Pocket bikes began in the garages of bike enthusiasts who had spare parts. For this reason, there was a lot more heart put into the pocket bikes that were built by the hands of their owners. Today, mass production can crank out clones of bikes that lack the same degree of personality. But for the enthusiasts today, who wish to customize their pocket bikes, there are a number of shops who supply parts and many of them sell online to anyone.
The parts that are available can be categorized by their contribution and function to the entirety of the pocket bike. There are engine parts that are specific to the functions of the engine, frame parts that are specific to the exterior and body of the bike, and there are performance parts that are upgrades of parts that already exist. Together they can totally change the way a pocket bike looks and rides.
Pocket bike engines are very similar to lawn mowing engines. Both are commonly four stroke engines and about the same size. The difference is the build and a pocket bike can't be built around a lawn mowing engine because of the direction the engine shaft is built.
The pocket bike engines available today have been improved quite a bit over the years and have become specialized for pocket bikes. The double stroke or two-stroke engine are available in the market today and provide strengths of about 44cc. You can get an 110cc engine in bigger bikes such as super pocket rockets.
The frames makes up what most would consider the body of the bike. It is the visible shell that gives it the stunning look as well as the interior skeleton that holds the pieces together. It also includes the seats and tired. Anything that can be seen visually can be part of the frame and it is what supports the weight of the bike itself and its rider.
What makes modifying a pocket bike so much fun are the performance parts. It is one thing to put in new lights and admire the aesthetics, it's really another thing to put in a two piece high compression heat kit and feel the new power of the pocket bike. Performance parts are anything that improves the way the bike rides. This can be basic like a changing the air filter, or advanced like upgrading the reed cage. This is where amateurs can begin with simple mods and move up to more advanced modifications.
Many other options are available that does not directly improve the performance of the bike but still enhances the riders experience. It tends to be more aesthetic and comfort as opposed to giving the bike power and handling. Things like built-in LCD screens or more comfortable seating would fall in this category.
With so many parts available, any hobbyist can buy a new pocket bike fresh off the mass production assembly line and do all sorts of customizations to personalize and improve the pocket bike. There are also kits available for anyone who wants to assemble their own bikes. This makes it even more possible to make the mods since the owner technically built his own bike. The sky is the limit to how far you can take the customization your pocket bike. - 16887
The parts that are available can be categorized by their contribution and function to the entirety of the pocket bike. There are engine parts that are specific to the functions of the engine, frame parts that are specific to the exterior and body of the bike, and there are performance parts that are upgrades of parts that already exist. Together they can totally change the way a pocket bike looks and rides.
Pocket bike engines are very similar to lawn mowing engines. Both are commonly four stroke engines and about the same size. The difference is the build and a pocket bike can't be built around a lawn mowing engine because of the direction the engine shaft is built.
The pocket bike engines available today have been improved quite a bit over the years and have become specialized for pocket bikes. The double stroke or two-stroke engine are available in the market today and provide strengths of about 44cc. You can get an 110cc engine in bigger bikes such as super pocket rockets.
The frames makes up what most would consider the body of the bike. It is the visible shell that gives it the stunning look as well as the interior skeleton that holds the pieces together. It also includes the seats and tired. Anything that can be seen visually can be part of the frame and it is what supports the weight of the bike itself and its rider.
What makes modifying a pocket bike so much fun are the performance parts. It is one thing to put in new lights and admire the aesthetics, it's really another thing to put in a two piece high compression heat kit and feel the new power of the pocket bike. Performance parts are anything that improves the way the bike rides. This can be basic like a changing the air filter, or advanced like upgrading the reed cage. This is where amateurs can begin with simple mods and move up to more advanced modifications.
Many other options are available that does not directly improve the performance of the bike but still enhances the riders experience. It tends to be more aesthetic and comfort as opposed to giving the bike power and handling. Things like built-in LCD screens or more comfortable seating would fall in this category.
With so many parts available, any hobbyist can buy a new pocket bike fresh off the mass production assembly line and do all sorts of customizations to personalize and improve the pocket bike. There are also kits available for anyone who wants to assemble their own bikes. This makes it even more possible to make the mods since the owner technically built his own bike. The sky is the limit to how far you can take the customization your pocket bike. - 16887
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