I Got major Cabin Fever with this bike Snow Storm. So, I put together a Best of Video from 2009. I did 6 SMJ Local Rides, from Deleware to South Carolina and inbetween. I have to thank all the fellas that put the rides together, the locations were great, and the people that came out to each ride were all stand-up Supermoto Junkies….. So check out the Video (it’s a bit long, but plenty of good times) and see if you made the Best Of Film…… :thumbup::arsenal:thumbup:

http://www.vimeo.com/9299032

Any chance there will be Supermoto practice anywhere during Bike Week prior to the race on the 7th? Not sure I’m going to be able to race Mid-Georgia. Atlanta Supercross is that night.

RM

New to the forum and supermoto in general so I figured I’d introduce myself and document my build at the same time. I’ve raced MX on and off for 15+ years and even did some competitive stunt riding for a few years but I have zero road racing and supermoto experience so I’m looking forward to a new challenge.

On to the build…Starting with an ‘05 KX250F

Mods so far include:
Stiffer springs front/rear
Pro Circuit triple clamps
Renthal fat bars
Excel 17" wheels and hubs
Braking 320mm rotor
Nissin 4 piston caliper
SS brake line
Infinity Carbon front sprocket guard
Infinity Carbon rear shock guard
Infinity Carbon header guard
Annodized billet bling here and there

Still to come:
Carbon Fiber fork guards, engine guards, frame guards, rear disc guard, chain guide, rear caliper guard, bike bonz catch can, hand guards, sumo front fender, new chain/sprockets, exhaust, silicone radiator hoses, powdercoat frame/swingarm

I’ll post up new/better pics as more work is done. :arsenal

Looks like Highland has officially gotten in to the states after the ATK fiasco fro a couple years ago.

http://www.ushighland.com/

MONDAY, May 10th —- at 9:00am. Supermoto Breakfast & Gap run.

Lets meet for breakfast at the Gas Station @ 9:00am….. and ride the Gap afterwards

It has recently come to my attention that there are going to be multiple groups at the Gap during the 1st and 2nd week of May. Within these groups — there are many supermoto’s. This is an attempt to rally up all these various groups for one massive get-together.

- Homeland Sportbikes ——– 4 KTM 625’s
- WMRiders, Grand Rapids, MI —— 2 CRF’s, 1 SXV
- Whatever SMJ members we can rally up, there are many already planning on these dates

If you are a local —- maybe after an hour or so of good Gap runs — someone would be willing to guide a sumo ONLY tour of some other roads?

Post up!

So…I raced an SV with the AFM last season, and am looking to get into supermoto racing this year.

What’s recommended to start with? I have no off road experience, and would ideally like something that I could ride both on the supermoto track and then swap wheels for offroad riding. Should I go with the 450 or would that be a deathwish as someone without any experience with dirt/jumping/etc? Would an older 250 be fine? Which models should I be looking at? Ideally, I’d like something plated so that I could do a little light on-road riding for setup and testing purposes as well, but if I can’t, that’s not the end of the world.

Thanks for any help.

Michelin Supermoto Tires are proud to release the 2010 Contingency program for the Supermoto 5280 competition series. All rounds will pay contingency.

2010 "Team Michelin" Contingency Information
1. Competitors must register and purchase tires from Authorized Team Michelin race tire distributor or associate.
2.Competitors must list Michelin as a sponsor
3. Display minimum 8" Michelin decal on both front fork tubes,Mr Bib decal on both sides of swingarm
4.Riders must display a minimum of one Michelin patch on riding gear
5. Must run Michelin on front and rear to be eligible for Team Michelin contingency.
6. Register online with XTRM to receive the automated payment on the www.xtrm.com/michelin 24/7 access to your account
7.Each class must start a minimum of 8 riders for contingency dollars to be paid 1st- 4th, 6 riders to pay 1st -3rd.
(MINIMUM 6 riders to earn contingency).

You MUST be registered at www.xtrm.com/michelin prior to the first round or contingency will NOT be paid. Also, if you have Michelins from last season that you will be running you MUST notify me prior to the event to guarantee contingency payments.

Finishing Position – 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
OPEN SUPERMOTO $150 $100 $75 $50
SUPERMOTO LIGHTS $125 $100 $75 $50
SPORTSMAN $100 $75 $50 $25
COLORADO (Asphalt) $100 $75 $50 $25
YOUTH SUPERMOTO $40 $30 $20 $10
Premier $40 $30 $20 $10
Novice $40 $30 $20 $10
Beginer $40 $30 $20 $10
Women $40 $30 $20 $10

I know its in French and all, but its still a cool video…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ag0ARsvJElA

:Funny:

-B

how many are there? should plan a ride in the spring.

a new supermoto helmet (the ICON Variant) from the king of hooligan street gear is due out this spring. you heard it here first:

http://www.motostrano.com/iconvariant.html

Joe

Hello all!

