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Supermoto Junkie http://www.supermotojunkie.com The biggest SuperMoto message board on the net. SuperMoto racing, news, events, clubs, sponsors and manufacturers. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:36:34 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.supermotojunkie.com/rogue/misc/rss.jpg Supermoto Junkie http://www.supermotojunkie.com New NC License Plate Law http://www.supermotojunkie.com/showthread.php?t=92095&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:58:26 GMT Beginning Dec. 1st, can't have a frame around your license plate that obstructs the month or year stickers, or the state name at the bottom. Even a little bit. Fine $110. ]]> Chat Chase http://www.supermotojunkie.com/showthread.php?t=92095 So close....damnit http://www.supermotojunkie.com/showthread.php?t=92093&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:17:40 GMT Well with the suggestion of a motard trackday (on a brand new track within a reasonable drive from my house) I got so excited I was ready before I even commited. I've done a trackday with my 610 before and as much as I love it on the street it's a bit of a pig on a tight course.

So, I talked my son outta his 17's for a day and mounted 'em up on my YZ490. Then Chase, Motorcycle2 and SVMango all came over to help me track-prep the bike...thanks guys, and I was ready to really experience a true tard on a true track, now the forecast's gone to shit and the knobbies are back on.

Oh well the bike looked hot as hell I thought and it was fun dreaming. At least next time it'll go faster doing the swap since I got pretty good at it during the last two evenings.

From this...

...to this

See how happy I was. Now watch the forecast be wrong.... like that's ever happened. :headshake

]]> Chat Goosedog http://www.supermotojunkie.com/showthread.php?t=92093 2009 Crashes... Esmra/408 Racing/Can-Am http://www.supermotojunkie.com/showthread.php?t=92092&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:15:27 GMT The last 1/2 is 408 Racings Final Event in October. 2009 Crashes (http://www.supermotojunkie.com/showthread.php?t=91967) The last 1/2 is 408 Racings Final Event in October.

2009 Crashes ]]> Northeast / Mid Atlantic Forum racer_boy_lives http://www.supermotojunkie.com/showthread.php?t=92092 2009 Crashes... http://www.supermotojunkie.com/showthread.php?t=92091&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:12:36 GMT 2009 Crashes (http://www.supermotojunkie.com/showthread.php?t=91967) 2009 Crashes ]]> racer_boy_lives http://www.supermotojunkie.com/showthread.php?t=92091 New 250X http://www.supermotojunkie.com/showthread.php?t=92090&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:42:08 GMT I pick her up from the dealer tomorrow. Its a leftover 08. Should I check anything before riding her home? Im really excited. Ive got a Ninja 250 and I was never thrilled with the sportbike thing. I race sport ATVs and wanted something that is fun to play with like the quad is so Im donating... I pick her up from the dealer tomorrow. Its a leftover 08. Should I check anything before riding her home? Im really excited. Ive got a Ninja 250 and I was never thrilled with the sportbike thing. I race sport ATVs and wanted something that is fun to play with like the quad is so Im donating the Ninjette to my GF and the WRX will be mine. ]]> Yamaha Mysticfalcon http://www.supermotojunkie.com/showthread.php?t=92090 Just some pictures of my bike. http://www.supermotojunkie.com/showthread.php?t=92089&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:38:35 GMT Just because i love it! ;) Just because i love it! ;)

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]]> Yamaha caoe74 http://www.supermotojunkie.com/showthread.php?t=92089 My cr250r sumo conversion on the cheap! http://www.supermotojunkie.com/showthread.php?t=92088&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:17:15 GMT Hey guys, I'm a new member here but have been lurking on this site for some time now getting ideas and info on setting up a supermoto bike. Lots of good information here that I used so now I'm gonna contribute with a detailed descriptions and pictures of how to build a cr250r on the cheap. Hope this is helpful for someone, or if not helpful then at least interesting.:thumbup:

I decided to convert my bike after watching a race at a local go cart track in in Seattle at pacific raceways. This info is for those who live in this area interested in supermoto-check it out. It looked like great fun so I started off by getting info on what I need to be out there riding, instead of drooling on the stands.

What I had was a 01 cr250. A 2-stroke? yeah I know, but I didn't want to buy a new bike at this time just so I could have a 4-stroke supermoto. I bought the bike or traded I should say about 1/2 a year ago. Bike was in excellent condition on original build, cost me about $1600 total. Trail rode it a bit then parked it in the garage while I got married this summer.

I thought of lacing my own wheels at first, but then started periodically checking craigslist for supermoto wheels and craigslist didn't let me down. I found 17" wheels, with billet hubs, with black Behr rims, with two sets of tires, 320mm rotor and caliper relocator, rear rotor and sprocket all together for $450 smackers. Quit a bargain. First tip here: craigslist for parts.

I was fortunate to find this guy cuz he planned on doing supermoto racing so he had everything necessary to put the bike on the track. I also got from him catch cans, acerbis hand guards, front rear and peg sliders, elbow sliders :), and then some supermoto dvds to keep me entertained-all for $90. Not bad. At this time I'm in $540, not bad considering everything I got. Plus I get to keep my dirt wheels intact incase I decide to do some trail riding once in a while. A win win situation.

The only big downside to this deal is that the wheels were not off a cr250r. In fact, they aren't even off a honda but a suzuki rmz450. The deal was too good to pass up, and my wife didn't object at the amount I was spending so I decided I would make them work.

