DIY
Keyed Ignition Switch (Forums) - Install a keyed ignition
switch on a dirt bike that did not already have one. Topic by
b_king |
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Dual
Sport Conversion & Wiring Diagram - I converted
my dirt bike to a dual sport over the winter and this is
what I did. By Mark |
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Dual Sport Requirements
Per State 6/07 - Minimum requirements for dual sport
motorcycles in the US. 6/06
Ver, 7/98 Ver |
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Exhaust
Header Wrap - Keep exhaust temps confined. By Ygrumyz |
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Emergency
Cable Fix - A way to fix a cable if the end pulls
off and you are miles away from civilization. By Randy Ressell |
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Exhaust
dB Reducer - This may also work for other aftermarket
exhaust systems to reduce noise level. By Ken |
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 Fault
Finding Chart for Charging Systems (88KB PDF file)
- The most common fault in electrical systems is a bad connection.
By Electrex |
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Fix
a Cracked or Broken Case - The price of a new case can
be horribly expensive and in most cases it can be fixed for
a fraction
of the cost. By Brian10 |
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Fork
Oil Adjustment - Drain the forks and then accurately
set the initial oil level. Don't be afraid, it's
really quite simple! By Michael Hetrick |
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Four-Stroke
Starting Procedure - If the engine is cold it may help
to turn the idle screw up slightly to aid in warm-up and give
the engine a little extra fuel. By 4Strokes.com |
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Dirt
Bike Headlight Protectors - Build an inexpensive headlight
protector or guard for your dirt bike. By various individuals |
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Garage
Door Opener for a Dual Sport - Integrate your spare
garage door opener on your dual sport.
By Jlutty650L |
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Gear Ratio Chart
(13KB PDF file) - Countershaft and rear sprocket gear ratios. By 4Strokes.com |
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Gearing Calculator
(42KB Excel file) - Calculate speeds (MPH & KPH) for primary and
final (trans & sprockets) gearing, wheel size, and RPM. By Chris
Helberg |
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 Helmet
Sizing - For AFX, AGV, Grex, Icon, M2R, MDS,
Moose, Nolan, Suomy, Thor, and Z1R helmets. |
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DIY
Conventional Fork Leg Protectors - Make your own PVC
lower fork leg protectors. It's easy, cost less than a pack
of smokes, and snap right on the fork legs. By NOS |
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How
To Read Your Spark Plug - Here's how to check your jetting
by reading the plug. Includes NGK part numbering PDF file. By 4Strokes.com |
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 How
To Set Up a Disc Type Exhaust System - Although meant
for the XR600R and XR650L with a White Brothers E-series exhaust,
this may help with setup of other disc type exhausts. By WB |