January 5, 2012
Do me a quick favor and look outside your window. Is there snow on the ground? I’ll bet there is. And if not, that just means you live in Southern California where there are no seasons. My point is that
January 5, 2012
One way or another you’re going to need a way to transport your gear to your favorite ride spot. Whether that place is a local MX track or a major trail system over 100 miles away, you’re going to need
December 21, 2011
Trials boots may be designed for a specific purpose, but like the trials tire, they can serve some other dirt biking tasks quite well. The $289.95 No Stop, compared to most boots, is very light and a bit shorter. It
August 12, 2011
Trying to choose what helmet to wear/protect your cranium is never easy. You can just buck up and buy one of the big dogs, or play the field with dozens and dozens to pick from. Troy Lee Designs has a
July 21, 2011
I take boots pretty seriously since I’ve had the misfortune of breaking my ankles in some very subpar boots, and I really enjoy running, which means I have to keep my feet protected as best as possible. So I’m not
July 14, 2011
Shok-SpotRHelmet Impact Sensor Did you know that even if a helmet looks fine after a crash, it might be damaged to a point well beyond failure? Shok-SpotR knows, which is why it has created a helmet impact sensor. The calibrated
July 14, 2011
O’NEALHardwear Jersey And Pant O’Neal’s Hardwear apparel line is its top offering. As such, my expectations were high. MSRP for the pant is $149.99, and the jersey is advertised at $49.99. These prices are right in line with those of
July 14, 2011
Pro-ActionSuspension Service I had Pro-Action revalve and respring the suspension on the 2004 Suzuki RM250 I’ve owned for a year. Since the stock suspension was too stiff for my 150 pounds, I had serious issues with the fork jerking out
July 14, 2011
PowerSeal USACylinder Repair I got a free bike. Yep, but the 1989 CR125R’s cylinder was thrashed from a broken piston. I chose the repair and replating route with PowerSeal USA. All I had to do was buy a new stock
July 14, 2011
Race TechGraduated Cylinder Most of the new sealed-cartridge-type forks don’t have any way to measure the oil level. You must set the outer chamber volume by draining and refilling it with the proper quantity. The volume needs to be precise.
July 14, 2011
Powersport GrafxPreprinted Number Plate Backgrounds We go through a lot of number plate backgrounds, and personally, I hate applying them. But my past few experiences with PG backgrounds have been relatively painless. Even on the tricky CRF250R and its dual
July 14, 2011
MotorexPower CleanDude! This stuff cuts grease better than Palmolive on three-day-old lasagna. Spray-spray and voila!-pipe scum wipes away without streaking. Squirt-squirt and baked-on dirt comes off of cases. Old sticker and graphic gum on number plates can’t even stop this
July 14, 2011
PC RacingFLO X Air Filter System Cleaning air filters is the dirty job we all hate to do. And if a company can make the terrible chore easier, we’re definitely buying. Well, PC Racing has been sort of a pioneer
July 14, 2011
EK MotorsportsPower Cat Soft End Tiedowns “Eastbound and down, loaded up and truckin…” As I barreled down the road, eager to moto, the theme song from Smokey and the Bandit blared from my truck speakers. Meanwhile, a bike that was
July 14, 2011
EVSSC03 Knee Protectors There are knee braces and there are knee cups. These $59 EVS pads fall into the category of the former for the times I prefer less protective and more agile knee protection. Based on a neoprene shell