How fast is too fast ?
- Thread starter Trickturner7
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I've been 70+ on minibikes before. On my drag setup (it's for sale as a roller...) it wasn't scary at all at those speeds. The bike is dead steady even if you let off the handlebar. I was collecting parts for a 236 stroker build for it, not sure if I'm going to go through with it since I'm trying to sell the bike without the engine.
My DB30 is scarier at 45mph than my drag setup at 70+mph.
My DB30 is scarier at 45mph than my drag setup at 70+mph.
To me it's age and type of riding. I grew up racing bikes from in the 1960's to 80's. Raced in motocross, dirt flat track (Scrambles) and later on Enduros. Only concern about speed, was I fast enough to beat or keep up with the leaders. Now at 65 yrs old, I got my CT200U-EX up too 50mph and did not feel comfortable, that was on a bit rough dirt road. My Dad had a rule, that if your sitting on a bike and it's running, then you best have a helmet on !!! I did what I thought was being cool when I was younger, riding my Harleys etc.. not wearing helmet. Don't do that now. Don't need any more brain damage 
I ride off road only. so it's only to fast when your shocks can't keep you stable anymore and your bouncing off the bike lol.
My new bike might be capable of 70 but I'll need to finish it and get it running first. It's a Briggs Animal racing motor moded to the gills strapped into a full suspention bonanza, should be a fun bike.
My new bike might be capable of 70 but I'll need to finish it and get it running first. It's a Briggs Animal racing motor moded to the gills strapped into a full suspention bonanza, should be a fun bike.
I would love to know more about your 80mph run. Specifically engine, mods, gearing ECT. My goal is to get one of my minis over 100mph. I currently have two one is complete and running the other one is still in the build stages the one I'm still building I'm going to stretch out for drag racing and the one that I do have running is predator 212 no mods nothing just won't stop and it tops out at 33 but any information you'd be willing to give me I sure would appreciate it it I've never been too fast I don't think you can go too fast and breaks I don't believe in no stinking brakes all brakes do is slow you down but on a suicycle and the drag sickle I need brakes. Thanks in advance
When ridding off road you need a helmet not get wipped in the face by very small low hanging branches and vines I used to ride on an abandond rail line and you should see the scraches on my helmets from them, long sleeves and pants help also. The ability to stop quickly due to obsticles like fallen trees or other vehicles is important so brakes are important. I'm adding an extra front brake to the bonanza.
