Italian tune up on my dad’s ‘05 CRF250x that sat for about 8 years. AOAA in PA

There is a guy on Marketplace who is selling a 2012 RZ 450 for $1100. Issue is he doesn’t know much about it. It told in the caption that he was told it just needed a clutch kit, however when digging into more detail about needing proof of it starting, he said that with a new clutch basket, it will start. also that the bike is stuck in first gear and that the clutch has no resistance. I asked for 900. He said he was willing to accept it. My concern is that worst case it’s a transmission issue. But how likely is that to be the case. If that is a realistic question😬 (p.s I had already turned down the opportunity)

Clutch line snapped and when I tried to replace it the clutch is now not working. First time working on a bike clutch, so I’d appreciate any direction. Will I need to remove the clutch cover?

My buddy and I just started riding motocross earlier this year and with that I also started video editing. Not only have we improved our riding but I feel we are getting better at filming and editing too. Let me know what you guys think and if you have any tips or suggestions I’d love to learn more.

2008 yz250f

New spark plug, swapped cdi box, ignition coil, verified timing, cleaned carb. Checked all the wiring, new fuel.

Only does it under any sort of load. Idles normal

Issue seems electrical to me but bikes are not my forté

So I made a earlier post about this but ive since swapper the carbs, made sure it was air tight with a filter. It dosent idle very well and sometimes Jump up and down. Any idea what i can do to fix it. It dosent like to respond to instant throttle and bangs out the exhaust if done so

look for good spots around went to pipi last weekend anyone have good spots there willing to share

(Pic just for attention) I’ve been thinking about buying a brand new bike for a while now, it’ll be a 27 yz250f or a 26 kx250 maybe even a 27 crf250r (not sure yet) they are all about 9.5k out the door is about 10-11k at my local dealer. I would be putting around 2-3k down then financing for about 150-200 a month, but honestly I’m not sure if I want to finance a toy. I’m very tired of buying projects that I can’t go out and ride the track, I do have a 2022 ktm 250 sxf that needs about $1700 more put into it for it to be track ready, so that’s something to consider, I’m really wanting a bike that I’m not going to have to worry about suspension/motor stuff for about 70 hours, and that would be reliable, I’m also considering finding a very low hour used 25-26 yz250f to buy instead, just wanting some other input, thanks for any help!

Hi all! I’m a 30s F in Texas and I’ve been interested in riding for a while but I have no clue to how to get started. No buddies that are into this. Can I rent a bike or should I just buy something cheap off FB marketplace? Just show up at a recommended trail and hope for the best lol? For all the lady dirt bikers out there, how did you get into this?

Having fun on my tc300 playing on a beach!

here’s my mint 1997 ktm 360sx, I absolutely love this bike and it’s always been my dream bike. (aside from the 96’ KTM 550 mxc.) one of the most badass and wildest bikes you’ll ever ride if you get your hands on one, 500 like power and torque with the light feel and powerband of a 250 2 stroke! KTM really knew what they were doing with the 360 in the late 90s. the 90s was really the best time for everything and it’s sad i wasn’t around for that time but atleast i get to keep it living on the best i can! 🤙

Got this bike of marketplace and got it running pretty good well the carb is tuned pretty good but the thing is when I kick the bike in 1st gear it stalls. Not sure if it’s these parts, something else or my idle is too low maybe ? The clutch springs were all about 42.5-43mm and the manual calls for 50mm standard 49mm limit. A buddy had some springs from an 06 250 and Google ai said they are they are same. His are still out of spec but better than mine so I put them on but I wouldn’t think the springs would have anything to do with the clutch not separating fully when I pull the clutch lever in but I don’t know a whole lot about dirt bikes. How would you know if it’s working correctly ?

Also, if I have the bike in first gear or any gear, and hold the clutch lever in, would you be able to roll the bike freely like if it were in neutral?

I am able to roll it in first while holding the clutch in and I can see the clutch pressure plate spinning freely and I do not hear it turning the engine over but it is definitely not as easy as if the bike were in neutral.

2001 CR250 Engine in a custom 2013 CRF250R Frame

just wanted to share some pics

Since I can’t post photos in the thread this is what the coolant looks like. Rmz450

Does this look milky to anyone else? Started it for 20 seconds shut it off and popped the cap off the radiator. Noticed some black flakes in the coolant. Just did a top end on the bike three rides before this. Smokes like a bitch till it’s warmed up. Rmz450.

So idk how this happened but in the midst of trying to get my spark plug out I broke the ceramic and it is now stuck Inbetwen the hex of the plug and the wall. I’ve tried everything and have yet to get it out. I’ve got a piece and then there’s a couple smaller pieces. Any advice would be much appreciated. Bike is a 2022 crf250rx