Supermoto Junkie http://www.supermotojunkie.com The biggest SuperMoto message board on the net. SuperMoto racing, news, events, clubs, sponsors and manufacturers. en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:36:10 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.supermotojunkie.com/rogue/misc/rss.jpg Supermoto Junkie http://www.supermotojunkie.com 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 Kamen Rider Sumo http://www.supermotojunkie.com/showthread.php?t=92077&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:57:28 GMT So Technically I guess this is Sumo related, I just wanted to share how much cooler Japanese Kids shows really are. I was wondering what Motorcyle the Blue one is based on? also if anyone can tell me which Kamen Rider this is that would be sweet. Image:... So Technically I guess this is Sumo related, I just wanted to share how much cooler Japanese Kids shows really are.

I was wondering what Motorcyle the Blue one is based on?
also if anyone can tell me which Kamen Rider this is that would be sweet.




also this is just bad ass
]]> Chat vrtsid http://www.supermotojunkie.com/showthread.php?t=92077 <![CDATA[Long Beach Bike Show... Who's going?]]> http://www.supermotojunkie.com/showthread.php?t=92075&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:05:40 GMT Check it out http://motorcycleshows6-px.rtrk.com/LongBeach Check it out http://motorcycleshows6-px.rtrk.com/LongBeach ]]> Local Supermoto Ride alerts luizoliveira147 http://www.supermotojunkie.com/showthread.php?t=92075 <![CDATA[Newbie Question SM & DS Set-up]]> http://www.supermotojunkie.com/showthread.php?t=92073&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:59:35 GMT I've been shopping for a used Suzuki DRZ which I plan to set-up with DS wheels and an SM set. I'd ride in DS mode probably 60-70% of the time.

Should I get a DRZ-S and look for a set of SM wheels and tires or a DRZ-SM and look for the DS wheels and tires?

What are the differences between the two that I need to consider?

Thanks in advance for any help or advice you can offer. ]]> Tech/Setups for Supermoto Dos Equis http://www.supermotojunkie.com/showthread.php?t=92073 DorsoTrack day 15-11-2009 http://www.supermotojunkie.com/showthread.php?t=92072&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:33:19 GMT This Sunday I run with my Full Carbon Fiber Dorso to Track day. Here's some photos:







]]> Supermoto pics/vids george_grat http://www.supermotojunkie.com/showthread.php?t=92072 Yamaha in FIM S2 class? http://www.supermotojunkie.com/showthread.php?t=92070&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:00:23 GMT Yo,

anyone know what bike Yamaha runs in the FIM World Supermoto S2 class? i have searched, but cannot find an answer. It would not be the yz450, cuz the S2 class is over 450cc, such as the Aprilias/Huskys/KTMs. But, i saw yamaha on the race results (like 18th place or something), but it didn't say what bike. ]]> Yamaha jivenene http://www.supermotojunkie.com/showthread.php?t=92070 An interesting method of hauling the bike... http://www.supermotojunkie.com/showthread.php?t=92068&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:50:36 GMT I still don't know if I would try it. It's a great idea, but it looks a little precarious.:hmmm:
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