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How much am I gonna regret buying one of these little mini ATVs?
Posted on 10/8/14 at 12:32 pm
Posted on 10/8/14 at 12:32 pm
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Posted on 10/8/14 at 12:35 pm to yellowfin
I say you're a cool dad.
Posted on 10/8/14 at 12:35 pm to yellowfin
As long as you don't mind having a bare-dirt yard you'll be satisfied.
Posted on 10/8/14 at 12:35 pm to yellowfin
What are the reviews like?
Posted on 10/8/14 at 12:36 pm to yellowfin
Most of them are pretty much disposable after a year or so. If you're just looking for something for a kid to goof off on that won't get abused too hard then you should be good for a year or two of usage. They don't really hold any value so if it happens to still function when the kid get's tired of it you won't be able to sell it for much, if at all.
ETA: There's a place not far from my office that I saw listing them on craigslist. Looks like the same shite in your link for $600 new.
ETA: There's a place not far from my office that I saw listing them on craigslist. Looks like the same shite in your link for $600 new.
This post was edited on 10/8/14 at 12:40 pm
Posted on 10/8/14 at 12:38 pm to yellowfin
How old is your kid and does it have a remote button/lanyard for training to stop it?
Posted on 10/8/14 at 12:39 pm to yellowfin
My son has had his for about 1.5 years. Rides it at the deer lease a; lots of mud, sand and grime. The whole front end is shot, wobbles like a black girl on the dance floor. I've had to replace the battery once, but it's good now.
They don't have a lot of low end torque, but it works. I put a smaller front sprocket on my son's and that helped.
All and all, it cost me $700.00 to get him through the little ATV stage of his life, versus $3,500.00 for a Honda, Yammie, etc. I would make the same move again. Once he wears this one out he will be ready for s 250cc+, then I will invest my money in quality.
They don't have a lot of low end torque, but it works. I put a smaller front sprocket on my son's and that helped.
All and all, it cost me $700.00 to get him through the little ATV stage of his life, versus $3,500.00 for a Honda, Yammie, etc. I would make the same move again. Once he wears this one out he will be ready for s 250cc+, then I will invest my money in quality.
This post was edited on 10/8/14 at 12:43 pm
Posted on 10/8/14 at 12:42 pm to TheBoo
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As long as you don't mind having a bare-dirt yard you'll be satisfied.
oh he's not riding it in my yard, it will be for weekends at the camps
eta: he's 5 and i will buy one with a remote kill switch
This post was edited on 10/8/14 at 12:43 pm
Posted on 10/8/14 at 12:47 pm to TexasTiger01
TT01, go ahead and get that dude a username. Yeti on the back and everything... 
Posted on 10/8/14 at 12:52 pm to yellowfin
Bought my kid a 125 one like that. Was total piece of shite. Shocks sucked,Steering sucked,Carb was forever getting plugged up no matter what Seafoam/non ethanol fuel i ran in it.
Got him an EX 250 and he was stoked. I was as well since i never had to do anything to it.
But,he was 8 not 5 so
Got him an EX 250 and he was stoked. I was as well since i never had to do anything to it.
But,he was 8 not 5 so
Posted on 10/8/14 at 12:54 pm to yellowfin
1 in 10 don't regret.
prayers sent.
I would find a used name brand
prayers sent.
I would find a used name brand
Posted on 10/8/14 at 12:57 pm to Polar Pop
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TT01, go ahead and get that dude a username. Yeti on the back and everything...
Yea, that lil guy could teach the OT a few things about life and the ladies...
Posted on 10/8/14 at 12:57 pm to meauxjeaux2
Look for a used reliable brand..
That or completely take that thing apart and rebuild it torquing everything properly and putting loctite on anything that needs to stay put.
Have dealt with a lot of chinese pit bikes, they just fall apart if you don't go over every bolt with a fine tooth comb. Be prepared for the motor to give out fairly easily as well.
That or completely take that thing apart and rebuild it torquing everything properly and putting loctite on anything that needs to stay put.
Have dealt with a lot of chinese pit bikes, they just fall apart if you don't go over every bolt with a fine tooth comb. Be prepared for the motor to give out fairly easily as well.
This post was edited on 10/8/14 at 12:59 pm
Posted on 10/8/14 at 1:04 pm to TexasTiger01
quote:
Yea, that lil guy could teach the OT a few things about life and the ladies...
Looks like he is in hot pursuit right now...
Posted on 10/8/14 at 1:05 pm to greasemonkey
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I would find a used name brand
Santa doesn't do used but what brand would you recommend?
I see Polaris makes a 50 but that seems small and their next size is 200
Posted on 10/8/14 at 1:06 pm to yellowfin
I bet that little 50 runs fast enough for a 5 year old
Posted on 10/8/14 at 1:06 pm to Dam Guide
impossible to get the rear axle straight after doing a chain tension,battery and starter issues all the time.
This is the one my son had.
this is what he ended up with.
This is the one my son had.
this is what he ended up with.
Posted on 10/8/14 at 1:08 pm to yellowfin
Kawasaki 50
Posted on 10/8/14 at 1:10 pm to meauxjeaux2
Paddle tires
Posted on 10/8/14 at 1:15 pm to DownSouthDave
frick it.Get him this. He can handle it.
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