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Love Your Clutch

Tips and drills to improve your control of the lever on the left.

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Jeff Ward Interview

Looking Back On Supercross And Forward To The Outdoors

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The Weekly Dirt: May 16, 2012

New KTMs, Hangtown on the way and much, much more!

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Andrew Short Interview

Preparing for the Outdoors

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Sneak Peek: 2013 KTM Off-Road Models!

A First Look At KTM's Upcoming New Models

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Love Your Clutch

The clutch is one of the tools your bike is equipped with that few riders get the most out of. For some it is just for starting and stopping and others like to smoke them. But having excellent control of the clutch can really help your riding in so many ways. Here are some tips and drills to improve your control of the lever on the left.
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Andrew Short Interview

We sat down with Andrew Short today to hear how his preparation is going for the 2012 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing.
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A Lap With James Stewart on the RM-Z450

GoPro released this helmet cam footage of James Stewart riding Glen Helen during the Red Bull X Fighters event last weekend aboard the new RM-Z450 machine. Stewart's first race on this bike will be The FMF Hangtown Motocross Classic this Saturday, May 19th.
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Love Your Clutch

The clutch is one of the tools your bike is equipped with that few riders get the most out of. For some it is just for starting and stopping and others like to smoke them. But having excellent control of the clutch can really help your riding in so many ways. Here are some tips and drills to improve your control of the lever on the left.
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Bike Tests

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Pro Circuit Suzuki RM-Z250 Race Bike

Pro Circuit is known for building some wicked awesome race machines, and when the opportunity comes up to ride one of their fire-breathers it’s a good idea to jump on it. This 2012 RM-Z250 received the full Pro Circuit over-haul: motor, suspension and all the PC goodies from fender to fender. We took her out for a day of testing at Milestone MX where a slight mist kept the track moist and tacky all day and a deep prep left the track rough and rutted.

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Racing the 2012 YZ125 – Race Test – Dirt Rider Magazine

I picked up Dirt Rider’s 2012 YZ125 this past weekend at Glen Helen and raced REM on the shiny brand-new little screamer. After a few years on 250Fs it felt great to be back on my favorite bike made. The 2012 YZ125 bone stock, except for the custom, hand-made “Barrett Design” racing numbers. The bad [...]

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2012 Yamaha YZ250F – First Test – Dirt Rider Magazine

Steady As She Goes RJ Says The visual changes are minimal for 2012, but what you can’t see stands out immensely when you ride the new Yami. We all know the saying “BNG”—Bold New Graphics. On certain bikes, that’s all they need, because newer isn’t always better. But right now, Yamaha is dealing with issues [...]

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2012 Suzuki RM-Z450 – First Test – Dirt Rider Magazine

The red accents on the handlebar pad and seat cover gave the RM-Z some excitement in an otherwise unchanged year. We all know that it takes consistency to be successful when it comes to racing. A steady lap time and having confidence in the machine each and every time you go out for practice or [...]

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2012 Yamaha WR450F – First Impression – Dirt Rider Magazine

The new 2012 Yamaha WR450F is pretty exciting, especially to those in the off-road world. It might even be of interest to those in the motocross world because it’s really a combo of many Yamahas mashed all together. The frame of the new WR450 is exactly the frame from the 2012 YZ250F, the only change [...]

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42-Hour Endurance Bike Build Parts List – Dirt Rider Magazine

Dirt Rider Magazine took a 2011 CRF450R and ran it through Glen Helen’s intense HYR Endurance Series. The 6, 12 and 24 hour races added up to 42 hours of dusty ridges, windy singletrack, rough fire-roads, rock laden creeks and epic moto—all of which make the three events something to be proud of if you [...]

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First Impression: KTM 450 SX-F Factory Edition – Dirt Rider Magazine

When KTM recruited the speed and talent of Ryan Dungey, they needed to provide him with a machine he could win on, and they did. The fuel injected 350 SX-F was an option and so was the carbureted 450 SX-F. A man like Dungey can handle all 450cc’s of a factory race bike and he [...]

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2012 Husqvarna 310 TXC – Dirt Rider Magazine

The current displacement size of 250cc for a four-stroke really makes no sense. In fact it is the size victim of some outdated motocross rule that specified that a four-stroke could be double the size of a two-stroke and compete in the same class. And we all saw what that lead to. But having a [...]

