Dual Sport, Offroad Bikes

hi does anybody know if the 80s xt500 and the dt175 mx rear wheels are the same they look very similar

i would like to build an 18 inch front wheel for my DT to use some road tyres I have, and was wondering what rims would fit, I have learned that you cant just chuck any old 36 hole rim on because the angles are different due to hub diameters etc. Does anyone have any ideas?? Cheers Ed

hi has anyboby used this,i have a yamaha dtr125 just wondering if its worth the the 12.00 price rather than the 68.00 my local motorcycle shop quoted me to have the carb cleaned as apparently is does the same thing from the inside out?

Dear Members / Bike Guru's My name if Francis Guchie I have done the following but my DT will not start even when it has a spark 1-Split the engine into parts cleaned up up almost piece by piece 2-used new gaskets to put it back into place 3-replaced new piston and rings 4-field-coil cleaned up and dried ( i was moist and dirty) 5-replaced new ICM ( power pack) CDI 6-Cleaned all wire harnesses 7-New Plug Thanks in advance

hi,does anyone know if i can get the wheels of an 81 dt mx respoked in any bike shop or do i have to find the ones to fit it myself?i went to the bike shop here in town and he couldnt do it but he cant realy do anething, useless place!!haha

Hey iv been looking at this 170 kit, just wondering if anyone has experiance with this kit and would i be better buying a barrel and getting it bored and ported? http://www.adrenalin-pedstop.co.uk/p/Yamaha_DT125_R_RE_X_SM_Derbi_GPR_125_Athena_170cc_cylinder_kit-1250.aspx thanks jake

Hi all. I'm new to this forum. I recently picked up a 2002 DT 175 in great condition and with only about 5,000 kms (3,000 miles) on it. Mainly bought it for my wife to learn to ride on and for us both to do some trail riding in the nearby hills and forests ( I run a DR 650). It's been years since I owned a 2 -stroke. I did run around on a DT 175 as a teenager in the 70's but can't remember much about any wrinkles it may have had. Despite low miles the bike sounds like it has a rattle, which I have a very half arsed idea could be the little end. The rattle worsens as motor warms and is in time with increase or decrease in revs. It could be of course be that this is just …

hi guys.. ive recently bought a ttr600re..its in mint low mileage condition with one previous owner.. ive always fancied the red/white belgarda models..so i bought new genuine yamaha front mudguard,rear mudguard,headlight cowl,fork leg protectors and seat cover (discontinued by yamaha..sourced one from germany) in the 1999 belgarda colours. ive also fitted black excel rims with gold talon hubs built with stainless spokes..and a micron end can (loud) i need the taller belgarda ohlins shock as the standard re shock makes the bike a little low at the bike.. has anyone got one of the ohlins shock for sale..or can anyone suggest a longer shock from another bike that…

does anyone know where i can purchase a full arrow exhaust system for my dtr 125sm,i have trolled the net but to no avail.

Hi, just wondering my Dt first reg April 1980 has a rectangular section swing arm, im sure these had a tubular section arm, If this has been changed for the more modern design will I find that other bits have been changed to make it fit, ie the shock (Mainly curious but may be helpful if I need to overhaul the shock) cheers

Hi im new to the forms. Im thinking about buying a 1973 dt250. I would aprecciat any advice. I searched the internet and for some information. I couldnt find anything about fuel milage, i saw figures from 20mpg-50mpg. If anyone has an estimate i would aprecciate it. They want 650 for the bike with the odometer reading around 5000 mile, has the title and runs. What do you guys think?

Any one have a pdf or text document of such service manual. Thank you.

I bought a bike with an unknown bent fork and I'm in bad need of knowing what other years and models will bolt directly to my factory tripple mount.

can someone help im thinking of getting a yamaha ttr600 re what sort of top end can i expect from the bike i will be more on road than off the mpg, and any fault s i should expect from this model its an 05 with 2000 mile on the clock and a price i should expect to pay if you can help with the above it would be much appreciated

Hey all and thanks for looking! Im in some need of some help with a 1980 MX 175. The story goes, the previous owner ran it and loved it, but then the premix pump when out and he burned the rings/Sleeve. So its been sitting in a storage unit the last couple years. Theres also a couple mm's of play in the connecting rod at the crank, and he's not sure whats acceptable. He seemed to know what he was talking about, and he also had a bunch more projects going on.i went to take a look at it and its not too bad, but ive never rebuilt a bike before so i need some help. Im also trying to keep it as cheap as possible,sub 300, with 100 spent on the bike. Its not a race bike, but jus…

Hellooo, I'm thinking about getting more of an off roasd tyre on my DT125RE but the specifications standard are, Front tyre dimensions: 80/90-21 Rear tyre dimensions: 110/80-18 and the ones i'm thinking about getting are, Front tyre dimensions: 80/100-21 Rear tyre dimensions: 110/100-18 will they fit without them popping off the rim? or is it a big nono - Thanks for reading

Hi Guys Recently my bike has started making a crunching/grinding sound all of a sudden as I'm just riding along. I think it is connected to the gears. Also when I set off in first gear it makes a clicking noise and like bounces. It has got worse and today it did it when I was going down hill. The best I can describe it is...... As though your riding along in top gear at 50 mph, then all of a sudden you drop it in to first and let the clutch out.???????????? Please can someone help me, I don't have a clue about mechanics and I don't want to ride my bike until it's sorted in case I make it worse. I thought it could be the gear oil needs changing, but I can't find it,…

What's the best way to tune the new exhaust and stage 3 air filter sounds good out of the box lol down under Australia

STOLEN Registration NUY640P, Colour Yellow, taken sometime Saturday 21st April, Nuneaton, Warwickshire UK. If any-one knows of its whereabouts or has other information pertaining to it's theft, please contact Warwickshire Police: http://www.warwicksh...i/Crimestoppers 9-months of blood, sweat & tears went into 'saving' this bike from the ignomy of being a field-bike, and represented the hopes of a summers riding. And I DIDN'T even get to ride the bludy thing thanks to some low life skum. I had been a very happy chappy, full of anticipation at enjoying the fruits of my labours. A second machine was stolen from my home this e…

Hi, After an 8 month restoration i started the bike today and surprise surprise it started and runs really well, but i have a few problems! 1 Fuel leaks from the carb overflow. 2 I can't get neutral. 3 The headlights don't work, just the side light. I would appreciate any advice I would add a photo if i knew how Thanks Pete.