.

Good advice here.

[icomplainalot]

Still debating on the motor.......really wanna get it rolling first......any parts you know of clue me in....thanks

[cmmiller53]

Depending on your motor can play an influence in your swinger, a +2 swingarm is usually a good choice all around, I have crf 70 suspension on my 50 and if the forks had gd springs I would have no complaints, watch on pm for deals and ask questions, there are some very helpful people on her and many will give you great deals just because they want to broaden the sport

[icomplainalot]

Im trying to find a complete marzocchi front end

[LongMooie]

welcome to planetminis, plan out your build before you start buying the parts theres a few different set ups for different styles of riding
as with anything these days buy cheap buy twice! these are words i live by and i stay well clear of the chinese parts

[ndubstuntz420]

what are you planning on doing? just riding trails / back yards or you planning on jumping the thing and racing...what your planning on doing can change your budget greatly

[icomplainalot]

I do alot of everything.....ill be on the track and riding around having fun.....i really want top quality stuff.....im willing to spend a pretty penny on the build

[icomplainalot]

I do alot of everything.....ill be on the track and riding around having fun.....i really want top quality stuff.....im willing to spend a pretty penny on the build

[ndubstuntz420]

then there you go bbr and tak her out lol

[icomplainalot]

Thank u everyone for the suggestions......still open to any suggestions anyone has