We are going to buy his first Dirtbike! How should I do it? - Page 2

letsride · 02-04-2018, 05:47 PM

I still can't help but wonder if I'm doing the right thing by passing on the SSR! Oh well I just hope the little Apollo is gonna be a good little bike. We shall see.

letsride · 02-05-2018, 09:13 PM

Well, I woke up this morning, took little man to School and put the old Dodge in the wind. It was yet another worry free transaction with Kourney at Scooterman USA (which is now Mega helmets and motorcycles). He had the little Apollo sitting there in the crate when I got there. I paid him, loaded it up and had another nice chat with him. He tells me Peace Sports should have the BROZZ in at the end of February, WOOOOOT!! I got back to the Ranch at about 1:30! I couldn't wait for Letsride Jr. to get home. Here is the video of the Reveal.

**JerryHawk250** · 02-05-2018, 09:50 PM

Awesome!

letsride · 02-05-2018, 09:56 PM

He wanted to put the Bike together, so put the bike together we DID! IN the house, ON the coffee table!! Shhhhh, don't tell SWMBO! Don't worry my coffee table is made of 2x6's and 2x8's it can handle the job. We had a ball in the living room! LOL I still have to go over the electrical, adjust valve lash, adjust chain, change oil, loctite all bolts, and charge battery. These Apollo bikes are NOT TOO BAD, not too bad at all! It actually came with an assembly manual written in plain english, and a USEABLE owners manual written in plain english with nice pics and illustrations! There is even a WIRING DIAGRAM in the back. SAY WHAAAAAAAT?? Question, can I do away with this crankcase EVAP THINGY, its like it was an afterthought and sticks out there like a sore thumb.

letsride · 02-05-2018, 09:58 PM

Crank Case Evap doohickey. Stay or GO?

BlackBike · 02-05-2018, 10:58 PM

Suppose I'd keep it but looks like a plumbing reroute is in order. Quick epa check box add on.

Good job dad. Was this an occasion , birthday?

**JerryHawk250** · 02-06-2018, 07:48 AM

That looks like one happy little man.

**JerryHawk250** · 02-06-2018, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by letsride

Crank Case Evap doohickey. Stay or GO?

Like BB stated. Needs to be rerouted. Bad plumbing job. I think it needs a few more kinks in the line and it should stop working.

Weldangrind · 02-06-2018, 11:25 AM

"Let's get it done!"

Thanks for sharing the vid; Dawson will create awesome memories with that bike.
I'd lose the thingy.
Your table is stronger than my work bench.

letsride · 02-06-2018, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackBike

Suppose I'd keep it but looks like a plumbing reroute is in order. Quick epa check box add on.

Good job dad. Was this an occasion , birthday?

An early March Birthday Present. Thanks for all the nice replies. He was so excited, But I'm having an issue. I finished it up today and well, he can't even touch the ground on the thing. Apollo advertises a 21" seat height, this thing measures 25!!!

So I haven't let him ride it. A happy little boy he is not, but he understands.

wheelbender6 · 02-06-2018, 10:17 PM

Its great to see a young tyke bending wrenches.
-When I was that age, I would have rather assembled a bike from a crate with dad than going to a dealer for a turn key bike.

Weldangrind · 02-07-2018, 10:24 AM

Is the shock at the softest setting? On the softest setting, he might compress it enough to get his feet on the ground. Alternatively, you could also buy a cheap eBay shock that is shorter and lower the triples on the forks a little.

letsride · 02-07-2018, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

Is the shock at the softest setting? On the softest setting, he might compress it enough to get his feet on the ground. Alternatively, you could also buy a cheap eBay shock that is shorter and lower the triples on the forks a little.

The shock is on the softest setting. Another shock is a good idea. How would I go about shopping for one. Just by the diameter of the mounting holes and then length? That is probably what I will do. Thanks for the tips. Hey at least he can grow into it and so it should last a while.

