Tip And Photo By Karel KramerSo many of the extended-cab trucks we like so much have a relatively short bed. Too short to accommodate a full-size bike straight in with the tailgate closed. The answer, when you only have one
Rob JohnsonBakersfield, CAFilling your handlebar with spray Styrofoam keeps rocks, dirt and water out of the bar. It can even help reduce vibration through the bar. Try the canned foam sealant used in construction and available from home improvement stores.
By Ben BecknerMonte Vista, COThe supplied bike and helmet numbers that some racing organizations give out seem to stick much too securely for me. I’ve even seen them peel the paint right off a helmet! Other clubs use paper numbers.
By John WheelerTampa, FLDoes it kill your hands reaching into a tire to deal with rimlocks or the valve stem? Avoid hammering your hands by using a 1.25-inch PVC or wooden dowel (like an old broom handle). Cut two lengths
By Anthony ScontrinoIssaquah, WAI kept having trouble with tiedown straps shredding where they rubbed against my trailer. I fixed the problem by sliding a section of hose over each strap, and securing it right at the friction point. Anything you
As humans, our bodies were designed (or evolved, depending on how your parents spent their Sundays) in a deliberate, specific way. Think about it: Your body follows your head. Your head follows your eyes. Your eyes follow whatever you train
Of all the various forms your bike can take, a full-blown freestyle machine is quite possibly the simplest in terms of modifications, maintenance and execution. Your best bet is to begin with a light, powerful 250cc two-stroke (although thumpers are
I have four dirt bikes that I hose down when the grime becomes unbearable. Although I’m not totally anal, I am careful about not sticking the hose down the exhaust or squirting water directly on the sensitive parts. Call me
Are you working on your engine and trying to keep track of where all the bolts go? Well, putting similar bolts (like clutch cover, ignition cover, centercase) all in separate little bags can make reassembly a cinch. Just remember to
The loose end of almost all tiedown straps is sewn in a loop. I think that loop is to keep the strap material from unraveling and to allow a better hand-hold when you pull the tiedown tight. But another rider
A skill that Shane Watts honed to perfection in earning his many championships and racing triumphs all over the world was flying around a flat turn. It’s a hallmark of the grass track special test so prevalent in Europe, but
With National Hare Scrambles Champ Jason RainesThere are many motocross and even supercross riding techniques that pay off huge for an off-road guy. A seat-bounce jump is a big one. A “seat-bounce” is a technique for maximizing your air time
Without a doubt, the most common excuse for not working out is lack of time. With the pressures of work, school or family, it can be hard to fit in a training session, but by skipping this conditioning you’re missing
When I used to wear cheap goggles I stuffed them in my helmet and tossed it in my gear bag. Now I have discovered higher-end goggles, and I want to keep them safe. After a ride I put the goggle
By Jim Hartman, Pittsburg, PAMost riders think of a light aerosol like WD-40 as a lubricant, and it is, but it can be a great cleaner as well. Nothing works better for removing chain lube fling from rims and swingarms.
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Taking your kid out on the trail
Dylan Woodcock photo courtesy of Ian Roxburgh
Preston Campbell is the son of multi-time
