| If you are planning to shop for a new 50cc | | | | be willing to spend on a 50cc pocket bike |
| pocket bike, you need to know what exactly it | | | | depends on what you are going to use it for. |
| is you are searching for, and the right | | | | If the bike is going to be used solely for |
| questions to ask before you visit a store, or | | | | recreational purposes, then look at the ones |
| even before you shop online, if that's your | | | | made from China, because the difference is |
| preferred method. Not paying especially close | | | | not that large if it is just for fun. If |
| attention to specific features, or not asking | | | | you're looking to race, buy from Italy. |
| the right questions can result in you buying | | | | |
| a 50cc pocket bike that you don't really | | | | Keep in mind pocket bikes are not very |
| want, or even worse, can't use. | | | | comfortable, due to their small size - unless |
| | | | you are very small or a kid. So, comfort |
| First, know exactly what you want your 50cc | | | | isn't what you need to look for, however, you |
| pocket bike will be used for. Will it be fun | | | | still need to be comfortable enough to ensure |
| and recreation, or will you be racing? This | | | | that you have full control of the bike at all |
| decision has to be firmly set in your mind | | | | times. Take the bike for a test run, and make |
| before you go out to make the purchase. If | | | | sure that your body isn't touching anything |
| you will be using the pocket bike for | | | | that it shouldn't, like the exhaust pipe, and |
| recreational purposes, and you have no | | | | that you're comfortable controlling the bike. |
| intention of racing, you can expect to pay | | | | |
| about $400 or a little more. A very | | | | Talk to the pocket bike dealer to find out |
| reasonable price. It's a completely different | | | | what spare parts are available for the bike, |
| story if you want to race. If you eventually | | | | and how hard those parts may be to get. Find |
| plan to race, you may find that you need to | | | | out what parts need to be replaced often. |
| pay up to a full $7000 to get what you want. | | | | Remember, they sell 50cc pocket bikes for a |
| The price difference shows you pretty quickly | | | | living, and they are probably the best |
| why you have to know what you're investing | | | | experts you are going to find. They will be |
| in. | | | | able to tell you all you need to know about |
| | | | what the bikes need, and what they don't |
| Generally you will find that any pocket bikes | | | | need. Also, find out if there is a mechanic |
| you are looking at were made in one of two | | | | at the dealership, or in the town, that is |
| places. There are the pocket bikes that are | | | | capable of making repairs should they be |
| built in Italy, and there are pocket bikes | | | | needed, and inquire about warranties as well, |
| that are manufactured in China. The bikes | | | | the same types of information you would want |
| made in Italy are typically among the highest | | | | for a new car. Make an informed decision |
| quality bikes. Higher quality also brings a | | | | based on your needs, and you will find a |
| higher price, but once again what you should | | | | pocket bike an enjoyable investment. |