At some stage in most parents lives, their son will ask them if they can get a motorbike. If you have found yourself in this position, then this is the article for you. I would like to introduce you to the world of the pocket bike. We will look at the history of this bike, and explore ways that you can get one without breaking the bank, as well as discussing some important safety aspects that everyone should consider.
As with any new discovery, it is always handy to know a bit about the history before diving in and making a purchase, this will help you to have a better understanding of the machine. Initially the pocket bike was created in Japan. The Japanese have always had a reputation for experimenting with the miniaturization of machinery, and the motorbike is no exception. Soon after they became popular in Japan, they were picked up by Europe and then here in the US.
At first these bikes were quite expensive, and only the die hard enthusiasts were able to justify spending that amount of money. It wasn't long, however, before manufacturers realised that they were on to a potential money maker, and put much effort into getting manufacturing costs down so that the pocket bike would become an affordable option for the average household.
As we can see in present days, this has been very effective in reducing the costs of the pocket bike, to the point where it is an affordable option for most households, and a viable gift for a child who is curious about motorbike bike riding, but not quite ready for a larger dirt bike. You can save even more money by purchasing your bike second hand, either online or through your local newspaper.
Second hand pocket bikes are a great way to save money, as quite often they will be every bit as mechanically sound as a brand new one. Children tend to outgrow these bikes fairly quickly, and want to move on to something a little larger. This means that the bike will have only been used for a year or two. You should, however, still have the bike checked out by someone who has a little mechanical knowledge before purchasing.
Usually with pocket bikes, a new model will come out every year or two. If you would prefer to purchase a pocket bike new rather than risking a second hand one, you can save a lot of money by being aware of the market and knowing when a new model is about to come out. Retailers will start dropping their prices as this time approaches, trying to get rid of their old stock and make way for the new models coming in.
As with many things, the cheapest models are usually manufactured in Asia. Be wary when purchasing a bike that has been built in China, however, as many people have found that the quality of the engine and its parts are substandard, to say the least. Disgruntled pocket bike owners have quite often found themselves left high and dry with an Asian model. Once they break down, you will find it much harder to get parts for it than a model that has been built in the US. If reliability is what you after, then you are much better off going with something home grown.
Along with the purchase of your pocket bike, you will need to keep in mind some other expenses that you may not have thought of. In many states it is against the law to ride these bikes on the open road. However with some modifications it is possible to make them roadworthy. If you are planning to do this, you will also need all the right safety gear such as helmet and gloves, indicators and side mirrors, in order to ensure your safety and the legality of your bike.
As with any new discovery, it is always handy to know a bit about the history before diving in and making a purchase, this will help you to have a better understanding of the machine. Initially the pocket bike was created in Japan. The Japanese have always had a reputation for experimenting with the miniaturization of machinery, and the motorbike is no exception. Soon after they became popular in Japan, they were picked up by Europe and then here in the US.
At first these bikes were quite expensive, and only the die hard enthusiasts were able to justify spending that amount of money. It wasn't long, however, before manufacturers realised that they were on to a potential money maker, and put much effort into getting manufacturing costs down so that the pocket bike would become an affordable option for the average household.
As we can see in present days, this has been very effective in reducing the costs of the pocket bike, to the point where it is an affordable option for most households, and a viable gift for a child who is curious about motorbike bike riding, but not quite ready for a larger dirt bike. You can save even more money by purchasing your bike second hand, either online or through your local newspaper.
Second hand pocket bikes are a great way to save money, as quite often they will be every bit as mechanically sound as a brand new one. Children tend to outgrow these bikes fairly quickly, and want to move on to something a little larger. This means that the bike will have only been used for a year or two. You should, however, still have the bike checked out by someone who has a little mechanical knowledge before purchasing.
Usually with pocket bikes, a new model will come out every year or two. If you would prefer to purchase a pocket bike new rather than risking a second hand one, you can save a lot of money by being aware of the market and knowing when a new model is about to come out. Retailers will start dropping their prices as this time approaches, trying to get rid of their old stock and make way for the new models coming in.
As with many things, the cheapest models are usually manufactured in Asia. Be wary when purchasing a bike that has been built in China, however, as many people have found that the quality of the engine and its parts are substandard, to say the least. Disgruntled pocket bike owners have quite often found themselves left high and dry with an Asian model. Once they break down, you will find it much harder to get parts for it than a model that has been built in the US. If reliability is what you after, then you are much better off going with something home grown.
Along with the purchase of your pocket bike, you will need to keep in mind some other expenses that you may not have thought of. In many states it is against the law to ride these bikes on the open road. However with some modifications it is possible to make them roadworthy. If you are planning to do this, you will also need all the right safety gear such as helmet and gloves, indicators and side mirrors, in order to ensure your safety and the legality of your bike.
About the Author:
When Michael is not writing about the world of pocket bikes, he is out riding his own poket bike.
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