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So, I'm thinking about getting a 2021 Husqvarna 701 Supermoto and I need to get a clear idea before buying the bike. So what's ART mean? It says 81.9 ART on the meter, so is that it's been driven for 81.9 hours?
I just fell back in love with this bike…15,000 wonderful and eventful miles on the stock dirt setup, finally put some warp 9s on with Michelin 2ct and it’s a whole new beast
This is my 2010 wr250x. Its more common in america but pretty rare here in europa (at least austria).
Only makes 30hp but isn’t a „heavy“ bike like the 690/701 only 136kg. Also has a pretty decent sound because of euro 3 and the gpr exhaust. Way closer to a „big“ supermoto than any 125cc or other 250cc/300cc bikes.
Did a lot of work over the summer (was in pretty bad shape) and this is how far i got, still more stuff to do and also need my license (stuck on a1 because i did it late).
Also its completely legal, doesn’t have any of the exc or 2 stroke problems.
So my dad left me a 2005 dt 125re supermoto he built up.
Been riding it for about 6 month for a couple hours every other weekend.
I know i probably shouldnt have but i took it to petrol station and gave it a what id like to think was a light jetwash to get the thick of the crap and gunk off . I went to start it and the lights came on but the bike wouldnt kick over ( strange as it only ever has trouble starting from cold ( choke needs to be on and takes a bout 5 kicks on a good day ) however the bike was warm and just wouldnt start so i pushed it round the corner and bump started it , let it idle for abit and warmed it up properly to expel any water i may have putten into it. Great its started. Now i ride up and down the industrial estate for a few minutes bored trying to do my first wheelie , i sit on the back seat in first and have a few tries ( got it up for 2 seconds but pussied , ill get it eventually ! ) tried to do do it in second and was no where near , cant seem to get it up clutching up either guess im doing it wrong. Anyways i get home go to turn the ignition off and the keys no where to be seen but the bikes running , i disconnect the battery and go and look for the key , i find it go back home put battery in and it kicks over first time.
Anyways i start giving the bike i dry etc and was thinking.....
What am i doing wrong when wheelying ?, is the bike underpowered for some reason etc? ( or am i just being far to gentle with it , i know i jetwashed it some may say thats dumb but regarding riding i try not to abuse the bike going really really high rpms as its very sentimentle to me , am i just being over the top ?) How did the key come out and how was it still running ?
Hey, i got my self a k3 helmet but small had a bit extra room on top which i dint like and i switched it out for a XS even tho my head measures at 55.5ish CM and its tight on the sides and back of my head but not on the front ontop of the eyebrow. I have never owned a helmet this is the first one i wore ( except a cheap 40euros bucket for the exam. ) so i dont know what to really look for. Im going to return it on Monday and get another helmet because it seems like agv doesnt fit for my head. Based on the description of where the helmet had pressure points which is mostly on the topleftand right side of my head do you have to recomend another brand that would better fit my head? im asking because the shops near me dont have all the brands in one place so i will need to visit multiple shops. Thank you
Turns out the engine cause for an fe fc fs and fx match and this may have had an engine case swap with an fe because the engine number reads fe but it's 5 speed gear box. Just can't seem to figure out the year. Doesn't come with brembo brakes , no riding modes no instrument cluster.
Hi! Can someone help! Why does my bike (starter) turn more easily/freely when I give it more gas? How can that work🤣
Hey my Dudes, what’s everyone using for navigation on their supermoto? Which mount and device? Thanks,
New here and figured I’d ask because I’m getting into this sort of thing.
I’m super short, about 5”4 or so. I’ve had this bike for a couple years and I decided I’d like to make it street legal. I don’t have many trails close to me at all. Does anyone have any idea what specifics I should buy? I know 17 inch wheels and such but do I need to replace the hubs as well? Tire sizes? I’d like to get a bit more power out of it as well so I bought an ejk tuner and an airbox kit. The exhaust will be bought later. As well as possibly a big bore kit. Any lighting ideas? I’d like an LED light bar for a headlight. Turn signals?
EDIT: I don’t really want to buy another bike because of my height.
Recently i have been looking at bikes that i could turn into supermotos and i cant really seem to find anything better than the exc but i have been looking at the sx125 and tc125 and ive been wondering if its possible to make any of them street legal (the tc and sx) aswell as ive seen loads make the te125 into a supermoto. Thanks!
I have no idea where to find these bikes and thats the main thing i have been struggling these days so if you guys have any selling websites that are in the EU then let me know.
I am creating a new design kit for my Supermoto and currently asking me if chrome or holographic bases are allowed in Germany on the street. To they reflect too much? Especially asking for the bolddesignz bases.
Derbi drd pro 50cc > metrakit prorace 74cc
I have a DRZ400s with 50/50 tires, everyone always says how much torque these bikes have but I don’t get it. I can only do a wheelie from standstill, I’m not very good at wheelies but on my fz07 I can get 12 o’clock for a second or so.
I want to get a supermoto instead and I heard the DRZ400sm is good but will that have more torque? Or are there mods that need to be done?
Are there any other fun supermotos that are under 5k in LA? It needs to be able to go on the highway at least semi easy, and not too many mods to make it good. Thank you!
I have a 2024 KLX300sm… bike has a Yoshi RS2 slip on, hi-flo air filter, and gear indicator.
I have noticed when I start it on the kick stand (temp is about 40 out) the check engine and coolant light stay lit for about 2 seconds after the other lights go off when starting… is this normal? Has anyone else experienced this?
Bike only has 900 miles and first service was done at 550 miles. When standing up.. oil glass is full.
Hello, I just got into riding recently and Im looking to buy my first bike, the biggest it can be is 125cc considering its the only one I can drive legally at 16, currently, I was looking at the Aprillia sx125 or the yamaha wr125x, which one of these is better, or maybe reccomend a diffrent one, my budget would be around 3k (used), I appreciate any answers!
Hi gusts~ as title.
I’m thinking about replacing my exhaust system, akrapovic muffler slip-on pipe for sure.
So~ I’d like to know, is there anything different if I install “stock header+akra pipe” or “tekmo powerbomb header+akra pipe” ?(except weight)
Ex. The sound and the torque will decreases or increase?
Thanks a lot!