Archive for May, 2010
Mike Sleeter attempts to Qualify for Hangtown National on a Two-Stroke
While this in nearly a week late.. it’s important news for the two-stroke fans. KTM test rider/Pro Racer Mike Sleeter attempted to qualify for the opening round of the AMA Pro Motocross Series at Hangtown. Here is Micheal’s qualifying time 46 111 Michael Sleeter KTM 250 SXF 2:21.094 0.000 – 2:21.094 – 2:27.164 Unfortunately
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Reader Rebuild – 2005 KTM 200 EXC
Here is the story of my rebuild of my 2005 KTM 200 EXC, twostrokemotocross.com inspired me to have a go and do it myself. Since starting racing as a 10 year old in 1984, I have had two dirt bike ambitions I really wanted to fulfil, first to ride a 500, second to rebuild my own motor. Well the first was
Lalo’s 2-Stroker Story
Howdy General! This story is about my son “Lalo.” Lalo got his first motorcycle when he was 12…a 1980 XR200. He picked-up riding naturally, but complained that the XR was too slow. For his 14th b-day we gave him my old 2000 YZ125. After some “relearning” what a clutch was really for,
2011 KTM Two Strokes Released
KTM sent out a media blitz about their new 2011 model line-up. Yes there are changes to the two-stroke line-up and they look really good, but we have some photos of the 250SX from the National Motocross race in Czechoslovakia. Extra special thanks to Jiri Tyrk for taking these photos. The bike in the
Two Stroke Quote of the Day
“I was fortunate enough to be able to ride a full Mitch Payton Pro Circuit Kawasaki 125cc (two stroke) ” “That was the bike the majority of us wanted to ride. I know I did when I was 10 years old sitting in the stands of the SX races or the uphill at Washougal .” “Needless
Yamaha GYTR YZ144 Kit – Racer X Video
If you are a two-stroke fan, this is a must see video. Some riding action along is followed with an interview of Pro Racer Max Anstie. As a bonus, Steve Cox interviews Yamaha GYTR Marketing Manager Trevor Kemp about the kit and two-strokes. Even Racer X is reporting two-stroke news now….
Kawasaki KX250 Two-Stroke Works Bike
The guys at the Kawasaki Race shop put together this amazing KX250 Works bike for Ryan Villopoto. What an awesome machine…
The photos are from Transworld Motocross and the photography is just wonderful.
Enjoy!
Successful silicone now standard
Working closely with the company producing the silicone hoses for the M.M.X. range Neil Berry has given the thumbs up to the product which will now be fitted as standard equipment to the 2011 bike and will be added to this year’s options list. Talking to an overseas journalist earlier this week Berry
First race back on 2 stroke!!
This story was posted on Thumper Talk by Fiddy631. There appears to be more of these stories circulating around and thankfully more racers are deciding to switch to two-strokes. It is “borrowed” and published here for your reading pleasure. After 6 yrs of 4 stroke racing 250f and 450, I’ve
The King Speaks…
The folks over at Transworld Motocross Interviewed Jeremy McGrath on video recently. Among the questions they asked him, the two-stroke question was raised as well.
Since Jeremy is sponsored by Honda, the answer seemed to be a forgone conclusion. I love it when I’m proved wrong!!
Watch and enjoy!
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