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risky1

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okay guys that have been through this, I am looking at an 1995 xr100 for the 9 year old. he is just WAY to big for the PW50 :oops: and his little brother is riding it now. my question is this,

do you think it is to big? he has not had the pleasure of graduating from the 50 to a 70 or 80 ( he is growing like a weed) or even if it is a bit to big, is there a way to limit the top speed and such until he is comfortable?

he has really only been ridding for about 18 months and is still a bit nervous. also is the XR100 a good little scoot for the skinny wife to putt around on?
 
Risky1,
For what it may be worth:
"In my opinion you can do no better than an XR100"
Dale
 
I know the bike is a solid performer. i was just wondering about being able to tone it down if i need to, like throttle control or something...

I have 4 boys who would learn on this thing...so i figured a rock solid xr would be the ticket
 
risky1 said:
okay guys that have been through this, I am looking at an 1995 xr100 for the 9 year old. he is just WAY to big for the PW50 :oops: and his little brother is ridding it now. my question is this,

do you think it is to big? he has not had the pleasure of graduating from the 50 to a 70 or 80 ( he is growing like a weed) or even if it is a bit to big, is there a way to limit the top speed and such until he is comfortable?

he has really only been ridding for about 18 months and is still a bit nervous. also is the XR100 a good little scoot for the skinny wife to putt around on?
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Hi Jared,

My son started out with a Suzuki DS80, and it was quite a challenge for him, especially without any prior experience. We sold this bike when I broke my leg riding on a MX track, because he was too scared to get on again. Last summer, at the age of 11, I put him on a 250 Beta Trials bike, and he really enjoyed it. I was more scared watching him than he was riding a 20+ HP bike after a 2 years break.
I think, especially since you mention that he is 'nervous' (I read that as being careful), I think he should be fine. And I am sure that there are ways to limit speed or power of the bike by limiting the slide of the carb or reduce the air inlet (very amateurish description, I apologize!). And if it should prove too much of a bike for him this year, I am sure your wife will enjoy it.

Franz

BTW: Did you get the house?
 
Franz said:
BTW: Did you get the house?
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Hey Franz,

Well the sellers of the house we want accepted our offer, but since I am poor working stiff I can't float two home loans so it is contingent on the sale of our current home, which ia a real pain in the arse right now. the market for 500k+ homes is in the toilet in this area.

but we are trying... anyone tried keeping a house in show condition with 4 boys actually living in it...

Just thought you all would laugh at this. (even though, to me i was mortified) tonight at the pinewood derby, held at the local chevy dealer, my 3 year old son got away from us and I found him standing on the trunk of a pristine 1963 vette stingray convertible 8O

I quicky ran over just praying that i was not going to have to pay for a paint job and body work...

luckly no harm no foul... darn kids...
 
risky1 said:
Franz said:
BTW: Did you get the house?
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but we are trying... anyone tried keeping a house in show condition with 4 boys actually living in it...
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Believe me, even one does plenty of damage ... Good luck!

Fryguy has better wording for what I meant: a limiter for the slide.

Franz
 
Hi Jared:

When my son was nine I bought him a Kawasaki KLX 110. The bike has an autoclutch and 3 speeds. It comes with a throttle limiter which is a nice feature. I put a Big Gun pipe on it and left the rest alone. The bike lasted two years + and then it was too small. At 11 1/2 I got him a 2005 YZ 85. This was probably not the best choice as it is a screamer and has little low end stock. A TTR 125 probably would have been a better choice but too late. After extensive fiddling it is now a good off road bike and is easy to ride yet still has that top end rush.
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If you ever decide to get a YZ85 let me know and I will fill you in on all the mods plus jetting specs :)
 
My daughters went from an XR50 to a dt100 and while they didn't mind the size of the yammie, the clutch was a bit much. Ended up with an st90 Honda and all was well. If the young man can handle the clutch an XR100 is fine, if not the KLX110 might be a better choice.
dan
 
risky1 said:
Franz said:
BTW: Did you get the house?
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Just thought you all would laugh at this. (even though, to me i was mortified) tonight at the pinewood derby, held at the local chevy dealer, my 3 year old son got away from us and I found him standing on the trunk of a pristine 1963 vette stingray convertible 8O


luckly no harm no foul... darn kids...
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Lucky it wasn't me as a kid. My grandpa took me to shop for cars when I was about 3 and I wondered off only to be found Peeing in a 57 Plymouth. Ha ha Pa bought the car and called me a filthy B@#$%rd for several years or so I am told by my Mom
 
Ditto Dale's comment; XR100's are tough to beat for the up-and-coming. I've got a very petite 11 year old girl on an XR100 and she does fine. Having learned to use the throttle, she can get on our stroked XR200 and navigate the yard, but can't quite reach the ground when she wants to stop! Limiting the throttle is best done with the right hand. I've found that riding in a safe area is alot more important than limiting the bike. Falling off is part of the learning experience at our house even though we try to keep it at a minimum. BD
 
Hi Risky1,
XR100.
Power delivery is easy and linear. (9 RWHP)

In my opinion mechanical power limiters (throttle stops, exhaust rings, etc.) provide a false sense of security.

I am with BD 100%. Teach throttle control.

In addition one will never completely out grow the little XR.
I currently own no less than six of the little beauties in various states of tune.

Please visit: www.xr100.com
Many of the products are of my design licensed to Frank Nye / Engines Only.

Dale
 
BD and Dale

good point, when he started riding he had no idea that I had limited the throttle and each week I would open it up a bit more. He just thought he was getting better and better. Within a few weeks he was able to ride full throttle on the 50 with no issues. It was taeching him to use the brakes that was the issue, why I don't no, he rides a bike with hand and foot brakes without issues...
 
Hey Jared -

I've got a 2005 CRF150 with very low hours (like 1) and some good mods: Revloc auto clutch, left-hand rear brake, etc.

Let me know if this is something you might be interested in.
 
gosh dangit, There you go again trying to take advantage of the poor working stiffs. :lol: did you see that i was looking at a 1995 (read cheap)... unless of course you are willing to part with it.. for under 1000 :D

check you PM's

thanks,

jared
 
Okay last question, what is a good starting point for a VERY clean and well kept 95 xr100 $900?
 
risky1 said:
Okay last question, what is a good starting point for a VERY clean and well kept 95 xr100 $900?
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Something worthwhile would start around $1K.
They truly hold their value.
Dale
 

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