A partir du 2 juin, il faut déclarer les mini-motos et mini-quads
Le Progrès, France
Désormais, les propriétaires de mini-motos, de mini-quads, et de tout autre cyclomoteur, motocyclette, tricycle ou quadricycle à moteur, dont la vitesse peut excéder, par construction, 25 km/h (Peewees, pocket bikes…), doivent déclarer ces véhicules





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East Hampton Police Log for May 29, 2009: Cell phones-No, Seat
East Hampton Today, CT
Pocket bikes” or “rocket bikes” have seat heights of less than 26 inches and look like mini-motorcycles. You do not need a driver's license, registration, or title to operate pocket bikes. It is illegal to drive pocket bikes on public roads or





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East Valley cheers project transforming 14 miles along canal
AZ Central.com, AZ
Motorized vehicles, including scooters and pocket bikes, are banned on the trail, but horses are allowed. Kempton said the Valley's first push for a regional canal-side trail system came from the Arizona Horsemen's Association during the 1960s,





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East Valley cheers project transforming 14 miles along canal
Arizona Republic, AZ
Motorized vehicles, including scooters and pocket bikes, are banned on the trail, but horses are allowed. Kempton said the Valley's first push for a regional canal-side trail system came from the Arizona Horsemen's Association during the 1960s,





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Le nombre de quads, mini-quads ou mini-motos augmente
Le Pays BHM, France
La circulation des « pocket bikes » sur les voies publiques ouvertes à la circulation est interdite et passible d'une amende 750 €. Ces véhicules à moteur non homologués à cet effet et dont la conduite n'est pas soumise à la possession du permis de





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Pour lutter contre les deux-roues illégaux, la police les fait
La Voix du Nord, France
is plusieurs années, la police boulonnaise accroît la lutte contre les cyclomoteurs et autres « pocket bikes » illégaux souvent détenus par des mineurs. Dernièrement, et alors que les « dirt bikes » tout aussi dangereux se développent dans la ville,





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Pocket Bikes (Mini Crotch Rockets)
Discover Moose Jaw,  Canada
I have 2 that I want to sell. Green one is complete and working well goes about 40mph dual exhaust and racing slicks, Yellow runs but I took the seat off to fix it never finished it. take them both for $250 obo. I have the parts for the yellow one.





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Sturz in Oschersleben: Motorradfahrer Lo Bue erliegt Verletzungen
RP ONLINE, Germany
Das Rennen war nach dem Unfall abgebrochen worden. Der gelernte KFZ-Mechaniker hatte nach achtjähriger Pause erst Ende April sein Comeback gefeiert. 1996 und 1997 war er deutscher Meister bei den Pocket-Bikes, 1998 belegte er im ADAC-Junior-Cup den





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New rules of the road for Peabody drivers
Peabody Gazette Bulletin, KS
Pocket bikes cannot be operated on any city street. Permission for special events such as parades can be requested and permission from the chief of police will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Riding lawnmowers may be operated on any city street





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Around the year 2004 the market for mini motos and quads simply exploded. Originally, mini bikes were nothing more than scaled down push bikes with small engines attached, most commonly a Briggs or a Stratton which only delivered up to 5BHP! These original bikes lacked a formal breaking system and totally lacked suspension. Early bikes were made and used by engineers in the pits of racetracks (that is why they were called pit bikes) and actually they only provided a way of quick transport.

Yet these old models were the blueprint of today’s design. It was the Japanese company Honda that laid the cornerstones for the mini bikes to come. The bike that started this revolution was the Honda Z50 Mini Trail (or also called ‘Monkey Bike’). This could be stored easily in a truck or trailer for easy transportation. Bike parts for it were easily attainable over the world and they also were fairly cheap.

Modern mini bikes don’t differ too much from the earlier designs, they only have longer wheelbases, suspension and taller handlebars, as well as improved breaking systems. They allow adults to ride easily and safely. Also their durability has increased.

Now we all know that bikers are constantly on the look-out to improve their lifestyle, and so they also love mini motos especially when they can tune them into super pocket bikes! When a pocket bike comes out of the box, it won’t go that fast. But a seasoned bike owner knows how to fine- tune his motor and can turn it into a real racing machine.

They gladly take the extra time to tune and groom their mini moto or quad to perfection, but most of them take it easy. Just compare it with going to the gym: on your first day you won’t bench-press 300lbs at once, you have to build up to that.

Same goes for a mini moto. You are going to turn a lot of pressure on the bike, so you have to take good care of it and slowly break it in. Otherwise you will spend more time in service stations than on the track!

