Since the reintroduction of the case-reed motor, the Honda CR250R has gone from a class favorite with “the Motor” to a powerhouse with fewer fans. On the dyno and at full throttle, the motor sings. On the track its quirky
Progrip34OO GogglesGoggles 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
How does a company from Illinois get away with selling So-Cal gear? Does So-Cal have a meaning other than Southern California (the undisputed epicenter of the motocross universe, or MX T-shirts, depending on where you live)? Whatever it means, the
BoyesenQuickShot Accelerator Pump CoverAs more and more riders make the switch from two-stroke machines to four-stroke ones, there is an equal number of new performance parts flooding the thumper market. Some work well, some don’t; and others-such as the Boyesen
We were so impressed with Utopia’s “Dirty” goggle we gave it a 9.0 using our previous rating system (April ’04). Now Utopia has made a few changes to the already-good goggle and is calling it “Too Dirty.” The first noticeable
The consensus on the new Speed Equipment (SE) gear in the Vegas color scheme is that you either love it or hate it. I love the look of the gear, so I jumped to be the first in line to
We should all thank EVS for pioneering affordable knee protection for motocross and off-road riding. It was the first company to offer quality off-the-shelf knee braces that did not require a fat check and a custom-fitting session. Fortunately for moto
I put the 2005 Shift Mach Gear through the ultimate torture test at the 24 Hours of Glen Helen. Yes, I wore only one set of gear during the brutal 24 hours. And yes, the gear was a little dirty
I call the model 6934FDWDE Makita cordless impact driver the Love Tool, because it makes tedious jobs quick, easy and almost fun. The 3.8-pound Makita is roughly the size of a compact cordless drill, but it delivers 1240 inch-pounds, or
I’ve never been a big fan of lift stands. Typically, they don’t seem to work well in lifting or keeping a bike up on the stand, they are usually heavy and don’t store well and their locking method is more
This helmet drier had us scratching our collective head. Since I sweat so much that I can actually get drops of water to fall from my helmet and goggles after a moto, I brought it to the 24 Hours of
A wasted knee is a painful situation, involving a lot of recovery time and a lot of bills to be covered. In many cases, you are never 100 percent after a serious knee injury, and in rare instances, it can
Rxr ProtectMx organic Body Armor When this inflatable roost guard/chest protector arrived in the DR office, I was a little skeptical. It looked like a life preserver and had no hard plastic shell to protect from large impacts. I tested
EVS PP03 Airtech shorts Well, folks, I now have 160 words to convince you of how awesome my underwear is. Is that extraordinary or what? If I may, I need to let this sink in for a quick second. After
Excel Spoke Torque WrenchReal Rider Tested I have always struggled to tighten the spokes properly on my bikes.Enter the Excel Spoke Torque wrench, distributed by FTM Enterprises. This $109.95 tool comes in its own plastic carrying case along with five
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