Learning mechanic basics on a pocket bike ?
Hey guys,
This is my first post after reading quite a bit through the massive information contained on HU!  So here goes:
In about 9 months I'm heading off on a working holiday in Australia and I seriously plan on buying a bike once there to tour around Oz (thinking a dualsport 250 like an XT250 or similar).
In the 9 months left, I would really like to learn as much of the mechanical side as possible, starting with the very basics, so how the motor runs and everything. So I thought, how can I get some kind of hand-on practice without buying a real bike (so cheaply) and without caring of messing it up by disassembling everything and putting it back together…a pocket bike maybe? Since there are a few 2 stroke 49cc pocketbikes at about 100-150$, I wouldn't mind messing it up if it can be a useful and practical experience.
I don’t know if it’s a stupid idea or a good one, what are your opinions on this?
Thanks guys!!!
PS: In Quebec, Canada, the legislation is a bit weird as from I read, it seems very hard to find just a basic motorcycle mechanic class, hence the reason I'm asking.
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