I'm posting some pictures of what I got. I didn't take pictures right away so some of the stuff is on the bike already. Everything but the wheels was brand new. The wheels as you can see are not perfect, some of the black rubbed off the front rim were the brake line was rubbing, some scratches here and there, but overall good straight wheels. I will cover up the rubbed off part with some kind of rim sticker later. The rear is a 5" by the way.

So this is where I started. I had the parts and the bike now it was just a matter of putting everything together. Unfortunately this is where things got a little difficult. I will continue this later cuz I got things to do now. Enjoy

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]]> Tech/Setups for Supermoto moisey_4 http://www.supermotojunkie.com/showthread.php?t=92088 Best slider Options for a Drz 400 sm 2007 ? http://www.supermotojunkie.com/showthread.php?t=92086&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:06:14 GMT What are my best choice? Thanks In Advance Craig What are my best choice? Thanks In Advance Craig ]]> New Supermoto Riders/Members santamaria http://www.supermotojunkie.com/showthread.php?t=92086 Brembo Billet caliper http://www.supermotojunkie.com/showthread.php?t=92085&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:54:01 GMT I have an extra Brembo Billet radial caliper, but the spacing is 108mm? what bike would this work on? What is the spacing on the KTM radial calipers? Thanks for any info. I have an extra Brembo Billet radial caliper, but the spacing is 108mm? what bike would this work on? What is the spacing on the KTM radial calipers?

Thanks for any info. ]]> Tech/Setups for Supermoto polyesterpig http://www.supermotojunkie.com/showthread.php?t=92085 Stupid craigslist ad http://www.supermotojunkie.com/showthread.php?t=92084&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:04:35 GMT http://tulsa.craigslist.org/mcy/1459984715.html Just goes to show you, some guys will ride anything. http://tulsa.craigslist.org/mcy/1459984715.html

Just goes to show you, some guys will ride anything. ]]> Chat whyfly http://www.supermotojunkie.com/showthread.php?t=92084 Racing a 450?? http://www.supermotojunkie.com/showthread.php?t=92083&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:24:35 GMT How much prep is needed to make a decent expert level racer out of one of these??
I'd like to hear from guys with experience racing one.

I rode an SXV550 on the street a few times and the suspension felt far from what will work on the track (kart SM or RR). ]]> Aprilia mg15 http://www.supermotojunkie.com/showthread.php?t=92083 Hello from England http://www.supermotojunkie.com/showthread.php?t=92081&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:07:59 GMT Hello, Im Ash, Been riding for nearly 5 years now and always had road bikes after getting board with tarmac I brought a Crm 250 to play in the mud but loving the bike and going through 2 rear tyres in 6 month riding on the road I decided it would be cheaper in the long run to get a set of moto... Hello, Im Ash, Been riding for nearly 5 years now and always had road bikes after getting board with tarmac I brought a Crm 250 to play in the mud but loving the bike and going through 2 rear tyres in 6 month riding on the road I decided it would be cheaper in the long run to get a set of moto wheels and keep the knoblys for going off road, I managed to get some 17" rims and lace them on to some standard hubs and tbh I think its the best £200 iv ever spent, Iv never took much notice of supermoto but after a month its definitely stuck with me now!

Mash ]]> New Supermoto Riders/Members mashley http://www.supermotojunkie.com/showthread.php?t=92081 Santa Rosa Accident - Someone Here? http://www.supermotojunkie.com/showthread.php?t=92080&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:57:11 GMT Motorcyclist Intentionally Lays Down His Bike

KSRO Radio

Sometimes it's a good thing to go into a low slide on your motorcycle. Santa Rosa police say a fast-thinking motorcycle rider laid down his bike Thursday when he saw that a vehicle ahead of him was coming to a sudden stop on Fourth Street near College Avenue. In making the decision, the rider maged to slide under the vehicle and avoided serious injury.

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]]> Chat mxracer95 http://www.supermotojunkie.com/showthread.php?t=92080 P-O-R spells ride - 11/21 @ 9 am (MD, VA, WV, PA) http://www.supermotojunkie.com/showthread.php?t=92079&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:53:02 GMT "Let's go where eagles dare"

Leaving promptly at 9 am at the Chevron gas station and deli on 28 in Point of Rocks, Maryland. 2-3 hours, no one left behind. Ride heading north to Catoctin, then east and back down. ]]> Local Supermoto Ride alerts Orangeshirtdude http://www.supermotojunkie.com/showthread.php?t=92079 Help me find a 990 smr. http://www.supermotojunkie.com/showthread.php?t=92078&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:07:06 GMT What is up with all the KTM dealers? Ktm has told them they have to jump through all these hoops if they want to carry the big bikes (purchase 20 or more big bikes, send guys to tech school, and other things) So all the dealers in my town said "No thanks" to ktm and now I cant get one. WTF.
I would really like to be on a 950-990 sm r by spring but I cant believe how hard the dealerships/corp KTM is making it.

Any help, private sales or ideas on this would be great.
Thanks.

Edit: There are a few Superdukes around here but if Im forking over the big cash I want the sm r. I dont want a hunched over street bike. Now Ive heard that the superduke is a bit more upright and I havent riden one yet but I like the sm r more. Who wouldnt? ]]> KTM Motomonkie http://www.supermotojunkie.com/showthread.php?t=92078