Maintenance, repairs, how to, technical discussions Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:52:45 +0000 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:52:45 +0000 Ontario Dual Sport Club Forum https://www.odsc.on.ca/index.php?forums/motorcycle-setup.3/ Wed, 19 Apr 2023 19:04:13 +0000 https://www.odsc.on.ca/index.php?threads/carb-wanted-09-450-exc.24210/ https://www.odsc.on.ca/index.php?threads/carb-wanted-09-450-exc.24210/ Dieselfool Dieselfool Thanks.
Al.]]> Wed, 19 Apr 2023 12:30:42 +0000 https://www.odsc.on.ca/index.php?threads/seeking-a-shop-that-will-work-on-2017-africa-twin-suspension.24208/ https://www.odsc.on.ca/index.php?threads/seeking-a-shop-that-will-work-on-2017-africa-twin-suspension.24208/ Shooter Shooter Looking to upgrade my fork and rear springs to the Touratech Hyperpro. Anyone know a shop that would do the install? I'm in Elora/Fergus area, but willing to (reasonably) travel.

Thanks!]]> 3 Tue, 17 May 2022 15:08:33 +0000 https://www.odsc.on.ca/index.php?threads/small-engine-question-not-motorcycle-related.23902/ https://www.odsc.on.ca/index.php?threads/small-engine-question-not-motorcycle-related.23902/ MichaelSchorpp MichaelSchorpp 4 Tue, 22 Feb 2022 15:53:34 +0000 https://www.odsc.on.ca/index.php?threads/crf-230-mods.24091/ https://www.odsc.on.ca/index.php?threads/crf-230-mods.24091/ Rammjet Rammjet View attachment 15552 View attachment 15553 View attachment 15554 View attachment 15555 View attachment 15556 View attachment 15557 View attachment 15558 View attachment 15559 View attachment 15560 Hi guys , new to the site and thought I would add my moded 230f . I have a few bikes crf 250r ,yz 125 crf 250l . but honestly my favorite all purpose bike is the 230F. well I understand the 230F does not come without some shortcomings so in my...

crf 230 mods]]> 12 Thu, 10 Feb 2022 19:53:32 +0000 https://www.odsc.on.ca/index.php?threads/wheel-bearing-question.23532/ https://www.odsc.on.ca/index.php?threads/wheel-bearing-question.23532/ MichaelSchorpp MichaelSchorpp 8 Thu, 10 Feb 2022 02:37:30 +0000 https://www.odsc.on.ca/index.php?threads/500-exc-engine-in-need-of-a-rebuild.24066/ https://www.odsc.on.ca/index.php?threads/500-exc-engine-in-need-of-a-rebuild.24066/ figur8t figur8t
I'm in need of advice/help. It seem to have found myself in a bit of trouble... after watering out my bike (2013 KTM 500exc) in a deep muddy water hole during the Rock Hound Rally and having to bail to the evacuation route after lunch, I suspect I now have an engine in need of a rebuild. During the rally a couple incredibly helpful gents (John aka Hans and a fellow living in my home town of Woodstock) helped me dump, clean and start the bike (allowing me to limp it back to the...

500 exc engine in need of a rebuild]]> 11 Fri, 17 Sep 2021 12:27:41 +0000 https://www.odsc.on.ca/index.php?threads/ttr230-exhaust-and-spark-arrestor.24071/ https://www.odsc.on.ca/index.php?threads/ttr230-exhaust-and-spark-arrestor.24071/ swifterous swifterous
I'm curious if anyone else who has a Yamaha TTR230 has had any luck finding aftermarket spark arrestors or exhaust baffles to dampen the dB level coming out of the exhaust. I tested it with the Sound Meter App (not the most accurate, but a reference point). However from about 2-3 feet behind the exhaust at idle, it registered in around 89-94 decibals.

I've tried looking for options that are compatible as I'm not sure if the FNF exhausts are the best option for keeping the sound output...

TTR230 Exhaust and Spark Arrestor]]> 2 Tue, 13 Jul 2021 16:56:45 +0000 https://www.odsc.on.ca/index.php?threads/what-now.23119/ https://www.odsc.on.ca/index.php?threads/what-now.23119/ dean.f dean.f
I went for a quick ride this morning close to home and ended up buried past the wheels. It took a lot of pulling and prying with logs, along with plenty of cursing and sweat, but I got her out and home.

There has to be a better way, so let's hear what you've got.


Dean]]> 32 Sun, 07 Mar 2021 18:59:30 +0000 https://www.odsc.on.ca/index.php?threads/fixing-dents-in-expansion-chamber.23991/ https://www.odsc.on.ca/index.php?threads/fixing-dents-in-expansion-chamber.23991/ OPIPE OPIPE
I am hoping one of you can help?

I have been all over the inter-web looking for shop that will fix a dented 2 stroke pipe?
I know there is a shop in the US ( https://www.piperepair.com/ ) however, I am not willing to spend the money on shipping.
I have seen the videos on freezing the pipe, using a pressure washed to hydraulically fix the pipe, and I have see the Hydraforce pump as well, but those are as much, or more than the cost of a new pipe.

So, I was...

Fixing Dents in Expansion chamber?]]> 8 Sun, 13 Dec 2020 22:22:45 +0000 https://www.odsc.on.ca/index.php?threads/two-stroke-does-not-start-after-top-end.23954/ https://www.odsc.on.ca/index.php?threads/two-stroke-does-not-start-after-top-end.23954/ binsel binsel
It's KTM SX 65. I checked fuel, air, and spark plug (sparking).
What else might be wrong here? Power valve?

Thanks,]]> 3 Fri, 24 Jul 2020 00:13:33 +0000 https://www.odsc.on.ca/index.php?threads/disk-brake-piston-out.23912/ https://www.odsc.on.ca/index.php?threads/disk-brake-piston-out.23912/ redsan74 redsan74
how to push the piston back as I have pressed the brake pedal and the piston is all the way out.

thanks
Sanjeev]]> 3 Fri, 19 Jun 2020 03:34:56 +0000 https://www.odsc.on.ca/index.php?threads/mousse-install-help-in-the-gta.23887/ https://www.odsc.on.ca/index.php?threads/mousse-install-help-in-the-gta.23887/ GQelements GQelements Today or this Friday?

I'm hoping to do an 'emergency' tire swap before Gopher Dunes race this Saturday as I didn't realize that the race is mainly on a MX track with no long single-track portion like other OO Events. Practically, this means that instead of 3 laps on the MX course (which I could white-knuckle on older tires) it will be closer to 10 laps - lots more opportunity to loose positions...

Mousse install help in the GTA]]> 2 Mon, 08 Jun 2020 02:43:33 +0000 https://www.odsc.on.ca/index.php?threads/mitas-e07.23870/ https://www.odsc.on.ca/index.php?threads/mitas-e07.23870/ Hikerman Hikerman What a beast to spoon on I got rear on end up pinching the front tube so I took it to a shot..just got too frustrated.
Problem after the mitas is a lot wider than the OEM it rubs the exhaust/muffler. What pain!!
I did research before I bough an no where did I find anything about these tires being wider, I thought a 130/80-17 should all be the same. I measured with vernier and it’s 3/8 wider at the thread.]]> 2 Tue, 02 Jun 2020 14:12:38 +0000 https://www.odsc.on.ca/index.php?threads/kenda-k270-vs-shinko-244.23122/ https://www.odsc.on.ca/index.php?threads/kenda-k270-vs-shinko-244.23122/ hardman hardman 12 Sun, 31 May 2020 14:37:35 +0000 https://www.odsc.on.ca/index.php?threads/exc-350-gearing.23843/ https://www.odsc.on.ca/index.php?threads/exc-350-gearing.23843/ Grey Jay Grey Jay
Looking for something specific for singletrack.
Cheers]]> 6 Wed, 22 Apr 2020 16:49:19 +0000 https://www.odsc.on.ca/index.php?threads/xt-125-with-no-spark.23509/ https://www.odsc.on.ca/index.php?threads/xt-125-with-no-spark.23509/ taylorericjohn taylorericjohn I have a XT125 that I have some attachment to and would rather not ditch. I know it's an 80s no power small bore nothing bike but I am not ready to give up on it yet!

Long story short, typical story, ran well. Sat for a couple of years now she no go. It had spark when I started messing with it a couple of nights ago, now there is zero spark. I believe that the coil, wire and plug are good. I am leaning towards the CDI. A new CDI for it isn't cheap so I don't really want to jump into...

XT 125 with no spark]]> 28 Mon, 13 Jan 2020 21:55:47 +0000 https://www.odsc.on.ca/index.php?threads/tail-lamp-options-for-2016-ktm-690-enduro-r.23478/ https://www.odsc.on.ca/index.php?threads/tail-lamp-options-for-2016-ktm-690-enduro-r.23478/ redsan74 redsan74
What all options are available for tail lamp? something more stable and LED would be a better option.
The stock one is not of great quality and the whole assembly is loose and don't sit nicely and always loose.]]> 8 Wed, 18 Sep 2019 19:38:31 +0000 https://www.odsc.on.ca/index.php?threads/lectron-36mm-pure-boost.23703/ https://www.odsc.on.ca/index.php?threads/lectron-36mm-pure-boost.23703/ TexAg18 TexAg18 1 Fri, 14 Jun 2019 00:03:40 +0000 https://www.odsc.on.ca/index.php?threads/2014-crf250l-setup-and-new-owner-questions.23624/ https://www.odsc.on.ca/index.php?threads/2014-crf250l-setup-and-new-owner-questions.23624/ JayEm JayEm
I'm a long time rider but new dual sport rider and looking for some input on my new bike which I know little about, as well as a few non bike specific questions. Sorry for the bombardment, I figure I may as well get it all out of the way in one thread.

What app are you all using for GPX files on your android devices?

Is there a rule of thumb I can use for setting my chain tension?

What tire pressures are recommended to start?

My bike came with OE tires and D606s. Do the OE tires...

2014 CRF250L Setup (and new owner questions)]]> 12 Wed, 05 Jun 2019 02:21:27 +0000 https://www.odsc.on.ca/index.php?threads/crf250f.23620/ https://www.odsc.on.ca/index.php?threads/crf250f.23620/ c.vaillancourt c.vaillancourt
I have a CRF250L, I really like it, but the stock tires aren't good for trail ridding. I was thinking of changing the tires, but I do like to ride the bike on the road also.

Is buying the 250F a waste of money since I am planning to keep the 250L or should I just change the tires on the 250L... I am an ok rider, but more of a...

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