Shallow water crossings with steep clay banks are routine in GNCC and Hare Scrambles racing. None of the pros slam through a section like this, since risking hidden hazards, fouled vision and compromised gloves aren’t worth the milliseconds saved. The
After a very successful career on the 250F, which he capped off with an AMA Supercross and Motocross championship, Ryan Dungey moved up to the 450cc bike full-time. A few weeks after the switch he led Team USA to the
Pete Peterson knows how to use spitting to his advantage, especially when it comes to flat tires. Before suffering the embarrassment of a 2.5-hour tube replacement for a slow leak, Pete will first spit on his finger, wipe it over
I carry only L-shaped Allen wrenches in my track tool box, but many times I need to use the long arm to reach a bolt, and that little arm of the wrench doesn’t offer much purchase to loosen a tight
By Hendri (Force From DR.com Forums) I use automotive Tar Remover to remove black scuff marks (from boots etc.) and other dirt marks on my plastics, specifically the white number plates. I couldn’t find anything else that removed the stubborn
If anyone knows how to physically prepare for a WORCS race, it’s Mike Brown. A consistent podium finisher with stellar endurance and an energetic riding style, Brownie beat out a hugely talented field of racers to become the 2009 WORCS
www.racetech.com. With Foos being so light, the suggested rates were significantly lighter than stock. In spite of the softer springs, the bike was still too busy and harsh. What suspension experts like Race Tech said was true: the suspension needed
Michael Boyd Richardson, TX I’m a reader from back in the early ’80s and really love the mag. We mostly ride in Bulcher (home of the Last Man Standing), Texas, so there are always plenty of big rocks on the
87. That is the exact number of laps that Rockstar/Makita Suzuki rider Ryan Dungey led during the 2009 AMA Motocross series. During each of those blazing revolutions around the track, Dungey had to deal with the intense mental pressure of
We ran into motocross trainer Derin Stockton and racer Nick Wey repeating sections of a track on a practice day, Nick on the bike, Derin on the stopwatch, to try to find some hidden speed. Stockton told us some of
By Rob Johnson, Bakersfield, CAUse half-inch clear plastic tubing to store spare jets. The jets stay protected from dirt and damage, and they are easily viewed. Make end plugs using wooden dowel or bolts. You can throw the nearly indestructible
Running a 110 tire on your 250F to get more traction? You might be running the wrong 110-there are two, the 80 percent height and the 90 percent height. The 110/90-19 tire is designed for the 2.15-inch-wide rim of a
You know you’re not supposed to ride with a death grip on the bar, but did you know you’re supposed to regrip every time you go from accelerating to braking then back to accelerating? This tip from MX School instructor
Kurt Caselli, five-time ISDE Top American, 2007 E3 class winner and 2007 WORCS champion, ripped around a sweeping hardpack berm and right through one of our recent photo sessions at Piru MX Park. When it comes to photo trespassers, we
Many situations arise that call for shipping a dirt bike. Whether you’ve bought or sold a bike online, are sending it to a friend or relative or traveling across the country to ride, it’s always a good idea to prepare
PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The American Motorcyclist Association
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