Dirt Bike FAQ

Sorry I don't know kilometers (usa) but the max speed would be about 110 mph on dirt, and about 95 mph on the road. 0-60 (mph) in about 3-4 seconds.

Lost Your Manual !!!????

Here's a Downloadable one,,,from Yamaha-Europe
(Same as USA,,'cept handle bars are on opposite side of the bike,,,LOL)

Category Model Year Language Download
Motorcycles TTR125 2007 English TT-R125 / TT-R125E / TT-R125LW / TT-R125LWE

That should be a direct link,,,if it dont work ,go here and enter your bike's info

http://www.yamaha-motor-europe.com/community/service/manuals.jsp

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Here's another Yamaha source,,,enter your bike's data–there's several Years TTR125 manuals.
The Large ones are Service Manuals.
The Small ones are Owners Manuals.

https://www.yamaha-motor.com.au/ssl/

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Save the PDF file on your computer,,,
Its lots easier than Downloading it everytime ya wanna look.

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From "The Book"

Oil type or grade:
Engine oil

(For USA and CDN)
At –10 °C (10 °F) or higher Å
Yamalube 4 (10W-30) or SAE 10W-30 type
SE motor oil
At 5 °C (40 °F) or higher ı
Yamalube 4 (20W-40) or SAE 20W-40 type
SE motor oil
(Except for USA and CDN)
API “SE” or higher grade

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If you change bikes every year or so,,,
and dont ride much or hard,,,then it really doesnt matter.
The Next owner will get to deal with the effects,,you wont have to.

Otherwise,,,You'd be WISE to use 20w-50 exclusively.

Http://www.kendausa.com/_includes/Conversion.html

A good quality full synthetic of 15w-50 (if you are in a hottish climate). There are a number of major and minor companies producing them, but none are very cheap. Bulk purchasing may bring the price down. Some of them in Oz are AUS $20 or more a litre when bought in litre bottles.

Although there are advantages and disadvantages to both, it is a mute question if you plan to buy a new dirt bike,in the USA, because the 2 strokes have been legislated out of production by our EPA. In reality, you can find a nice used 125 or 250 two stroke , made in the last ten years very reasonably priced, and easy to rebuild if need be. A 2 stroke is light, and quick. However the newer 4 strokes are actually lighter than the latest 2 strokes. A current class leading 4 stroke, such as a YZ250 F, or CR250 F is a few pounds lighter than the last 2 strokes. However, the horsepower on the earlier 2 stroke MX bikes was higher than the earlier stock four strokes.The 4 stroke makes more torque, especially in the lower power range, and thus is easier to ride for the novice rider. Basically, the 450 class 4 strokes make currently 55 plus HP, equal or better than the two strokes. The newer bikes have a lot better suspention, are lighter, and the enduros have electric start. If you are a new rider, try a Honda CRF230, or a Yamaha TTR 230 for a reliable, fun to ride dirt bike . If you are a taller person, with more expierience, try the WR series Yamaha , or CRFX series Hondas. Again there are no new two strokes after this year, and actually only the 85 class was made for 08. If you are looking for a first bike to learn on, a used 2 stroke 125, or 4 stroke 250 either one will do the job. Hope this helps.

You havent stated your age, height and weight,

i will assume you are an adult >>(involved with Harleys)

anyway if you want a good muck around bike with power and speed check out these models: the ones in brackets r road registable

Honda (Xr 250) > Crf 250 these are four strokes
Yamaha Yz250f > (Wr 250) these are 4 strokes

Honda Cr 125 Yamaha Yz 125 Kawa Kx 125 Suzuki Rm 125

These are the 2 stroke range if your starting out theres more than enuf speed and power in these to keep you satisfied,

These are all potential bike you will want to move up from after a while so i suggest buy an old model, still reliable and thousands cheaper

Check these up on ebay so you know what they are > the most common reliable

gd luck

I rode dirt bikes and street bike all my life and what you want to look at is not all dirt bike tires are the same compound of rubber also you need to check wether if tire is tube tire or tubeless .try ordering a motorcycle catalog like CHAPPARAL,OR MOTOSPORT {can order online} and go to dirt bike track and talk to different riders . heres one i'll give you there is 1 soft compound ,medium compound hard compound , note there is now street tires made for dirt bikes which is used on dirt and street =racing only, but also note there are enduro motorcycles which are street and dirt non aggressive . you should be able to read the difference between different surface effects on tires .i have spent thousands of dollars on tires thruoghout the years of riding ,so try ordering and hope this helps you in your project -good luck

Yamaha ttr 125, the electric start models are great for beginners, the have good usable power, the electric start helps if they stall on a hill

With your size and experience a used 600 sport bike from any of the big 4 will do just fine.

If you can practice discipline and restraint when riding, you may be fine. It's not all fun and games on a sport bike. Even if you ride perfect you need to know how to react when other cars and bikes and trucks don't drive so perfect. That comes from building new instincts and reflexes, and driving habits. While I definitely recommend the class, the class doesn't usually teach all you need to know. Many, many riders go down every summer due to overconfidence gained by taking the class.

The first time I ever touched a motorcycle, it was a 1997 ZX6. I rode it around a parking lot for 5 minutes to find out how to shift, then rode 100 miles home on the interstate. I’ve been riding ever since with a clean riding history. (Thanks to God) So it is possible to start on something other than a 250. Generally speaking, a 600 is a beginner’s sport bike. The internet is the only place I’ve heard of anybody starting on anything other beside people who grew up riding dirt bikes.

When I ride on the highway, I assume that every car I pass or that passes me, doesn't see me and is looking to come into my lane. I'm ready for any move that car makes half a second before he makes it.

You have to learn aerodynamics. If you get to close behind a rig, the wind can trap you there. When you pass along side of a rig the wind will pull you closer to the truck at one point and push you away at another. You have to learn all this and have counter balance and movements programmed into your body reflexes. There is so much more to it. You need lots of practice.

People recommend smaller CC bikes for beginners because most newbies are into it for the speed and flashiness of it and often underestimate the seriousness of riding safe. The temptation to tap into that power is usually too great to overcome. If you know you can and will respect the bike and get at least 3 thousand miles of practice before hitting the highway, and before group rides, then maybe you can start on a 600cc bike. Otherwise, help yourself out and start small.

Yes, they cost more than your typical Jap bike, find your local dealer and call them.

http://www.ktmusa.com/Dealer-Locator.77.20.html

Now for what that bike will cost you can get a killer mountain bike.