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Fault Finding Flow Chart
for Motorcycle Charging Systems (88KB PDF file) - The most
common fault in electrical systems is a bad connection. By Electrex
USA |
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 Fixing
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 - I drain the forks and then accurately
set the initial oil level. Don't be afraid of this stuff! It is really
quite simple! By Michael Hetrick |
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 Dirt
Bike Headlight Protectors/Guards -
Build your own very
inexpensive headlight protector/guard for your dirt bike. By
various individuals |
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 Garage
Door Opener for a Dual Sport - I
took our spare garage door opener, cracked it open, and found the
spot on the circuit board to connect a button... 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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| Homemade
Lower Fork Protectors -
Make your own lower fork leg protectors. It's easy and costs less
than a pack of smokes. They're made out of PVC pipe and snap right
on. By New Old Stuff |
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| How
To Change (R&R) Tires - Are you have trouble changing
your tires? This is how some folks from our forums remove and replace
their own tires. By forum members |
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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 intended for the Honda XR600R and XR650L
with a WB E-series exhaust system, this PDF may help with the setup
of other disc type exhaust systems. By WB |
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 Make
Your Own Frame Guards - They are much cheaper than factory
or aftermarket metal frame guards. By Anthony Loh |
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Measurement of Exhaust
Sound Levels of Motorcycles (40KB PDF file) - This SAE Standard
establishes the test procedure, environment, and instrumentation for
determining sound levels of motorcycles. By SAE Mc Committee |
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| Motorcycle
Storage Procedures - Items of a motorcycle that should be
addressed before putting it up for winter or long-term storage. By
Robb Nelson |
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 Painting
Vinyl Seats - Are you tired of that old faded seat? Do you
have a late 80's KLR with a color scheme designed by Kawasaki's watercraft
department? By Dale Wagler |
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 Plastic
Restoration (via Painting) - It's no secret that dirt bike
plastic fades and tanks yellow and lose decals as they age. After
good advice, this is what I've found works well. By Edward Pinzel |
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 Rear
Fender Bag - Here
is an inexpensive rear fender bag for dirt bikes that do not have
a rear luggage rack. By Jlutty650L |
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 Registration
Decal Saver - No more destroyed
registration stickers when you remove your fork legs for service!
(may or may not be legal) By 4Strokes.com |
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 Rim
Lock / Bead Lock / Bead Stopper Installation - If
you switched from Dual Sport type tires to full knobbies, chances
are you will need to install a rim lock. By 4Strokes.com |
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 Seat
Cover & Graphics Installation - Sooner or later the graphics
on your thumper are going to start looking ratty. By 4Strokes.com |
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 Spring
Preload, Race Sag & Suspension Adjustments - Setting the
proper race sag is important for competition use. By 4Strokes.com |
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 Testing
for a Suspected CDI Problem - The
first thing to do is to look at all the wires in the electrical system
and make sure the insulation is not worn through... By
qadsan |
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 Thumper
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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 Tire
Removal & Installation - 1. Lay the rear wheel sprocket
side down and the front wheel brake side up. 2. Remove the valve core
and loosen the rim locks. By 4Strokes.com |
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TopSpeed V2.1 (151KB
ZIP file) - TopSpeed Calculator by KAMware. Calculates for the following
parameters: engine, gearing, exhaust, cam lobe center, and horsepower. |
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 Understanding
Your Suspension - There are a few basic forces at work in
suspensions that must be understood before making successful setting
changes. By NOS |
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4-Stroke
Jetting Tricks
Basic
Dirt Bike Overhaul
Carburetor
Jetting
Conversion
of Dirt Bikes for Street or Dual Sport Use
Dirt Bike Horsepower Calculator
Dirt
Bike Tire Sizing
DIY
Dual Sport / Supermotard Helmet
Do-It-Yourself
Dual Sport Kit
Exhaust
Header Wrap
Emergency
Cable Fix