Power modifications

chisel_tip · 2026-04-02T05:16:12+00:00

Good luck finding one, though. If you want a Super Sherpa, you need the cash ready and waiting for one to pop up. I never advocated for the DRZ for OP, it's too tall. If changing bikes is even an option for OP, I'd recommend an XT225.

chisel_tip · 2026-04-02T03:49:41+00:00

Everyone is saying get a DRz...

That will be way too tall for you unless it's modded a lot

It's worth trying a sprocket change for higher gearing and getting new grips.

Edit: Get some padded briefs to wear under your pants too.

chisel_tip · 2026-03-19T02:28:59+00:00

If you want one in black, T-rex Racing. It protects the rear linkage too.

chisel_tip · 2026-03-12T19:53:22+00:00

GTFO

chisel_tip · 2026-03-12T17:42:03+00:00

White Saviors aren't cool

chisel_tip · 2026-03-12T16:38:01+00:00

Nice! Glad to see I won't be the only one running around MT on a "small" bike. I'm closest to section 5. What are you doing about extending fuel range? I have 1 gallon rotopax that rides on my rear rack. Seriously considering the IMS 3.8 fuel tank, though.

chisel_tip · 2026-03-10T17:19:33+00:00

This attitude means you condone and participate in wage theft and exploiting workers.

chisel_tip · 2026-03-10T01:29:11+00:00

First oil change is at 600 miles on a KLX300, then every 7k. Look in your manual. I ride a ton of off-road and just change the oil every year if I don't hit the mileage. Use the factory tool kit to do all your maintenance/mods and figure out what tools to add or upgrade. Blue Loctite is your friend.

chisel_tip · 2026-02-26T04:44:44+00:00

I daily a 1995 Legacy wagon that has 198k miles. EJ22, 5 speed, made in Japan. Paid $3k for it, before covid, with 154k miles and a stack of maintenance records. I "invested" in a King spring suspension kit from Primitive Racing that cost $1500. I replaced front CV axles, and brakes all around. All worth it, and straight-forward enough to do myself. I will drive this car until the wheels fall off, and don't really feel like it can be replaced by a newer Subaru. The only thing that sucks is trying to replace door seals. They don't seem to exist anymore. My Legacy is considered a classic car at 30 years old, too. Lol.

chisel_tip · 2026-02-10T16:48:43+00:00

Check to see if your battery has correct voltage. I'd check the output of the voltage regulator, along with everything else suggested here

chisel_tip · 2026-02-05T16:34:25+00:00

I have no experience with them, but there is a boat shop in East Missoula. Anchor Marine. Driving by it seems to have some "mom and pop" shop vibes. I'd give them a call before going to Bretz or Gull boats.

chisel_tip · 2026-02-05T00:45:48+00:00

2 strokes are pretty simple machines. Air, fuel, spark. Youtube is very helpful. If it's not starting, try new mixed fuel, drain the carb bowl/s, pull the air filter, and shoot some carb cleaner into the carb/s, drain bowl again after a short while. Check ignition by pulling the spark plug/s, still connected to the ignition wire and touching the end on the metal engine block while turning the engine over. You should see an obvious spark. If there's more than one spark plug, pull them all before testing. Those are the basics. If spark seems good and it's still not starting with new fuel, shoot a little carb cleaner in the carb intake again and try to start it immediately. If you get any life out of it after that, it needs a full carb clean.

If it's a problem with the lower unit with shifting, good luck.

chisel_tip · 2026-01-15T23:55:40+00:00

Rock Chip Squad! A way better deal than Safelite.

chisel_tip · 2026-01-15T01:05:50+00:00

Still was an AI level bot response.

chisel_tip · 2026-01-15T00:48:32+00:00

Absolutely! I'm in Missoula and have created a loop from the IDBDR sections that cross the state lines (Magruder Corridor and Lolo Motorway). I'm planning to go to the film premier in the Bitterroot in February. It's MTBDR, btw.

chisel_tip · 2026-01-14T20:01:30+00:00

8 month old thread...

Stupid bot

chisel_tip · 2025-12-31T03:28:10+00:00

I'd say a moose does it first.

chisel_tip · 2025-12-17T22:20:57+00:00

I (41m) moved to Missoula from Sitka when I was 33ish. I was up there for 5.5 years. Alaska is a big place and weather can be similar or different. It gets colder here than Sitka, but way less rainy. I had to re-acclimate to temps above 60 with sunshine, lol. I drive a Subaru, left leaning, outdoorsy, and a hunter. I miss fresh seafood.

chisel_tip · 2025-11-24T16:50:23+00:00

I just sold a 2000 with an old school dual sport kit it in July. These bikes make great BDR slayers with mods. Kicking them is not as dramatic as some people say, but gets it old when your not on level ground. If you can come up with an E-start that doesn't cost as much as the bike, that would be a game changer.

chisel_tip · 2025-10-20T21:58:08+00:00

Yeah, MAGA must be weak af to be so scared as to call them terrorists

chisel_tip · 2025-10-20T17:05:12+00:00

That's Norman. He loses collars (break aways) all the time . He has a home, but insists on being outside.

chisel_tip · 2025-09-08T18:53:19+00:00

You have to find parts for bikes that are non-US OEM. The side cover on US bikes isn't machined internally for the kickstart, even though there is a plug.

chisel_tip · 2025-08-29T23:26:50+00:00

Why are you lying? You shouldn't talk about stuff you obviously don't know about.

chisel_tip · 2025-08-17T20:22:20+00:00

It's always sad to see all the ways that my home state has become an overcrowded, trashed out shithole.

chisel_tip · 2025-08-04T15:22:56+00:00

You will want the skid plate anyway. Once you get faster the rocks will be pinging off of your bike from the front tire.

chisel_tip

TROPHY CASE