Just thought i’d say hi as i’m new here, I’m 17 From the UK and have loved supermoto Since i was about 13. I Have a KX500 which i restored & converted to supermoto last year, i also have an aprilia MX125 which despite only being a 125 still puts a big smile on my face I also have a couple of other bikes which i am trying to sell to raise the money for a 510 Husky! This Forum seems to be full of interesting and helpfull people/maniacs which seem to share the same love for sumo’s as I do! :thumbup:

Max

http://www.motostrano.com/suwoch20.html

The official review brings you all the best action and essential highlights from both the S1 and S2 championship trails, as we visit every single round of the 2009 season. Combining the best high-jumping exploits of motocross with the sort of power-sliding you?d see at speedway, Supermoto delivers pulsating action all the way ? and this DVD is packed with drama.Stunning footage shows all the greats, including brothers Adrien and Thomas Chareyre, Gerald Delepine and Mauno Hermunen, in the chase for victory.

:bannana::thumbup::thumbup:

I think we’re about dry of one word exclamations, I say we move to two-word exclamations… Here goes a few…

Holy Crap!
Holy Shit!
Holy F*ck!
What’s that?!
That’s what?!
Monkey Balls!
Jesus Christ!
Bad ass!
Dumb shit!
Screw You! (from cagers)

….

We are working the details out on the contengency for the tire brand, and a KILLER price for the tires. Stay tuned

Here is a question though….

…What if we wanted to go to a Spec tire for 2011 in the PRO class or other classes? Just kicking it around….:hmmm:
Any thoughts?

Jim Russell Karting Center at Infineon Raceway will host a SuperMoto Sunday on December 27 with the dirt section – weather permitting.

You asked for weekends – we’ve got them for you. Any questions, call the ProShop at 707.938.9889.

See you at the track.

Does anyone know of any supermoto shops, or shops that at least stock supermoto parts in or around the Cambridge, England area? Also where is the nearest track that does supermoto days?

its about time i feel that us brits had a page to show our street tarders off as im thourghly disgusted and JEALOUS of our American friends and there fantastic weather

lets get some pics up of the bikes you are riding and the decnts roads we have.

Keep up our British name and repertation

Hope someone can help I am converting a TTR 125L with YZ suspension I have all parts but need to get a 17 inch rear rim with 32 holes and then the correct spokes for this app to work with the stock hub has anyone done this and does anyone have part numbers for these or info that I can use to be sure I order the correct spokes as well I assume a 3.5 x 17 rear will work with the YZ85 big wheel rear swingarm thanks for any information.

Just as the title says………

Tentatively scheduled for March 14th 2010….this is FULL SUPERMOTO using entire course

Classes……………

1 / 20min practice session per class, electronic scoring, grids based on best lap

Open Mini 105cc 2-Stroke to 150cc 4-Stroke Open Tire/Wheel Choice …..

Open Amateur Unlimited Displacement & Open Tire/Wheel Choice

Open Pro Unlimited Displacement No Knobbies 17/17 or 16.5/17 wheel diameter……… W/Payout to top 3 (currently $500 purse)

Races will be 2 Moto format with win going to best overall of both Motos

this is a rough draft with what they are going with so far

more details as we know them

loaded up the 17’s with knobbies finally and went out for a rip. got 59k in, with some offroad/field duty. works better on road then i expected, but in a foot of snow, it is pretty slow going.

anyone here from georgia riding supermoto ? not talking street tards had a drz …but im curious about racing…grew up racing motocross then got into college and sold the dirtbike got a streetbike..long story short mgkt in dublin is lookin super sexy and very close by so im contemplating getting into supermoto racing (full sized like 250f or 450f which are what i raced in mx days) …only problem is i have to give up the R6 to go the supermoto route …so its one or the other..i dont wanna sell all my street stuff only to be disappointed….wondering if there is anyone would mind meetin me at a track (black hills or mgkt) on a practice day and let me turn just a couple laps on a full sized tard …will let them hold my title to my R6 if it helps any in comfort …just cant support two hobbies for me its one or the other and i remember how anyone in mx was more than willing to help a newbie or someone wanting to get into the sport and i was just hoping i could find someone in georgia to help me out a little…thanks ahead of time

Ret

overtaking!

http://www.supermotomania.it/it/comp…vertaking.html

Shift!
Slide!
Braaap!

