Bottomed the suspension out but worth it. Tw200

One of my favorite features at swingarm city. We call it the Chutes and Ladders, but it's really all chute and no ladder. A bit hidden, but a total riot every time.

A beautiful evening on the bikes in Swingarm City.

I also realize my check engine light is on. It does that whenever my high beams are switched on. Italian electronics!

I'm only a few months into riding. Bought a dirt cheap non running 95 XR250R over the summer, wrenched on it a bunch, lots of new parts and been enjoying it. My first ever bike, at age 36. That said, I'm 6'6" about 230lbs geared up. I have risers plus Windham bars and the most dropped foot pegs I could find for this old XR (96-04 has better options). It feels just fine when standing, seated is cramped but I expect that with anything at my height. Suspension is SOFT on this bike and old as hell nothing in it. If I keep it I'll be putting stiffer springs front and rear, which is some $$$ but not a ton. Now the KLX300R: less than 10 hours on it, and within a couple grand of what I could sell my XR for. Electric start and EFI sounds nice. No need for the suspension work my XR needs (also thinking bearings). Better aftermarket support. I'm sure more capable, but I'm also happy with the XR being that I'm a middle aged dad with zero interest in jumps or riding trail 4th gear pinned. Just chugging through PNW singletrack. A used XCW seems like the automatic best choice for me height and riding style wise, but a simple reliable machine that I'll never do a rebuild on really appeals to me, and I'm not racing or doing hard Enduro ever. Or just keep the trusty old XR and suck it up and do the suspension work? Anyone have any words of advice on this? Thanks!

Ive spent years on ATVs and SXS's. Then went to a KLX300 dual sport. Bikes are where I belong, no question...but then i wanted to change things up...sold the klx and got a Beta 2-stroke. I had mx bikes in my teens.

Its awesome fun. First summer back on a 2 stroke but I find myself stressing over riding singletracks out here....nothing similar happened before with other machines. My skills are up there too.

My issue is im more interested in the adventure and destination than the riding. And singletrack riding is 100% about the ride - i want to be able to go 100 miles, pack all of my gear, and have a stress-free day

Its like a 4-stroke trail bike is a laid-back buddy you can count on and you two have a calm day - a 2 stroke is like hanging out with a coked out stripper who stays up all night partying.

...not experience with the latter ...just assuming.

Hi all, I'm looking at starting some more back-country adventures and want to know what's your go to necessary first aid items in your kit?

I’ve owned my 2004 YZ250 for about 4 years. Two years ago, I had the top end rebuilt, and about a month later I was riding wide open in 4th gear when the bike suddenly bogged and died.
It started again afterward but never ran right, so I parked it for two years.
Recently got it running again, but it won’t idle without throttle. Sometimes it revs perfectly fine, then randomly bogs like it’s running out of gas. Eventually, it became difficult to start.
I’ve drained the old gas, added fresh premix, and inspected the piston and cylinder through the exhaust port. No visible scoring, and the kickstarter feels like it has good compression, although I haven’t tested it with a gauge.
I’m thinking carburetor, reeds, or possibly top-end issues. Trying to diagnose it myself before paying a mechanic.
The attached video is from when the issue first happened two years ago. A family member who’s experienced with working on engines was trying to diagnose it and suspected the carburetor. Hopefully someone can point me in the right direction , I’d like to learn with this bike! Thank you in advance.

The bike started to start a bit hard but wasn’t too bad just a couple kicks I checked the valves they were off so I wanted to fix the valves. The parts took about 1-2 months to come so the bike was just sitting the whole time. I did the valves then the bike didn’t start at all I clean the carb I even replaced the mid body gaskets now the bike sometimes starts with starting fluid but only starts for couple seconds then dies.

2020 TC125

Title is exactly that. How do you guys find those non running bikes? I’ve been looking for like a week and I truly can’t find a single one. Been looking on marketplace for YZs in my area in non running condition, seems like everyone takes care of their bikes🤣

Would kill for a flowy trail out here

I went to start my bike that I got today and something snapped so now it’s about as floppy as my dick.
Does anyone know what is causing this before I start tearing it apart?

Hello, I just picked up a 2002 Suzuki Jr80 for $40. Does anyone have a recommendation where to buy a cylinder and top end for this motor, I see OEM for $300ish but if there is anything cheaper lmk! Also looking for the wiring diagram!

Hi everyone,

I have a Twin Air 152622FR foam air filter designed for the Yamaha Ténéré 700, and I've purchased an aluminum adapter kit to fit it to my CFMOTO 450MT.

However, I live in Taiwan, and both Twin Air filter oil and filter cleaner are currently out of stock. The local dealer told me they won't be available until the end of the year.

The Chinese seller who sold me the filter suggested using gear oil as an alternative. I've also heard that engine oil could be used to soak the foam filter, then squeezed out to remove the excess oil.

For cleaning, would it be safe to use kerosene to clean the filter, followed by washing it with a neutral dishwashing detergent? Or could these alternatives damage the foam or affect its filtration performance?

Could anyone recommend suitable alternative products or methods for cleaning and oiling this foam air filter, preferably using products that are readily available in Taiwan?

Thanks in advance for your help!

Decided to take the KLX into the woods today. Absolutely love this bike.

My boys in the lead on his WR250F, wife is in front of me on her Xtrainer and I'm on a 430.

First time doing this wash ride - silly fun.

Should I buy a 2020 RC 250 or a 2024 BSR, over a 2009 Honda CRFM 230

Putting back together my bike and this brake line just doesnt seem right

Especially with the older Honda four strokes.

I just got this back from being rebuilt, full trans rebuild, piston, and top end of motor. Just started making this whirring noise that gets worse as you go and stops when clutch is pulled. Any suggestions as to what it could be? I have literally done the 3 heat cycles, oil change, and rode it less than an hour already making this noise. It’s a 2006 crf450r