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best mini??
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Posted by: forum

my cousins are asking me wich mini to get for there kids. So far i've come to the conclusion.

Not a mini raptor cause they are just a badger with plastic.

maybe an LT80 but prolly not. I was thinking a lem. anybody.! something around 80 cc's and thats got good power and suspension.

Posted by: DEAL

Lt80 or KFX80 , same bike diffrent color.
Best mini out there right now, (i think so atleast)

Posted by: ZSK

My best advice is to go out and ride the mini's. I've only rode the Polaris 90. Some of these things can really move. Unrestricted it did 30mph on level grass. I even jumped it some. Nothing huge maybe a foot. I guess the LEM's really move for being 50cc, and the honda 90 is bulletproof. Just my opinion but ride it first and check with the dealer about parts.

Posted by: cjpoole1

I would definately say the Kasea. My second choice would be E-ton. There are tons of aftermarket parts for both. Nothing will touch one with a built motor except a custom built shifter mini and then it still would be a close race.

Posted by: AtvMxRider

I bought my son a Honda Trx 90 and I love it. He run's th **** out of it and it hasn't given us a minutes trouble.

Posted by: ZSK

beleive it or not the engine in the honda 90 has direct roots dating to the 1950's. It's the same engine used in the original us90 (the honda atc 90 in the United States) and is still a class leader.

Posted by: j37

Id say go with a honda(trx 90) they seem the best. I think you can get pipes and stuff for them to so when your cousins kids run out of power you can get a pipe or something to boost the power up a little. Just my suggestion though.

Posted by: wheeltrax

Way back I had a 87' LT80. That thing ran great. Not a problem with it. I say the LT80. Its been around for a long time also. The honda 90 is also one i would choose too if i were you.

Posted by: OCCRA288

I have to go against all my beliefs and tell you Kasea, Those things are very reliable and have lots of hop ups including suspension. Here's a link to show you. Peak Powersports

Posted by: forum

well thanks for the replys guys. But the machine will definately not get any mods. so that isn't a factor. Are the kasea's a good price? because money is a factor to

Posted by: SR71

Honda 90. It is worth every penny. The Honda 90 may be slightly higher in initial cost, but it is THE standard for reliablility in the mini market.

Posted by: Str8Wicked

My son has a Suzuki LT50 but he's only 5 so an 80 would be a bit much for him to learn on. I love that thing, great made bike which holds it's value more than any large quad out there.

Posted by: forum

im leaning towards the lt or kxf 80's.

Posted by: OCCRA288

I would stay away form the suzuki. Have you seen the way the engine acts as the swingarm???? here's a little info I got from Peak Motorsports in Texas.

SKYHAWK 90
83cc
List Price: $2098.00
Our Price: $1,875.00
Here's a pic:

Posted by: OCCRA288

Modded Kasea Skyhawk 90
Some of the features:

• Dyno tested at over 65mph
• Our custom +3 A-arms
• 12” Elka shocks
• Our custom +2 ALUMINUM Swing Arm
(weighing in at only 2lbs)
• Peak Powersports custom chain tensioner
• Chrome fan cover
• ľ Fly handle bars
• Modified red powder coated frame
• Billet aluminum gas cap
• Peak Powersports Steering Stem Cap with pro design kill switch attached
• Custom Nerf Bars
• Custom ATV Seatcover
• 19x5x10 ITP MX Holeshot tires
• 18x9.5x8 Turf Tamers

Here's a pic:

Posted by: Rip_Tear

Kasea makes some nice mini's! But Iwould definately go with the Honda 90!! If you get ATV Action they have had a lot of mini's reviews in there for the last 3-4 issues. They still say the Honda 90 is best so far(other then its pull start)! Those LT/KFX are alright, but not up to the standards.

Posted by: Str8Wicked

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I would stay away form the suzuki. Have you seen the way the engine acts as the swingarm???? here's a little info I got from Peak Motorsports in Texas.

I dunno, my sons LT50 Suzuki is a great bike. Look in the used bike adds and see what mini you will find in their the most. You'll find 5-10 yr. old LT50's that are still running great. It's a mini that last.... The LT50 should've been a honda it last so long...

Posted by: 400exBro

i dunna if i would buy a lt 80, my cousins are having way to much troble on both of theirs, one is a 2002 and the other is a 95 i believe... the one has a bore job and some other mods and the other one is plain stock,... they burned through 1 clutch already, but that was due to the fact the dealer messed something up... and it was covered under warrenty... the last couple of months they have had no problems and they run awsome... but the shocks suck on them, i get a little air and bottom out....

they bought it from a dealer in hamilton, the newer one, i think they paid 2 500 canadian... they also said there was a mx track behind it... maybe you ve been there forum..