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Long Haul Wrap Up: 2011 Kawasaki KX250F – Dirt Rider Magazine

At Dirt Rider we love riding and testing new products, and when we get a long-term bike, AKA, our “Longhauls” picked out, it’s game on for the rider and their bike. The goal is to push the bike to its limits and take good care of it at the same time so we can see [...]

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Long Term Wrap-Up: 2011 KTM 450 SX-F – Dirt Rider Magazine

I can’t say I totally had a monogamous relationship with the Dirt Rider 2011 KTM 450 SX-F test machine. Not that I didn’t try. The bike saw a lot of suitors over the course of the fiscal motorcycle calendar. Yes they called it a 2011 but since most motocrossers come out between July and September [...]

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A Year With The 2010 Husky TE450 – Long Haul – Dirt Rider Magazine

Little bling and a great small-diameter lever feel, all folding to prevent breakage. In our 2010 off-road comparison, the Husqvarna TE450 was the only street-legal bike in the group because, at that time, the company didn’t have the dirt-only TXC just yet. But since the TE had that precious license plate hanging off the back [...]

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2011 Ossa TR280i Riding Impression – Dirt Rider Magazine

There is plenty to talk about here. A lot of history, a glimpse into the future and the fun fascination with trials, but I’ll try and keep it brief; a web episode at web attention span levels. Making a two-stroke fuel-injected motor is not any more complicated than doing it for a four-stroke, it just [...]

Bike Buyer's Guide

  • 2004 Yamaha YZ 250F
    Year:2004
    Make:Yamaha
    Model:YZ
    Weight:208 lbs.
    Seat Height:39.2 in.
    Engine Type:4-Stroke
    Price:
    $5,599.00
  • 2006 Yamaha YZ 450F 50th Anniversary
    Year:2006
    Make:Yamaha
    Model:YZ
    Weight:220 lbs.
    Seat Height:38.8 in.
    Engine Type:4-Stroke
    Price:
    $7,099.00
  • 2006 Yamaha YZ 250
    Year:2006
    Make:Yamaha
    Model:YZ
    Weight:211 lbs.
    Seat Height:39.1 in.
    Engine Type:2-Stroke
    Price:
    $6,199.00
  • 2006 Yamaha YZ 450F
    Year:2006
    Make:Yamaha
    Model:YZ
    Weight:220 lbs.
    Seat Height:38.8 in.
    Engine Type:4-Stroke
    Price:
    $6,899.00
  • 2008 Yamaha YZ 125
    Year:2008
    Make:Yamaha
    Model:YZ
    Weight:190 lbs.
    Seat Height:39.3 in.
    Engine Type:2-Stroke
    Price:
    $5,599.00
  • 2009 Yamaha YZ 250F
    Year:2009
    Make:Yamaha
    Model:YZ
    Weight: lbs.
    Seat Height:38.8 in.
    Engine Type:4-Stroke
    Price:
    $6,549.00
  • 2011 Yamaha YZ 250
    Year:2011
    Make:Yamaha
    Model:YZ
    Weight: lbs.
    Seat Height:39.1 in.
    Engine Type:2-Stroke
    Price:
    $7,150.00
  • 2011 Yamaha YZ 450F
    Year:2011
    Make:Yamaha
    Model:YZ
    Weight: lbs.
    Seat Height:39.3 in.
    Engine Type:4-Stroke
    Price:
    $8,150.00
  • 2004 Yamaha YZ 250
    Year:2004
    Make:Yamaha
    Model:YZ
    Weight:214 lbs.
    Seat Height:39 in.
    Engine Type:2-Stroke
    Price:
    $5,999.00
  • 2004 Yamaha YZ 450F
    Year:2004
    Make:Yamaha
    Model:YZ
    Weight:222 lbs.
    Seat Height:39.2 in.
    Engine Type:4-Stroke
    Price:
    $6,299.00
  • 2006 Yamaha YZ 125
    Year:2006
    Make:Yamaha
    Model:YZ
    Weight:189 lbs.
    Seat Height:39.3 in.
    Engine Type:2-Stroke
    Price:
    $5,499.00
  • 2007 Yamaha YZ 250F
    Year:2007
    Make:Yamaha
    Model:YZ
    Weight:204.4 lbs.
    Seat Height:38.7 in.
    Engine Type:4-Stroke
    Price:
    $6,149.00
  • 2010 Zero X
    Year:2010
    Make:Zero
    Model:X
    Weight:161 lbs.
    Seat Height:34.8 in.
    Engine Type:
    Price:
    $7,495.00
  • 2011 Zero DS
    Year:2011
    Make:Zero
    Model:DS
    Weight:297 lbs.
    Seat Height:35.8 in.
    Engine Type:
    Price:
    $10,495.00
  • 2012 Zero MX Dirt
    Year:2012
    Make:Zero
    Model:MX
    Weight:200 lbs.
    Seat Height:34.3 in.
    Engine Type:
    Price:
    $9,495.00
  • 2011 Zero X Street
    Year:2011
    Make:Zero
    Model:X
    Weight:201 lbs.
    Seat Height:33.3 in.
    Engine Type:
    Price:
    $8,495.00
  • 2010 Zero MX
    Year:2010
    Make:Zero
    Model:MX
    Weight:172 lbs.
    Seat Height:34.3 in.
    Engine Type:
    Price:
    $8,295.00
  • 2012 Zero X
    Year:2012
    Make:Zero
    Model:X
    Weight:215 lbs.
    Seat Height:34.3 in.
    Engine Type:
    Price:
    $9,945.00
  • 2012 Zero DS ZF6
    Year:2012
    Make:Zero
    Model:DS
    Weight:297 lbs.
    Seat Height:35.3 in.
    Engine Type:
    Price:
    $11,495.00
  • 2011 Zero MX Street
    Year:2011
    Make:Zero
    Model:MX
    Weight:205 lbs.
    Seat Height:34.3 in.
    Engine Type:
    Price:
    $9,945.00
  • 2010 Zero DS
    Year:2010
    Make:Zero
    Model:DS
    Weight:277 lbs.
    Seat Height:35 in.
    Engine Type:
    Price:
    $9,995.00
  • 2011 Zero MX Dirt
    Year:2011
    Make:Zero
    Model:MX
    Weight:196 lbs.
    Seat Height:34.3 in.
    Engine Type:
    Price:
    $9,495.00
  • 2011 Zero X Dirt
    Year:2011
    Make:Zero
    Model:X
    Weight:185 lbs.
    Seat Height:33.3 in.
    Engine Type:
    Price:
    $7,995.00
  • 2012 Zero DS ZF9
    Year:2012
    Make:Zero
    Model:DS
    Weight:341 lbs.
    Seat Height:34.8 in.
    Engine Type:
    Price:
    $13,995.00
  • 2011 Yamaha YZ 85
    Year:2011
    Make:Yamaha
    Model:YZ
    Weight: lbs.
    Seat Height:34 in.
    Engine Type:2-Stroke
    Price:
    $3,850.00
  • 2009 Yamaha YZ 85
    Year:2009
    Make:Yamaha
    Model:YZ
    Weight: lbs.
    Seat Height:34 in.
    Engine Type:2-Stroke
    Price:
    $3,349.00
  • 2007 Yamaha YZ 85
    Year:2007
    Make:Yamaha
    Model:YZ
    Weight:146 lbs.
    Seat Height:34 in.
    Engine Type:2-Stroke
    Price:
    $3,149.00
  • 2012 Yamaha YZ 85
    Year:2012
    Make:Yamaha
    Model:YZ
    Weight: lbs.
    Seat Height:34 in.
    Engine Type:2-Stroke
    Price:
    $3,990.00
  • 2010 Yamaha YZ 85
    Year:2010
    Make:Yamaha
    Model:YZ
    Weight: lbs.
    Seat Height:34 in.
    Engine Type:2-Stroke
    Price:
    $3,690.00
  • 2008 Yamaha YZ 85
    Year:2008
    Make:Yamaha
    Model:YZ
    Weight:146 lbs.
    Seat Height:34 in.
    Engine Type:2-Stroke
    Price:
    $3,249.00
  • 2006 Yamaha YZ 85
    Year:2006
    Make:Yamaha
    Model:YZ
    Weight:146 lbs.
    Seat Height:34 in.
    Engine Type:2-Stroke
    Price:
    $3,099.00
  • 2012 Yamaha TT-R 50E
