Last website update December 15, 2011

GETTING YOUR BIKE READY FOR THE FIRST RIDE?

Tires

Sleek or threaded?

Either ones. You can buy sleek and use a tire groover to make threads later if you wish. Michelin tires become already treaded. If also comes in several compounds. Click here for details

.Check your muffler

Prevent rubbing.

The width of a supermoto back tire is about xmm compared to a 450 120/80 x mm. The tire will rub against the muffler. Install washer spacers to solve this problem. Click here for details

Radiator FLUID

Drain your radiator fluid and replace it with water wetter.

This is a precaution measure in case your radiator drops fluid on the track. It is a standard mesure in any type of pavement racing. Water Wetter is available in most motorcycle dealers (approx. 12$) Click here for details

Catch CAN

If you run a carburator moto all hoses must drop in a container. (not necessary for EFI motos)

You can attach a catch can (a small container i.e. energy drink bottle with tie wraps) to your moto. The purpose is to prevent dripping of fuels on the track. A professional looking and functional catch can can be purchase for (cost : xx) Click here for details

fluid drain Plugs

Secure the fluid plugs with either silicone or a metal wires.

This is preventive measure. An entire engine oil content on a race track because you have forgotten to tighten your drain plug is dangerous and ruins the track. Click here for details

SUSPENSION

Drop the front end and get your suspension sag between 95 to 100 mm.

The geometry required to ride supermoto is different since you will be riding mostly on pavement. If you do not have a linkage on your swing arm you can try riding with your current motocross set up. Professional riders change the geometry of the frame by removing up to 2 inches of front suspension and shortening the swing arm. You will notice a dramatic change in handling by just droping (elevating your suspension post) in the triple clamp. Click here for details front | rear

Install handGuards (optional)

Handguards will protect your handle bars.

If you slide on the pavement you moto will be protected with handguards. Droping your moto on pavement without handguards is most likely to cost you a throttle tube, grip set and handle bars and a brake lever. Click here for details

oversize break bracket (optional if running stock)

Heat dissipation and smoother braking.

The first time you are out the stock braking system is sufficient. You will need to ride many times to consider using sophisticated braking systems. So save your money for protection equipments. Click here for details

Muffler Protection

 

Change your sprocket and chain (optional)

45 teeth sprocket is standard.

You can go riding the first time with your motocross sproket. But if you are seriour you will eventually to gear your moto for smoother acceleration and longer shifting. Installing a 14 tooth sprocket in the front will do the job as well. See the equivalent chart below. Click here for details

Brake line

Stainless steel brake line improves braking performance.

Before going to professional braking systems you may choose to change your brake line. The stainless steel housing around the brake line prevents dilation of the rubber tube on forceful braking thus keeping the fluid in tighter space. This will turn your braking into a consistent performance. Click here for details

RIDE SAFELY

Supermoto is very different than motocross. Please ride slowly and safely. Do NOT try to slide in the corners until you have complete control of your moto and this may take months of riding. Enjoy safe riding at your OWN peaceful pace. Click here for details