I remember Sears tire and auto centers had cool bikes in the showroom. Monkey Wards had them later. Western Auto had Clinton engines on the shelf next to their minibikes.
I grew up in the 60's and 70's and I never had new equipment. I did sit on a lot of new stuff at the stores, but I only got stuff that my friends, neighbors and their cousins who broke, seized up or just gave up on.
Why doesn't any American company build minibikes anymore? Did the kids stop enjoying them ? NO!
Did the Dads stop spending money and time with their kids? Probably.
Did the companies get scared by the lawsuits? Most likely.
Listen guys....I think there are basically two groups of members posting on this site: Old Guys and Young guys.
We all wish we could have access to solid, modern American made minibikes.
There is certainly a wealth of accumulated knowledge and skills among the membership here.
Why can't we build and sell a minibike?
I am not looking for an argument, just some discussion. I think I know of a facility and I'm retired and curious about how this COULD work.
Maybe we need to incorporate GPS, ABS, EFI and air conditioning? Please don't even mention the EPA.
Your comments and opinions, as always, are helpful.
I grew up in the 60's and 70's and I never had new equipment. I did sit on a lot of new stuff at the stores, but I only got stuff that my friends, neighbors and their cousins who broke, seized up or just gave up on.
Why doesn't any American company build minibikes anymore? Did the kids stop enjoying them ? NO!
Did the Dads stop spending money and time with their kids? Probably.
Did the companies get scared by the lawsuits? Most likely.
Listen guys....I think there are basically two groups of members posting on this site: Old Guys and Young guys.
We all wish we could have access to solid, modern American made minibikes.
There is certainly a wealth of accumulated knowledge and skills among the membership here.
Why can't we build and sell a minibike?
I am not looking for an argument, just some discussion. I think I know of a facility and I'm retired and curious about how this COULD work.
Maybe we need to incorporate GPS, ABS, EFI and air conditioning? Please don't even mention the EPA.
Your comments and opinions, as always, are helpful.