    Year:2012
    Make:Yamaha
    Model:TT-R
    Weight: lbs.
    Seat Height:21.8 in.
    Engine Type:4-Stroke
    Price:
    $1,490.00
  • 2004 Yamaha YZ 85
    Year:2004
    Make:Yamaha
    Model:YZ
    Weight:146 lbs.
    Seat Height:34 in.
    Engine Type:2-Stroke
    Price:
    $3,049.00
  • 2008 Yamaha TT-R 50E
    Year:2008
    Make:Yamaha
    Model:TT-R
    Weight:119 lbs.
    Seat Height:21.8 in.
    Engine Type:4-Stroke
    Price:
    $1,199.00
  • 2006 Yamaha TT-R 90E
    Year:2006
    Make:Yamaha
    Model:TT-R
    Weight:139 lbs.
    Seat Height:24.6 in.
    Engine Type:4-Stroke
    Price:
    $1,699.00
  • 2006 Yamaha TT-R 50E
    Year:2006
    Make:Yamaha
    Model:TT-R
    Weight:119 lbs.
    Seat Height:21.9 in.
    Engine Type:4-Stroke
    Price:
    $1,149.00
  • 2012 Suzuki V-Strom 650 ABS
    Year:2012
    Make:Suzuki
    Model:V-Strom
    Weight: lbs.
    Seat Height:32.9 in.
    Engine Type:4-Stroke
    Price:
    $8,299.00
  • 2007 Ural Patrol 750
    Year:2007
    Make:Ural
    Model:Patrol
    Weight:739 lbs.
    Seat Height:30.9 in.
    Engine Type:4-Stroke
    Price:
    $9,999.00
  • 2010 Ural T 750
    Year:2010
    Make:Ural
    Model:T
    Weight:705 lbs.
    Seat Height:32 in.
    Engine Type:4-Stroke
    Price:
    $9,999.00
  • 2007 Suzuki V-Strom 650
    Year:2007
    Make:Suzuki
    Model:V-Strom
    Weight:427 lbs.
    Seat Height:32.3 in.
    Engine Type:4-Stroke
    Price:
    $6,699.00
  • 2007 Ural Gear-Up 750
    Year:2007
    Make:Ural
    Model:Gear-Up
    Weight:739 lbs.
    Seat Height:30.9 in.
    Engine Type:4-Stroke
    Price:
    $10,995.00
  • 2005 Ural Retro 750 With Sidecar
    Year:2005
    Make:Ural
    Model:Retro
    Weight:717 lbs.
    Seat Height:29.5 in.
    Engine Type:4-Stroke
    Price:
    $10,495.00
  • 2006 Ural Troyka 750
    Year:2006
    Make:Ural
    Model:Troyka
    Weight:739 lbs.
    Seat Height:32 in.
    Engine Type:4-Stroke
    Price:
    $9,695.00
  • 2009 Triumph Scrambler
    Year:2009
    Make:Triumph
    Model:Scrambler
    Weight:451 lbs.
    Seat Height:32.5 in.
    Engine Type:4-Stroke
    Price:
    $8,499.00
  • 2011 Ural Patrol-T 750
    Year:2011
    Make:Ural
    Model:Patrol-T
    Weight:750 lbs.
    Seat Height:32 in.
    Engine Type:4-Stroke
    Price:
    $12,599.00
  • 2007 Ural Tourist 750
    Year:2007
    Make:Ural
    Model:Tourist
    Weight:739 lbs.
    Seat Height:30.9 in.
    Engine Type:4-Stroke
    Price:
    $8,995.00
  • 2009 Suzuki V-Strom 650 ABS
    Year:2009
    Make:Suzuki
    Model:V-Strom
    Weight: lbs.
    Seat Height:32.3 in.
    Engine Type:4-Stroke
    Price:
    $7,999.00
  • 2005 Ural Patrol 750
    Year:2005
    Make:Ural
    Model:Patrol
    Weight:739 lbs.
    Seat Height:30.9 in.
    Engine Type:4-Stroke
    Price:
    $9,695.00
  • 2011 GAS GAS TXT Raga 250
    Year:2011
    Make:GAS GAS
    Model:TXT Raga
    Weight:146.6 lbs.
    Seat Height:25.6 in.
    Engine Type:2-Stroke
    Price:
    $0.00
  • 2011 GAS GAS TXT Racing 125
    Year:2011
    Make:GAS GAS
    Model:TXT Racing
    Weight:144.4 lbs.
    Seat Height:25.6 in.
    Engine Type:2-Stroke
    Price:
    $0.00
  • 2011 GAS GAS TXT Rookie 70
    Year:2011
    Make:GAS GAS
    Model:TXT Rookie
    Weight:130.1 lbs.
    Seat Height:26.2 in.
    Engine Type:2-Stroke
    Price:
    $0.00
  • 2011 GAS GAS TXT PRO 280
    Year:2011
    Make:GAS GAS
    Model:TXT PRO
    Weight:147.7 lbs.
    Seat Height:25.6 in.
    Engine Type:2-Stroke
    Price:
    $0.00
  • 2011 GAS GAS TXT Raga 280
    Year:2011
    Make:GAS GAS
    Model:TXT Raga
    Weight:146.6 lbs.
    Seat Height:25.6 in.
    Engine Type:2-Stroke
    Price:
    $0.00
  • 2011 GAS GAS TXT PRO 125
    Year:2011
    Make:GAS GAS
    Model:TXT PRO
    Weight:145.5 lbs.
    Seat Height:25.6 in.
    Engine Type:2-Stroke
    Price:
    $0.00
  • 2011 GAS GAS TXT Racing 300
    Year:2011
    Make:GAS GAS
    Model:TXT Racing
    Weight:146.6 lbs.
    Seat Height:25.6 in.
    Engine Type:2-Stroke
    Price:
    $0.00
  • 2011 GAS GAS TXT PRO 300
    Year:2011
    Make:GAS GAS
    Model:TXT PRO
    Weight:147.7 lbs.
    Seat Height:25.6 in.
    Engine Type:2-Stroke
    Price:
    $0.00
  • 2011 GAS GAS TXT Raga 300
    Year:2011
    Make:GAS GAS
    Model:TXT Raga
    Weight:146.6 lbs.
    Seat Height:25.6 in.
    Engine Type:2-Stroke
    Price:
    $0.00
  • 2011 GAS GAS TXT PRO 250
    Year:2011
    Make:GAS GAS
    Model:TXT PRO
    Weight:147.7 lbs.
    Seat Height:25.6 in.
    Engine Type:2-Stroke
    Price:
    $0.00
  • 2011 BETA Evo 125
    Year:2011
    Make:BETA
    Model:Evo
    Weight:149.9 lbs.
    Seat Height:26 in.
    Engine Type:2-Stroke
    Price:
    $6,599.00
  • 2011 BETA Evo 300 4-Stroke
    Year:2011
    Make:BETA
    Model:Evo
    Weight:156.5 lbs.
    Seat Height:26 in.
    Engine Type:4-Stroke
    Price:
    $8,499.00

