POWERED-RIDE ON TOY SUGGESTIONS

[PBMAX]

our lil man was 3 in Jan and has been riding a battery power 4 wheeler since he was 2 1/2. Now he has a john deer tractor with trailer he got from Santa as well. Both are from Toys R us... The 4 wheeler looks like a kawasaki andx has a foot pedel for basic go and a twist throttle for boost. Which is good for hilly yards like ours.
Today the wife got him a 49cc for wheeler off ebay for $900 including shipping. It's got a 4stroke horizontal engine, hydrolic disc brakes and indipendant front suspension and adjustable rear mono shock. Here's the kicker.... It comes with electric start and a wireless remote kill and start and trickle charger.

See if I can post a pick... BTM

Here is a link to the ebay listing of one: BTM 4x4

While it may be more than you are looking for, I thought others might find this interesting. I like the 4stroke for quite long life and low end torque compared to the 2 strokes when you set the throttle to low speed. It also has the tipical adjustable throttle down to 5mph (same speed as his battery 4x4). With a max of 27mph...

 

[Tractors4u]

My girls have also moved up to ATV's. We started with a used Suzuki LT50. My oldest was 5 when we got it and the youngest was 2 1/2 and wanted to ride. Surprize! she actually rode it very well, even knew how to use the brake. We found a used Honda 70 last summer but the oldest really wasn't ready for shifting, even with an auto clutch. Then in January I found a Kasea dealer that was going out of business. I bought a Kasea Outback 90 for $995. It has a throttle limiting screw so the 7 year old can ride it safely and the 4 year old has the 50cc all to herself. Now I have the 70, at least until I sell it.

 

[PBMAX]

Couple of follow up pic on the boys new 4wheeler.

 

[PBMAX]

pic 2

 

[AndyM]

<font color="blue"> we were looking at the HUMMER, BUT HAVE READ SOME NOT SO GOOD REPORTS ON IT. any of you guys/gals got any recomendations? experiences? </font>

All of the early issues with the Hummers have been fixed and the company has reworked any existing stock to meet the specs of the new models. Also, Wal-mart has lowered the price considerably to attract anyone soured by any stories of the early models. I've personally bought two as gifts for others.

 

[Tractors4u]

I noticed you had to go the same route with the bicycle helmet. When my youngest daughter wanted to start riding at about 2 1/2 years old, all we could find in the way of a helmet was a wrap around bike helmet like yours. She turned 4 last September and I found her a moto-cross helmet with face protection.

 

[frank_f15]

andy : thanks for the info. What did they lower the price to? ad ids there any way to tell an older model form a newer one? There is a wal-mart a short distance from us.

 

[AndyM]

All of the stock in the stores should have the revised (more heavy-duty) parts.

Original retail on the Hummers was $249 for the Walmart version (yellow) and $299 for the TRU version (grey with larger tires, two way radios, and other upgrades).

Walmart.com is advertising the Hummer for $237, but I've seen two different Wal-mart locations selling it for $224 and $199. ToysRus.com is advertising their version for $269.95. Check both of them out.

The Walmart version is pictured in my last post. Here's the TRU version...

 

[frank_f15]

andy i just ans, your PM i think we might go to walmart and toysrus tomorrow if time permits, will have to see them in person if they even have them in stock. i really appreciate your information.

 

[PBMAX]

yep, we plan to try a local bike shop this weeked to at lest see if we can find a BMX helment that might fit. They are usally full faced and made of something other that foam. Till he is big enough to wear a moto helment. Right now, the one or 2 moto helments that are close in size are just to heavy for him and keep slipping foward so he can't see well enough.