RMZ 250 supermoto build for everyday use

[Maxb1202]

Looking to sell my 125 trail rider and build a RMZ 250 supermoto as a starter bike for road use. I live like 2 miles from my town and I'll basically be using it to go to friends houses and maybe country road riding with my buds. Any suggestions for gearing, rim and tire setup. I would like to be able to go 70 if that sounds realistic. Thanks!

[senate422]

interested in a similar set up

[notoriousE-R-I-C]

Um you wont be able to do this legally in America. This bike was built by factory, for a track. Thats it. You need lights first of all.

Then re gearing it would take fun out if the motor.

I mean go for it if its what you have but look for something else.

Itd be fun. But the re gear would take the torquiness youd want in the street away. Itd still be torqueyier in street vs dirt but still. 70 is asking alot. If youll never see over 50 cool. But 70? And hold it?

If you do something post about it.

Youd need a 14 or 15 tooth cs sprocket and a 43 or 45 tooth rear.

[V8Astro]

All of America huh? You sure? No

I plated a 2013 Gas Gas two stroke Supermoto. I have plates on 4/5 dirt bikes I own. I just depends on what state you're in. Some are more picky that others.

I'd go for it. My RMZ is a blast in the dirt. Sprocket it right and keep after the oil changes I think you'll do ok

[notoriousE-R-I-C]

Subchapter III — MotorcyclesTrans 305.37 Applicability of subch. II. (1) The fol- lowing sections of subch. II apply to all motorcycles:(a) Section Trans 305.17, brakes, except as otherwise provided in s. Trans 305.38.( Section Trans 305.23, frames.© Section Trans 305.28, speed indicator and odometer.(d) Section Trans 305.30, tires, wheels and rims.(2) Section Trans 305.35 applies to type 2 motorcycles. History: Cr. Register, February, 1996, No. 482, eff. 3−1−96.Trans 305.38 Brakes. (1) The brake system on every motorcycle shall meet the requirements of ss. 347.35 (2) and 347.36, Stats., and s. Trans 305.17, except that:(a) Braking is required on only one wheel of a 2−wheel motor- cycle unless the motorcycle was originally manufactured after March 1, 1996 with a braking system on both wheels, in which case brakes are required on both wheels.( A parking brake is not required on a type 1 motorcycle. History: Cr. Register, February, 1996, No. 482, eff. 3−1−96.Trans 305.39 Exhaust system. (1) Every motorcycle shall be equipped with a functioning exhaust system that is main- tained in proper working condition so as to reduce engine noise. The exhaust system shall be maintained in conformity with this section and s. 347.39, Stats.(2) Every exhaust system shall be maintained free of leaks from the engine exhaust ports through the piping and muffler to the end of the exhaust system. A protective shield or insulated section shall be provided for any portion of the exhaust system that extends above and to the rear of the foot pegs or rests.History: Cr. Register, February, 1996, No. 482, eff. 3−1−96.Trans 305.40 Fenders and bumpers. (1) A fender over each rear wheel is required on every motorcycle except those originally manufactured without a rear fender. A front fender is required on every motorcycle manufactured after March 1, 1996. The fender shall cover the complete tread width area of the tire and lengthwise from 15_ to the front and 60_ to the rear when mea- sured at the center of the axle to the top of the tire on a vertical plane.(2) Every type 2 motorcycle shall be equipped with a rear bumper which meets the requirements for a homemade or recon- structed vehicle under s. Trans 305.18.History: Cr. Register, February, 1996, No. 482, eff. 3−1−96.Trans 305.41 Fuel system. (1) The fuel system on every motorcycle shall be free of leaks.(2) Every fuel tank shall have a cap or positive closing device.(3) No fuel tank may be used for operation of the motorcycle except one produced by a manufacturer of fuel tanks for motorcy- cles or one that meets or exceeds industry standards for commer- cially manufactured tanks.History: Cr. Register, February, 1996, No. 482, eff. 3−1−96.Trans 305.42 Horn. (1) Every motorcycle shall be equipped with a horn which is securely attached to the cycle and is in conformity with this section and s. 347.38, Stats.(2) The horn shall be activated by use of a button to make the electrical connection and shall be maintained in proper working condition.History: Cr. Register, February, 1996, No. 482, eff. 3−1−96.Trans 305.43 Lighting. (1) Every motorcycle shall be equipped with all lighting devices required by ch. 347, Stats. In addition, every motorcycle manufactured after January 1, 1972, shall be equipped with 2 amber direction signal lamps on the front and 2 direction signal lamps on the rear which may be red or amber.(2) A motorcycle may be equipped with no more than 2 auxil- iary lamps, including auxiliary lamps on a side car.(3) Motorcycles and attached sidecars may be equipped with marker lamps provided that:(a) No marker lamp exceeds a wattage of 10 watts.( No marker lamp interferes with the visibility of a head- lamp, tail lamp, stop lamp or direction signal.© No lamp shows a color except red to the rear and amber to the front.(4) All lighting devices shall be maintained in proper working condition and in conformity with ch. 347, Stats. All wiring and connections shall be maintained in good condition and there shall be no cracked, broken or missing lenses or reflectors.History: Cr. Register, February, 1996, No. 482, eff. 3−1−96.Trans 305.44 Mirrors. Every motorcycle shall be equipped with at least one mirror meeting the requirements of s. 347.40, Stats., and s. Trans 305.26.History: Cr. Register, February, 1996, No. 482, eff. 3−1−96.Trans 305.45 Sidecars. (1) A type 1 motorcycle may beequipped with one sidecar securely attached to the frame of themotorcycle. A sidecar may only be attached to the right side of the motorcycle.(2) A tail lamp and stop lamp or a combination lamp perform- ing both functions meeting the requirements of ss. 347.13 (1) and 347.14 (2), Stats., shall be mounted on the rear of any side car. A sidecar may be equipped with a headlamp if the headlamp is mounted as required by s. 347.09 (2), Stats.History: Cr. Register, February, 1996, No. 482, eff. 3−1−96.Trans 305.46 Suspension system. (1) Any motor- cycle with a front suspension system modified before January 1, 1976, may have a rake of no more than 55 degrees, provided the trail is at least 2 inches.(2) Any motorcycle, commencing with the 1976 models, may be modified to cause the front suspension system to have a rake of no more than 50 degrees, provided the trail is at least 2 inches.(3) As used in this section:(a) “Rake” means the angle formed by the front suspension, or “forks,” and a vertical line drawn from the top of the front “forks” perpendicular to the ground.( “Trail” means the distance from a point on the roadway directly underneath the center of the front wheel to the projected point where an extension of the front frame through the fork head would intersect the roadway.(4) Every motorcycle shall be equipped with a shock absorb- ing front suspension system.(a) The main tubes or the individual sliding tubes on a telescop- ing front suspension system shall be of one piece construction. Screw−on extensions, or “slugs,” are prohibited.( All shock absorbing units shall be in proper working condi- tion and free of leaks.History: Cr. Register, February, 1996, No. 482, eff. 3−1−96.Trans 305.47 Tires, wheels and rims. The tires of every motorcycle and of any attached sidecar or trailer shall meet the requirements of s. Trans 305.30.History: Cr. Register, February, 1996, No. 482, eff. 3−1−96. Subchapter IV — Heavy Trucks, Trailers andSemitrailersTrans 305.48 Definitions. For purposes of this sub- chapter, “vehicle” means heavy trucks, trailers and semitrailers.History: Cr. Register, February, 1996, No. 482, eff. 3−1−96.Trans 305.485 Applicability of subch. II. (1) The fol- lowing sections of subch. II apply to heavy trucks, trailers and semitrailers:(a) Section Trans 305.22, fenders and projecting parts.( Section Trans 305.30, tires, wheels and rims.(2) The following sections of subch. II apply to heavy trucks:

[notoriousE-R-I-C]

Ok not impossible. Nothings impossible. I wasnt saying its absolutely not able to be street legal. But in WI, look what you gotta do. I mean take on a project but Id rather buy something. And in Cali Ive never seen a street legal 2t without lights.

Itd be cool, but this is why I have a street bike, and a dirt bike. In fact I have 2 from factory street legal enduros. My rmz has a headlight, a tailight, rear brake light, and a radiator fan. I run a battery. No horn, no signals, still not California street legal capable.

Best of luck. Im not trying to sound negative just being real. Kids can dream.

[oceantrav]

When I lived in Colorado 2 years ago you could plate any dirtbike. Heard it's getting a little tougher now there.

[notoriousE-R-I-C]

Again, nowadays anyways, there is something, in the USA, called the FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards) which are laws that apply to any motor vehicle on any American roadway. That you need head, tail and brake lights. Turn signals. A horn. And a speedometer. If anything could be street legal youd have go karts and pit bikes all over the streets.

This is why I said legally. Cause if you took a stock, factory Rmz and put it on the street, itd be illegal. Even in Tijuana where Ive ridden an MX bike in the city thinking I was in the clear. Uh uh white boy! Not here! I wasnt treated well during that!

Go ahead and just ride if youll never run into the law. But in Cali theyll take your bike right away.

Besides, i was hit and run, my body dragged 30 feet on a street legal enduro with a Cali legal DC legal lighting system. Never found the guy. I was in a coma 26 days, I have traumatic brain injury and a fake left leg. This was around 7pm in July. It was still light out. I was going 30 mph. Ive had 3 leg surgeries and 2 brain surgeries. I have trouble kickstarting cold bikes. Still riding. Now I got two cyclops bulbs still feel weak.

Google search; July 14 2014 Barrio Logan Motorcycle Accident. Thats me so you know Im not bullshittin. Yes I live in a major city with tons of mexicans but still. ID feel better if you had some lights. YOUD feel better