Pit Bike Modification Guide

Pit bikes are pretty quick when standard but if you are like me and many other people, you just want more power and speed.

So here is a small modification guide in order for you to get more out of your pit bike. Firstly the biggest restriction on a pit bike is the carburettor and the manifold. A carb can be picked up for as little as £40-£50 which is a bargain for the potential power it could give you.

Next you need to buy a performance exhaust, these can vary in price dramatically, with some exhausts selling for as little as £50, and some exhausts retailing at a few hundred pounds, so be sure to shop around first.

These two modifications will add low to mid range torque with a good benefit to the top end of the bike and a small increase in overall horsepower.

A lot of pit bikes are currently restricted with a limiter in the CDI, these are often limited to around 8,500 rpm, if a performance CDI unit is purchased then this will be increased to 10,000 rpm meaning a smoother and more powerful acceleration curve and a higher peak meaning better top end as well.

If you want to make adjustments to the gearing of the bike the best thing to do will be to change the sprockets. Standard sprockets are usually 14 tooth on the front, with a 37-40 tooth sprockets on the back.

Changing the front sprocket with a larger one will result in better top end, and a smaller rear sprocket will have the same effect, however acceleration will be lost when top end is gained and vice versa.

For more information on modifying pit bikes, or for details of parts for sale which will increase the power of your pit bike then visit www.minimotosgo.com and take a look for yourself.