places to ride/practice in your area

[Midbike Racer]

I thought this would be a good place to be able to list areas where midbike owners ride or practice without any hassels.

[swheels]

Doah i should have posted in this thread here.I started a thread in the 4 stroke section.my bad.

I ride test and tune here.It's a great layout has many options and you don't need any cones.Oh it's in fayetteville nc carolina.Bill Hefner elementry S.

[The Nutty Professor]

OK I found this place. I started a web search...again I started a thread like this on another forum and I still have the info and I'll put it here. The first photo is an abandoned kart track in Hinesville Georgia. The second photo is a tech school that has a lot of area I can use on Sunday's and it has a scenic view to boot (Ponds with fountainsbanana). The last place is a photo for Mid Bike Racer. Dude give them a call and set up some east coast races. The facility is great. There's activies for the families (Large arcade building with bathrooms, concessions, and A/C if it comes to that) while we race and there are three tracks to choose from. The place is called FiveStar Family Fun in Pooler Georgia (912)330-9814 address is 1040 highway 80 Pooler Georgia. It's right next to I-95. When I say right next to it I mean it. If the road was straight and there were no trees you could see it from the highway. If someone wants to find a place near them PM me with your state and city and a general area where you want to ride and I'll see what I can find for you. If I get tired of doing it I'll let everyone know but for now I'm gamehunter1.

[x18runer]

I ride in berkeley on the street because there is nowhere to ride.

[swheels]

I ride in berkeley on the street because there is nowhere to ride.I'm pretty sure they have schools over there.Where theres school theres a parking lot.

[x18runer]

No there is not any schools to ride at in berkeley at the middle school only has a blacktop in the back of the school and it has fences around it so if the cops come you cant run because you will be trapped in!

[x18runer]

So I keep it on the streets were we belong

[The Nutty Professor]

Mid Bike Racer if you feel this is inappropriate for the site dump it, but I felt I had to show what happens when a Mid loses to a car.

[x18runer]

What the hell happened to him and his bike, did the guy in the car forget to hit the brakes are somthing. O yeah I see the chain is still on, pretty tough chain.

[The Nutty Professor]

What the hell happened to him and his bike, did the guy in the car forget to hit the brakes are somthing. O yeah I see the chain is still on, pretty tough chain.


Can't be reasoned with huh. I'm done.hunter1

[The Nutty Professor]

Anybody know where you can buy the orange flat cones? I've seen them used to layout road courses for Karts and Mini-Tard's. I saw them somewhere now I can't find the site. Anybody?dunno

[Midbike Racer]

Anybody know where you can buy the orange flat cones? I've seen them used to layout road courses for Karts and Mini-Tard's. I saw them somewhere now I can't find the site. Anybody?dunno
I have a bunch from races I have put on and they are just sitting in the garage.
How many you need?
I searched online for where I bought them from and I can't find the site.
I will take a pic and post to see if they are what you are talking about.

[Midbike Racer]

Anybody know where you can buy the orange flat cones? I've seen them used to layout road courses for Karts and Mini-Tard's. I saw them somewhere now I can't find the site. Anybody?dunno

OK. I just took this out in my garage. I got a bunch of them.
Is this what you are talking about?

[x18runer]

did that guy get hit?

[redryderaus]

My apologies to everyone in advance for what I'm about to post.

So I keep it on the streets were we belong

This is one of those incredibly stupid statements that will fire me up every time. banghead

Midbikes belong on public roads, huh? Think about this (preferably while you look at those pics Nutty posted above). I ride 1:1 bikes on the road and have done so for 20 years. My Honda VTR1000 sportbike is bright red and is roughly twice the size of a midbike and car drivers don't see it. It has a very bright headlight that is on all the time and car drivers don't see it. I'm a pretty big bloke wearing a bright red jacket with a colourful helmet and car drivers don't see me. I can't go out for a ride on my bike without having to take drastic action to avoid some idiot in a car who didn't see me. banghead

Need more? What happens when a little kid doesn't see you and runs out on the road and you hit him. Unless you are insured and registered (very rare with midbikes) then you are liable for his medical costs plus his parents can sue the ass off you and you haven't got a leg to stand on. Even worse, what happens if he dies?? How would you feel?? Again his parents can the sue ass off you and you haven't got a leg to stand on. This on top of the fact that you have to live with the fact that you maimed/killed a little kid. You are doing something that is illegal so you can also be charged negligent manslaughter (or whatever the equivalent charge is over there) and you could easily end up in jail. banghead

If this doesn't convince you to find somewhere safe to ride your midbike and stay off public roads then you are beyond help or reason. banghead

Sorry MbR. Delete this (and my account if need be) if this is over the top.

red

[rene13]

Anybody know where you can buy the orange flat cones? I've seen them used to layout road courses for Karts and Mini-Tard's. I saw them somewhere now I can't find the site. Anybody?dunno

Found it here you go http://www.adaracing.com/viewitem.php?id=90-995020&maincat=pocketbike

[rene13]

As long as your bike has all the equipment need and is EPA certified and has the badge that has this"This vehicle conforms to all applicable U.S. Federal Motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS)" there is no reason why you shouldn't
be able to tag it. Most states don't have height requirements on motorcycles themselves but a height requirement on the head light or taillight.

