http://www.dirt-bike-tips-and-pics.com/dirt-bike-blog.html The Dirt Bike Blog keeps you up to date with all the latest additions and changes to Dirt Bike Tips & Pics. So get on ya bike and subscribe here! en-us dirt bike Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:26:48 GMT Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:26:48 GMT dirt-bike-tips-and-pics.com http://www.dirt-bike-tips-and-pics.com/dirt-bike-blog.html#KTM-Fuel-Injected-Two-Strokes-Coming Hi, __If you haven't read it, you should look at the Motocross Action test of the 2012 KTM 250. Buried in the text is this: "Notes: KTM has a fuel-injected two-stroke engine in the works, but surprisingly they claim that they will release it as an offroad model before putting it on the motocross models. Because of environmental regulations, the enduro line must run cleaner than closed-course motocross machines, which is why KTM fuel-injected the 2012 450EXC, but not the 450SXF." __Besides the obvious: What is taking so long!? -- we might ask: Why now, or next year, or whatever? My guess is that when the OSSA Enduro with "fuel injection" gets to market, KTM (and others) will feel that they need something to compete. The fact that the OSSA will not have DFI, but something more like computer-controlled carburetion, may not matter. The guys who buy these things don't know the difference. So anything that can be called "fuel injection" will be seen as a big step forward, and a market advantage. __By the way, Frits Overmars, a Dutch, two-stroke engine designer, says that Yamaha has not given up on two-strokes -- they are working on a DFI engine. Actually, Yamaha has had DFI on their outboard engines, but it is an old-tech, high-pressure system. There are all sorts of "fuel injection", but only a few systems that do what two-strokes need. My fear is that the more common half-measures will lead people to believe that "fuel injection" will not fix the two-stroke's ills. The masses are too easily lead down a false path. Tim Hickox Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:22:15 GMT http://www.dirt-bike-tips-and-pics.com/how-to-check-valve-clearance.html Hi I have a TM 250f. I've replaced two valves - how do I measure the valve clearance and what position should the cam shaft lobes be when checking so as Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:54:39 GMT http://www.dirt-bike-tips-and-pics.com/throttle-idle-problems.html How do I adjust the throttle on my 125 Yahmaha? When I let go of the gas it seems to turn off on me!? Can someone please help.. - Hi Ernie. You can adjust Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:46:27 GMT http://www.dirt-bike-tips-and-pics.com/snoring-boring-4-strokes.html Firstly, indoor motocross or supercross is like watching golf. What happened to hill climbs and big down hills? The big manufacturers want to sell parts. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:54:30 GMT http://www.dirt-bike-tips-and-pics.com/dirt-bike-racing-vids.html These dirt bike racing vids have been filmed during various motocross events and freeriding sessions. Many of them are of me and my mates. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:25:52 GMT http://www.dirt-bike-tips-and-pics.com/husaberg-dirt-bikes.html So how did the Husaberg dirt bikes come about? Find out and check the 2012 enduro models. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:40:21 GMT http://www.dirt-bike-tips-and-pics.com/where-to-ride-in-australia.html Want to know where to ride in australia? A directory of bike parks/tracks in Aussie. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:05:53 GMT http://www.dirt-bike-tips-and-pics.com/luke-smith.html Back on a bike after three years! - No shit! He had a pretty bad FMX crash didn't he? Good to see he's recovered from his brain injury. Looks like Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:33:04 GMT http://www.dirt-bike-tips-and-pics.com/dirt-bike-blog.html#St-George-MX-Park---Utah,-USA Sick new track open in Utah. Check it out! Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:40:07 GMT http://www.dirt-bike-tips-and-pics.com/dirt-bike-blog.html#Pitstars---New-UK-Track Pitstars This is a pit bike track comin soon in the West Midlands close to Bridgnorth. 15 pound per rider. For more info contact Steve on 07980134330 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:40:07 GMT http://www.dirt-bike-tips-and-pics.com/thinking-outside-the-box-or-crankcase.html Enjoyed the comments, especially about the stifling of engineering new ideas. If we are going to inject the fuel and the oil why pass the air through the Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:29:31 GMT http://www.dirt-bike-tips-and-pics.com/is-a-ktm-65-sxs-a-good-dirt-bike.html My question is two fold so here goes - 1. I'm looking to buy a KTM 65 SXS for my son but would like to get some real life advice on this particular model, Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:48:28 GMT http://www.dirt-bike-tips-and-pics.com/various-bits-and-pieces-from-various-riders-from-around-the-world.html This section is for the smaller submissions that aren't big enough to warrant their own page (Google penalizes sites for small pages!). So, instead of Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:35:54 GMT http://www.dirt-bike-tips-and-pics.com/where-to-ride-in-the-usa.html Do you want to know where to ride in the USA? How about telling us where your favorite track in America is? Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:13:15 GMT http://www.dirt-bike-tips-and-pics.com/hard-labor-creek-off-road-park-florida.html HARD LABOR CREEK OFF ROAD PARK IS LOCATED IN WASHINGTON COUNTY FLORIDA, IN THE LITTLE TOWN OF CHIPLEY. WE HAVE A 5 ACRE CAMPING AND PARKING AREA, OFF LOAD Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:03:08 GMT http://www.dirt-bike-tips-and-pics.com/xr650r-discontinued-from-production-with-no-replacement.html Honda discontinued production of the XR650R, which I think is one of, if not the best model off-road bike they ever produced. I'm sure many of you would Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:56:13 GMT http://www.dirt-bike-tips-and-pics.com/two-stroke-feeling.html The feeling you get when you pull back the throttle all the way and you hold on as your front fender leaves the ground and you slowly begin to hover off Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:41:13 GMT http://www.dirt-bike-tips-and-pics.com/two-strokes-and-purebreds.html As a matter of fact 2 is more than 4 because the following: Have you ever try to ride a horse? Well we live in Chile where the country offers you lots Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:34:10 GMT http://www.dirt-bike-tips-and-pics.com/expensive-four-strokes-weed-out-the-riffraff.html Imagine what motocross or enduro would look like if any old Joe Schmoe could spend a couple months salary and buy a race winning bike?? Think of the gypsies, Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:23:22 GMT http://www.dirt-bike-tips-and-pics.com/gas-gas-dirt-bikes.html The origins of Gas Gas dirt bikes and specs on the 2012 models. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:17:23 GMT http://www.dirt-bike-tips-and-pics.com/husqvarna-dirt-bikes.html Find out where and how Husqvarna dirt bikes started. And while you're at it check out the new range. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 09:44:07 GMT http://www.dirt-bike-tips-and-pics.com/cornering.html Learn the right cornering techniques and nail those corners? Read on.. Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:18:49 GMT http://www.dirt-bike-tips-and-pics.com/building-motocross-tracks.html When building motocross tracks of any sort keep these things in mind.. it may save you a few tears down the track! Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:01:19 GMT http://www.dirt-bike-tips-and-pics.com/ktm-dirt-bikes.html So where did the KTM dirt bikes come from? Find out and check the 2012 lineup! Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:02:53 GMT http://www.dirt-bike-tips-and-pics.com/ebook.html Use this helpful dirt bike eBook to learn the fundamentals of riding and maintaining your dirt bike. Mon, 09 Jan 2012 10:18:04 GMT http://www.dirt-bike-tips-and-pics.com/honda-dirt-bikes.html So how did Honda dirt bikes, as we know them, come to be? Check out the 2012 range. Sat, 07 Jan 2012 04:30:11 GMT http://www.dirt-bike-tips-and-pics.com/technology-vs-technocracy-two-stroke-vs-four-stroke.html So, here is the first sad reality. I ride 4 stroke Honda's, I'm sorry. My brother switched to the dark side and rides 2 stroke Yamaha's. However, I soon Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:43:39 GMT http://www.dirt-bike-tips-and-pics.com/bendigo-national-parks-for-trail-riding.html BIG HILL: South Bendigo. This isn't just a track, it's a National park (reg req) and not for the faint hearted. Lots of big hill climbs, rock terrain, Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:21:54 GMT http://www.dirt-bike-tips-and-pics.com/ama-and-cmrc-need-to-change.html Motocross needs to continue to expand it's community membership and the dominance of 4t bikes could make it a financially non-viable option for many families. Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:10:40 GMT http://www.dirt-bike-tips-and-pics.com/witness-to-a-nasty-dirt-bike-crash.html I work as a fire fighter and spend most of my spare time riding. I was out riding at our local ORV park with a co-worker when we watched a bad accident Thu, 22 Dec 2011 08:58:58 GMT http://www.dirt-bike-tips-and-pics.com/black-oil-oozing-from-exhaust-pipe-on-yz-85-2008.html Um I have a Yamaha yz 85 and after I ride or race, black oil will ooze all the way down my muffler (stock). How can I prevent this? Should I repackage Mon, 19 Dec 2011 10:35:49 GMT http://www.dirt-bike-tips-and-pics.com/grip-studs-screw-in-tire-studs.html Hello All, If you have trouble with traction when riding on ice, snow, or mud, then here's something you'll be interested in. I've discovered that Grip Mon, 19 Dec 2011 08:51:28 GMT