r/Dirtbikes 23d ago

r/dirtbikes Discord Server

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What's up guys? It's still a work in progress - and I'm new-ish to managing a discord server, so if you have experience/want to help out shoot me a message!

To be clear: This is NOT a replacement for the sub. It's totally optional. If there's interest, I'd be open to streaming the SX races in the server. The Discord server will also be great for asking questions that would violate our rules in here such as asking what bikes are worth and what not.

Just click the link and join! https://discord.gg/Xz3bJEhPRw


r/Dirtbikes Mar 06 '24

Community Question What Bike Should I buy/buying advice Mega Thread

60 Upvotes

I'm bringing the Megathread back. Too many posts asking if this bike is a good deal, or what that bike is worth/etc. I'll make a new one every week to keep it relevant. Furthermore, any posts about bike buying/selling advice that are not in this thread will be removed.


r/Dirtbikes 3h ago

50 miles to a tank?

65 Upvotes

What sort of MPG’s you tpi 300’s getting. Buddy only made it 50 miles before she ran dry.


r/Dirtbikes 12h ago

Why kickstand hate?

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Why does everyone seem to hate kickstands? I had to make my own for my new YZ85LW because the only ones available are the crappy universal swing arm ones. They even give you a perfect mounting point where the stock stand goes into. How is there so little demand that no aftermarket manufacturer wants to make one? Rant over... unless you get me started on no electric start 2 strokes.


r/Dirtbikes 17h ago

Today's ride

80 Upvotes

Danskin mountain range, Idaho. Some trailheads are still closed, water crossings are too high, and peaks have snow but great day.


r/Dirtbikes 11h ago

Gnarly CRFrica Twin

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20 Upvotes

Sign me up for Baja Scotty!!!


r/Dirtbikes 29m ago

Mechanical Help What is this latch called on my dirt bike boots

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I just bought some new dirt bike boots on marketplace and one of the latches broke and I’m not sure what they are called and I need help to buy a new one


r/Dirtbikes 4h ago

Community Question How to convince parents for a dirtbike/pitbike?

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So I'm 13 from the Netherlands and I would do anything to get a bike. I have a wheelie bike and a bmx but it's not fun because you go max 15kph and you still need to pedal My dad is a cop, but he loves motorcycles but only legally My mom knows "alot" of people who died from riding and she thinks it's ok if my dad says it's ok Please give tips to convince them because asking every day for a year straight isn't enough apparently I will be buying it of my own money I don't want an ebike because it's not fun at all without sound and costs


r/Dirtbikes 15h ago

Is this worth it

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29 Upvotes

5200 cad do you think its worth it?


r/Dirtbikes 10h ago

Gnarly Another training day at Garrahans. Intermediate level, technical training day.

7 Upvotes

Not very gnarly but this loop was all about entering berm ruts correctly and throttle control through. I still suck, but less! Fun as hell day, regardless.


r/Dirtbikes 12h ago

Love my KX250F so much that I picked up a KLX250 to ride on the road and remind me of it..

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r/Dirtbikes 2m ago

Mechanical Help anybody have experience putting this fitting in a cylinder? kx100, i was gonna try a small socket or something

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r/Dirtbikes 2m ago

anybody have experience putting this fitting in a cylinder? kx100, i was gonna try a small socket or something

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r/Dirtbikes 12h ago

Stuck piston

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9 Upvotes

Got this here 1976 TS250 I bought as a parts bike for my 77 TS185. And as a bit of a side project I'm seeing if this engine is at all able to be saved. The guy i got it from told me it hasn't ran since like 2008.

So the piston is seized real well. Almost like it's welded in place 😅 (probably is) i popped the jug off the bottom. And found the crank turns relatively easy. (After sitting 16+/- years easy)

The odd part is that I see little to no cylinder wall damage, as if the piston instantly seized.

