Motion Pro Bead Pro Tire Levers

February 10, 2015

The Bead Pro Tire Levers are a simple set of tire levers that work together to form an expanding clamp that presses the tire over the bead lock to make for easier tire changing. On the other side they are conventional wide-mouthed tire spoons. Made out of Forged 7075-T6 aluminum and anodized to a flat black finish the 249 mm (9.8″) long levers are tool pack sized and weigh just … Continued


Baja Designs Squadron Pro Headlight

February 10, 2015

The Baja Designs Squadron Pro headlight features four T6 bin CREE XM-L2 LEDs at 5000K that produce 4300 lumens while only drawing 3.6 amps and a power consumption of 42 watts, these lights come with a 49,930 hour LED life expectancy as well. The lights themselves are encased by a hard-coated, polycarbonate lens wrapped in an anodized aluminum plate which gives the headlight a 25.5 oz net weight, IP69K Certified(submersible … Continued


Klim XC jersey

February 9, 2015

The Klim XC jersey is designed for racers, and is made out of a combination of nylon and polyester that is said to be semi-ventilated and light-weight made with sublimated graphics for fade resistance and a drop tail with silicone print to help keep the jersey tucked in the pants. The cuff binding is designed to be non-restrictive with claimed ultimate comfort and fit. The collar has the added benefits … Continued


Klim XC Pants

February 9, 2015

The Klim XC Pants are a racier pair of off-road riding “leathers”. Made mostly made from nylon and polyester that is claimed to be light-weight and semi-vented while still being durable with an articulated race fit and patterning. These pants also feature stretch zones just underneath the hip, with a line of spandex along the whole backside of the leg, crotch area and at the knees which reduces constriction of … Continued


Rekluse Core EXP 3.0

January 28, 2015

The EXP3.0 Core is Rekluse’s complete clutch conversion from manual to an auto-activating clutch. On most bikes it comes with the EXP clutch plate, the heart of the system, an inner and outer hub and drive plates and springs on some models. A clutch cover is also included. On the hydraulically activated clutches it also includes a slave unit that allows adjustment of the clutch’s free-play gain. Basically the EXP … Continued


DBT: Dirt of the Week

January 27, 2015

Monter Energy SX After 4 One day you’re a hero, the next second you’re a bigger hero. One week you’re getting black flagged and the next you’re on the podium. Racing supercross is one fickle beast. It has no favorites … Continued


2015 Honda CRF 450

January 22, 2015

This is Honda’s third year with this chassis and last year’s 2014 model didn’t receive any significant changes, so we were all expecting a little something extra for 2015. The new CRF450 still has the same chassis, but has received several changes in the engine and suspension departments. These changes were focused on improving performance and tunability, without raising the price.


Jimmy Rigged #3—Test Riders

January 22, 2015

So now that DBT is up and running the totally predictable has occurred. “Hey Jimmy, you need any Test Riders?” Emails and messages on Facebook mostly, the occasional phone call from someone who got my number from this  guy who … Continued


2015 Honda CRF450R–Jimmy Lewis

January 21, 2015

I have always like the Honda CRF450R. It just fits me and is easy for me to ride as fast as I need to go. I like it’s layout, the light feel, the smooth power delivery, the turning and the … Continued


2015 Yamaha YZ250FX

January 16, 2015

As new as this Yamaha YZ250FX may seem in concept, Yamaha has been mixing the lines between the Motocross and Off-Road in a competition-only form going back as early as the 1970s. Even before the riding time of many reading this test, remember the IT?. But lately that in-between bike did not exist in the company’s lineup, it was YZ or WR or nothing. And getting that hybrid, a mostly … Continued