September 10, 2009
This test took several months to complete, and that isn’t because I was dragging my feet. Pirelli’s MX Extra tires almost wore me out, and that was with just one set of tires on a Yamaha YZ450F!When I got the
September 10, 2009
There are two parts to these premium price-range pegs: the base (cast stainless steel) and the modular cleat (hard-anodized billet aluminum). They come complete with all mounting hardware and in standard height for $179.95. Cleats in +5mm and -5mm heights
September 10, 2009
When you buy an Akrapovic exhaust system, you buy a very nice piece of work. And for the cost, they have to be. The header runs $789.99 thanks to the material, high-end machine work and bottomed-out exchange rate between the
September 3, 2009
Leo VinceKLX450 X3 94-Decibel Enduro Sport Full-Titanium System With Carbon End-CapWhen you spend $899 for an exhaust system, you’d better be getting something that works on all accounts. And with the Leo Vince X3 for the Kawasaki KLX450R, you do.First,
September 2, 2009
FMF2009 KX450F Anodized Factory 4.1Complete System With Ti-MegaBomb HeaderThere are few times I just bolt on an exhaust system and go, “Wow!” But this system on this bike was just like that.Surely you know the bark of the 2009 KX450F
September 2, 2009
Two Brothers RacingYamaha YZ450F M-7 Complete Exhaust SystemTwo Brothers is like Burger King for exhaust systems: You can get it your way. For example, the systems use a polished stainless steel header, ornate header brackets and a cast-magnesium end-cap. You
August 5, 2009
Troy Lee Designs GP Pant And Jerseywww.troyleedesigns.com$99/$42What’s Hot* Bright, attractive colors and a classy, timeless look.* Cut is roomy, and the legs are sewn with a curved shape that’s easy to move in. The leg is tailored where it goes
July 27, 2009
When it comes to looks and style, the top-of-the-line Fox V3 helmet is as cool as anything out there. It has great graphics, a light weight and all the features. The problem is the V3 doesn’t fit me. The head
July 27, 2009
Ingenious products are few and far between in the securing and transporting sector of dirt riding. But that hasn’t stopped some from trying to build a better mousetrap.ProTaper comes into the tiedown game prepared to do things right. A welcome
July 27, 2009
They say dress for the crash, and that’s true, but another consideration is how unobstructive your armor is before that dirt sampling. These $65 Kali knee pads can’t claim the same protection as a set of knee braces, but they
July 27, 2009
There is nothing worse than a raspy-sounding two-stroke (other than an obnoxious four-stroke). And I think there is nothing better sounding than a crisp and quiet two-stroke. The new FMF Q Stealth silencer for current two-strokes provides just that, along
July 27, 2009
I’ve had my KTM 200 EXC where I liked the softer enduro-based setup since it was new in 2003. Since then, I’ve gained some weight and standard settings of newer bikes have stiffened up. I wanted this EXC to work
July 27, 2009
I haven’t used Utopia goggles much. I guess they always seemed like a style-first sort of company rather than a performance-first sort of brand. After testing the high-end Warrant MX Goggle, my dirty opinion has turned crystal clear with the
July 27, 2009
In all my years riding there has been something missing: good communication. Sure, I can yell at my buddy, stop and talk, maybe make hand signals. But I’ve never ridden with a hassle-free communication system, and I’ve tried a few.
July 16, 2009
Fanny packs used to be the rage for carrying stuff, but as we carry more and more junk–including hydration systems, tools, cameras, tubes, phones, CO2 cartridges or pumps, video recorders and pretty much everything but the kitchen sink–the ride-specific backpack