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I’m looking at getting a 300 two stroke and I’ve come across a 2018 gasgas ec300 with 30hrs 410miles. The listing is for $5500 is that worth the price?

Hi all, I’m looking at buying an enduro bike, 2 stroke KTM or husky tpi 250/300. I’m pretty set on those bikes however I’m worried about being stuck with a shitter. I’ve ridden motocross and owned a couple 4 strokes and a 2 stroke but this was years ago when the bikes were seemingly simpler and I would only really check how it started on cold start and general running condition of the bike.

Is there anything in particular I should look out for on these more modern machines?

As I’ve mentioned here before, I’m gearing up to race the 24 hours of Glen Helen for my 55th birthday in 2026. Sounds far off to you, but seems awfully close to me. Anyway, one of the things I’m doing is putting together the team. They all need to be 50+ novices. This is a bit hard since everyone I know who is a novice will still be under 50, and everyone over 50 is not a novice.

I have a friend who is over 50, former pro bicycle racer (road and MTB) and snowboarder. He’s never ridden a dirt bike. Skill and fitness aren’t a concern but the transition to a dirt bike is.

So what’s a cheap, not-terrible bike to get him started on? He’s tall, like 6’2”.

I’m thinking XR400R. KDX200. Would a mid 2000s KTM 450 work? I remember a buddy at that time transitioned from MTB to dirt bikes on one and he didn’t seem to have issues.

ETA: also have seen first gen WR400 and 426 in budget.

Budget is $2k or less USD and so cal for location.

I know. CR500. It was top on the list before budget was considered.

Is this a good d

I have a boyfriend who is into dirt bikes and I'm slowly doing research to be more into as well. I'm just curious, how would you guys go about buying a helmet for someone? Should I take his head size into consideration? I want it to be a surprise, he does a lot of off road dirt biking. And he has a small motor bike along with an atv as well. Any good brands that I should take a look at?

Thank you in advanced!

Looking for a pit bike / small motor type sub can’t seem to find any?

Hi everyone I have a 2024 sxf250 with only 11 hours on it I'm having issues with it shifting from third to fourth. It's not every time but it is very noticeable and not user error. It just doesn't shift up with and without the Quick Shift function engaged. Could this be an issue or could it just be not quite broken in yet and a little tight?

Snake creek( now closed) had goats that would wander around!

My with my ktm300 on my benz w a goat showing me it’s woohoo….

Called Sta-Bil about their fogging spray, their tech said use only for the combustion chamber, they do not spray the crankcase nor transmission. Shouldn't the crankcase and transmission be fogged also? If so, which brand of fogging spray to use? i already put some premix motor oil into the cylinder.

I have this 82 Honda xl100. When I bought the bike as a project it had zero compression. Tore it down and discovered a bent valve. I thought ok well wonder what would cause that I looked online and it said the timing jumping or being worn would cause that. I don’t want to put this bike back together and then have another bent valve because of this issue. How do I know for sure what would be causing it without putting it back together first. Also I’m having trouble getting the timing back right. When I turn the flywheel to line up the T mark with the notch on the case it doesn’t line up it just goes right past it. Am I missing something? I’ve seen online where it can also be lined up at 6 o’clock mark instead of 12 o’clock but it doesn’t do either. I also don’t want to replace the timing chain if I don’t have to but I will and it looks like I could even do it without splitting the case. Advice please? If I haven’t been detailed enough ask I will answer the best I can. I know I have posted this bike a few times I am just a back yard mechanic lol. Thanks!

Considering buying my first dirt bike, I have had a 25mph escooter (1000+ miles) but never a bike. No idea what brands are good, the cc I need, 2 stroke vs 4 stroke, etc. Looking to go over ~40mph. I’m seeing a ton of SSR125 on fbm for under $1k, but they look a bit small (I’m 6”4, 165lb), and I’m not sure if they’re any good. Budget preferably under 1.5-2k, but I have no idea what’s realistic. Ty

My bike fell off the stand in my backyard due to wind. When I went to pick it up the kick starter was locked up. Where is a good place to start diagnosing the issue?

Shes good for lots more ya?

Hi,

I am for the most part, a beginner to motorcycles.

I rode a friends dirt bike maybe a couple handful of times in my teens.

I do remember it feeling kind of heavy/awkward for me…no idea what size it was though.

I am 5’7 158 lbs 46 years old in a week.

(Birthday present to myself)

My friends who ride dirt bikes all the time suggested 100/125 cc

I found a really nice 03 xr100r for sale locally. Seems like a good deal and owner seems meticulous about keeping it up.

I told a different friend (he rides Harley’s) and he said it’s way too small I will hate it and I might as well buy a Honda Grom,

I am honestly just looking for something to learn on, my ultimate goal is to buy/build a cafe racer style Honda cb750, but obviously need to learn to ride first.

What does Reddit say?

Thanks!’

Xr200r engine on a rm125 frame with heavier flywheel, custom kickstart, fmf exhaust, etc

I'm new to dirt biking and have noticed there's a lot of hate on deegan, what's up with that. All I know is that he's 18 and a good rider, so why does he get hated on

For a first time rider. 5,8 170lbs

Wanna get a dirtbike to learn clutch before getting motorcycle, only previous bike experience is 60 mph emoto price doesn’t matter :)

On my kx65 bump starting seems more reliable initially than kick starting. Once engine warms then I can kick start

However recently when bump starting I feel like the engine rotates half a cycle then seizes and locks the wheels. It caused my chain to break from the master link because I tried it too many times like this

I have to kick start a few tries, then bump start.

It this a sign my engine is in trouble? Does it need a full rebuild?

Hey y'all. I'm a 19 year old guy, I own a 2018 kx450f with unknown aftermarket parts, crazy quick.

I rip pretty hard at least twice a week, and I recently bought a camera to record my mornings and adventures that entail. I recorded my first video today, uploading now (taking forever, 1.5 hours of 4k footage on mobile). Pretty much just my every week ritual or somethin idk. I ramble a lot.

I'll post again with the link if y'all are interested, or put it here :) only if y'all want tho.

Hey everyone! My tire's doing the wobble dance whenever I go fast, and I can't figure out why. Anyone know what's up and how to prevent it?