The must do?

[Racer15]

Alright so with my first x15, I wont it to be realiable and steet legal for when I turn 16 next year... now what engine would be good to keep up with traffic? that will fit in the x15s frame and have stator, to charge the lights and battery? but that will come later, so what should I do first, that you must, all the crap? thanks youbows_smilie

[RomanianRacer]

a gpx140 motor should do you good.

Change out the stock tires and the rear shock as they are crap!

[Racer15]

alrigh thanks, is there any thing else?

[RomanianRacer]

You might need to do something about your brakes, since your going to be riding it in traffic. You should swap out the stock brake pads with after market ones, not sure which exact ones. Also change the brake fluid in both front and rear because the stock brake fluid is basically water.

[Racer15]

do I need dual front or?

[rene13]

do I need dual front or?

It depends, what your weight is and late braking? I working on getting some sintered brake pads, and some carbon ones for the stock calipers for the racers.thumbsup2

[Racer15]

im 5'10 130lbs

[stuntnx7]

do I need dual front or?




if your not racing or doin stoppies then no its not really needed but the one rotor and pads do get hot quick which cause brake fade

[Racer15]

so its not needed but pretty much recommended?

[K-Pac]

To keep up with traffic. I think anything 125cc or up will be fine as long as you don't really ride on the super busy roads. Yea for street riding your going to need new tires, brakes, tachometer (Vapor works well), upgraded suspension, mirrors, motorcycle license etc.

[Racer15]

I might get the x18 then, but ive also heard its narrow and uncomfortable to ride, and where can I buy one, pbu? or just go x15?

[stuntnx7]

so its not needed but pretty much recommended?




duals are definately better and if you got the money then definately do it. The front brakes are what stops you so you want all you can get. The rear only does about 25% or so of the braking.

[Racer15]

I think I might buy from here:

http://www.xmrpros.com/store/store.php?XMR_Bikes-pg1-cid8.html

[stuntnx7]

I think I might buy from here:

http://www.xmrpros.com/store/store.php?XMR_Bikes-pg1-cid8.html




theyre high on there stock bikes compared to other people twocents

[]-[owler]

I concur.

[Racer15]

theyre high on there stock bikes compared to other people twocents

what does that mean, its good?

[stuntnx7]

what does that mean, its good?





if you like paying higher prices for no reason :dunno: They need to come down a $100... If i were you i would look on craigslist or craigshelper if you are willing to drive a few miles away from your house. You will end up saving enough to buy aftermarket parts thumbsup2

[Racer15]

but im buying the x15 for 589 there, and I like the x15 so..

[Racer15]

also what brand of brakes are good for duals?

[stuntnx7]

but im buying the x15 for 589 there, and I like the x15 so..



sounds like your set then thumbsup2

[Racer15]

yea and I have $750 bucks, so what should I do with the remaning $170?

[K-Pac]

with $170 get a mikuni 22 mm and a differnt exhaust.

[FiveStarSky]

yea and I have $750 bucks, so what should I do with the remaning $170?

save it for a motor/carb package, or try to hunt down a 125 pitbike motor off craigslist, i got a 125, carb, and pipe for $50 doing that

[Racer15]

alright ill go for the carb and exhaust, and soon a 125gpx

[Racer15]

how much is a 22mm carb, and what pipe?or should I start bye replacing all the carppy stock parts such as tires, pegs, grips, levers etc?

[K-Pac]

how much is a 22mm carb, and what pipe?or should I start bye replacing all the carppy stock parts such as tires, pegs, grips, levers etc?

Good question. Some people like replacing everything and thats just how they roll but I myself are more the need for speed type of guy, so its up to you. Well you can get a D section exhaust off of ebay and make it fit your bike and for the mikuni its pretty self explanatory.

[Racer15]

I think ill start off with replacing all the crap and work my way up, plus this is going to be a street bike=)

[stuntnx7]

how much is a 22mm carb, and what pipe?or should I start bye replacing all the carppy stock parts such as tires, pegs, grips, levers etc?




if you change your tires ill buy the rear one from ya if its for the cheapness thumbsup2....i wouldnt worry about the pegs or levers unless you just want to for the looks

[Racer15]

k, if I do get rid of the tyres ill go to you, and are the pegs/levers good enough, but what on the bike needs to go?

[stuntnx7]

k, if I do get rid of the tyres ill go to you, and are the pegs/levers good enough, but what on the bike needs to go?




sweetness..... my bike has all stock parts except for the DB bars, CDI, and coil so im not the best person to ask what needs to go bcuz ill tell you just use the stock parts bluelaugh...i will say this though, the tires wear out fast and the front brakes get hot during hard and constant braking and the stock engines probably wont handle street riding everyday over 35 mph to good....

[Racer15]

so what brand of brakes are good, rotor and pad, what tires and the mototr will be changed out soon, but im only riding around my streets for now so it should be ok..

[stuntnx7]

so what brand of brakes are good, rotor and pad, what tires and the mototr will be changed out soon, but im only riding around my streets for now so it should be ok..




i use stock and plan on adding the duals thumbsup2

[Racer15]

so just throw on another stock disk and caliper?
what about tyres?

[stuntnx7]

so just throw on another stock disk and caliper?
what about tyres?




yes stock disc and caliper with aftermarket stainless steel lines.... the tires wear out fast and dont hook up as good as aftermarkets so i would change them for saftey and it'll save you money on tickets if an officer ever happens to check them....

[Racer15]

whats a good website for aftermarket parts?

[stuntnx7]

whats a good website for aftermarket parts?




like i said i got mostly stock parts so im not sure... i bought my CDI and super coil from PBU which isnt the cheapest place but it was all i knew 6 years ago

[Racer15]

ook thank you

[stuntnx7]

ook thank you




no problem...glad to help thumbsup2

[RomanianRacer]

good place for aftermarket stuff is
-XMRpros.com-carries pocket bike parts
-ebay- good for getting parts made for other bikes and then getting it to custom fit
-pitbike online stores(Ahp Minis is an alright one)

[Racer15]

alright, sounds good, I like xmr alot though...

[Racer15]

anyone think since I live on half an acre to buy a pit bike and buy street tyres and make it street legal?

[Racer15]

but then I could ride in the grass

[stuntnx7]

anyone think since I live on half an acre to buy a pit bike and buy street tyres and make it street legal?




which one do you want :dunno:... thats like me asking you what i want to eat for supper bluelaugh

[Racer15]

well im kinda leaning toward the pit bike now since I can go dual sport, road and off road

[FiveStarSky]

well im kinda leaning toward the pit bike now since I can go dual sport, road and off road

well alot of pitbikes come with 125cc motors, and yeah $100 in tires and you can ride it on the road. (but then again, you would have to make all custom lights, signals, etc)

[Racer15]

nope, this one comes with 110cc engine, and the lights arent that hard when your dads an electrician...

[Racer15]

and the lights you can buy for pit bikes

[X7rocks]

its great that hes a electrician...but you will need peices to the puzzle.

[Racer15]

but ive found some pitster pro lights, and blinkers and brake lights

[Racer15]

they look pretty sweet