http://www.dirt-bike-tips-and-pics.com/suzuki-dirt-bikes.html Learn about how the line-up of Suzuki dirt bikes came to be. Specs and photos of the latest 2012 dirt thrashers. Fri, 16 Dec 2011 07:50:20 GMT http://www.dirt-bike-tips-and-pics.com/future-of-two-strokes.html Hi, With the return of a 50-cc class in road racing (which the FIM killed in 1983), I think it is interesting to consider where we may be going. Here is a quote from someone who has been involved for a lifetime: The expert: "The best horsepower we attained at Aprilia last year (2007 125cc GP) was 53.9 HP at 13000 rpm. This means a Pme of 14.88 at a piston speed of 23.6 m/sec. Using these same values means that a single cylinder 50cc would give 29.5 HP at 17850 rpm and a 50cc twin would give 39 HP at 23600 rpm, measured at the gearbox output shaft. I am 100% sure these values can be attained although it never will be proved due to lack of interest and money. Remember that 50cc development was stopped in 1983 and enormous progress was made in the following 24 years. Now, sadly, also the development of the 125cc two strokes has stopped. The two stroke will only survive in karting but there will be no progress because of the very strict regulations!" Jan Thiel 2008 Tim Hickox Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:40:29 GMT http://www.dirt-bike-tips-and-pics.com/kawasaki-dirt-bikes.html How did the popular kawasaki dirt bikes evolve? Find out here and view the 2012 models and their specs. Wed, 14 Dec 2011 23:01:12 GMT http://www.dirt-bike-tips-and-pics.com/desert-100-in-odessa-washington.html My first year going to this race was the Stumpjumpers 41st annual race. The race is on the first weekend of April every year. That Saturday they hold a Mon, 12 Dec 2011 08:52:12 GMT http://www.dirt-bike-tips-and-pics.com/dirt-bike-games.html Look no further for sick dirt bike games! I review the downloads, and provide the link for you. Get into it! Sat, 10 Dec 2011 23:19:48 GMT http://www.dirt-bike-tips-and-pics.com/dirt-bike-crash.html A collection of the best and scariest dirt bike crash videos. Not for the faint hearted! Fri, 09 Dec 2011 03:53:53 GMT http://www.dirt-bike-tips-and-pics.com/index.html A truly unique dirt bike website for every-day riders. Maintenance and riding tips, videos, discussions, photos the latest models, news and heaps more. Check it out. Tue, 06 Dec 2011 10:41:22 GMT http://www.dirt-bike-tips-and-pics.com/xr200r-putting-other-bikes-to-shame.html I used to race an old uncompetitive XR200R just for the fun of upsetting the guys on 2 strokes and larger 4 strokes. It was a light, nimble bike running Mon, 05 Dec 2011 08:54:18 GMT http://www.dirt-bike-tips-and-pics.com/buying-a-used-2005-or-2004-yamaha-yz-250.html I'm looking to buy a used yz250 two stroke. Should I go with 2004 or 2005? Is there anything I should really look at with these bikes? Are any of the same Sun, 04 Dec 2011 00:04:44 GMT http://www.dirt-bike-tips-and-pics.com/2-strokes-dominate.html I really find it hard to believe how the big four can steer away from 2 strokes. I mean, it's like they don't even relate to us. Have they never ridden Fri, 02 Dec 2011 09:53:52 GMT http://www.dirt-bike-tips-and-pics.com/dirt-bike-videos.html I've searched for the best dirt bike videos you can watch from your computer. Check these out... Thu, 01 Dec 2011 09:49:44 GMT http://www.dirt-bike-tips-and-pics.com/okuku-valley-north-canterbury.html From Rangiora, head towards and through Loburn, and follow road through to Okuku pass. You can part just after the narrow wooden bridge and ride over Wed, 30 Nov 2011 23:13:32 GMT http://www.dirt-bike-tips-and-pics.com/2005-yamaha-yz-250-not-working-after-pressure-wash.html Hello and thanks. I just bought a 2005 Yz 250 great condition, ran awesome all day. Brought it home, pressure washed it - now no spark. Yes the compression Wed, 30 Nov 2011 23:05:17 GMT http://www.dirt-bike-tips-and-pics.com/mx-fitness-for-the-ladies.html I'm not so keen on pumping weights at the gym, so instead I do zumba toning. Here, we use weights which target a range of muscle areas mainly in the arms, Tue, 29 Nov 2011 07:52:32 GMT http://www.dirt-bike-tips-and-pics.com/yamaha-dirt-bikes.html Find out how Yamaha dirt bikes began and check out the 2012 lineup. Thu, 24 Nov 2011 10:26:49 GMT http://www.dirt-bike-tips-and-pics.com/dirt-bike-gear.html Don't waste your money on budget dirt bike gear that is uncomfortable or won't protect you. Here's a list of things to check before you buy. Thu, 24 Nov 2011 06:54:05 GMT http://www.dirt-bike-tips-and-pics.com/riverglade-motocross-park-new-brunswick.html Home of round 7 of the CMRC Pro Nationals. Will be celebrating it's 35th Anniversary in 2012. Wednesday night practice 5-9 PM. Must be CMRC member for Mon, 21 Nov 2011 07:40:42 GMT http://www.dirt-bike-tips-and-pics.com/they-should-race-on-equal-footings-regardless-of-2-or-4-stroke.html I ride a 250 4 stroke and my friend rides a 250 2 stroke. We are about the same as far as ability goes. Okay he has a power advantage which makes it easier Mon, 21 Nov 2011 07:25:03 GMT