We are now well into our second decade of high performance 4-stroke motocross bikes and their derivatives. Most folks have become accustomed to the maintenance needy valve train components and small oil change intervals. The titanium valves cost and arm and a leg and the short skirt pistons don't … [Read more...] about Neglected 4-stroke Bottom Ends
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DR650 Shock Rebuild with Cogent Dynamics
Adventure bikes rack up hard miles. The shocks on these bikes are especially prone to wear and deterioration by how they are used and their construction. We stopped in at Cogent Dynamics and learned about shock service and improvement from owner and suspension specialist Rick Tannenbaum. The … [Read more...] about DR650 Shock Rebuild with Cogent Dynamics
Yamaha V-Max Valve Adjustment
The Yamaha V-max showed up in 1985 and ran for more than 20 years in its first generation form. Derivatives of this V-4 engine were also used in the Venture, Venture Royale and Royal Star models. The firing order of this engine is cylinder: #1 (0°), #3 (180°), #2 (430°), #4 (610°). There is a 70° … [Read more...] about Yamaha V-Max Valve Adjustment
Track Day Maintenance
Sport bikes are so fast it is hard to enjoy them on the street without danger to life and license. Taking them to the race track allows the rider to enjoy the upper end of their performance envelop in a controlled environment free of slow cars, double yellow lines, and speed limits. A totally stock … [Read more...] about Track Day Maintenance
New Suzuki RM80/85 Online Manual
Cyclepedia published a new online service manual for the 1991-2004 Suzuki RM80, RM85, and RM85L models. These little mini motocross bikes take a beating. Keep your engine, suspension, and brakes in great condition with our easy to use and instantly available service manual. The manual can be … [Read more...] about New Suzuki RM80/85 Online Manual
New KYMCO K-pipe manual in production
Cyclepedia has another KYMCO service manual in the works for the new K-PIPE motorcycle. … [Read more...] about New KYMCO K-pipe manual in production
New KYMCO Super 8 50X and 150X manual on the way
Cyclepedia has a new KYMCO service manual in the works for the new Super 8 50X and 150X scooters. … [Read more...] about New KYMCO Super 8 50X and 150X manual on the way
New Kawasaki KLX110/L Online Manual
We're big fans of the Kawasaki KLX110 models here at Cyclepedia. We've published a new online service manual for the 2010 and newer KLX110 and KLX110L models. In 2010 Kawasaki updated this great little bike with battery powered electric start, automatic decompressor, and four speed transmission. … [Read more...] about New Kawasaki KLX110/L Online Manual
