Yamaha Dirtbike Projects

LATEST Yamaha Dirtbike Projects

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  Project Foo Fighter: 2007 Yamaha XT225 Build, Part 4

  The conclusion of the Foo Fighter dirt bike project on our 2007 Yamaha XT225 ... or is it?

  Jul. 21, 2010
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  2002 Yamaha YZ125 Restoration, Part 3

  We install the engine on our Yamaha YZ125 dirt bike, as well as parts from Boyesen, Works Connections and Moto-Master.

  May. 06, 2010
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  Project Foo Fighter: 2007 Yamaha XT225 Build, Part Two

  Project Foo Fighter takes a few steps closer to becoming a great trail bike conversion with great fuel economy.

  Apr. 06, 2010
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  2002 Yamaha YZ125 Restoration, Part 2

  Motion Pro, Pivot Works and Pro Wheel Racing contribute to resurrecting this Yamaha YZ125 on a budget.

  Mar. 22, 2010
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  Project Foo Fighter: 2007 Yamaha XT225 Build

  We picked up a brand-new 2007 Yamaha XT225 dual-sport bike dirt cheap to make an all-around on- and off-road bike.

  Mar. 15, 2010
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  Project Yamaha YZ125: Overview and Powder Coating

  When it's not an option to buy a new motorcycle, sometimes breathing life into an old one is a great start. We dig a 2002 Yamaha YZ125 dirtbike out of storage, and take a close look.

  Aug. 11, 2009
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  Project Comparison: Honda CRF230F and Yamaha TTR-230R

  We started with the Honda CRF230F and later on, due to an avalanche of mail, proceeded to work on a Yamaha TTR-230R. Both of these bikes are inexpensive, very reliable and parts are reasonable.

  Apr. 14, 2009
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  Project Yamaha TTR230R: Reader Questions Answered

  "Yes, we made the custom spacer to take up the difference in length. It's not hard. Just find a section of thick walled tubing and cut it to length." And more answers to our readers' questions.

  Dec. 19, 2008
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  Project Yamaha TTR230: Production Version of the Works Shock

  Last month, we installed a Works Performance shock on our project Yamaha TTR230, and were ultra-pleased with the performance. However, the shock we installed was a prototype, and we had some installation issues. Is the production unit better?

  Nov. 23, 2008
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  Project Yamaha TTR230: Installing Works Shock

  Pro series shock not only has a remote reservoir and pre-load adjustments, you can also change the compression and rebound externally.

  Oct. 15, 2008
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  Project Yamaha TTR 230 Dirtbike More Questions

  I just recently purchased an 07 ttr 230. it has really low miles and runs perfect except sometimes it just starts reving really high then dies. I think i need to reset the floats in the carb. Is this common with these bikes? Do you have any other advice o

  Jun. 16, 2008
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  Project Yamaha TTR 230 Tech Q & A

  Rick Sieman answers your deepest questions about chain guides, gearing and lights for the Project Yamaha.

  Apr. 07, 2008

• Project TTR 230 - Getting the Forks Dialed In

  We noticed that the shift-side fork seal was leaking a bit. This was puzzling, as the fork tubes on both legs were perfect, with no scratches, pitting or rough spots.

  Mar. 17, 2008

• Project Yamaha TTR 230 Tires

  Step by step how to on the Project Yamaha TTR230 dirt bike.

  Jan. 28, 2008

• Project Yamaha TTR230 Riding with New Forks

  When riding the bike, it felt much more stable. Small ripples and undulations in the terrain were virtually ignored, where the stock TTR230 front end wavered and shimmied over the same stuff.

  Jan. 07, 2008

• Project Yamaha TTR 230 The Front End

  Tune in to Rick Sieman's step-by-step front-end fix.

  Dec. 10, 2007

• Project Yamaha TTR230 - Part 5 - Dirt Bike Junk Fork Replacement

  Rick Sieman takes us step-by-step as he replaces the stock forks with modern upside-down ones on the Yamaha 230 dirt bike.

  Nov. 19, 2007

• Project Yamaha TTR230 - Part 4 - Dirt bike battery charging and upkeep

  Rick Sieman walks us through how to charge and care for your dirt bike battery.

  Oct. 09, 2007

• Project Yamaha TTR230 - Part 3 - Dirt bike breathing mods

  We uncork our project TT230 to see how it responds to the same type of breathing mods we employed on the Honda 230 project.

  Sep. 01, 2007

• Project Yamaha TTR230 - Part 2 - Dirt bike chains and sprockets

  We wondered if the Yamaha TTR230 would respond in much the same way as our Honda Project. We ordered a 14 and 15 tooth item from Sidewinder Sprockets, as well as a quality O-ring Krause chain and a hardened aluminum rear sprocket to replace the boat ancho

  Aug. 01, 2007