The components that need looking at are:

- the engine. A normal mini-moto has a two-stroke engine, but you can replace this by a rep engine. That one has a funky kick-forward starter and a wet clutch. When you take such one to a ride, it is just mental. With its power it really moves, but be careful. Because of the steering play and the small size, a driver who is not careful might hurt himself.

- the fuel mixture. When you break in the bike, you need a rich fuel mixture, about 25:1 ratio. You use this for the first three to four tanks and then switch over to a leaner fuel of 50:1 – now it has a lot more power.
- the brakes. Very important is that you check them regularly.

- the clutch. The bike you buy will probably have a centrifugal clutch assembly. There is a lot you can do here, if you don’t mind opening up the clutch and upgrade the inner springs so that they are more suited to your weight and performance preferences.





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Super pocket bikes are extremely popular among racing fanatics. These bikes are known to be larger and heavier than mini pocket bikes. Super pocket bikes look a lot like motorcycles except for the fact that they are much smaller. They have larger engines and possess greater capacity, but theme mini-bikes have lower maximum speed. These bikes may own complete head and tail lights, complete suspension system, a horn, hydraulic brake system, padded seating and electric starters. They are faster bikes in straight lines than standard bikes for the reason that they involve the use of displacement engines and 4 speed transmissions.

Super pocket bikes are not advisable to use on regular highways or streets because they are not safe in these areas. These bikes are highly safe to use, but wearing protective gear is still necessary. One important gear is the helmet. Always put in mind that the major key to minimizing injury is safety and understand the importance of knowing the possible dangers and risks involved with operating mini-bikes in general. Though pocket-bikes can be amusing and exciting to use, definitely ride these bikes cautiously because they are fast and dangerous – specially if you are not aware of what you are doing.

You can buy super pocket bikes at deeply discounted rates these days. A cheap bike may have less features and perhaps lower top speed and strength, but it is still a great bike to begin with. You can actually check online to look for a discounted rate on one of these minibikes. Discount rates are often offered to bring customers in. While most of these bikes are expensive, it is possible to come across a great deal through local dealers, maybe even acquiring a slightly used model may work for you.

When you are planning to have a pocket bike, may it be a super pocket bike, a dirt pocket bike, a fast pocket bike, or any bike of this kind, just make sure to consider some safety measures before you plan to venture with speed. When using these bikes, look for clear open areas having less chance of injuries or risks. Overcrowded areas are definitely not preferable for these bike types.

An ideal gift for racing fanatics is the super pocket bike. These amazing bikes are extremely fast that let the rider to encounter sense of excitement, adventure and speed. Before you plan to buy, first, gather some information about the model you desire to purchase!





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Pocket bikes seem like a crazy kind of transport. Flying down the highway at speeds of up to and over 40 miles an hour when you are no more than 4 inches off the ground and with your knees tucked behind your ears, does not seem like everybody’s idea of a good way to get around town. But for those who enjoy them, they are the only way to fly. They have really taken off recently, with loads of different models on the market. Even though they only make around 10 hp, with a minimum amount of weight and maximum aerodynamics, so long as the rider hasn’t been eating too many burgers, they can still zoom around at a good enough speed for most people.

But although there are some very high quality pocket bikes around, there are also some real duds. The early Chinese models spring to mind, although they are better now than they used to be. But still, if you’re thinking of buying, it is well worth looking through some pocket bike reviews to make sure that the model you choose is one of the best. There are plenty of pocket bike reviews, both online and in magazines that can help you make the right choice and avoid some of the not so good bikes that are still being sold.

Of course some of the pocket bike reviews are better than others, but a quick flick through the magazine racks should find you some good ones. It is well worth looking through the reviews before you buy, as a little time spent doing some research can pay real dividends afterwards. There are some good comparisons of the different engines available and of the bikes usability, which is of course, a key point when you’re that close to the ground.

If you can’t find anything good in the magazines about the bike you looking for, then it is well worth having search online. There are several good sites and some great forums as well and you can find good pocket bike reviews in most of them. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, then just put a question on one of the pocket bike forums. That way hopefully somebody who is that owned one of the bikes will give you an answer and tell you more about it. Pocket bike are great fun, but be sure that you do your research first and then you will know that you’re getting the best machine for your money.