[x18runer]

Dont call me names you stupid limesucking brit what the hell is banghead some overseas crap. Screw your boosie ass honda tourer. Were you live people must be blind if they cant see you. I follow all traffic laws on my x18 and I have a mirror on it to so shut up limy brit. I always look for peds I dont go though stop lights and all that. I got better reflexes than you do limy. I'll never hit a kid so dont try to put that on me. I hope you fall and get ran over by a midbike. You probely look like a qeer in all that bright colored gear punk!

[x18runer]

in china x18's are street legal also in a bunch of other countries

[rene13]

My apologies to everyone in advance for what I'm about to post.



This is one of those incredibly stupid statements that will fire me up every time. banghead

Midbikes belong on public roads, huh? Think about this (preferably while you look at those pics Nutty posted above). I ride 1:1 bikes on the road and have done so for 20 years. My Honda VTR1000 sportbike is bright red and is roughly twice the size of a midbike and car drivers don't see it. It has a very bright headlight that is on all the time and car drivers don't see it. I'm a pretty big bloke wearing a bright red jacket with a colourful helmet and car drivers don't see me. I can't go out for a ride on my bike without having to take drastic action to avoid some idiot in a car who didn't see me. banghead

Need more? What happens when a little kid doesn't see you and runs out on the road and you hit him. Unless you are insured and registered (very rare with midbikes) then you are liable for his medical costs plus his parents can sue the ass off you and you haven't got a leg to stand on. Even worse, what happens if he dies?? How would you feel?? Again his parents can the sue ass off you and you haven't got a leg to stand on. This on top of the fact that you have to live with the fact that you maimed/killed a little kid. You are doing something that is illegal so you can also be charged negligent manslaughter (or whatever the equivalent charge is over there) and you could easily end up in jail. banghead

If this doesn't convince you to find somewhere safe to ride your midbike and stay off public roads then you are beyond help or reason. banghead

Sorry MbR. Delete this (and my account if need be) if this is over the top.

red

There must be some crazy drivers where you live. Well there are plenty of DEE DEE DEE!! drivers no matter where you live, Even if you are riding a midbike or a motorcycle you still have to drive defensivly. "Regardless You Have To Ride Defensive" I had my bike looked over by the state police here where I live, they know what I registered. What is the difference between a Honda Monkey and a Midbike.(Nothing and the Honda monkey is street legal why not the Midbike) I hate to say it but that kid that was riding that bike probably "Wasn't Riding Defensively" and its the parents fault cause "Pocketbikes and Midbikes are not toys"

These bike are road worthy but not "HIGHWAY"

[x18runer]

exactly what is the difrence between a honda monkey and a midbike I'm 15 so I'm almost old enough to ride on the street legaly. But here in california x18's, and all other midbikes are not street legal, because of emissions but that doesent keep anyone from riding them here. The x18, and the x19 is made for the street, so is the pheniox it just cant pass smog here. O WELL

[The Nutty Professor]

in china x18's are street legal also in a bunch of other countries


And there vehicle death rates are off the charts. Standing ovation to Red I saybanana. Red I can see that you have dodged more than one crash cage...me too. I also see I am more than twice X18's age and have been riding longer than he's been alive. In my job I've seen more DRT's than any person should ever have to see and 8 times out of 10 "Stupid" caught up with them. I just hope he's learning curve is a soft one.

cheers11 Red (Oh he's not a British Limey. He's a kick ass Aussierock2)

[redryderaus]

Dont call me names you stupid limesucking brit what the hell is banghead some overseas crap. Screw your boosie ass honda tourer. Were you live people must be blind if they cant see you. I follow all traffic laws on my x18 and I have a mirror on it to so shut up limy brit. I always look for peds I dont go though stop lights and all that. I got better reflexes than you do limy. I'll never hit a kid so dont try to put that on me. I hope you fall and get ran over by a midbike. You probely look like a qeer in all that bright colored gear punk!

For a start I called your statement stupid, not you personally. Exactly where in my post did I attack you personally as you have attacked me?

