Looking at a new Bike, not sure which to get

[JacksonMac]

Hey guys, I am a huge newbie and wanted to see what bike I should get?
looking for a 125cc and under $1000 I know the options are limited but I have 2 in mind at the moment, suggestion would be loved.
Here are the links
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/125cc-TH...8609414?pt=AU_Motorcycles&hash=item2a2cb3d506

and
http://www.pitpro.com.au/pitbikes/pitpro-125cc-rr-45/
The pitpro is $799 and all up the "thumpstar" is $775 (including Postage)
Thanks in advance

EDIT: Oh 'm also using it for riding round Paddocks and up and down my 200m driveway (Gravel)
So something for just screwing around in the paddocks would be good!

 

[rotn50]

Mate you are making a huge mistake if you but that copy thumpstar piece of junk, it has a non cradle mount frame and also the"will crack or bend frame", all the rims, hubs, swingers, forks, and nearly 90% of the whole bike is very old technology and unless you know a shop that stocks the outdated old stuff you will be in a world of hurt.

The pitpro is a stock bike but runs all the updated parts, has a cradlemounted Chromoly frame and upside down forks and parts are readily available anywhere, the pitpro will also run a genuine Lifan engine where that other thing will have a copy of this engine with no engine markings and they have weaker engine cases and I have seen some wierd piston sizes that can not be replaced.

Game set match pitpro.

 

[Hillz]

has a cradlemounted Chromoly frame

no way are the frames cr-mo..

but the New pit pro is a better option

 

[8r3nd0]

He means the frame cradles the engine as opposed to just bolts on and falls straight out.
IMO both bikes are crap if I had to choose I'm with Mick the pitpro wins, the thumbstar if you look is absolute crap.
Check out dhz website or pick up a second hand brand name bike, dhz, motovert, pitster pro, ciniworx, braaap and need I say honda.


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[coolmodee01]

where are you located mate

you better off buying my old alloy frame cini

i'll do it cheap

 

[Cordogs]

Thought I'd post a link up to a thread that can help you decide, its a little old now but I'm pretty sure all the links still work and there's some good info on it.

Hope this helps:

http://www.miniriders.com/mini-chat/29627-bike-your-budget-no-more-bike-should-i-buy-threads.html

 

[Rodney68]

He means the frame cradles the engine as opposed to just bolts on and falls straight out.
IMO both bikes are crap if I had to choose I'm with Mick the pitpro wins, the thumbstar if you look is absolute crap.
Check out dhz website or pick up a second hand brand name bike, dhz, motovert, pitster pro, ciniworx, braaap and need I say honda.


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I totally agree Brendo for around $1000 you will pick up a good secondhand brand name bike like above with better build quality then pitpro and any of the cheap ones on ebay.

 

[rotn50]

no way are the frames cr-mo..

but the New pit pro is a better option

Oops, i meant chro-steel. You always gotta be right hillz:action-smiley-031: