h1{color: 990000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt;} FeatureHonda has done it again. The new 450 keeps the same power plant as last year but they have upgraded the valve lifters in the powerplant to increase durability. The forks and shock offer a new supple action that helps keep the front wheel planted in sweeping corners. The [...]
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Does anyone actually like kick starting a dirt bike? I didn’t think so. When you combine cool weather in Gorman, CA, with a cold-natured Honda CRF150F engine, you’re bound to be doing plenty of kicking. I’ve found that if you don’t learn the cold-starting procedures of Honda’s play bikes and adhere to them exactly, both [...]
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Small hole in clutch cover/previous application of JB weld leakingRear brake pedal bolt stripped, brake pedal looseLeaky right fork sealChain kinking slightly, needs lubricationChain slightly looseSlightly low radiator coolantTransmission check bolt has oil build up, washer needs replacingOne loose right shroud boltAir filter dirtyAnd per Jimmy, front end is out of alignment due to a [...]
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Advanstar Communications, Inc. today announced that the new K&N Filters presents BooKoo Arenacross Championship Series will be supported with a “powered by” sponsorship of Toyota. Toyota Trucks has a long-standing relationship with Advanstar Communications as the presenting sponsor for the Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows® and now further strengthens that relationship as they partner with [...]
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This weekend’s stop on the Toyota AMA National Arenacross Series—Round Three @ Charlotte’s (N.C.) Bobcats Arena marks the first time dirt will hit the floor at the brand new arena—home of the NBA’s Charlotte Bobcats. Here’s some interesting facts on the sparkling new facility—opening just last month (October, 2005).• Maximum attendance: 20,200 • Building cost: [...]
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Advanstar Communications, Inc.—a leading provider of print, event and online media for the off-road, powersports, and automotive aftermarket industries—announced today that Off Road Expo presented by Toyota—a consumer off-road trade show based in Pomona, California—will be expanded into a series of four shows nationwide in 2006.Launched in 2000, Off Road Expo Presented by Toyota is [...]
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American Honda’s Red Rider Rewards program will have Suzuki Grand National Cross Country racers on red machines thinking green in 2006. Their new contingency program is the largest total between bikes and ATVs in the 2006 GNCC Series, with $443,300 available for bikes and $104,975 available for ATVs.”The motivation is to get more red bikes [...]
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After the Dakar 2006 for the first time on a bike again, the three KTM factory riders were impressed by the the new KTM 990 Adventure. Marc Coma, Cyril Despres and Giovanni Sala didn’t miss the chance to test the latest model at the press presentation on Fuerteventura/Spain. All three agreed, this bike is fantastic, [...]
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Racer Productions proudly announces that American Suzuki has returned as title sponsor for the 2006 Suzuki Grand National Cross Country Series.”Suzuki is very excited to be back,” said Glenn Hansen, Communications Manager for American Suzuki. “Last year was our first year as the title sponsor, and it worked out very well for us. We’re thrilled [...]
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Two high-risk moves set Yamaha-backed Chad Johnson apart from his rival Brock Sellards (Thor/Honda/TUF Racing) this past Friday and Saturday night in Denver. An aggressive pass on Friday night that sent Sellards off the track and a `roll-of-the-dice’ pass on three top racers—Team Faith/Yamaha’s Kevin Johnson, Sellards’ teammate Jeff Northrop and Suzuki mounted Zach Ames—on [...]
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The Toyota AMA National Arenacross Series can now be seen on Speed Channel, beginning with the airing of the Albany (N.Y.) opener from this past October on Feb. 2nd (1 p.m. EST). Round Two of the Toyota AMA National Arenacross Series—Des Moines (Iowa)—will air this Sunday (Feb. 5th) on the Speed Channel beginning at 4 [...]
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The KTM Off-Road Amateur Support Program introduced in 2005 has been expanded for 2006. KTM will again provide rider support at all of the Grand National Cross-Country championship series and other select events throughout the year. The KTM Off-Road semi has two areas specifically set up for amateur support: one section is for KTM Trackside [...]
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Dal Smilie, newly elected chairman of the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) Board of Directors, today expressed disappointment over the decision by American Honda Motor Co. Inc. to withdraw from participation in the AMA Board of Directors.Ray Blank, Honda’s representative on the AMA Board, announced his resignation at the Board’s meeting February 18 in Indianapolis. Honda [...]
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The Suzuki Grand National Cross Country Series is building its biggest and best season ever, and it kicks off in the middle of Daytona Bike Week in just two weeks! You’ll see why GNCC Racing is called America’s largest off-road racing series, as the Orange Crush GNCC in De Leon Springs, Florida features four days [...]
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KTM’s strong commitment to off-road riding and racing will again be expanded in 2006 as we proudly announce the KTM Off-Road Series Bonus Program.In addition to KTM customer support offered trackside at many of the events, the KTM Off-Road Series Bonus is further support for our loyal KTM riders who compete in the following series: [...]
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