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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...

It’s frustrating how fast these chain sliders wear. I keep my at 67 or a little looser. Just 3D printed a couple. One for home, and one for the track tool bag.

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...

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...

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.

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.

I’d pay extra for that.

I see 3-4 Starks on a Saturday. Hope to have one myself soon.

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.

I also put the JBI bladder on my 23 350SXF. I can fill it using a similar tool you have here (I made my own). The no-loss valve just barely fits up in the recess.

Took 18 years off. Getting back into it the last few years. Kids aren’t interested. However, my 17 year old is EMR certified so he has a reason to come to the track in case “dad needs help again”.

I went with the bleeder cup method. 3D printed my own cup to save money.

I don't ride much off-road here in Utah, but some of my favorite elk and deer hunting spots are on this map! Mike Lee needs to freaking GO! Hell, some of the recreational land I can see from my house is on this map. Once it's gone, it's gone, and the money won't curb the government's spending problem. https://www.arcgis.com/apps/instant/basic/index.html?appid=821970f0212d…

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...

Definitely confusing. I have the service manual AND owners manual for my 23 350 SXF. They both say different things. Good grief.

I put the DIY kits in my fork and shock (23 350). I don’t have experience with the spring conversion but my last bike had KYB forks. I’m pleased with the performance and glad I didn’t spend the extra for inserts. The recommended settings were spot on.

So did I. It was one of the first books I read about hunting out west. Still page through it. Heck, I picked up and moved out west!