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YZF_88 Added a reply to 2026 MXON Ernee

1 day ago
Big crowd. Hopefully the folks currently burning down Paris don’t show up at the race today.

YZF_88 Added a reply to Moto related 3D prints

9/28/2026 4:14pm
Steering stem greasing tool. Works great to flush the old grease through to the bottom. Flip it and do the top bearing easily.

YZF_88 Added a reply to I rode for the first time in 25 years today...

9/21/2026 9:09am
Congrats on getting back into it! I had a long 16 year layoff after kids and career reprioritized. Started back up a few years ago after moving and seeing a nice track just minutes from my house. It was too tempting. It's amazing how well we remember our riding habits from two decades ago. Unfortunately, they're often self taught bad...

YZF_88 Added a reply to How many hours for a “used” bike

7/31/2026 3:25pm
Right on here. Great tip. If they can't show you what maintenance has been done, walk. I just flat out don't trust most people to take care of their stuff. I just hit 120hrs on my 350F. Meticulous maintenance records. Spreadsheets tracking what is due when, and how long until the next service. Made cheat sheets/diagrams posted in my shop...
Wondering the same thing myself. Getting close to ordering an EX model. I'm on the lighter side and most of the dealers order the heavier springs. That'd be a benefit for me. Also, I really don't want someone else touching my bike. Title and registration will be a little more of a hassle but not too bad. Worth saving a...

YZF_88 Added a reply to Looking for advice on a bike purchase

4/30/2026 4:02pm
I was in a similar situation. Rode 250F’s for a few years. Took a 16+ year break. Four years ago, started back up at 45 years old on 250F’s. Yamaha forever? Well, I wanted to be a little lazier and not hitting the rev limiter once in a while. No chance I’m riding a 450. After only riding Yamaha my...

YZF_88 Added a reply to Salt Lake SX tips

4/6/2026 9:29am
There's really great hiking and scenery in Big or Little Cottonwood Canyons nearby as well. I don't spend much time in SLC but everywhere around it certainly isn't boring.

YZF_88 Added a reply to Moto related 3D prints

4/4/2026 1:43pm
That screw in oil funnel with the vent is great! Found the model for it and made one myself. Made this pegboard mount for my Slacker tool today.

YZF_88 Added a reply to Second guessing my valve math

3/13/2026 3:52pm
I didn't know a shim calculator like that was out there. I double checked the math against one I made. Checks out. I agree error to the looser side because they tighten up over time. Also, for anyone going from a Yamaha to any other brand, friggin pay attention to intake vs exhaust side. I messed that up after switching.

YZF_88 Added a reply to Moto related 3D prints

2/9/2026 6:29am
That bleed cup isn’t out there. I designed my own version. Made this corner tire stop for my Tacoma yesterday. Stops the tire from hitting the rolled up Tonneau cover.

YZF_88 Added a reply to converting Varg EX to an MX

11/23/2025 1:24pm
I was also wondering the same thing. Looking to pick up a second bike for local single track and just messing around. A Beta XTrainer and the Stark EX were on my short list. Delayed trying a Stark for a long time. Rode one at the MX track yesterday. Everything else is off the list.

YZF_88 Started a new thread B Deegan on Cam Hanes podcast

7/28/2025 6:06pm
This was a good listen and exposure for the sport. Interesting to hear questions from a host not in moto. Cam was at Washougal as well. Perfect timing for moto fans getting ready for archery season (or staying off the bike to not ruin the hunt starting soon). I listened to it driving out to an archery elk scouting trip...
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YZF_88 Added a reply to Your local track prep

6/8/2025 1:52pm
Our local club has the process down! Ripped the perfect depth, watered and smoothed out the night before. It’s like riding on chocolate cake in the morning! It gets rutted but not terribly. Just enough to inspire those of us who suck at ruts to go out mid-week and practice just ruts. Don’t like the ruts? Just take the outside...