Okay, once again it's Friday afternoon and as a reward for all of your still slaving away, you get a taste of Rick Sieman's "Don't Ask" column a week early! This and much more will be live on Off-Road.com on August 1st, but for now, here's a taste.

SUBJECT: 1995 SUZUKI DS80 ACTING STRANGE

I Have A 1995 Suzuki DS80 When It Gets Hot It Will Quit And U
Roll It Off U Have To Open It Up For It To Start Mabye If Your Lucky It Will Start Back Up When It Cools Down Please Answer My Question
Sonny Ratliff
Ravan, VA

Nice typing, Sonny. It sounds like you have a fuel starvation problem, probably caused by junk in your float bowl.  But your real problem is your battle with the English language.  If you are much older than 9 or 10, sell the bike and hire a tutor.

Article Title: Which Dirtbike is For You? What You Want Versus What You Need
Great article, don't know if you're still reading comments after 5 years. Maybe its time for an update, I would really like to hear about newer motard/ dual-purpose bikes, especially for the beginner. Thanks again for this great read!
Aus
Alamordo, NM

As far as I'm concerned, they don't make a good dual-purpose bike yet...

SUBJECT: RM ENGINE SWAPS

Can i put a rm 250 motor on a 125 rm frame?
Tattpar
Hiawatha, IA

Yep, but you're going to have to fabricate things like pipe hangers and motor mounts.

SUBJECT: YAMAHA 465 TIRED STUFF

hey hows it going i have an 1982 yamaha 465it aka the widow maker lol i was just wondering what gas ratio and gear box oil you would recomend and if theres anything else you think i should be weary of with this particular bike thank you for your thoughts and time
Franklin
Toronto, CANADA

Run a 32:1 ratio in your mix. While you're at it, have your pet explain how to spell and punctuate. Yes, you should "be weary" of your bike.

SUBJECT: KX500 POWER BAND
Hi, I just picked up a 1995 KX 500 and it seems to bog out at higher rpms. I cleaned the carb it helped a bit but still doesn't have the high rpms. Someone told me to clean the power valve but having no experience with 2 strokes I dont know how. So, how do I clean the power valve on a 1995 kx 500.
Eric
Regina, CANADA

First off, the KX500 is not a high rpm bike. It's happiest when short-shifted and allowed to torque its way around a track. Before you worry about things like power valves, take a look at the plug. If it's black, you're jetted way too rich and that would prevent the bike from revving out properly.

The slapping and educating isn't done yet! Be sure to check out the Dirtbike Section of Off-Road.com starting August 1. Can't wait? Here's a taste of past columns.