anyone have info on this machine? Im looking for my daughter. she fits on a lt50 real good now, but we are going to buy in the spring so started researching now. We went and looked at them and its just a bit big for her.(the eton) Am worried she'll outgrow the 50 quickly.

any info good or bad would help, thanks

I don't have any info on that bike, but we have a Preditor 50 for my 4yr old, and it is a great bike. E-start, horn(which the kids love), teather, the works, it even came with a helmet. I paid $1700 out the door for a brand new one, not much more than the chinease machines, and you can find people that will work on them if somehting goes wrong. Just my 2cents.

My son's getting a Kasea 50 for Christmas this year. I was also worried about him only getting a year or so out of the 50.

I wanted the Kasea because most all of the top kid MX racers around here were riding the Kasea 50's or 90's. Then Ron of RC Motorsports pointed out that the chassis' are the same and once I deck out the 50, I'll be set. Also, the parts to upgrade to a 70 are not much of anything, and once that's not enough the 90 motor will sit right in.

My son has the Eaton 70. He's 8 yrs old now, and on the small side.

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When we got him his quad I was in the same boat reguarding worrying about his size, and worrying about how fast he'd outgrow his new bike etc.

I would highly reccomend the Eaton. I like the build quality/reliabilty of the Eaton very much. This little quad has a nice aftermarket following , should you feel a need to modify .

http://www.hetrickracing.com/youthquadproducts_main.htm

This Quad has a selectable CDI ignition box (which allows you to limit the speed of the bike) , Throttle stop screw (limits throttle travel) , wrist teather strap, working headlights/front strobe light/rear brake light. Optional remote kill switch. CVT auto transmission. Oil injection (2 stroke oil). Horn. Electric start.

Of the Chinese/Taiwan bikes, I think that the Eaton is a step ahead of all the rest IMHO.

Best of luck

thanks cuedel. thats the kind of info i like to hear. a young in having fun on
a quality machine with no breakage.

I have looked at alot of machines in the past 6-8 months and i haven't
heard to many things going wrong with the eton.

i was all set on getting the 70 2-stroke then i see that eton has come out with a 70 four banger, with all the same features.(decission)

I am kind of wondering how far the remote shut off will work?

Hmmm good question. I personally passed on the remote kill switch.

With the CDI set on the slowest setting, I was able to keep up with my son at a fast walk. ..... We took him to a big empty soccer field.

First day out was simply "This is a quad" instruction and "stop and go" drills. Next few sessions were more of the same as well obstacle course training...

After about 8-10 hours on the soccer field, We were ready for our first ride at one of our local riding spots. Dominics (son) throttle/brake control skills advanced very fast. He also has good judgment and listens very well.

I like the 2 strokes power band for mini cycles/quads. The E-Ton has a slightly more abrupt power engagment or power band then all of the other small 2 strokes, and certainly the 4 strokes.

The CVT winds up and then the ATV starts to move (like a snowmobile) It has a lot to do with the way the clutch is set up in the CVT auto trans from the factory. Its not scary or dangerous, just something worth mentioning, If youve never rode a CVT equipped bike.

Id say go ahead with the 2 stroke. you can always leave the CDI on the slow settings, and adjust as her skills advance. Theres plenty of adjustment in the CDI box, only takes a second with a small flathead screw driver, to make an adjustment...


No matter what bike you end up getting... keep in mind the following advice.

1) Only ONE instructor per child

(basically when your child is riding, make sure everyone knows only you are to give instruction, while she is riding) Until later when she is comfotable with riding etc. keeps the child from getting confused etc.

2) Keep it simple

I always refer to the gas as "Gas" Whatever you decide to call the controls of the bike, Always refer to them the same way every time. less confusing. I also had Dominic only use one brake until he got comfortable with riding.

3) No distractions

Make sure that no one is distracting your kid while she is riding. Ive seen many kids not paying attention to what they are doing while riding, because someone was distracting them. This is an important rule the 1st few rides IMHO.

4) Helmet/goggles/long sleeve shirt/long pants/neck brace. Dominic has a full set of riding gear now, Just like his dad.


Best of luck

THAT IS GREAT ADVICE!!!!!!!!!

to be nice, the honda trx90 is one that will last for ever, comes with electric start, but its a little pricey, if any kid was starting out this quad will be great for her!

In the last 15 years only one bike has beat the lt 80 atv mag. kids quad shoot out. Its the ETON 90r. This is both performance and SAFTEY. I have 2 etons and they have been great bikes. With the adjustable throttle, adjustable cdi box, full inclosed floor board, Hydrolic breaks, Brake light ,headlights , and a full 9 inches of rear suspension travel, and reverse, in my opinion there is no better kids bike. They are a little on the expensive side when compared to the other cheaper quads but you get what you pay for. I think you will be very happy with the Eton. Also I dont know you riding terrian but I would recomend the 2 stroke for performance and Ability to upgrade performance parts. We do alot of sand dune riding and have found that the 4 strokes dont do as well. GOOD LUCK and ride safe!