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Motorcycling Australia Changes Displacement Rule

Motorcycling Australia Changes Displacement Rule

By JohnNicholas • on March 13, 2010

MA released an Information Bulletin on February 23, 2010 with a rule change for the Pro Lites Classes run in Australia. The previous rule allowed two strokes with the capacity of 100-150cc to compete against four-strokes with the capacity of 200-250cc. The new rule bulletin raises the capacity of the two-stroke machines up to 250cc. What does this mean? In

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Editorial

Two Strokes and Attitude…

Two Strokes and Attitude…

By JohnNicholas • on February 27, 2010

When I woke up, the thought “how can we gather more support for the two-stroke”, ran through my sleepy brain. While it’s true that Two

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Guest Editorial

Shocking Four Stroke Costs

Shocking Four Stroke Costs

By Super Hunky • on February 3, 2010

This editorial was originally published on http://superhunky.com/ and was written by Matt

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News

Kawasaki GP 125s

Kawasaki GP 125s

By JohnNicholas • on March 6, 2010

The excitement continues to build leading up to the opening round of the UEM 125cc European Championship. Photos of the Kawasaki 125cc two-stroke machines

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Press Release

M.M.X. Goes to visit Grandpa’s House

M.M.X. Goes to visit Grandpa’s House

By JohnNicholas • on March 10, 2010

Keeping up with the frantic pace of promotion, Maico International’s latest excursion took on a rather emotional tone last weekend when the new Maico

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Race Reports

Hawkstone International

Hawkstone International

By James Palmer • on March 11, 2010

Thousands of fans and enthusiasts flocked to the 13th annual running of the famous Hawkstone International. While many spectators would have expected the

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Reviews

Revanche 2 Stroke Apparel

Revanche 2 Stroke Apparel

By JohnNicholas • on January 19, 2010

If you love two-strokes as much as I do and like to have fun, you probably have a collection of t-shirts that you enjoy wearing at the races. It’s

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Stories

‘08 RM-Z450 verses an ‘08 RM-250 – Rich’s Story

‘08 RM-Z450 verses an ‘08 RM-250 – Rich’s Story

By JohnNicholas • on February 25, 2010

Up until last year I had always owned two stroke dirt bikes. Vintage Can-Am’s, Suzuki PE’s as well as more modern RM’s were the only bikes in my

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Tech

Engine Build HPP Valve Honda CR250 – Part 6

Engine Build HPP Valve Honda CR250 – Part 6

By JohnNicholas • on March 12, 2010

Part six of CR250 engine build.  This is a short segment on the installation of the ignition components, countershaft sprocket, kickstart lever and ignition

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Tests

2010 MXA RACE TEST OF THE KTM 250SX TWO-STROKE

2010 MXA RACE TEST OF THE KTM 250SX TWO-STROKE

By JohnNicholas • on February 27, 2010

It Is A Fast, Lightweight And Agile Bike That is Surprisingly Competitive Against 450s And An Unfair Advantage Over 250Fs Q: FIRST AND FOREMOST, IS THE

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TSM Interview

Michael Heingartner – TSM Interview

Michael Heingartner – TSM Interview

By JohnNicholas • on February 10, 2010

Michael Heingartner had been a Pro caliber racer for 8 years until life caught up with him. Now he is married to the woman of his dreams, has a small child

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Weapons

Hero For A Day

Hero For A Day

By JohnNicholas • on January 27, 2010

This is an article from Dirt Rider that was first published in 2007. It’s such a great story that it is “re-printed” here for your reading

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Other Headlines

Berry ready to test Silicone after emergency operation

Following a recent emergency operation on a twisted muscle, Maico Internationals Dunlop Maxima rider Neil Berry is gearing up for the season ahead on the new 320 M.M.X. Co-ordinating the ongoing development

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Engine Build HPP Valve Honda CR250 – Part 5

Part five of the CR250 engine build. This segment will cover the installation of the clutch pack, right side cover, power valve governor and water pump cover. Before installing the power valve governor,

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Cobra announces its 2010 Race Team

Missouri’s “Lightning” Lance Kobush and Austin Forkner, along with Illinois’ Chase Sexton, headline Cobra’s 2010 factory effort HILLSDALE, Mich., (March 5, 2010) – Cobra is pleased to introduce

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Jason Thomas puts Two-stroke on top of podium in Parts Unlimited River Ranch GNCC

Lake Wales, Florida (March 2nd, 2010) In the XC2 division, Jason “UK7″ Thomas took advantage of the new rule, which allows 250 two-strokes to compete with 250 four-strokes in the Lites class

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Engine Build HPP Valve Honda CR250 – Part 4

This is part four of the CR250 engine build and will cover the assembly and installation of the kickstarter, idle wheel and gear change mechanism. To assemble the shift pawls and springs, coat the springs,

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Cool Two Stroke Banner at Indy Supercross!

A few Two Stroke fans put together a very cool banner for the Indy Supercross last Saturday. These guys are hard-core two-stroke supporters, who love to forward the cause. This group of guys have all switched

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1981 Maico 490 vs. 2009 Honda CRF450 – Separated at Birth?

As we know the beloved 4 stroke while touted as modern tech is really obsolete tech resurrected by a faulty rule book. Here is an image that shows how old “new” chassis design really is. How

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TM Racing to go Direct in 2010

Dan Barker the Long time Canadian distributor for TM motorcycles will be heading up the US TM operation for 2010. TM will be available direct from the distributor. This  move from the conventional dealer

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Engine Build HPP Valve Honda CR250 – Part 3

Part three of the CR250 engine build. This installment covers combining the two center cases, installing the seals, clutch lifter lever and primary gear. Tools needed: Case splitter or crankshaft installer/remover,

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Engine Build HPP Valve Honda CR250 – Part 2

In part two of the CR250 engine build we will cover crankshaft, transmission and gear shift components. Tools you will need: crankshaft installer/remover, engine stand, service manual, circlip pliers and

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Engine Build HPP Valve Honda CR250 – Part 1

This is part one of a nine part series documenting the assembly of a Honda CR250 engine. Round one includes the center cases and right side case cover. There are many ways to install bearings. These bearings

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United Kingdom’s ACU announces British 2 Stroke Championships for 2010

In a surprising announcement the ACU (England’s version of the AMA) has released information about a new championship series for 2010. The British 2 Stroke Championships. The race series will consist

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Benjamin’s Two Stroke Story

A short while ago I received an email from one of the members of the site, asking if he could have permission to use the Two Stroke Motocross logo on his bike graphics. We worked out the details and Benjamin

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