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Motorsport/Rennfahrer Lo Bue erliegt seinen Verletzungen – SID
Dow Jones Deutschland, Germany
Das Rennen war nach dem Unfall abgebrochen worden. Der gelernte KFZ-Mechaniker hatte nach achtjähriger Pause erst Ende April sein Comeback gefeiert. 1996 und 1997 war er deutscher Meister bei den Pocket-Bikes, 1998 belegte er im ADAC-Junior-Cup den





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Lo Bue erlag seinen Verletzungen
Sport1.de, Germany
Das Rennen war nach dem Unfall abgebrochen worden. Der KFZ-Mechaniker hatte nach achtjähriger Pause erst Ende April sein Comeback gefeiert. 1996 und 1997 war er Deutscher Meister bei den Pocket-Bikes, 1998 fuhr er im ADAC-Junior-Cup auf den 3. Rang.





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Ferrari verliert, München rüstet sich
sueddeutsche.de, Germany
1996 und 1997 war er deutscher Meister bei den Pocket-Bikes, 1998 belegte er im ADAC-Junior-Cup den dritten Rang. Der Fußball-Weltverband Fifa hat sich positiv über die Entscheidung des Internationalen Sportgerichtshofes Cas im Transferstreit um den





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Lukas Wimmer will es wissen

MOTORSPORT. Der 14-jährige Pischelsdorfer Lukas Wimmer wurde ins Racing Team Germany aufgenommen.

Dirk Heidolf, bis vor zwei Jahren selbst noch aktiver Rennfahrer, ist nun Teammanager und will jungen Talenten seine Erfahrung weitergeben. Einer seiner Schützlinge ist Lukas Wimmer. Der Pischelsdorfer trat jetzt beim ersten Rennen des internationalen ADAC Mini Bike Cups an. Dieser zählt zu den erfolgreichsten Nachwuchsserien des deutschen Motorradsports. Mit seiner 11,5 PS starken 50ccm Metrakit geht der 14-Jährige in der Nachwuchsklasse an den Start.

Nach guten Trainingsleistungen fuhr der junge Sportler zum Rennen nach Faßberg/Deutschland. Durch den – von ihm ausgelösten Frühstart – überschlugen sich die Ereignisse. Als er seinen Fauxpas bemerkte, brach er das Rennen ab und das gesamte Feld rauschte an ihm vorbei. Da Aufgeben für Lukas Wimmer nicht zur Debatte stand, machte er im weiteren Verlauf Platz um Platz gut und überquerte am Ende als Dritter die Ziellinie. Aufgrund des Fehlstarts wurde eine 20 Sekunden-Zeitstrafe über ihn verhängt. Darum wurde er als Vierter gewertet.

In zweiten Rennen ging der Pischelsdorfer durch einen Blitzstart in Führung. Etwas übermotiviert kam er in einer Kurve ins Rutschen und musste drei Konkurrenten vorbeiziehen lassen. Danach entstand eine Nervenschlacht um Rang drei. Mit einem gewandten und sehenswerten Überholmanöver zwängte sich der 14-Jährige in einer Innenkurve an seinem Kontrahenten vorbei und gab bis zum Rennende Platz drei nicht mehr als der Hand. Somit hatte sich der Traum vom Stockerlplatz für Lukas doch noch erfüllt.

Am Samstag, 16. Mai, geht es zum nächsten ADAC Mini Bike Cup nach Oschersleben. (elha)





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Unregistered motor vehicles seized in police crackdown

PCSO Katie Hart is pictured at Goole Police Station with the confiscated Mini-Motos is PCSO Katie Hart. L2171TS
PCSO Katie Hart is pictured at Goole Police Station with the confiscated Mini-Motos is PCSO Katie Hart. L2171TS
PCSO Katie Hart is pictured at Goole Police Station with the confiscated Mini-Motos is PCSO Katie Hart. L2171TS
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Published Date: 14 May 2009

CLAMPING down on the use of unregistered motor vehicles – including quad bikes and mini-motos – is Goole Neighbourhood Policing Team.
The move follows numerous complaints received from residents in Old Goole and officers are now taking positive action in order to prosecute offenders.

Since March eight unregistered vehicles, including a quad bike, have been seized.

It is illegal to ride unregistered motor vehicles such as mini-moto’s and other off-road motor cycles on public highways, as they do not have insurance, road tax or an MOT.

Anyone caught riding one of these on a public highway or public park will have it seized by police, and consequently crushed.

The rider will also be prosecuted for the relevant road traffic offences of driving without a licence, driving with no insurance, road tax or an MOT.

It is also illegal to push an unregistered motor vehicle on a public highway, as it too requires insurance for this purpose.

PCSO Katie Hart told the Courier: “Unregistered motor vehicles need to be securely attached to a trailer in order to be transported.

Two mini-motos were seized this month on Bridge Street for this very reason.

“Using an unregistered motor vehicle on a public highway is extremely dangerous for other road users and pedestrians, as well as for yourself.

“If you do own a mini-moto or are thinking about buying one, you need to make sure you have a suitable place to ride it.

“That being on private land, with the land owners permission or ideally at an official supervised mini-moto event.”

Following its success at the last two events on Estcourt Street car park, The East Yorkshire Moto Club will be returning to Goole over the next couple of months, dates and times to be confirmed.

The mini-moto club promotes the legal use of mini-motos in a supervised and safe environment.

Riding un-registered motor vehicles on private land without the landowners permission and within a residential area may also result in seizure.

PSCo Hart added: “Unregistered motor vehicles are not only dangerous, but are extremely loud, causing harassment, alarm and distress to local residents.

“For this reason the Police have the power to seize un-registered motor vehicles under Section 59 of the Police Reform Act 2002.”

Goole Neighbourhood Policing Team are urging residents to report all incidents involving these vehicles.

Anyone with information about the illegal use of mini-motos and other off-road motor cycles should the team on 0845 60 60 222.





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The day i went to EsTrenc was a superbe trip around the island, after enjoying the effects of kite-surfing and discovering esTrenc how i had never done before… enjoying the ideas of what could be done there with whom i was thinking of at the time, i set off for a motorbike race which i had noticed… i actually thought it was a go-karting event but finally it was a mini-moto race.

First try with the 18-55 of the kit, first time on sport or speedy shots to see what could come out of them, was fun, the shots are far from great but i enjoyed the day and felt like sharing… it’s a blog and i’m not just putting the perfect stuff up, we all learn from criticism and comments, or simply would it be that i enjoy putting some stuff up ?






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Kinderen houden illegale races
Het Nieuwsblad, Belgium
Elke dag worden de inwoners in de Jollystraat geteisterd door jongeren die met illegale mini bikes, kleine quads of pocket bikes door hun straat racen. Sommige kinderen zijn nauwelijks tien jaar en scheuren door de rechte straat van tweehonderd meter





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Don’t let the excitement of your new purchase overwhelm your good sense. A new pocket bike must be broken in correctly if you want the bike to function correctly. If you do not take the proper steps, you will dramatically decrease your engine’s life. Opinions vary significantly on the correct way to break in a bike. We will discuss two widespread methods to break a pocket bike in. The most common method is often called “heat cycling.” Heat cycling means you run the engine at idle or barely above idle for approximately 5 to 10 minutes. After this time the engine will be right below the normal operating temperature. Then you turn the engine off and let the bike cool down. Once the engine is cool, you turn the bike on for another 10 minutes and then shut it down again. Do this process for a total of three to four times. When you have finished this process, run the bike at an easy pace for about 1 full tank of gas. Don’t put stress on the engine and avoid high RPM. When you have run through the tank of gas, your bike is ready to go and can be used at normal speeds.

The second method, called “racing break in” is less commonly used, though it is more fun. First, warm the engine for 5 minutes by letting it idle on the stand. Slowly bring the throttle up to figure out where the clutch engages. This way you can avoid getting ejected by applying too much throttle when riding. Then you hit the track. Take the first lap slowly to warm up the tires. On the second lap you can hit the gas and ride for 10 to 15 minutes. By accelerating, decelerating and hitting varying RPMS you will break in the engine. Remember to make sure that the engine has been sufficiently warmed up. Although you don’t have to ride the bike too hard, you also shouldn’t ride so slowly that the clutch never completely engages or you will burn out the clutch. You will be able to tell when the clutch is fully engaged by the sound of your motor and the feeling of the bike. It may be necessary to adjust the clutch to the rider’s weight.

When you are breaking your bike in, your oil and gas mixture will be slightly different than during normal riding. Some experts say that it is best to use a richer mixture of oil (40 parts gas to 1 one part oil) during break in instead of the standard ratio of 50 to 1, while others will say you should always stick with the normal mixture. Read your instruction manual to see what the manufacturer recommends. During break in you should use non-synthetic oil. This helps the piston ring to seat fully. After the first gallon of gas, you should use full or semi-synthetic oil.

After your first ride look the bike over for any loosened fasteners. You should also periodically check your spark plug to verify that you are using the correct fuel mixture. If your ratio is correct the plug’s insulator will be a medium tan-ish color. However, if you see that your plug is white-ish or grey than you know that your engine is running lean.





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