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  • The new BMW R 1300 GS promises increased performance and lighter weight, which is music to the ears of any motorcycle enthusiast. With that in mind, premium exhaust manufacturer Akrapovič has released its new exhaust system for the newest GS, with performance, looks to improve on the already impressive capabilities of BMW’s benchmark adventure bike.
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  • Leatt’s ADV line is now available worldwide, with three product ranges: Multi Tour, Flow Tour, and Dri Tour. Leatt also offers footwear and gloves to complement the three ADV product ranges.
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  • Curious about how clutches work and how they can help your bike's performance? In this article, we dive into the mechanics of a clutch system and how changing and upgrading different components can improve performance and your riding experience.
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  • Whether you’re buying pistons for a motorcycle, ATV, or UTV, you’ll most likely see options in different compression ratios. A lot of factors go into designing pistons for different compression ratios. Here we’ll take a look how compression ratio is calculated, and how it can affect your engine, and race fuel requirements.
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  • Referring to Rekluse’s “auto clutch” systems is much more simply stated than achieved. Auto clutch technology has been meticulously engineered, tested, and developed through several generations in the engines of many different brands and types of motorcycles. But, what are the benefits of running an auto clutch in the first place?
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Dirt Bikes

Ethanol-free gas for Thumpers?
Hey all. I came across a website that has collected the locations of over 16,000 places selling e-free gas in the stars and Canada.  www.pure-gas.org Im not sure, but suspect the same gummed up carbs, clogged jets etc affect dirt bikes that might sometimes sit for an extended period, as it does street machines - let alone about every other combustion engine.  The guy that started and manages the site is a fellow rider. Just a heads up if you want to check it out. 
For fast off road racing, are there undeniable benefits between bike types?
I was watching some races from the previous ISDE and some GNCC, noticed that on the Six Days the majority of riders rode some variant of enduro model (Beta RR RE, KTM EXCF for example) while on the GNCC races there are a lot more converted MX bikes (specially looking at the kawasakis). Courses didn´t appear to be too different either, and that got me thinking: Is there any advantage for buying an enduro model(EXCF, Beta RR, Shercos) over converted MX bike? Are these "adv
Does this look rich?
Had it in for about a month. The bike is a 2004 yz125 starts first kick without choke cold so I think it might be rich. But otherwise runs good just wanted to make sure the jetting is good. I run 40:1 ratio it has upgraded bourses reeds but that’s about it  

General

What was your 1st Bike?
It was a 1947 Harley knuckle head
My Moto Camper
Started my cargo trailer conversion. Starting with a Mirage SideXSide 7x12 7k trailer. As I brought it home. Ordered some windows and a porta potty off of Amazon. I choose windows that would fit between the wall stud, as I didn't want to cut them.  No turning back now. Cut inside out, I had to cut down a jigsaw blade so I could cut the plywood without hitting the outer aluminum shell. Found the fender light wire, had to splice in an extra bit of wire with heat shrink butt co
1975 Yamaha RD 125
Has anyone ever heard of a 1975 Yamaha RD 125b

ATV / UTV

Help it ticks after timing chain replacement
I replaced the timing chain on my 08 z400 and now it ticks a little more than it used to.
07 grizzly 350 timing chain
I have a 2007 Yamaha grizzly 350 but the timing chain guide keeps falling  what will cause this?
1988 yamaha terra pro problem
i posted on atv talk but nobody responded, so i thought i may have more luck here? i have a 1988 terra pro, i have had it for a long time, never given me any problems until recently, i went to start it and nothen worked, no juice at all, lights dont work, starter dont turn over. so i baught a new battery thinken it was that, well its not.. the wench works, but thats because its wired direct... i took off the whole front end thinken a wire broke or got loose, well there all attached... does a

Inside TT

Over layer words and images?
What causes this? See snapshot. Just started on my phone about a week ago. 
Cursor disapears from box when i type
Only on this website,   im typing along and next thing you know the type box is not activated and my screen is jumping all over because i have not selected the box to type in.    Just happened filling the title to this.  Happens once or twice per post.    ive reset the PC,   still happens...    Also very slow to save a post after i type,   like 20 seconds. 
Need TT help and do not know where to turn?
Send an email to me - William1.TT@Outlook.com Not for questions about your bike but for logging in/password and account issues you cannot rectify. You must include your screen name and the email account you use with TT (most likely the one you used when you joined TT)
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