r/Dirtbikes

Is this normal? 26’ yz250f discounted to $7500 but after fees it’s $13,300 OTD that seems insane to me but I’m not sure what’s normal at the dealership these days.

Hey, just wondering when i should do a top end on my bike i bought used with 61 hours on the whole engine. The bike has a S3 high compression head and still stats first kick and has a ton of compression. I mostly do slow technical trail riding as its my second season in either first or second gear for the tight stuff but i love to hit the pipe on the more open stuff. You could say i ride like a grandpa in the rpm right below the powerband for most technical riding (like low to moderate rpms in lower gears). Just wondering when or if i should plan on replacing the piston. First 2 stroke i have ever owned. Any advice would be great. Jetted slightly rich, running 50:1 amsoil dominator. Ive seen some people say cast vertex pistons will last longer with tighter clearances but im running a high compression head so is forged better??

How does everyone tackle downhills slow and steady wins the race or hit it with some pace. So to go ride some single trails I have to ride on four wheel drive tracks and in some spots the can get fairly steep which I have no problems going up but when it comes to going down I seem to take them at a crawl is that proper practice or should I be going faster or does it depend on the hill track condition, because most of those downhills have roll overs on them and I really don’t feel like jumping it because the slope is still on a 45 afterwards.

So I’ve got everything dialed in with the carb and bike (gasgas mc125 w/ 150 head). I’m currently running 40:1 using k2 oil bc that’s what is recommended by manual and I’m still running rich, I’m debating on leaning out the gas a little and trying to determine next ratio down, should I try 32:1 or…???

Hi everyone, Im in my late 20s, grew up riding dirt bikes as a kid but haven’t in 15+ years. Im looking at buying an older crf110 cheap off a mate and clean/fix it up. Looking at smaller bikes just to casually ride with a few mates. Any recommendations to learn mechanics and more about bikes?

I have a husky 300te and found someone willing to trade his stark varg for it, I'm also including a smaller electric bike in the trade to bring it to equal value. He has a alpha 80hp. His reason for wanting to trade is similar to mine, just wants to try something different and said he's had his fun with it.

I really like the idea if trying out one of the most powerful dirtbikes in the world, low maintenance and I don't mind the range problem as I won't be dirtbiking more then 2 - 3 hours.

I guess my only concern is how they perform in really cold or hot weather and if there's any issues I should lookout for on the SV.

Also if there's anyone here that has experience with a varg and multiple other dirtbikes what's your take on it? Should I go for it?

This bike was completely overhauled before I bought it. The seller said the higher than standard compression was too much for the electric start so he left it off. I've heard of people using 2 batteries, in series to fire the starter with 24V instead of 12. Does anyone have any info on heavier duty starter and bendix to use for this approach?

I feel gross for saying this but... My gas powered dirtbikes are too loud to ride my neighborhood. So, I am looking to get a couple of electric dirtbikes so my son and I can putt around the neighborhood when I get home during the week. I am in San Jose CA and I want to test some different options before I spend a few grand. Any recommendations?