Most often in off-road racing it’s faster to jump something than it is to ride across or through it. This is sometimes the case with narrow creek crossings, especially if you think you might get stuck or go over the
If you’ve ever watched a national motocross, you know that the mechanics do not simply stand around looking bored while their riders are scoping out the track on the parade lap. Back at the gate, each mechanic is preoccupied with
In DR’s previous look at a CRF450R head, Tokyo Mods’ Ron Wood demonstrated tearing down the top end and prepping it for new valve components. Now we follow Wood’s talented hands and pick his brain as he cuts new angles
The technique pros use for fast flat-track-style hard-packed turns isn’t simply pitching the bike completely sideways. Instead, they put the bike into a controlled drift, maintaining momentum by putting power to the ground. We asked Baja champion Mike Childress to
In addition to the tantalizing works equipment that can be found in the pro pits, almost every major team also parks a much different kind of bike under its awning-the exercise bikes. Although not used for conditioning purposes, these stationary
Hillclimbs are tough enough to ride, but when you encounter one with exposed roots then you can have a real problem, especially when the roots are slippery. 2009 GNCC champ Paul Whibley gives us his strategy for attacking hills with
Something as simple as not being able to pick up your bike can waste a lot of time or be downright embarrassing. Whether the problem is a rider with weak upper body strength, as in the case of some women
Besides a helmet, a riding boot is the most important piece of battle armor you can wear off-road. There are many tiny bones in your ankles and feet that require protection, and those ratty old boots of yours have been
Every year when the new bikes start to hit the marketplace and show up in magazines, I look at what each manufacturer has done to their bikes. Some years you see completely new bikes and other years you see Bold
Jimmy Lewis Dirt Rider Editor Fill your hydration system half full with water and freeze it, then add water to it just before a ride. It will stay cold and as the ice melts you’ll have more cold water during
At the Phoenix Supercross, Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Ryan Villopoto was transferring to a seated position in mid-air over the finish-line jump in order to more quickly transition to the flat, left-hand turn that followed. He talked us through when to
The process of buying and owning a brand-new bike is always an exhilarating one, but many riders get so caught up in the initial rush they fail to take a number of critical steps to ensure maximum performance and longevity
By Aaron Cooke Huntington Beach, CA Is your clutch cover looking more like a skid plate? Sand off as much of the stock color as you can and visit your local auto parts store for some black header paint. This
John Brasch Kawasaki Technical Services Changing a tire with a foam insert instead of a tube can be very tough on the finish of your bike’s rims. The common practice is to fasten multiple locking pliers to the rim edge
Clint: It is almost never the seller who pays the shipping costs. Shipping costs are usually paid by the buyer.Ride Vacation Wouldn’t you love to tell your bike, “Meet me in Florida for the Alligator Enduro”? Yeah, that’d be great,
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