We received our Pitster 125cc yesterday.
For some of you who may not have read on the other post, I'll explain what we're doing.
Pitster agreed to send us a 125cc for us to develop some parts and to give them some feedback on their machine. This will be a "Project Bike" for the winter season. With any luck it'll be ready for the first 2010 National.
My first observation, from a chasis perspective, was how much bigger the unit is for a larger/taller youth rider....rather than the Apex or DRR. It gives them so much more room to move around the bike.
Also, it has some charecteristics of some of the bigger Japaneese bikes. They really put some thought into developing this machine.
However, the chasis will definately require some gussetting and the foot pegs will need to be strengthened.
Another observation was there wasn't any heel guards. Then once I tried to start it I realized why. There isn't enough room for a larger sized boot to start it. I couldn't get my foot in there to rotate the kick starter to get a "full kick".
I've attached a picture for a reference. If the kick start would rotate forward....like the TRX450R for example. That would surely help. But perhaps a nerfbar company will figure this out.
I really haven't had but a few minutes to look the machine over. But overall....with some "mods". It will be a contender next year.
I will keep this updated as time and progress permits. Hopefully, the moderator doesn't interpret this as advertising and deletes it.
If there are any companies who would like to assist us on this build. Please contact me.
Thanks,
Tom Skladzien
tom@atvfourplay.com