Supermoto guys, a little help please? v. just added 2 more bikes to the stable

[xrocket21]

It's official, I have the sickness.

Ive been riding an 03 RC51 for the past 4 years.

I always wanted a supermoto, and last summer I rode one for the first time, and loved it. It was a hand xr650.

so last night I picked up two bikes, one for me, and one for my woman.

A Yamaha XT 225 Serow and an ATK 605DS

Both are DS, titled, registerable, etc.

Both are in rough shape though

The Serow looks like this:



It needs:

-tires
-sprocket/chain
-battery
-clean the carb
-cosmetic tlc
-oil change

I can find a pic of the atk, but its sorta like this model, and this is close to what i want it to look like.



it needs:
-fork seals
-chain/sprocket
-timing belt
-keyswitch re-installed
-blinkers reinstalled
-sumo tires and wheels
-air filter

The Yamaha will stay mostly stock, as it will be a learning bike for her.

The ATK though, I want to do excel wheels, different fenders, maybe paint.


Please help get me started in the right direction on where to get tires/parts/forum to join, etc

I was looking through the manual, and they have pretty easy direction on how to replace the fork oil, and say it should be done every year. Will the seals be DIY as well?

I have a friend who will help me lace the excel wheels...

Thanks, and lookingforward to hearing opinions!

[xrocket21]

this is kinda more what the ATK looks like now

[Rambunctous]

http://www.twowheelsteals.com/
http://www.motostrano.com
http://supermotojunkie.com/

[FriskyDingo]

http://www.twowheelsteals.com/
http://www.motostrano.com
http://supermotojunkie.com/

that about covers it, may find some additional info regarding the motor at:

http://www.thumpertalk.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=28

[xrocket21]

Now Im reconsidering my wheels choice.

ATK will sell wheels all laced, with hubs, and a sprocket for like $1200

http://motosportz.smugmug.com/photos...76_tYKLx-L.jpg

im seeing 162 for hoops, 200 for spokes..... Almost 800 for just the wheels un assembled?

[xsiliconkid]

it needs:
-fork seals
-chain/sprocket
-timing belt
-keyswitch re-installed
-blinkers reinstalled
-sumo tires and wheels
-air filter

You are going to need new <larger> brake kit as well - rotor,caliper, master cylinder etc..

[xrocket21]

You are going to need new <larger> brake kit as well - rotor,caliper, master cylinder etc..

Im not sure about that, this bike wont see the track at all. Ive got a few miles on a honda xr650 sumo with the dirt brakes on it still and it was fine.

[Paul_E_D]

You could just put sportsman tires on there and call it a day. Watch for wheels/brakes on classifieds and such.

[xrocket21]

cliffs on sprtsman tires? Like dualsport tires for the dirty wheels?


Just ordered a battery, brake lever, chain, and sprockets for the XT for ~$100

I love it!

[xsiliconkid]

You could just put sportsman tires on there and call it a day. Watch for wheels/brakes on classifieds and such.

Yeah, I would go this way if you are not going to put it on a road race track.

[Paul_E_D]

cliffs on sprtsman tires? Like dualsport tires for the dirty wheels?


Just ordered a battery, brake lever, chain, and sprockets for the XT for ~$100

I love it!

They are full on sticky compound road tires in 21" and 18 or 19" sizes. I don't know much else except a lot of guys start racing SM this way.

[xrocket21]

Id really like to go with the 17" wheels, kind of just for looks, but really, im in love with the whole supermoto look. Maybe its just not worth all the money?

Can anyopne suggest some CHEAP tires for the yamaha? i dont even know what size I need. But the thing is so underpowered, and its gonna be a learning bike, it doesnt matter. Im thinking a nce dualsport tire?

Mostly will be driven on road, but learning will be done on the lawn. She is gonna use this bike to get her license.

[KB]

They are full on sticky compound road tires in 21" and 18 or 19" sizes. I don't know much else except a lot of guys start racing SM this way.

I ran them down at the gap on the crf the first year I went down. Not a problem dragging a knee on the sportsmans tires. I got em from motostrano.com..

KB

[Chippertheripper]

timing belt? that looks like a smoker from your pic. or am i just way off.

[xrocket21]

timing belt? that looks like a smoker from your pic. or am i just way off.

? I dont see an expansion chamber in any of the pics I posted. But either way, both are 4 strokes.

[SVRACER01]

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The difference between a street bike and a dirt bike ,in terms of braking, is that 70%+ of braking is done in the front on street bikes whereas the front doesn't get used as much that's why they use such a small brake system on the front. I would at least look for a brake set up.

[csmutty]

? I dont see an expansion chamber in any of the pics I posted. But either way, both are 4 strokes.

The last pic of the ATK you posted is a 2 stroke.

[xrocket21]

The last pic of the ATK you posted is a 2 stroke.

my bad :o

[xrocket21]

now that im home, real pics of the bikes

[xrocket21]

xt rear is in