You are breaking the law if your midbike is not registered and insured. Also if your area requires you to be licensed to ride/drive a vehicle on public roads and you are underage (which it certainly seems you are) then you are breaking the law. So how can you claim to be obeying all traffic laws?

Your "it'll never happen to me, I'm too good" attitude is typical of a young teenager. Tell you what, mate. Go visit a road trauma & rehabilitation centre and talk to some of the severely injured motorcyclists there. They probably thought they were too good to ever have a serious accident. Ask them how they feel now. Ask them if they were good enough to avoid it?

I'm done. You obviously know more than people who have been riding for longer than you have been alive.

red

PS: Don't ever call an Aussie a Brit to his face.

[x18runer]

I know I'm not all that good. x18's are made for the street come on now turn singnals,head light,tail light,and a horn the only thing it needs is a mirroir and a license plate. I'm good enough to ride on the street because if I wasent I would be dead by now. I dont care about that law that says you cant ride it because of smog,age, and regestration. I'm not trying to disrespect you eldery people out there god dam so sensitive MATEchief_rocka

[The Nutty Professor]

I'm done. You obviously know more than people who have been riding for longer than you have been alive.

red

PS: Don't ever call an Aussie a Brit to his face.


Red dude! I have seen what happens when you call a drunk Aussie a Brit to his face. The other dude wasn't seeing much of anything...both eyes were swelled shut.LOLOLOL I know I shouldn't laugh at someone else's pain, but I've dealt with that jerk before and it couldn't have happened to a nicer guystirthepot. Oh the Aussie was in Savannah on St Paddy's Day for a Rugby tournament.

[rene13]

I know I'm not all that good. x18's are made for the street come on now turn singnals,head light,tail light,and a horn the only thing it needs is a mirroir and a license plate. I'm good enough to ride on the street because if I wasent I would be dead by now. I dont care about that law that says you cant ride it because of smog,age, and regestration. I'm not trying to disrespect you eldery people out there god dam so sensitive MATEchief_rocka

Dude if you look at my bike closely you will notice some safety features that I added for "MY SAFETY" like extra L.E.D brake light on my license frame, mini stalk turn indicators for the rear, turn signal mirrors and side marker turn indicators. I sacrificed a little weight for safety, so DEE DEE DEE on their cell phone or putting on makeup can see me. But nothing beats riding defensivly.

Another thing you forgot on the equipment is a lighted license plate frame, Highbeams

[91rangerturbo]

Don't flame me. But i plan on riding my midbike on backroads where i live. Of course i will be wearing a helmet and plan on putting a flag on the bike so others can see it easier. And a different rear fairing and tail lights and turn signals is needed too..

[The Nutty Professor]

Rene, Ranger, King no flaming. We just want guys to realize you're not much higher than a speed bump on these things. I wish I could ride safely on the streetn on one of these, but it ain't gonna happen that's why this thread was put up.

I wish I could ride here it's a BestBuy parking lot, but the only safe time would be after midnight. There's still lights out there and the elevation changes are neat. Maybe one day.

[redryderaus]

People riding on the streets and getting hit by cars is what caused the government here to change the laws. A bloke was hit and killed less than 4km's from where I'm sitting typing this.

Those laws pretty much killed the PB and Midbike markets. Now I can't buy a decent Midbike here even though I want it for track use only.

red

[x18runer]

What country do you live in redryderaus?

[x18runer]

midbikes arent as small as racing pocket bikes they are much bigger. But I take the x18 in parking lots in the industrail park, they have lots of empty lots. Ive ridden my friends x18 in lake tohoe on those windy rodes it's much funer than the street, even know the bike feels slower because of alltude I know I spelled that wrong. We take the bikes up they on trucks of course.

[jmkapala]

sorry to drudge up a thread like this, but i would like to put my twocents in.

First, I am 32 years oldand have been riding some sorta 2 wheeled vehicle for 17 years now (Texas legal riding age was 15). So I'm not in any way a newbie rider. I think, as I have always thought, that you can get killed, mamed, or hurt somehow by riding a bike, driving a car, walking across the street or even getting out of bed. So if your going to live your life by worring about how you could get hurt, then life isnt worth living at all.

I think that riders should just be more aware of their surroundings. I also think that (young) people should understand their limits as well as their bikes limits. NEW riders should NOT be allowed to have their parents buy them these super fast crotch rockets. i think they should come from the bottom up just like we (the more expierenced riders did). hell my first bike was a honda CB400A. yes, automatic. the only way the front end came up on that bike was to get off the bike and pick it up.

