srtpntman
11-04-2004, 12:21 PM
Well after I managed to get the KTM up and running strong, I decided to sell it and get something with more low end torque. I had seen one of the 50 cc dirt bikes sold at Pep Boys at a client's home one day, and he raved about what a good bike it had been. When I first saw it, I thought it was a Yamaha, but turns out it's sold by Pep Boys and made in China. The price, $400.00 seemed really cheap. Well I had to replace the boys bike quickly, so I ran down and bought one of the Pep Boys bikes. I continued looking for a Honda 50.
I must say, I'm quite impressed with the Pep Boys bike, called a Pantera. The engine designe is just like the Honda, overhead cam, slide carb. etc. The frame and bars is made more for a teen or adult. The front forks have much more travel then the Honda, and the tires are 14". It also has a four speed transmission and hauls butt big time. I need to have the wife pace me on it. Anyway, I'm saying all this in case some of you don't want to spend the big bucks on a 2005 Honda CRF50F, (which I did this morning). I think as long as you don't abuse the Pantera, it should last quite a long time, at least you'll get your $400.00 out of it.
Now I picked up the Honda because I have two boys, yeah, that was the reason, and he's shorter too then his brother, yeah, that's it. So now they can both ride together. Actually the Honda will be my pit project bike. I'm going to put some Fast 50s parts on it over the winter. It will fit the younger boy better then the Pantera, a lot closer to the ground for him. I can also easily put the Honda in the trunk of my car to take out to Grandpa's farm where the Pantea has a much longer wheel base and is a little more difficult to get out. Plus there are lots of aftermarket Honda parts available. Anyway, I'm posting photos of both. I haven't decided to hide the Honda until Christmas morning yet, or let the younger boy start riding now. Two days ago he finally took his training wheels off his bike. So don't any of you blow the whistle if you see us out about the Honda.
I must say, I'm quite impressed with the Pep Boys bike, called a Pantera. The engine designe is just like the Honda, overhead cam, slide carb. etc. The frame and bars is made more for a teen or adult. The front forks have much more travel then the Honda, and the tires are 14". It also has a four speed transmission and hauls butt big time. I need to have the wife pace me on it. Anyway, I'm saying all this in case some of you don't want to spend the big bucks on a 2005 Honda CRF50F, (which I did this morning). I think as long as you don't abuse the Pantera, it should last quite a long time, at least you'll get your $400.00 out of it.
Now I picked up the Honda because I have two boys, yeah, that was the reason, and he's shorter too then his brother, yeah, that's it. So now they can both ride together. Actually the Honda will be my pit project bike. I'm going to put some Fast 50s parts on it over the winter. It will fit the younger boy better then the Pantera, a lot closer to the ground for him. I can also easily put the Honda in the trunk of my car to take out to Grandpa's farm where the Pantea has a much longer wheel base and is a little more difficult to get out. Plus there are lots of aftermarket Honda parts available. Anyway, I'm posting photos of both. I haven't decided to hide the Honda until Christmas morning yet, or let the younger boy start riding now. Two days ago he finally took his training wheels off his bike. So don't any of you blow the whistle if you see us out about the Honda.