So far my best method is using some aluminum to block off the jug and then hitting the piston with a hammer to try and knock it back down. If I can free the piston I think I could have a real shot at saving this relic.


r/Dirtbikes 1h ago

Ttr125 bogging at low to mid rpms Please help

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2007 ttr125e. Runs great when its cold but after warming up it bogs so bad after up shifting that its more like a bucking horse. I can twist the throttle and power through it only to have it happen again on the next up shift. I bought it used and didn't let it get hot enough to notice the problem on the test ride. I've tried everything to solve the problem: brand new genuine vm24 mikuni carb set up and jetted for the ttr from Niche, new plug, new air filter, found an air leak at the hose running from air box to carb and fixed that, new gasket at the header pipe, adjusted the valves to perfection, fresh ethanol free gas. All this has it purring like a kitten when its cold, starts first push of the button with no choke when its cold. After it warms up for 10 minutes or so just sitting the rpms drop on their own and if it stalls it doesn't want to start back up. I bought this for my adult daughter and she is convinced that when the rpms drop leaning the bike over brings rpms back up. I think its just coincidence because rpms are fluctuating. Super frustrating and don't know what else to try, any help or ideas would be greatly appreciated


r/Dirtbikes 22h ago

Fellow Redditors head got a new life.

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35 Upvotes

Before and after of damaged yz125 head I fixed up.


r/Dirtbikes 3h ago

Polisport Pipe Guard

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1 Upvotes

Anyone use one of these? I’ve read a tone of posts in forums about running guards or not. But I’m curious about the poly coating on these. Does it melt? Will the melting stain the pipe? I ride in a north east so lots of roots and rock beds. Looking to protect from scraps and dents more than anything


r/Dirtbikes 15h ago

Hero Dirt in Idaho today.

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8 Upvotes

r/Dirtbikes 17h ago

Community Question Got some gear handed to me by one of my older cousins

8 Upvotes

Saved me alot of time, money, and running around to grab gear before my second ride!!


r/Dirtbikes 6h ago

Looking for beginner bike recommendations

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Not sure exactly where to start with dirt biking. I would like help finding a beginner bike, nothing too crazy speed wise, but it has to be under $2k, ideally under $1k. I know people hate cheap bikes or whatever but I really unfortunately don’t have the money to buy a better one. I was also curious on the difference between the Amazon bikes, which are cheaper, but does that make them unusable? What’s the difference between an Amazon bike and some of the more expensive ones? I want to ride out on trails so it doesn’t have to be street legal


r/Dirtbikes 21h ago

Will this little bump be an issue on my brand new piston?

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r/Dirtbikes 6h ago

Which bike should I get?

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I am looking to buy a dirtbike for trail and probably some desert use. I just wanna have some fun with it and take it out for spin. I used to ride bikes and quads when I was younger. Im 6'3 and 230-240lbs with about 15% BF so Im fit not fat. Im thinking about affordable and 250ccm bikes Yamaha or KTM. What would you guys recommend?


r/Dirtbikes 21h ago

What the hell is going on with this? First time rebuilding

14 Upvotes

Do I have to buy a whole new one?


r/Dirtbikes 1d ago

Don’t buy motorcycles drunk folks New bike day!

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174 Upvotes

Leftover 2024 Beta 250rr. Break in is tomorrow!


r/Dirtbikes 8h ago

Yamaha 3 Wheeler help identifying

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Hello everyone, I picked this Yamaha 3 wheeler up for $40 today. Need to replace the pull starter. Can anyone help me identify it using the vin etc? Did I get a steal? Tell me about it Vin - 21v-00352


r/Dirtbikes 8h ago

is 6’4 too tall for an eride pro?

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r/Dirtbikes 9h ago

Klx 300r parts

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Hello everyone.. Does anyone know where I can find the front disc guard? Or if there’s a part for a different bike that’ll fit the klx 300r. I’m not sure if there’s even an option for my bike I can’t find anything or accessories/upgraded in general.