Mid Life childhood regression syndrome in Wisco.

MooDog · 11-15-2019, 05:00 PM

Hey everyone. The title says it all. I'm 57 years old and found the "need" for a Chinese 125cc pitbike.
I used to ride a buddy's Honda Trail 70 way back when and remember the blast I had. Not entirely sure what the deal with "needing" this new dirtbike is..
I just know I do. Watching motocheez YouTube vids among others galvanized the "gotta haves".
The wife thinks it "cute" that I want to relive my youth vicariously through a made in China pitbike. She doesn't get it.
Well, I figured I could glean some knowledge about Chinese bikes here..
Hopefully I can contribute some as well in time.

Oh yeah, I put the Tao DB17 on layaway.. hoping to have it delivered before the holidays.

culcune · 11-15-2019, 09:08 PM

Welcome to here! I was going to suggest a VERY low cost bike, but one with some quality, like a Taotao, but you beat me to it! The '17' was their top of the line bike a couple years ago, but they have since introduced their DBX1 with a 140cc engine, and they also have a 125cc version of the DBX1 called the DB27. I think the DB17 is probably their most solid value bike, in my opinion, and since it isn't their 'top' bike you should be able to get a deal on them, which I am guessing you already did. Good choice!

MooDog · 11-16-2019, 03:28 AM

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.... I think the DB17 is probably their most solid value bike, in my opinion, and since it isn't their 'top' bike you should be able to get a deal on them, which I am guessing you already did. Good choice!

Thank you sir. I did get this one for $719 shipped.
Originally saw the bike for that price at TXMotorsports..
But I got a price match at Family Go-Karts out of MN...which is about 300 miles from my place in Wisconsin. I don't think I will have locked up in layaway long. I need it now.
I love wrenching.. so a China bike is a perfect choice
IMO

**cheesy** · 11-16-2019, 07:48 AM

Another Cheesehead?

MooDog · 11-16-2019, 09:59 AM

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Another Cheesehead?

Cheesoriffic!

**cheesy** · 11-16-2019, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by MooDog

Cheesoriffic!

Originally from Eau Claire but grew up in western Kenosha County, aka Westosha.

MooDog · 11-16-2019, 01:46 PM

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Originally from Eau Claire but grew up in western Kenosha County, aka Westosha.

I'm in West Allis.. down the block from State Fair Park.

culcune · 11-16-2019, 02:39 PM

Not sure if this will help any, and you have to ignore the theatrics of the guys in the video, not to mention the blaring music, but it is your bike...

culcune · 11-16-2019, 02:45 PM

Here is a riding video from the same guys of your bike.

wedooit · 11-16-2019, 05:15 PM

ok I admit....coming out of the closet.....we got a 140cc china bike as well....fun little bike....got it for the mrs. ok have to admit more....yup going thru my second or third childhood. ok I am 63. Now I got it all out....LOL!!!!!

The mrs and I did some firearms instructor training in West Bend couple or three years ago.

MooDog · 11-17-2019, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by culcune

Not sure if this will help any, and you have to ignore the theatrics of the guys in the video, not to mention the blaring music, but it is your bike...

Yep. Seen these fellers. A tad hard to watch at times.
I did a good amount of poking around YouTube before I made the decision on the Tao DB17... Now I have to decide if I want to pay off the layaway sooner than later.
It's pretty much winter here ... But I got it bad for this bike ..

**cheesy** · 11-17-2019, 07:26 AM

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I'm in West Allis.. down the block from State Fair Park.

Ahh, I’ve fallen on my backside several times at the ice rink. Thought I was an Olympic caliber speed skater. I learned differently.

11-15-2019, 05:00 PM	#1
MooDog Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Wisco Posts: 58	Mid Life childhood regression syndrome in Wisco. Hey everyone. The title says it all. I'm 57 years old and found the "need" for a Chinese 125cc pitbike. I used to ride a buddy's Honda Trail 70 way back when and remember the blast I had. Not entirely sure what the deal with "needing" this new dirtbike is.. I just know I do. Watching motocheez YouTube vids among others galvanized the "gotta haves". The wife thinks it "cute" that I want to relive my youth vicariously through a made in China pitbike. She doesn't get it. Well, I figured I could glean some knowledge about Chinese bikes here.. Hopefully I can contribute some as well in time. Oh yeah, I put the Tao DB17 on layaway.. hoping to have it delivered before the holidays.
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11-15-2019, 09:08 PM	#2
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,035	Welcome to here! I was going to suggest a VERY low cost bike, but one with some quality, like a Taotao, but you beat me to it! The '17' was their top of the line bike a couple years ago, but they have since introduced their DBX1 with a 140cc engine, and they also have a 125cc version of the DBX1 called the DB27. I think the DB17 is probably their most solid value bike, in my opinion, and since it isn't their 'top' bike you should be able to get a deal on them, which I am guessing you already did. Good choice! __________________ "They say that life's a carousel, spinning fast you got to ride it well..." TGB Delivery Scooter 150 TMEC 200 Enduro--carcass is sadly rotting in the backyard
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11-16-2019, 07:48 AM	#4
cheesy Moderator Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Elburn, IL Posts: 5,783	Another Cheesehead? __________________ Cheesy ______________________________________ 07 Hi Bird Enduro-Flown the Coop 07 Ural Gear Up 79 Honda CX500 77 VeloSolex 4600 V3 73 VeloSolex 3800 I'm making this up as I go.-Indiana Jones Telling me something 'is for my own good', is a fast way to a fat lip.-Me I don't even care about my own problems, why should I care about yours?-Quote on one of my favorite t-shirts
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11-16-2019, 02:39 PM	#8
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,035	Not sure if this will help any, and you have to ignore the theatrics of the guys in the video, not to mention the blaring music, but it is your bike... __________________ "They say that life's a carousel, spinning fast you got to ride it well..." TGB Delivery Scooter 150 TMEC 200 Enduro--carcass is sadly rotting in the backyard
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11-16-2019, 02:45 PM	#9
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,035	Here is a riding video from the same guys of your bike. __________________ "They say that life's a carousel, spinning fast you got to ride it well..." TGB Delivery Scooter 150 TMEC 200 Enduro--carcass is sadly rotting in the backyard
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11-16-2019, 05:15 PM	#10
wedooit Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 794	ok I admit....coming out of the closet.....we got a 140cc china bike as well....fun little bike....got it for the mrs. ok have to admit more....yup going thru my second or third childhood. ok I am 63. Now I got it all out....LOL!!!!! The mrs and I did some firearms instructor training in West Bend couple or three years ago. __________________ A family that works together, plays together, shoots and trains together, and sleds together, stays together. Second amendment! SkiDoo sleds, NOW 2 TTR225, and a BMS250. A couple of quotes (we are not farmers) "I don't get off the farm much" "Am too old school" I call the china bikes "the china syndrome".
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