Advice needed for kart track bike

He’s asking 2500

 

Does it have suspension already setup and a big front caliper?

Please PM me the contact info, if
you aren’t interested, I think I am. However, it would be a play bike for me to hit the track again, and I probably won’t ever be a serious motorcycle racer again, so I won’t cry if you pick it up. Lol.

FYI, there was an Ovahle 160 for sale on this forum that was only ridden a couple times. If I had that big of a toy budget right now, I would probably consider it.

http://forums.13x.com/index.php?threads/ohvale-gp-0-160cc.365019/

 

If you buy the Ovalhe, and I buy the 150r, we could pick them up for each other and meet in central CA for a swap? Maybe even Buttonwillow kart track?

 

Thats a cool idea, I saw the Ohvale but am hesitant as I am 6 feet 200 lbs and have never sat on one?? I am checking the 150r tomorrow morning, will let you know how it goes.

 

Plus it costs us much as my 675!!!

 

It's Chinese is the main downside

 

Well, spill it, is she yours now?

 

2500 for the 150r is a steal! Hope one of you gets the bike.

I almost pulled the trigger on an an ohvale then rode one and felt a bit cramped at 6’1 180lbs.

I still regret selling my rs125’s :/

 

I have an Ohvale 160...

I'm 5'9" 245...talk about a Guerilla fucking a football!

I haven't done much but ride it around the block so far.
I'm going to have fun on it this Summer. Mostly practice I think. Maybe an F2 race here and there if I feel like it.

Stay tuned on that one.

 

And?


The suspense is killing me!!!

 

Yup got it for $1800, with some wine thrown in to sweeten the deal.
Doesn't start as been sitting for 2 years but a carb clean should help with that

 

love my FS450 at my local kart track. Ive ridden the ohvale 190 and they're cool but the 450 is just alot more comfortable for riding all day

 

Wow, I'm jealous. After you get tired of it and want more power, please consider selling it to me!!!!

 

You have a deal!

 

Congratulations!

 

i think the compatibility of a bike to a track is mostly in the wheelbase. i have a 200lb aprilia rs50 with a 125 in it and i can't get comfortable enough on it at bushnell no matter what i do, i rode a grom and it was way easier. i think it's the wheelbase...

 

Pretty sure this bike should be the #1 option

https://lancaster.craigslist.org/snw/d/rochester-2015-honda-grom-250cc-swap/7056745266.html

 

Don’t let Broome see that!

 

Long post warning.

So the kids are riding dirty bikes every weekend. have a 10yo and 5yo. I've been riding the Grom (with some nobbies) on the pee-wee track but that Ohlins shock has about 1.5" of travel and makes for a painful day (plus the fear of blowing out the shock). I have two Groms fully set up for the Kart track already (mine and the 10yo) plus getting ready to do the 181 kit on mine. I'm looking for a trail bike that will work on the pee-wee track and something I can put some slicks on for the kart track. The local dirt bike track will allow up to 150cc four stroke trail bikes on the pee-wee track so I've been leaning towards the Kawasaki KLX 140L or 140G. The only reason I'm headed in that direction is because it's the only small trail bike that I can find with a rear disc brake. I'm mainly thinking this is a huge plus because I use a lot of rear brake when I ride my KTM SMR on the track. I would rather have a yamaha but I'd have to get the TTR250 to get a rear disc.

Options:
KLX140L has 19" front and 16" rear.
KLX140G has a 21" front and 18" rear.

My concern is how hard would it be to put 17" motard wheels (front & rear) on either of these bikes? I assuming that the front end on either of these models would drop several inches but looking at how stretched out the front end is that might not be a bad thing. Are there any other options out there that I'm overlooking that could pull double duty?

Who has converted a 125cc ++ size trail bike for kart tracks and how difficult is it to source the proper spacers, etc. to get aftermarket 17" wheels fitted.

Thanks in advance.