PW50 Question

[Dave P]

Hey Gang,

General question here. Do you think my daughter is to big for a PW50?

She is about 45 inches tall, just under 40lbs.

I think the TTR50 is a bit to heavy for her.

I am also ok with the possibility of having to sell after a year or two with growth spurts.

Anybody with kids have any input?

Just wanting to really start her off on the right path and not overwhelm her with a to big of a bike.

Thanks,

Dave

[cedric]

You're on the right track. Better to get her started with a positive experience, not one where a too big or heavy bike causes her to fall, get frustrated, etc. PW50 is hard to beat, I think it's a better bike than the Suzuki JR50. Buy a used one, sell it for almost what you paid in a year or two, and hopefully she'll want you to buy her a bigger bike at that time!

[Dobi]

she is about the same size as my 5yo. He rides the wheels off it and came from an Oset. I will keep him on it until he starts breaking it....

[AJRJ]

I agree. The PW 50 is the best starter bike out there IMO.

[Dave P]

Thanks boys! Made my decision easier.

[AJRJ]

Way to go!

[Speedblitz]

Dobi, you said your kid came off of an Oset. Did you figure out a way to insure/register the Oset? I was trying yesterday to get insurance, and no luck. I called 3 places (Touchstone, Alpine, Meloche). Got an Oset 20.0 (used), but can't get insurance it seems. Called Blackfoot to confirm, and these bikes don't come with a NVIS form, so my guess is that even if I get insurance, registration might be a problem. Checked the rules and regs, and it's clear to me that there is no loophole for electrics. Even called AB transport to see they could give me any pointers, but obviously, no luck.

I'll keep calling around, but if you have any suggestions, that would be appreciated. Thanks.

[Dave P]

Dobi, you said your kid came off of an Oset. Did you figure out a way to insure/register the Oset? I was trying yesterday to get insurance, and no luck. I called 3 places (Touchstone, Alpine, Meloche). Got an Oset 20.0 (used), but can't get insurance it seems. Called Blackfoot to confirm, and these bikes don't come with a NVIS form, so my guess is that even if I get insurance, registration might be a problem. Checked the rules and regs, and it's clear to me that there is no loophole for electrics. Even called AB transport to see they could give me any pointers, but obviously, no luck.

I'll keep calling around, but if you have any suggestions, that would be appreciated. Thanks.

Give Marie a call.

Marie Fairfield
Personal Insurance Advisor

HUB International Barton
410, 7220 Fisher Street SE
Calgary AB T2H 2H8

Office: 403-301-4792
Toll-free: 877-906-6637
Fax: 403-777-9245
marie.fairfield@hubinternational.com


She runs the personal lines department in our office, and is my mother in law so tell her I sent you haha.

[Dobi]

Dobi, you said your kid came off of an Oset. Did you figure out a way to insure/register the Oset? I was trying yesterday to get insurance, and no luck. I called 3 places (Touchstone, Alpine, Meloche). Got an Oset 20.0 (used), but can't get insurance it seems. Called Blackfoot to confirm, and these bikes don't come with a NVIS form, so my guess is that even if I get insurance, registration might be a problem. Checked the rules and regs, and it's clear to me that there is no loophole for electrics. Even called AB transport to see they could give me any pointers, but obviously, no luck.

I'll keep calling around, but if you have any suggestions, that would be appreciated. Thanks.

gave up on registering the oset

[Speedblitz]

Thanks Dave P and Dobi for the feedback. I actually just got a voicemail back from Alpine saying that they may be able to help, but I need to tell them what is the equivalent cc. I'll see where this goes. And may try Marie as Dave suggested.

I'll post my findings, negative or positive. Thanks.

[Dobi]

I found a nice set of bent forks while washing the PW50 this weekend. Not sure how or when he did this. The bike hasn’t even had it’s first oil change....

[Dave P]

Oh my, that looks like it would of been quiet the hit.

[Dakota_c69]

... Not sure how or when he did this....

Rocks and Logs...?

[Dobi]

... Not sure how or when he did this....

Rocks and Logs...?

He is determined to double that matrix. What can I say....

[trailguy]

I found a nice set of bent forks while washing the PW50 this weekend. Not sure how or when he did this. The bike hasn’t even had it’s first oil change....

Looks like he needs Cone Valves.