Posted by: forum

ok. well. now im leaning towards the sky hawk. I've done some research. the lt's suspension is very good. The honda is most likely outa the question. Its to much money

Posted by: 400exdad

I vote an LT80! I have to admit it is limited in the suspension department, but it is bulletproof! We have had ours since new ('97) and it goes everywhere the bigger quads go. Easy to learn on... no shifting, the kid can concentrate on riding. Over time, I have modded it to keep up with him. He (and it) is very fast in the woods! Its been everywhere from St. Joe, where it whipped a 90 in a race (when it was mostly stock) to Little Sahara to LBL to Loretta Lynns on the GNCC course.

Posted by: QuadJunkies

quote:
Originally posted by cjpoole1
I would definately say the Kasea. My second choice would be E-ton. There are tons of aftermarket parts for both. Nothing will touch one with a built motor except a custom built shifter mini and then it still would be a close race.

DITTO on both...

Posted by: QuadJunkies

quote:
Originally posted by forum
ok. well. now im leaning towards the sky hawk. I've done some research. the lt's suspension is very good. The honda is most likely outa the question. Its to much money

heres a pic of our skyhawk,throw a pipe on it and she will last you a few more years...

Posted by: QuadJunkies

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Posted by: DEAL

that mini has better tires and rims than my 400!

Posted by: QuadJunkies

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Originally posted by FreeStylexrider
that mini has better tires and rims than my 400!

heres her new pipe,HUGE dif with it...

Posted by: QuadJunkies

it did really well on its first race on flattrack

Posted by: p@iNn3ck

My son's got an Alpha Sport 90 we are tryin to sell.... long way from Canada though. Quick bike and lots of fun, but at 12 and 125 pounds, the 250 fits him much better.

Posted by: Pappy

what about the 50cc mini's......im gonna pick one up this spring for lil man......i like the suki....just scared it wont be fast enough. he rails on the 80 now but its just too big and heavy for him.....any ideas??

Posted by: QuadJunkies

quote:
Originally posted by Pappy
what about the 50cc mini's......im gonna pick one up this spring for lil man......i like the suki....just scared it wont be fast enough. he rails on the 80 now but its just too big and heavy for him.....any ideas??

Pappy, you lookin for a 50cc??? How old is the lil one?>>

Posted by: Pappy

quote:
Originally posted by QuadJunkies
Pappy, you lookin for a 50cc??? How old is the lil one?>>

he is 4. he has a pw50 that he rides....but wants a quad now also.

Posted by: QuadJunkies

quote:
Originally posted by Pappy
he is 4. he has a pw50 that he rides....but wants a quad now also.

WEll my Son has the Eton vipe.I love thislil thing, it has great torque, good price for a kid who will outgrow sooner than you think, easy maintence, I have has our since May and has had no problems..ours came with a running lite on the front(like the old movie knightrider car did ) and a horn( we had to train him to use that only when he is in a bad spot and needs help)

) bought our for around 1499.000 for ma dealer in Colorado...

Posted by: Pappy

thanks QJ.....he has destroyed the tranny and broke a frame on the lil battery powered quads

i like his pw50....but when the rest of us are on quads...he feels a lil left out i think

Posted by: QuadJunkies

muddin pic...

Posted by: QuadJunkies

quote:
Originally posted by Pappy
thanks QJ.....he has destroyed the tranny and broke a frame on the lil battery powered quads i like his pw50....but when the rest of us are on quads...he feels a lil left out i think

awe... yup time to power him up!!

We put on the stockers fronts off the Ksae 90 on his and he is more stable upfront now and put a set of Kenda pathfinders so he can get arounf in the sands out here...it does really well for such a lil machine

Posted by: QuadJunkies

quote:
Originally posted by QuadJunkies
awe... yup time to power him up!! We put on the stockers fronts off the Ksae 90 on his and he is more stable upfront now and put a set of Kenda pathfinders so he can get arounf in the sands out here...it does really well for such a lil machine

heres one of his lights in the dark

Posted by: phatswinn

LEM's are mint, my friends son has one and i have more fun on it than anyone, the thing has to do 25, and its little so it feels like ur flying, also it has a plush ride too