BlackBike · 02-08-2018, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by letsride

The shock is on the softest setting. Another shock is a good idea. How would I go about shopping for one. Just by the diameter of the mounting holes and then length? That is probably what I will do. Thanks for the tips. Hey at least he can grow into it and so it should last a while.

Here's a stupid idea, but I work with those weight plates. The heavier ones are 20 lbs. They are rectangular and measure 1 inch in thickness. Anyway, since this is a temporary issue (because they grow like weeds) do you think you could somehow weight the suspension. After all, it's just going to be a yard bike for the near future and you are not worrying about performance.

Weldangrind · 02-13-2018, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by letsride

The shock is on the softest setting. Another shock is a good idea. How would I go about shopping for one. Just by the diameter of the mounting holes and then length? That is probably what I will do.

That's exactly what I would do. You might find a shock with thinner wire, like from a scooter.

02-04-2018, 05:47 PM	#16
letsride Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Leesville SC Posts: 832	I still can't help but wonder if I'm doing the right thing by passing on the SSR! Oh well I just hope the little Apollo is gonna be a good little bike. We shall see. __________________ My Stable- 2022 Lifan KPX250 , 2023 Royal Enfield Himalayan, 1992 Honda GL1500 Goldwing, SSR 70 Auto, Kymco Mongoose 90, Honda Four Trax 300
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02-05-2018, 09:13 PM	#17
letsride Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Leesville SC Posts: 832	Well, I woke up this morning, took little man to School and put the old Dodge in the wind. It was yet another worry free transaction with Kourney at Scooterman USA (which is now Mega helmets and motorcycles). He had the little Apollo sitting there in the crate when I got there. I paid him, loaded it up and had another nice chat with him. He tells me Peace Sports should have the BROZZ in at the end of February, WOOOOOT!! I got back to the Ranch at about 1:30! I couldn't wait for Letsride Jr. to get home. Here is the video of the Reveal. __________________ My Stable- 2022 Lifan KPX250 , 2023 Royal Enfield Himalayan, 1992 Honda GL1500 Goldwing, SSR 70 Auto, Kymco Mongoose 90, Honda Four Trax 300
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02-05-2018, 09:50 PM	#18
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02-05-2018, 10:58 PM	#21
BlackBike Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: George West, Texas Posts: 4,097	Suppose I'd keep it but looks like a plumbing reroute is in order. Quick epa check box add on. Good job dad. Was this an occasion , birthday? __________________ ***************************************** 2015 Bashan"Blaze" BS250GY-31 (DB-07K-250) GONE 2017 Suzuki V Strom 650 XT "We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid." ~Benjamin Franklin~
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02-06-2018, 07:48 AM	#22
JerryHawk250 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Houma, La. Posts: 11,554	That looks like one happy little man. __________________ 2023 Lifan Lycan 250 Chopper 2023 Venom Evader 2022 Lifan KPX250 2020 Kawasaki Vulcan S 2004 Honda ST 1300 2016 Black Hawk 250 (sold) Keihin PE30 carb,125 main,38 slow.Pod filter,ported & decked head 10:1 CR,Direct Ignition Coil,15/40Sprockets,NGK DPR8EIX-9,De-Cat,Dual Oil Cooler,Digital Cluster 2016 Cazador180 XL 2014 Coolster150 JerryHawk250.com My YouTube Channel
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02-06-2018, 11:25 AM	#24
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	"Let's get it done!" Thanks for sharing the vid; Dawson will create awesome memories with that bike. I'd lose the thingy. Your table is stronger than my work bench. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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02-06-2018, 10:17 PM	#26
wheelbender6 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Houston area Posts: 1,902	Its great to see a young tyke bending wrenches. -When I was that age, I would have rather assembled a bike from a crate with dad than going to a dealer for a turn key bike. __________________ "Its not WHAT you ride; its THAT you ride"
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02-07-2018, 10:24 AM	#27
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Is the shock at the softest setting? On the softest setting, he might compress it enough to get his feet on the ground. Alternatively, you could also buy a cheap eBay shock that is shorter and lower the triples on the forks a little. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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