Recent content by FastCletus552

I have a 03 KTM RFS 450. I just did a whole new top end. Piston, rings, honed cylinder, valves, and valve guides. I put it back together and did the 1/6 turn out on valve adjustment. I tried to start it and it wouldn't fire. I could smell fuel burning while I was kicking so i know its firing...

I got a new to me KTM 450 SX. It didn't run when I got it but I have since got it running. Problem I am having is its a bitch to get started, Especially when its hot. When its bone cold it starts real easy I've adjusted the valves, and I did a thorough clean on the carb. I noticed the...

Hi All I picked up a 1997 Beta 250CC 2 stroke Trials bike earlier this year. It hadnt been run in quite some time and was quite disassembled. There is no shop manual for this bike, or one that I haven't been able to find. (parts are scarce for this bike). I was able to get it back together...

Are all carbs basically the same? Meaning if my bike has a carb ID that's 28mm, would any 28mm Carb work? Its for a trials bike (beta techno 250 2 stroke), so it has to have some kind of difference than a carb of the same size like maybe for a YZ250, or does it? I bought my bike in parts...

I got burned on a deal for a scooter. Not mad at anyone just after this experience I had an idea I got the bike for $300. Basically a barn find 2010 model Aprilia with 450 miles on it. Cherry condition. I put a lien on it and when I got it back, back fees were $700+. I did a statement of...

I just left the DMV and tried to do what I thought was the right thing but I dont think I got it right. I picked up a few scooters that had back fees on them. I didn't really want the scooters just the parts on them. Well I have completely disassembled them and thought you would just turn the...

I did road racing quite a few years ago, and then when I moved here I did super moto. Super moto for whatever reason didn't catch my attention. I converted my dirt bike back to dirt and really love riding trails and such, but I am having a hankering for pavement. I don't want to do full track...

Please feel free to move this post if this is the wrong place. Lately when I am riding my wrf250 (2008) a couple things have been happening. 1. when I have been riding for a while, and not generally hard, my clutch seem to tighten up. Meaning when I pull in the clutch it doesn't fully...

Fairly new to riding trails and riding dirt bikes. Kept falling over from not being able to get my feet on the ground and get my balance when i got stuck on a hill Adjusted my rear shock down from about 3/4 to about halfway. I can now touch almost the about the balls of my feet when sitting...

For sale is a 2001 TTR. The bike runs great no issues. Lots of new bits. Battery, chain, valves, handlebars, sprocket and some plastics. Title is clean and green sticker'ed til 2017. The bike is a great beginner bike or just an all around good bike. It will climb straight up a hill and I am...

Have had a dirt bike for quite a while. Converted it and Did some super moto, but just didnt care for it. Switched it back and now been riding dirt. Have been up to Carnegie, Stonyford, Hangtown, Penny Pines, and Georgetown. I really dig riding the trails. I am not good but I feel I am...

I just bought a set of Keihin Carbs (CR 29) and a new Vance and hines exhaust to match. I have the bike running (1980 CB 750) but it needs to be tuned. I Had planned on taking it to Desmoto but they arent taking any bikes till 2016 as they are closing for holidays. I Really want to ride over...

I have a TTR 125 that I need to split the cases on. The out put shaft that the kickstarter gear goes into sheared off inside the case. So needless to say in order to repair the engine I have to split cases and replace shaft. Problem is I dont have a case splitter. Would anyone be willing to...

I have for sale a 2002 Ducati 998 Biposto. The bike has roughly 17K miles on it, and runs great. I have done one track day on this bike, about 2 years ago. I still have it set up as a GP shift or reverse shift. Its what I prefer (one up and the rest down, as opposed to one down and the rest up)...

Just wanted to share how much I love this new Super Moto thing. Today was my 3rd day riding and my second time in sonoma. I dont know how I did compared to others but damn Sure I was proud of myself I started off with my first session at 1:11.06 lap time, and I finished the day at a 1:06.93 I...