Progrip 3400 Goggles, EVS Sports Revo 4 Chest Protector

Progrip
34OO Goggles
Goggles come and go, with the ones that fit the best sticking around as favorites. But I’ve always had two dilemmas with goggles. One, deciding on the right tint or color of the lens, and two, fogging of the lens, even on warm days. Well, Progrip might have been reading my mind when it came up with the lens in the 3400. It is light-sensitive, and it really works. Just cover half of it and hold it in the sun for 20 seconds and you’ll see-and your eyes will know after a long day of riding, especially if it gets dark on you! Plus, this is far and away the best no-fog lens I’ve ever tried. It never fogged one bit, even in the worst winter riding.A super bonus for me is that the frame, with its soft and durable foam, fit my face perfectly and squeezed into even the most cramped helmet openings. And the venting is just right; enough to keep you cool but not enough to dry out your eyes or let in much dust. Sweat absorption is on par with anything out there. Truly, the only downside is the inside of the lens will scratch easily if cleaned with anything other than a very soft cloth. Also, when riding from a bright area into dark woods, you’ll need a few seconds for the lens to lighten up, but it is never too dark. It comes with tear-off buttons already on the lens, and the adjustable strap is rubberized on the back to minimize slippage. There are tons of frame colors and designs on the $49 goggle, most with a black strap, but there are a few special variations, including the Army, Italy and USA designs. -Jimmy Lewis

See your local dealer; www.progrip.comEVS Sports
Revo 4 Chest Protector
Let’s face it; getting roosted is no fun. With the EVS Revo 4 chest protector, you can minimize those red welts on your chest while staying unrestricted, cool and protected. Constructed of lightweight foam and durable clear Lexan plastic, the Revo 4 is well-built and definitely worth its $65 price tag. The over-or-under design fits great, and the armor breathes well and is extremely easy to clean. The coverage area of the guard is great in front, but it would be nice to see a bit more protection in the spinal area. Still, this product is designed to deflect roost, and it definitely does that well. The Revo 4 seems to be sized a bit large, so featherweight riders may want to opt for something that fits tighter. It also tends to chafe in a few areas, particularly the side straps and front piece. But overall, this product is a very solid roost deflector and will definitely help keep you safe from that nasty moto-shrapnel. -Chris Denison

8OO/229-4387www.evs-sports.comOxtar
TCX Pro Boot
For riders who don’t have a big motorcycle dealer nearby, buying boots can be an exercise in frustration. Most folks scrounge up every bit of information they can find related to fit, quality, durability and style, then swallow hard and apprehensively reach for the credit card. In this situation high-end boots from a “new” manufacturer, such as the TCX Pro boot from Oxtar, can seem like a risky proposition. After all, what do you get for $330?The first time I wore the Oxtars someone said, “Sounds like plastic Robocop.” I’ll admit that the Torsion Control System (TCS) in the ankle, which allows good flexibility through the normal range of travel but does a great job of limiting hyperextension, can be pretty squeaky. Fortunately, a little silicone spray practically eliminates the racket. The TCX Pro has a removable bootie and fits true to size. It was snug around the front half of my fat feet, but riders with normal feet should find them to fit about right. At the top buckle I still had half an inch of strap left with my knee guards on; only members of the mammoth-calf club will have a tight squeeze. Once adjusted, the straps stayed put, and the aluminum buckles latched easily and securely. But often on unbuckling, the straps got caught underneath the buckle and were difficult to remove.In the comfort department the TCX Pro is first-rate; it’s flexible enough for freedom of movement but still stiff enough to protect against injuries. Brake-pedal and shifter feedback was very good and seemed to improve over time. Inside, the lining was smooth and snag-free, and the only wear has been some peeling on the gaiter.After a couple of months of riding, the boots still look great. Both the uppers and soles show only minimal wear. Although the TCX Pro is not waterproof, I experienced very little seepage when slogging through mud holes. Apart from the TCS, the look is relatively conventional and earned thumbs-up for style from all my buddies.Oxtar is a relatively new brand in the United States, but its parent company has been making private-label boots for street riders (ever heard of Dainese?) since 1989. To judge by the TCX Pro-which works and wears well-in the high-end boot market Oxtar is definitely a player. -Kevin Stoddard

www.oxtar-usa.comMoose Racing
M1 Jersey And Pant
Moose M1 gear started as a lower-priced alternative to the XCR line, but it sure doesn’t look or feel like it. I actually prefer the M1 jersey to the fancier XCR line. It has fewer seams, and I like that. The M1 jersey is bright and colorful, comfortable, cool and roomy-some of my favorite jersey traits. My jersey wears some stains that haven’t washed out, and some strings have pulled out courtesy of branch snags, but I’ve used it hard for the toughest off-road riding I do. At 30 bucks it is a great deal.The M1 pant has a little less stretch material and elastic than the XCR pant but is also a little lighter-and at $99.95, costs quite a bit less. The M1 has even more vented material in the crotch; you’ll surely feel the fresh air. It also features real leather inside the knee, and the patch is plenty big but is split-grain suede rather than the smoother and softer leather found on the XCR pant. A little more bunching occurs around the knee, but you won’t complain about a lack of room! The sizing is generous, and very comfortable. I like what Moose calls the “dual waist cinch closure system” as well. That simply means you tighten the pant on each side instead of in the front. The M1 gear is like having the caviar for the price of the salmon eggs at a bait shop. Great gear at a great price. The best thing for me is that it lasts and is easy to care for.-Karel Kramer

See your Parts Unlimited dealerwww.mooseracing.comHot Cams
YZ/WR25OF Automatic
Decompression-Equipped CamEarly Yamaha YZ-F four-strokes used manual decompression to ease starting. Yamaha added automatic decompression in 2002, but for earlier models affordable help is available. For $189.95, Hot Cams has an exhaust cam with the automatic decompressor built in. It has a weight that opens an exhaust valve during kickstart rpm. Simply put, it works like a late-model stock one, making starting more of a no-brain operation. These are also available for YZ/WR400s and 426s. We installed the cam in about two hours in an ’01 YZ250F, opting to leave the manual decompression in place in case the need for a “clean out” ever arose. While in there, we also dropped in a $169.95 intake cam. The performance increase was slight but noticeable on this older bike. One note: There isn’t a WR-spec cam, so you will be running a much racier cam in your WR if you convert. -Jimmy Lewis

515/4O2-8OO5www.hotcamsinc.com