Sorry about my soap_box, but if people in general would respect what they are riding/driving, then we wouldnt be having this discussion in the first place. Yes midbikes CAN BE more dangerous, but that just means they have to be ridden more defensively on the road. Also if they cannot be registered FOR ANY REASON (ie. AGE, smog, location), then they should NOT touch the road. If they are cought then should be confinscated.


Once again Sorry about the soap_box.

Jim

[rene13]

sorry to drudge up a thread like this, but i would like to put my twocents in.

First, I am 32 years oldand have been riding some sorta 2 wheeled vehicle for 17 years now (Texas legal riding age was 15). So I'm not in any way a newbie rider. I think, as I have always thought, that you can get killed, mamed, or hurt somehow by riding a bike, driving a car, walking across the street or even getting out of bed. So if your going to live your life by worring about how you could get hurt, then life isnt worth living at all.

I think that riders should just be more aware of their surroundings. I also think that (young) people should understand their limits as well as their bikes limits. NEW riders should NOT be allowed to have their parents buy them these super fast crotch rockets. i think they should come from the bottom up just like we (the more expierenced riders did). hell my first bike was a honda CB400A. yes, automatic. the only way the front end came up on that bike was to get off the bike and pick it up.

Sorry about my soap_box, but if people in general would respect what they are riding/driving, then we wouldnt be having this discussion in the first place. Yes midbikes CAN BE more dangerous, but that just means they have to be ridden more defensively on the road. Also if they cannot be registered FOR ANY REASON (ie. AGE, smog, location), then they should NOT touch the road. If they are cought then should be confinscated.


Once again Sorry about the soap_box.

Jim
I totally agree with you my "Native Texan"

thumbsup2

[Blitz$M.Inc.$]

rene, you have not given us real good pics of your bike
so i cant see your mods
i ride in my hood mostly, or other hoods
i have a few high speed places when i need to go fast or test
ive ridden bikes for a long time and i just ASSUME that nobody sees me
ive never been in a car incident
but as all things, if you put your self in that position, eventually, sheet WILL happen

[The Nutty Professor]

sorry to drudge up a thread like this, but i would like to put my in.

First, I am 32 years oldand have been riding some sorta 2 wheeled vehicle for 17 years now (Texas legal riding age was 15). So I'm not in any way a newbie rider. I think, as I have always thought, that you can get killed, mamed, or hurt somehow by riding a bike, driving a car, walking across the street or even getting out of bed. So if your going to live your life by worring about how you could get hurt, then life isnt worth living at all.

I think that riders should just be more aware of their surroundings. I also think that (young) people should understand their limits as well as their bikes limits. NEW riders should NOT be allowed to have their parents buy them these super fast crotch rockets. i think they should come from the bottom up just like we (the more expierenced riders did). hell my first bike was a honda CB400A. yes, automatic. the only way the front end came up on that bike was to get off the bike and pick it up.

Sorry about my soap_box, but if people in general would respect what they are riding/driving, then we wouldnt be having this discussion in the first place. Yes midbikes CAN BE more dangerous, but that just means they have to be ridden more defensively on the road. Also if they cannot be registered FOR ANY REASON (ie. AGE, smog, location), then they should NOT touch the road. If they are cought then should be confinscated.


Once again Sorry about the.

Jim

Damn I'm still the oldest MF in here rolleye0010 . If they had a smiley with a walker that would be mine bluelaugh. Jim if you live in TX, which I did for a couple years, it's pretty flat in most places and the shrubs and trees don't choke the stop signs like they do in GA. Cell phones, bushes, thumb-up-butt, pure dee dee dee, you name it in my part of the country and we have it and it'll kill ya quick. soap_box. Nuff. I found a few more tracks across the country and when I get track maps I'll post those and a few other places.

[swheels]

Damn I'm still the oldest MF in here rolleye0010 . If they had a smiley with a walker that would be mine bluelaugh. Jim if you live in TX, which I did for a couple years, it's pretty flat in most places and the shrubs and trees don't choke the stop signs like they do in GA. Cell phones, bushes, thumb-up-butt, pure dee dee dee, you name it in my part of the country and we have it and it'll kill ya quick. soap_box. Nuff. I found a few more tracks across the country and when I get track maps I'll post those and a few other places.Hey i'm turning 37 soon real soon to soon.LOL There's a track in Elgin south carolina i'm gonna look into it.man those motards was killing that track at V.I.R.(In the vid)

[redryderaus]

Damn I'm still the oldest MF in here rolleye0010 . If they had a smiley with a walker that would be mine bluelaugh.

Don't worry, mate. We'll come up with some mods to get your walker going really fast. moon1 I'm 38, so I actually qualify for the veteran races in my 1:1 club. They had to give us oldies our own races cos the kids hated being beaten by blokes old enough to be their dad.bluelaugh

Cheers,

red