Yamaha Dirtbike Tech

LATEST Yamaha Dirtbike Tech

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  Building a Working Replica of the Yamaha YZM400F

  The Four-Stroke That Started the Revolution

  Jan. 08, 2015
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  Project Foo Fighter: 2007 Yamaha XT225 Build, Part 3

  The Foo Fighter project on our XT225 is still coming along nicely. We continue to improve its on- and off-road abilities.

  May. 10, 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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  Don't Ask: Super Hunky Answers Your Dirt Bike Tech Questions (May)

  Super Hunky returns to answer more dirt bike tech questions. You have been duly warned, so don't snivel.

  May. 03, 2010
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  Dirt Bike Handling Upgrades You Can Do

  Make your dirt bike suit your riding style with just a wrench.

  Apr. 19, 2010
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  Don't Ask: Dirt Bike Tech Questions Answered (April)

  Sieman "Super Hunky" tackles reader dirt bike questions about a Honda CRF230F, a Yamaha YZ125, a Kawasaki KX60, a Yamaha TTR230 and more.

  Apr. 12, 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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  Closer Look at Factory Motocross & Supercross Bikes

  Here's a quick walk through the pits of the Toronto round of the AMA Supercross Series, the FIM World Enduro Championship and the Canadian National Motocross Series.

  Mar. 17, 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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  Don't Ask: Load Your Fanny-Pack With Answers and Hit The Trail

  Readers share their questions and a few tips on a do-it-yourself workbench, RM 250, Air Cooled KDX200 and more.

  Oct. 01, 2009

• Yamaha Reveals Two New Bikes for 2010

  Revisions made to the YZ450F for 2010 include a new rearward-slanted cylinder to aid optimum mass centralization and power output; new fuel injection system; a new Bilateral Beam frame; and revamped styling that includes updates to the front and rear fend

  Sep. 12, 2009
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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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  Don't Ask: Super Hunky is At It Again

  Rick Sieman answers your dirtbike questions on crank stuffers, silencers, glowing pipes and crud in your bowl. Or is it called "mung"?

  Aug. 01, 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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  Better than New: 1976 Yamaha XS650

  Rollin Karoll shows a quality restoration and customization job at the Powersports Dealer Expo.

  Feb. 14, 2009

• Yamaha Steps up to Help Consumers and Support its Dealers

  "This is just simply one of the best times ever for a customer to buy a new Yamaha motorsports product."

  Feb. 09, 2009
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  Don't Ask: Dirtbike Reader Questions

  Our readers defend two of SuperHunky's Ten Worst Bikes Ever, and he dusts off the archives for an original ad for the Maverick Mini Trail bike.

  Feb. 02, 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