Mini Dirt Bikes - There used to be a time when mini dirt bikes were just for kids. Many still are (see dirt bikes for kids), but there's been a change and mini dirt bikes cater to a whole new audience.

It started in backyards and race pits around the world. We're talking about 'big boys', grown-up men and women hotting up racing and generally having a ball on mini dirt bikes, also called 'pit bikes'.

You can pick a "pit bike" or "mini dirt bikes for adults" by accessories like:

• Front and rear discs (sometimes 'wave' rotors)
• Tall bars with 'bar risers'
• You might even see upside down & oversized forks
• And wild and funky graphic kits.

What steps would you take to build your own 'pit bikes' or mini dirt bikes?

Here's a quickstart guide to help you get moving:

1. Beginning with a XR/CRF 50, TTR or KLX mini dirt bike.
2. Go to a company like BBR Motorsports who specialize in performance parts for mini dirt bikes. BBR can be found at online.
3. A complete exhaust system to better 'flow' the engine
4. Heavy duty fork and shock springs to handle an adults weight
5. Handlebar kits to open out the 'cockpit'
6. Graphic kits for an individual look.

Once you have the basic set-up then over time you can add on extras like wide footpegs, aluminum swingarms, skid plates, oversized rims, big bore kits etc.

But if you don't want to do all the work of customizing your own mini dirt bikes here's a group already done:

• Kazuma
• Daifo
• Factory bike
• Dyang Honyo