Ducati Sporting Club UK > General > Idle Chat > Suzuki LT50 Kids Quad - Advice !

[Nattyboy]

Thinking of buying my little lad one of these for xmas and wondering if anyone has any experience of them..?

They say '6+ only' on the bike but it doesnt look any bigger than the electric one he has at the moment..? (my son is 4 in April, but quite tall for his age )

Also..would be looking (ahem) to piggyback with him until he learns to handle it himself..not that I would enjoy that as Im sure you realise

Any advice/feedback appreciated !

Cheers
Nat

P.S Please dont think im flash/loaded..im only buying it with all the cash ive generated from selling me duke bits to you all you lovely people !!

[FiscusFish]

Since we've all contributed to the cost then can we borrow it for our little 'uns too...?

I'd like to book it for Christmas week if possible.

Darren

[Nattyboy]

just the week mate..?? ..anyway..my nippers gonna have to prise it out my hands first ..

Nat

[nelly]

My nephew had one a few years back. They're OK. You can restrict the throttle opening so you can build him up to "full speed".
Used to happily pull me around to, whilst testing of course so you should be able to accompany him for the first few rides

[uncledunnie]

My nephew got his LT50 when he was 4. My daughter has a quad too. These are my thoughts.

LT50 - be carefull of non UK models, they don't have the counterweight on the front. They have a cut out fitted to the rear which you can tie some string to when they are learning - give it a tug and the bike cuts out. New UK spec will be supplied restricted - just a restricter in the exhaust side (I think) and easy to remove when the time is right. Reliable little engines but the rip cord starter means little ones are unlikely to able to start it themselves. The choke mechanism in my opion is fiddly and confusing. Depending on the use nuts and bolts do come loose. No suspension so run the tyres with very little air. Biggest problem when he was learning - throttle control - it was either on or off, which made for some very interesting cornering techniques. They do roll on tight corners taken too fast. All in all tho he loved it and genuine ones have good residuals.

Try KIK ATV we bought both quads from them and they deal on price.

[Nattyboy]

Really helpful so far guys....UD...how did you transport it around..I was just going to lob it in the boot off the car...are they fairly easy to lift with one or two people..??

Cheers
Nat

Originally posted by uncledunnie
My nephew got his LT50 when he was 4. My daughter has a quad too. These are my thoughts.

LT50 - be carefull of non UK models, they don't have the counterweight on the front. They have a cut out fitted to the rear which you can tie some string to when they are learning - give it a tug and the bike cuts out. New UK spec will be supplied restricted - just a restricter in the exhaust side (I think) and easy to remove when the time is right. Reliable little engines but the rip cord starter means little ones are unlikely to able to start it themselves. The choke mechanism in my opion is fiddly and confusing. Depending on the use nuts and bolts do come loose. No suspension so run the tyres with very little air. Biggest problem when he was learning - throttle control - it was either on or off, which made for some very interesting cornering techniques. They do roll on tight corners taken too fast. All in all tho he loved it and genuine ones have good residuals.

Try KIK ATV we bought both quads from them and they deal on price.