Latest Forums

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Front box for open trailer

by dschroeder

Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 12:21 PM

I have a 3 rail shorelandr trailer I'm seriously thinking about building a front box for...basically like the guys that race dirt track cars have on the front of their trailers but on a smaller scale of course. Going to also remove the 2 outter rails and bring the box back a foot or so on each side as well. Anyone ever build something like this or have any [...]

what type of paint?

by dtr7720

Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 9:53 PM

i want to paint my frame, but i want it to be durable, look good, but mainly last. what would a good paint be?

Yz125 top end time?

by EEE299

Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 6:50 AM

Im aware the recommended time for a yz125 top end is around 30 hrs of racing and 50 hrs of trail riding. I have waaay over that on my yzs top end but i have about 150-155 compression with a few kicks. Im planning on rebuilding it soon but im curious to see how urgent you guys think it is because it is mid season for me right now.

Yay or Nay??

by masterlink

Sunday, May 13, 2012 at 4:38 PM

Modded up my old Moose skid plate from my 02 F.



seems 2 fit pretty good.

Help with new forum format?

by PaulB14

Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 8:50 AM

Hi Lindsey and crew, thanks for working so hard at setting up the new format!  I am having trouble posting more than one picture in a post; as in, no can do!   Is it something I'm doing wrong (or not doing) or is it typical?   Also, I tried to go back and fix a past thread (from before the new format) and when it came to posting the [...]

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