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    '89 Suzuki RMX250 Dirtbike $700 obo

    Bought this bike from a kid in Danville in crates and reassembled it. Suspension redone by Aftershocks. New Procircuit pipe and DG Silencer. Keihin PWK 39mm carb, Boyesen reeds and manifold. Fresh oil and plug. Brakes are in good shape and rims are true. Engine fires up, but it is very tired...
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    WTB: Stock muffler and midpipe for Laguna trackdays

    D&D header on my FZR and the muffler is LOUD. I would like a stock muffler and midpipe to use at Laguna. D&D muffler is clamp on and 2" diameter. Can anyone fab me a cool adapter plate so I can use a GSXR (or other)bolt-on muffler with my 2" calmp on midpipe? Or anyone have a stock...
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    WTB: QUIET muffler for Laguna Trackdays

    I have a D&D header on my FZR. 2" midpipe and the can is LOUD. I would like to fab on a stock muffler from something, so I'm looking for a stock GSXR or other muffler and midpipe. The D&D can is clamp on. Can anyone fab me a adapter plate so I can use a bolt on pipe with my clamp on style midpipe?
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    dirt bike wont kick over?? Help please

    Probably should be in the garage section, but it pertains to a dirt bike, so here it is. Just reassembled the winter purchase ($275). I have overhauled the carb, changed the plug, changed gearbox oil. 1000 kicks later, it doesn't fire up. After about 15 kicks some gas leaks at the head/pipe...
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    Tuning tips for a RM needed.

    I bought a 89 RM 250 basket from a kid in danville, and am currently scrounging up parts for assembly. He said something was sticking in the carbs that was making it bogg down low. Sounds like a float to me, but all my experience is with road bikes. Is a dirt carb the same as far as tuning? Any...
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    WTB Cheap Beginner Dirt Bike

    Get my Christmas bonus next week, and I have around $800 to splurge on a beginner bike. I am 6' and 175lbs. Can someone tell me what is the best thing to look for, and anyone have something for sale. Beat up is OK. I can wrench pretty well.
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    Do You Road Bike?

    New thread starting because the rain has come and made it muddy. I am happy to lead some road rides in the East Bay if anyone is interested in switching to skinny tires. I can also offer help in shopping for a road bike if anyone needs. And as always, free bike repair for everyone.
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    Barryessa: Sat 11/19- 9am- PH $

    Meet around 8:30 at Pleasant Hill Starbucks and roll at 9. Pick up the Cordelia $ crowd at ~9:30. Normal ride to Pope Chiles and over the hill to Angwin. (maybe up to Middleton)Down Silverado Trail and back 121 to Wooden Vly and Cordelia. Smooth (safe)pace and short regroups so were not out all...
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    Barryessa Sunday 1pm from pleasant Hill $

    Starbucks in PH on contra costa. 1pm roll time. Quick stop in Cordelia and the regular run to Angwin via Pope/Chiles.
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    WTB: Mikuni Carb Tops.

    I have 32mm mikunis on my FZR and a couple of the Plastic tops are cracking. Anyone have some extras in their parts box. I need 2 or 3 of them. They don't have to be from a FZR. Just round top mikuni caps.
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    Berryessa Sunday 1:30 from Cordelia $

    Going to make a quick run. Berryessa/Pope Chiles/Howell Mtn. to Angwin/Silverado Trail/121 back to Suisun Valley. Mild pace and short regroup stops to make a quick loop. Rain Cancels Meet at Cordelia Starbucks and roll at 1:30
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    2003 SV1000s with goodies $6000

    SOLD SOLD SOLD To a super cool chick. The rest of you loosers were too slow :) Just under 6k on the bike. Full plastic and seat cap. Corbin Seat. Sliders. Flush lights Double bubble Screen. Yosh 3/4 Carbon. BMC air filter, Cut airbox,Tank risers, Power commander IIIusb with custom map by...
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    I lost weight!! Now my gear is too big :(

    I dropped about 40 lbs and now my stuff is too big. I have textile stuff that fit well at around 215lbs. I'm now 175. I have one set of red with long waist jacket and one set black with short waist jacket. Anyone going the other way on the scale want to swap stuff?
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    I lost weight. Anyone want to trade gear?

    I dropped about 40 lbs and now my stuff is too big. I have textile stuff that fit well at around 215lbs. I'm now 175. I have one set of red with long waist jacket and one set black with short waist jacket. Anyone going the other way on the scale want to swap stuff?
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    WTB: TZ or RS 125 roller

    I took the riding class with my wife. She's really short. I am going to build her a 125 with an enduro as the doner for motor and electrics. Sould be cool, but I need a 125 roller. Any sellers?
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    '78 Toyota pickup $800

    Great for bike hauling. Its a longbed http://www.craigslist.org/eby/car/86548480.html
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    Pleasant Hill Starbucks Early. Beat the heat!

    Starbucks in PH/Safeway shopping center on Cotra Costa Blvd. Same ride as last week except we roll at 8 :wow Meet up with the Middleton group in Cordelia at 8:30. Cordelia-Wooden Valley-121-128-Pope Chiles Vly-Howell Mtn-Silverado Trail-121-Wooden Valley-680 to home. Lets leave early and...
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    Pleasant Hill $ early SAt ride. Barryessa/Angwin

    Meet at 8 and roll by 8:30 to try and miss some of the boats and make it home in time for chores. Meet at Pleasant Hill Starbucks in the Safeway shopping center (the plaza cafe in the corner is very good and cheap if anyone wants to meet for breakfast at 7:30.) Load up on breakfast and gas as...
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    How many days should I get out of my tires?

    Bridgestone BT-014s on my SV1000 have about 700 miles and 2 trackdays on them. How many days can I safely get out of my tires?
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    When does it start getting sucky hot?

    I am looking at the calendars, and it looks like no track time for me untill July. When does it start getting really hot, and how hot does it get at the tracks? Should I start shopping for vented leathers? Should I hold off during the summer months and make a track time blitz in sept/oct?
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