Launch
Pop
Slam
Jump
Crash
Twist
Wheelie
Endo
75/25

anything you can add?

it’s for a good cause, trust me

Additions to the list suggested in the thread:
Thumper

Whats up all supermoto fans and members. Just started getting into supermoto, Ive been an avid supercross, motocross and moto gp fan since I was a kid and always will be and love tearing it up on my dirt bike and sportbike, but would also like to add supermoto into that mix cause it seems like another awsome sport and anything on motorcycles I want a piece of it. Hopefuly I can get into it soon, and hopefuly will find some amateur races to enter, as I have with both my dirt and sport bike, love tearing up the track. I plan on buying a supermoto bike to have as well as my other bikes and plan to really start following the sport. As metioned before i dont really no much about supermoto so if anyone wants to throw anything my way feel free.

Hi All,

I’ve been lurking for a while trying to absorb info but there’s thousands of posts…could I trouble you for a brain dump? It’s time to step my ride up a notch. I have an ‘06 450EXC with shamefully low miles on it (1,600). I wasn’t getting much fun out of it in the dirt so I made it street legal. Getting a little more use out of it now. Stock 21"/18" rims with IRC GP110 DOT rubber. The rest of the bike is stock except for protection stuff (bark busters, skid plate, etc.). It’s fun this way but not quite fun enough.

I "need" more "Go", I’d like more "Stop" and I’d like more "Lean". I’m thinking 540kit, 17" rims w/ cush rear (probably 4.25" to avoid clearance problems) and oversized single rotor.

Street fun only. I’ll never race. Cost is a consideration.

Any quick advice on wheel brands? Brake solutions? Soft street rubber?

Thanks in advance.

Hello again, i have been looking for used sumo wheels, for wr250f.

so far i found some cheap wheels from Dr-z 250, is it possible to fit them to yamaha? if so what kind of modifications there will be ? bearings? spacers? or something bigger.

Thank you

I can’t believe no one has done this before. Am I a pioneer with the "moto mullet" or have one of you guys seen/done this before???

In all honesty, I have to give alohar1 credit, it was the mulletjunkies thread that inspired the moto mullet. I couldn’t participate because of work regulations and self respect. haha …but I still should have entered with this just for a few laughs.

What do you guys think?

…I’m going to make a little youtube video as soon as my buddy and I get enough footage featuring the mullet. Here’s a little preview. All of the clips are from just from between my house and class so nothing too crazy yet… give it a few sunny weekends and it will be done.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fss8I8i8dSg

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Does anyone own this KTM Supermoto Suit?

I’m between it and the Alpinestars S1 Supermoto Suit and am a bit up in the air over which to get.

Any opinions?

Thanks!

Hello guys just wanted to let you know us at LOL supermoto are still here and still looking and talking to people about getting a track . we will give you updates when we get them . Just wanted to let you know we are still working and have some leads hope to have something by Feb. or March
thanks tracy

The Motoplex at Road America our favorite Supermoto track has given us not one but two gifts.
Check out Chicagoland Supermoto for your chance to enter.

Thanks to their generosity 2 lucky members will get a chance to try Supermoto on Road America’s Dime. We are giving away 2 Supermoto Demo Courses.
Here is the description:
Supermoto Demo Course

Experience Supermoto under the guidance of pro riders using Road America supplied Suzuki DR-Z400sm bikes. From first time riders and street riders to experts and dirt cross-overs this school is for everyone. The course is approximately two hours in length and covers topics such as basic bike familiarization to track orientation. Additional safety gear including helmets, suits, gloves and boots is available for an additional rental fee.

This free course is not transferable and cannot be redeemed for any cash value. Any other fee’s and transportation is the responsibility of the participant.

This course retails for $100 typically, good for the 2010 season only.

Good luck, and Happy Holidays.

Link to Road America’s Supermoto Schools http://www.roadamerica.com/School/Supermoto.asp

just myself .. i’m Ghani .. I come from Indonesia .. I have a KLX 150s, KLX 250 Supermoto (kawasaki D-TRACKER) & KTM 125 sx .. My motivation to join in the supermotojunkie is to increase knowledge about supermoto ..

regard

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Hey Supermoto Junkies, my name is Rob and I stumbled on to this great little site in 2007 with the help of an acquaintance, Skr00zloose. I would have registered then, but shortly after I found the website I tore the ligaments in my left knee and separated my right shoulder in a horrific sporting accident (not powersports related).

Anyways though, I am from Virginia, have been riding on the street for 4 years, and had a few years of off-road experience before that. Although I am 22 I have had the pleasure of owning a 2006 Suzuki GS500, a 1994 RF600, a 1998 Suzuki RM125, and a 1987 Kawi ZX750R, but I didn’t like the aesthetics of the sportbikes, and was too naive at the time to convert the 125. I also worked at a small bike shop for a small period of time and garnered a little bit of knowledge and even more of a love for my two-wheel toys.

