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Weekly Retro: 1982 Works Honda RC250R
October 16, 2014
There was a time when there were a lot less rules and true Works bikes ruled the racetrack. “Works” as in works of art–often hand-built race bikes of which only a handful existed each and every year. The race bikes … Continued
It Just Broke: Some Tips On How To Avoid Motorcycle Mechanical Mishaps
October 13, 2014
So here is a little guide to keeping your machine running and avoiding some of the common mishaps I’ve either seen or experienced.
Video of the Week: The racer that helped bring MX to America
October 12, 2014
For years as Motocross thrived in Europe. By the mid 60s the Yanks had a pretty solid scrambles, off-road and dirt track following but true European Motocross in its true form had yet to hit the states. Torsten Hallman, AMA Hall of Fame rider and … Continued
Fox Instinct Boots
September 4, 2014
Fox has long been known for having some of the highest quality and innovative gear on the market, except for maybe in the boot department, an area dominated by boot specialists. With the Instinct Boot, Fox has taken the leap into the top-of-the-line boot arena. The Instinct is a hinged boot, made largely of synthetic materials pushing function and fashion to the highest levels. The sole is made from a … Continued
2014 Honda CRF 125F & 125FB
July 31, 2014
Starting with the XR75, then evolving into the XR80, XR100, CRF80 and CRF100, Honda has been turning non-riders into mini-dirt demons since the early 1970s. I’d bet as many have started on an XR75 or CRF80 or 100 as the often-cited Honda 50. Built around the fundamentally similar air-cooled two-valve four-stroke engine, it is a durable and indestructible design.The chassis has the looks of the bigger Honda bikes a young … Continued
Kenda Parker DT Tires
July 16, 2014
Kenda’s Parker DT is a DOT-approved knobby designed for hard to intermediate soil conditions and a long life. The tread pattern has been around for a while, named the “Carlsbad” before going to a 6-Ply rated casing offers a claimed 30% more cut resistance. It also received a new natural rubber compound in its development time in Baja to help with durability and knob chunking.
2014 Yamaha YZ250F
July 10, 2014
Yamaha is sticking to its guns with its reversed take on a motocross bike. The reversed cylinder head, reward slanting engine profile and serious centralization of mass is getting a second new push in the 250cc class, where maybe, just maybe, the concept will get a second chance. Initially approved in the 450cc class then quickly falling out of flavor with high-profile racers, then most magazines, the 2010 YZ450F has … Continued
CCR Bed Buddy Motorcycle Tie Down Rack
July 9, 2014
CCR builds the Bed Buddy Motorcycle Tie Down Rack out of high grade alloy steel and then powder coats it to a fine black finish. The bar has three slots or chocks for bike wheels to settle into, and then three rings (two on the outside and one in the center) to attach the tie-downs to. It attaches to the truck by bolting it to the truck’s bed and requires … Continued
Dunlop Geomax AT 81–Scott Hoffman
July 9, 2014
What I liked best about the rear tire was its durability, it lasted way longer than I expected, even when riding in sharp rocky sections for several days in a row. The tire offers enough grip but the AT sidewall … Continued