Wanted: Riding BuddiesI am fairly new to MX, however I have been riding street bikes for about 5 years. Many of the traits transfer from each sport and I have advanced quickly with riding dirt bikes. My interests are to
Mega Metals Unlimited, IncMarty Smith America’s Motocross Legend DVDwww.martysmithmotocross.com619.659.0273If you don’t know who Marty Smith is, you need to pony up the $29.99 and watch this DVD and learn. If you do remember his smooth style and charisma, you’ll definitely
AMA H&HJericho, UtahMay 16, 2009Race Day:I felt like I had a good line on the bomb and knew the start was going to be really important. It was really dusty, and since we couldn’t ride the start I spent a
Morgan (left) says “step aside” to a competitor on his way to Talladega turn. Question: Did you do the logs? Answer: “Let me say this, go one lap and then decide if you are going over the logs! This track
“I grew up camping in the desert. Riding was always a family event, and still is. Mostly I ride with my dad, brothers and a few friends, but we still have several weekends where the whole family comes out: grandparents,
Stunt coordinator for Ironman, stunted on over 100 films, doubled Keanu Reeves on Point Break and Bill and Ted’s Bogus Journey. Raced on the AMA National Motocross series, one of the original 12 members of Brand X (elite stunt group).
Clean as a WhistleI’m 13 years old and I ride a 2008 DR-Z 125. Lately I’ve been riding in a lot of mud. My bike is always chocked full of mud. I clean it after every ride but still there
ASV InventionsPowercablewww.asvinventions.com714.861.1400The cable with pulleys promises to make cable pull (read: clutch pull) lighter, and with cams in the pullies, you can adjust for easier pull, or quicker (but harder) pull. This could be a pretty sweet set up for
Editor’s Note: Nick Victor completed this story as part of a Senior Project requirement for high school graduation. He enlisted the help of our own Karel Kramer as a mentor for his project and spent some time with Kramer interviewing
Be SmartFirst off, I would like to say that Dirt Rider is the only magazine that I subscribe to because it reminds me of myself: clever and well put together with a mix of off road riding and motocross. But
Boyesen Factory racing custom clutch coverswww.boyesen.com1-800-441-1177Years ago only the factor guys could get cool engine covers like this. Now Boyesen offers them, customized with your name and number, for just $149.99.
Breanna brings in Team 55 with a strong finish. Fortunately, when it was my turn to ride, Lori had some good tips and information about the course that calmed me down. I jumped on the bike with butterflies in my
Rhyme TimeI’ve written several letters over the past couple of weeks concerning the ban on kids’ bikes due to lead content. I got tired of writing negative letters and decided to write a poem instead. I thought this might catch
Baja DesignsDiablo battery powered light kitwww.bajadesigns.com800.422.5292Many bikes simply can’t be converted to run good lights, and then there are people who don’t want to mod their bike’s ignition. Those people can now experience the thrill of riding at night with
Before someone has the brilliant idea of throwing the first stone, let me start with this: I’ve always wear expensive Japanese helmets, top of the line boots, and even a carbon-fiber pair of knee braces. I am, therefore, safety-conscious enough
