David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
6/2/21 1:13 p.m.

The pit bike that I have lined up for the next issue's Pit Bike feature fell through. My loss can be your gain.

Have a cool pit bike? Maybe we can use it in the magazine.

How to play:

Send a high-res photo of the pit bike to me. (Use the "contact" feature.)

Tell me about said bike. What is it and what makes it so special?

 

I guess that's it.

I hand over this section end of the day today, but there's always next issue, too.

Thanks.

Vajingo
Vajingo HalfDork
6/2/21 3:37 p.m.


alright. It's the only pic I have. I stripped this mini rocket down for the naked look. Straightened The handle bars. This is the new generation pocket bike with the anemic 4 stroke, 47cc engine. I "re-engineeered" some stuff with an aftermarket lawn mower exhaust. Foam uni filter. And I drilled the intake manifold tube bigger with a drill bit. It wheezed slightly better. But still So quiet the cops didn't notice the little neighbor kid riding it. 

Mr. Peabody
Mr. Peabody UltimaDork
6/2/21 3:59 p.m.

Do you mean pit bike

Or pitbike?

Tom1200
Tom1200 SuperDork
6/2/21 4:05 p.m.

I tried to do it through contacts but being not tech competent I couldn't figure out how to attach the picture.

1962 Honda 90. The bike belonged to a guy who built motorcycle race engines for dirt trackers. It is unrestored.

Vajingo
Vajingo HalfDork
6/2/21 4:44 p.m.
Tom1200 said:

I tried to do it through contacts but being not tech competent I couldn't figure out how to attach the picture.

same issue. 

stuart in mn
stuart in mn MegaDork
6/2/21 4:55 p.m.

This is the only photo I have and it's not very high resolution, but here's my 1971 Suzuki Trailhopper.  It was their answer to the Honda Mini-Trail.  It has an automatic clutch with a three speed transmission, on a 50cc two stroke engine with oil injection.  It's mostly original; I did put a new seat cover on it and painted the wheels, but the rest is just a lot of cleaning and polishing.  The seat can be adjusted down and the handlebars fold in to make it easier to stow away.  Since it has lights, a speedo and mirrors, I've always been tempted to see if I could sneak it through the DMV and get it licensed, but riding it on the street would probably be a good way to get myself killed.  wink

Tom1200
Tom1200 SuperDork
6/2/21 5:08 p.m.

In reply to stuart in mn :

That's really cool.

mazdeuce - Seth
mazdeuce - Seth Mod Squad
6/2/21 5:55 p.m.

The Honda XR70/CRF70 is probably the greatest pit bike ever. Reliable as a stone. Auto clutch so everyone can ride. We did a cylinder/piston for $19. They also, weirdly, have sporting intentions. 

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