Coleman Mini bikes!

[ben2go]

Originally Posted by hertz9753

We are getting way off topic but it's fun. My friend was born in March 1968 and I was born in November 1967. I know that the picture is from after 1975 but he had three older brothers and one younger brother and explains the shoes. I didn't get hand me downs because I have five older sisters.

Oh come on now. You know you have worn one of their dresses.

I'm so thankful that I am an only child.

[2LZ]

Originally Posted by ben2go

It is a new model. The good old CT200U is still being sold, thankfully. I'm not digging on this new Harley-ish look with camo. It maybe better in black or red. I still like the utility of the CT200U with it's racks.

I don't know why they call it a CT200U-EX. It has nothing in common with the CT200U ,except the engine and wheels.

I'm with you on the camo. Mini bikes are supposed to be something bright and flashy to draw kids attention. Glossy red, orange blue, green, etc...
The front forks are kind of cool though............

[ben2go]

Originally Posted by 2LZ

I'm with you on the camo. Mini bikes are supposed to be something bright and flashy to draw kids attention. Glossy red, orange blue, green, etc...
The front forks are kind of cool though............

I agree with you on your entire post.

There was a guy on the oldminibike forum that did the old Baja 6.5 mini suspension front forks on his Coleman CT200U. Another member used some other pit bike front suspension on his and kept the original fat front tire.

[BlackBike]

I saw a colman 2, and single seater go carts in Wal-Mart today. That Coleman brand is really making the rounds.

[dh]

I placed an order with Wal Mart for a CT100(3.0 HP) for my son who is turning 9 this weekend, I am not confident WalMart can deliver in time though even though the distribution center is literally right down the street. I would have ordered from Amazon but they only have the CT200 available at the moment, and I really want him to start on the 3hp.

The CT 100 is going for $349, comes in red and has a more classic look.

I really like this video by Hotrod Magazine; they argue that the minibike is actually the OG hotrod.

[dpl096]

Originally Posted by dh

I placed an order with Wal Mart for a CT100(3.0 HP) for my son who is turning 9 this weekend, I am not confident WalMart can deliver in time though even though the distribution center is literally right down the street. I would have ordered from Amazon but they only have the CT200 available at the moment, and I really want him to start on the 3hp.

The CT 100 is going for $349, comes in red and has a more classic look.

I really like this video by Hotrod Magazine; they argue that the minibike is actually the OG hotrod.

You pull this off and instant "SNAP" father of the universe you'll be to that young'n
The lifelong memories will be priceless.....fantastic!!!!

[dh]

Originally Posted by dpl096

You pull this off and instant "SNAP" father of the universe you'll be to that young'n
The lifelong memories will be priceless.....fantastic!!!!

FedEx shipped it out of Maryland this morning. I hope it can get here in time.


My original plan was to stop by Powersportsmax and pick him up a coolster 50 pitbike for $229, but decided not to after I called about 10 times over the course of 3 days and got no answer. I tried to stop by in person once a couple months ago and they told me their showroom was no longer open.

[BlackBike]

Unless something is completely automated by computer, nothing or no one frigging works in this country any more. I Guess it's all about the quick score or freebies these days.

At least you got a response out of walm , probably automated too.

So if the government will be mandating the $15 dollar an hour burger joint wage. Will see how long those jobs last at that rate before the robots take those jobs too. Then the robots will take up the cause

[dpl096]

Originally Posted by BlackBike

Unless something is completely automated by computer, nothing or no one frigging works in this country any more. I Guess it's all about the quick score or freebies these days.

At least you got a response out of walm , probably automated too.

So if the government will be mandating the $15 dollar an hour burger joint wage. Will see how long those jobs last at that rate before the robots take those jobs too. Then the robots will take up the cause

All I can say is the people they think they are helping will be shell shocked and the hardest hit by by the sticker price for their Big Macs....

[2LZ]

Originally Posted by dh

My original plan was to stop by Powersportsmax and pick him up a coolster 50 pitbike for $229, but decided not to after I called about 10 times over the course of 3 days and got no answer. I tried to stop by in person once a couple months ago and they told me their showroom was no longer open.

Good to know and thanks for the heads up. I was going to have my neighbor drop by there on his way back from San Diego and pick me up the tiny Coolster quad to save me the shipping (that's about as much as the quad).

I wonder if Superior's showroom is still open? I wonder if you can still pick up a crate from the warehouse?

[ben2go]

The new style Coleman mini is being sold at my closest TSC for $699.99. They never sold the old style CT200U with the racks. They used to sale the Baja Designs Mini for $699.99 but they would go on sale occasionally for $599.99. One went on clearance for $399.99. I should have scooped it up.

[culcune]

Originally Posted by 2LZ

Good to know and thanks for the heads up. I was going to have my neighbor drop by there on his way back from San Diego and pick me up the tiny Coolster quad to save me the shipping (that's about as much as the quad).

I wonder if Superior's showroom is still open? I wonder if you can still pick up a crate from the warehouse?

If not, try Alan at Excalibur if you wouldn't mind a Taotao. Your friend could probably pick it up either from Excalibur in City of Industry, or Alan can call ahead to Taotao's Ontario warehouse. Unfortunately, Excalibur don't deal in Coolster's products.

[dh]

Better late than never. The Ct100 came in several days late but my son is loving it. It and was missing a 12m nut for the front fork and had some scratches in a few areas but otherwise assembly went well.The disk brake works great and the little motor looks to be a little brother of the 212 predator. It fired up on the first pull!

I think it is perfect for a 9 year old even though the box says 13 and up. The wife even likes riding it!

[2LZ]

Now that is COOL! Looks like fun is being had! You just started his riding career, for sure.
I also see your lawn looks just like mine! LOL!

[BlackBike]

2lz... i was gona ask you about how far the closest burn is to volcano. I saw on the report that north CA is lighting up . May be time to test out that suppression rig of yours again (minus your mother in law this time )

....Dh, perfect ride for the little guy. Now you can start teaching him the basics on maintenance and repair...righty tightly,etc,etc.