Tractor Supply have the yellow DB30s ("Dirt Bug") from time-to-time. That's where we bought ours last Christmas.
Here some before and after pics of our yellow DB30 with a 6.5 hp clone w/cjtmini engine parts installation kit ($125).
Jimmy S.
Here some before and after pics of our yellow DB30 with a 6.5 hp clone w/cjtmini engine parts installation kit ($125).
Jimmy S.
P.S. Why do you call it a "Dirt Bug"?
"Is there anything I should know before I buy one?"
Yeah, expect to be disappointed with the mini bike's power right off the bat. There's a few things you can do to the DB30's stock 2.8 engine and the bike itself to improve it's performance:
1.) Change the oil.
2.) Pump up the air pressure in the rear tire (20 psi is what most use as rule of thumb).
3.) Drill out the muffler. Two 3/8" holes through the exhaust outlet in the muffler. Be a good idea to remove the muffler first.
4.) Back out (or remove) the throttle stop screw.
5.) Experiment with the choke lever. Some DB30's run better with the choke somewhere between the on and off positions.
6.) Use high test (or "premium") gas.
If you plan on using the stock 2.8 hp engine for a while, ProMod makes a jackshaft kit that does great for take off and increases top speed as well. The price is $119 for the jackshaft kit. Be sure to mention that you're a OldMiniBikes.com member and get a discount price for the kit.
Baja Doodlebug,Dirtbug and Blitz Bolt on Jackshaft Kit
"Why do you call it a "Dirt Bug"?"
On the front and rear fenders of the DB30 mini bikes, there's a decal with the bike's name. The yellow bike is a "Dirt Bug", the red bike is a "Doodle Bug", etcetera.
Jimmy S.
Yeah, expect to be disappointed with the mini bike's power right off the bat. There's a few things you can do to the DB30's stock 2.8 engine and the bike itself to improve it's performance:
1.) Change the oil.
2.) Pump up the air pressure in the rear tire (20 psi is what most use as rule of thumb).
3.) Drill out the muffler. Two 3/8" holes through the exhaust outlet in the muffler. Be a good idea to remove the muffler first.
4.) Back out (or remove) the throttle stop screw.
5.) Experiment with the choke lever. Some DB30's run better with the choke somewhere between the on and off positions.
6.) Use high test (or "premium") gas.
If you plan on using the stock 2.8 hp engine for a while, ProMod makes a jackshaft kit that does great for take off and increases top speed as well. The price is $119 for the jackshaft kit. Be sure to mention that you're a OldMiniBikes.com member and get a discount price for the kit.
Baja Doodlebug,Dirtbug and Blitz Bolt on Jackshaft Kit
"Why do you call it a "Dirt Bug"?"
On the front and rear fenders of the DB30 mini bikes, there's a decal with the bike's name. The yellow bike is a "Dirt Bug", the red bike is a "Doodle Bug", etcetera.
Jimmy S.
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Thanks but I'll probably switch engines as soon as I get it. I already have the 6.5 engine. I can probably assemble it myself and put my own oil in it so I'll save on the prep. fee unless they don't have a yellow one in the box. Should I buy the header kit as well? I want a decent pipe on it, not some drilled holes. What do they call the green one?
The green one is called a Baja Racer I believe. There is no need to drill holes into the muffler if you are going to swap the motor out. I just swapped mine out with a red 6.5 clone using the swap kit and it worked out real nice.
My stock 2.8 motor, with the throttle stop screw backed out most of the way, running premium, with two holes drilled in the motor ran decent.
My stock 2.8 motor, with the throttle stop screw backed out most of the way, running premium, with two holes drilled in the motor ran decent.
Looks like a new color alright. The blue looks good. AFAIK Baja Motorsports has released the DB30 in four different colors. Red, green, yellow and orange. Baja Minibikes Models |Parts|Service|Baja Motorsports Online What different names have they used? Doodle bug, dirt bug, baja blitz and?