Sometime in the near future I plan on purchasing a supermoto for commuting purposes (20 miles round trip and everywhere I go is on the same route) or converting an off-road bike, but until I have the funds to get back on a bike I decided to register here and learn the best course of action through countless hours of searching the forums.

so i found out my firblade rims won’t work… cause i don’t have a good selection of tires that are 16′ in the front :rant:

anyways, so before i take them back to my buddy to switch them out for the modern 3blade type that are on most sportbikes now adays, im not quite sure i like the look (my personal preference i just hate the 3blade look)…

so i was wondering if anyone had any pics of the 3blade rims off a sportbike that are now on a supermoto i could use as reference?

or maybe a good website that sells some good 16′ 120/70/r16 tires???

Is your Supermoto DVD up to date?

There are currently 4 great Supermoto DVDs to own and watch. The new Severe Supermoto 2 DVD just hit our shelves "just in time for the holidays", as they say. Check ‘em out.

Whos running these and how do they fit? They are in my price range and I was just about to order some, but I was reading that they fit a lil large. I usually wear a 10.5 or 11, so should I order these in a 10?

Motostrano has a healthy stock of this great hand guard for SM duty on sale:

http://www.twowheelsteals.com/Acerbi…ndguards-Black

Also- on our main web site, www.motostrano.com, don’t forget to use your supermotojunkie code to get free shipping on orders over $100. I’ve been getting lots of emails from folks lately who make their order and then ask where the free shipping deal is. Please type in ’supermotojunkie’ in the coupon field of your order grab that offer, which is not valid on our twowheelsteals.com close-out site.

Thanks!

Joe

Hey,

This is my SM.

A 99 Honda CRM 250 (Activated Radical)

It has some CBR400 wheels adapted to fit.

Putting out about 45bhp and around 110kgs so dosent hang about haha

I have been trying to think of a way to deal with this issue without rocking the boat, but I just can’t think of a good way. So I will be as vague as possible.

I have a Shirt for our Community. It is a one-off design and they turned out great. (IMO) The original design was geared towards a different web-site (Supermoto Mania) but I have since changed the wording for the front so that it could just be Supermoto General. It is something I love to wear, and I wish more people had the opportunity to rock some one-off gear.

I feel like if we are friends and tend to send each other PM’s, what would it hurt to make my buddy a T-shirt.

Hey I was cruisin’ through Bear Mountain NY today a little after noon and saw a couple sumo’s. One looked like a Honda or KTM of sorts, and the other appeared to be a fellow DRZer with a Cyclops headlight. Was it anyone here??

My wife would always buy the expensive 20 lb small packages of dog food. Well, one summer evening a couple of months ago, we ran out of food, so I hopped on my 610SM to go to the local pet supply place. I saw the price difference between the 20 pound and 50 pound bag, and decided I had to have the 50 pound bag. No worries, I would just strap that big bag to the back of the bike and ride off like a cowboy carrying back a runaway bride.

Well it did not take long to realize that wasn’t gonna work. God forbid I would return the 50 pounder and surrender to the 20 pounder. Nope, I just laid that big bag across my lap, and between me and the tank and rode home (1 mile). No issues whatsoever. The dog has not yet eaten its way through that 50 pounds yet :clap:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7ROEoTNT7o
So much torque its got four speeds

Found on YouTube —

clicky: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycYn7…=1258217178.67

http://www.armodelling.com/index.php…&id=14&lang=it

hehehe

soo frecking funny…

http://filmy.scigacz.pl/Jak_zdekonce…c_motocykliste

I’m shopping used 525 and 530 exc bikes for a supermoto conversion. In my research I’ve come across a few bikes but since it’s a conversion I’m aiming at the 07 and 08 models because I think the dirt miles take a toll on the finish and I’d prefer it to look as shiny as possible. At least at first.

Anyway, a guy sent me this crummy blurry photo and I noticed that the paint seems to have rubbed off the engine block. Looks like the place your boot would rub if you were using the rear brake.

Is this typical? Maybe that’s an ignorant question but my experience is with streetbikes. Plus almost all the bikes posted here are so mint that there’s no way for me to know what’s what. Guy gave no details about the bike – no hours/miles, incomplete list of mods (he referred to "many"), etc.

Here’s the photo he sent me:

And just for kicks, if you’re curious, here’s the clist advert:
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/mcy/1459978012.html

I think the guy’s price is nuts because this bike is also not far from where I live and it’s brand new: http://www.cycletrader.com/find/list…0-EXC-93658563

Brand new isn’t necessarily desirable if you can find a bike that’s been treated well and modded right, but this guy is not doing much to sell me on that.

Any feedback much appreciated.
cheers,
-case-

Found this video on Youtube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOZjGfr2mo4

:bowdown:

Hey guys. I made this testing out a new camera, and was told this was the place to come and share it.

Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4prQBcxb1ew

Hello my name is chuck, i am new to this forum and new to bikes. Im use to working on small cars.Here is my 2004 Suzuki dr650, I want to make it a streetfighter/supermoto. Feel free to PM me